Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs

4.0 star property

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Twin/Triple Studio
Garden
Family Room | Bathroom
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Tarndale Place, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • Place, A Maze N Golf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Conical Hill
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Compact Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin/Triple Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Hanmer Springs

Located in Hanmer Springs, Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs is in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of A Maze N Golf and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Conical Hill Walkway and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Conical Hill.

What's nearby

  • A Maze N Golf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chisholm Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Conical Hill - 7 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Tapas - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hanmer Bakery & Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs

Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Hanmer Springs motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor tennis court or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20.00 for adults and NZD 20.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 343 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent staff, pretty location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy and the location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this Motel were lovely, down to earth and friendly. The room was perfect for our stay. The shower was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great amenities (the bottle of milk was appreciated!) and friendly, attentative and approachable staff. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in Hanmer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic family friendly place to stay in Hanmer Springs. Room was amazing, clean and staff were exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean - comfy beds. Nothing missing at all. Will definitely stay again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our short stay and the location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frits

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, good ammenities in room, however the property in general is a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Clean room. Just what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning wasn’t working in unit 10 so was hard to sleep the room was so hot. It was better with the fan the second night. Lovely staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the stay: comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Lovely people and close to town and reserve.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay as a family would definitely stay again. Nice home away from home for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great but very hot. Sleeping difficult because of this. Other guests very noisy until after midnight keeping me awake also.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret

None
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, spacious, comfortable and had all that we needed, helpful owners and great customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, offering lots of local knowledge and tips on the area
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Motel overlooking the mountains, on the edge of town. The lady manager was super friendly and helpful and our room had everything we needed. Great place to unwind after travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented property and owner was very nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness
Having worked in the tourist industry, this is one of the best motels that I have stayed out. It was super clean and comfotable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025