Nestled near the serene Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs offers an upscale retreat. Guests can unwind in the garden or get active on the outdoor tennis court while staying connected with free in-room WiFi and taking advantage of laundry facilities.
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
Hanmer Bakery & Cafe - 18 min walk
Fire and Ice - 14 min walk
Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - 20 min walk
No.31 Restaurant & Bar - 13 min walk
Rustic Tapas - 17 min walk
About this property
Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs
Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of A Maze N Golf and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. Guests can visit the outdoor tennis courts for a workout, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Conical Hill Walkway and Conical Hill are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Tennis
Basketball
Golfing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Garden
Outdoor tennis court
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
15-inch TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Toaster
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 20.00 for adults and NZD 20.00 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball. Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs also has a garden.
What's the area around Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs like?
Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs is a short 15-minute walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and 18 minutes' walk from Chisholm Park.
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Reviews
Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Service staff
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Spacious room
Reviews
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8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2026
Room was clean and tidy and the location was great
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2026
Clean room, great amenities (the bottle of milk was appreciated!) and friendly, attentative and approachable staff. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in Hanmer
sammy
sammy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Fantastic family friendly place to stay in Hanmer Springs. Room was amazing, clean and staff were exceptional
Seeka
Seeka, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2025
Very clean - comfy beds. Nothing missing at all. Will definitely stay again 😊
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 6, 2026
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
Jenny
Jenny, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 12, 2026
Room was great but very hot. Sleeping difficult because of this. Other guests very noisy until after midnight keeping me awake also.
Nelson
Nelson, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
It was clean, spacious, comfortable and had all that we needed, helpful owners and great customer service.
Amy
Amy, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2025
Well presented property and owner was very nice and friendly
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
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.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Property managers were obliging and happy to help. Great selection of teas and coffees. Thoughtful room layout for families. We really enjoyed our stay.
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Having worked in the tourist industry, this is one of the best motels that I have stayed out. It was super clean and comfotable.
Stan
Stan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2024
Was a lovely wee room and great staff
Geva
Geva, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Ideal for what I needed. Lovely staff, very helpful. Thank you for accommodating me for 2 weeks!
Geoff
Geoff, 14-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2024
Older style motel room but comfortable and quiet
william
william, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2024
Our Unit was very clean & quiet. The Hosts were very friendly & helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2023
Clean, Quiet, warmth. Friendly Hotel Owners, easy access, walking distance to town.
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
You can see the mountains from the unit. very clean and well equipped.
Jim
Jim, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2024
Lovely as always
Stayed here a few times. We love that its a nice place that lets us have our small dog stay with us. Will see you again soon
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 17, 2025
Good. Very friendly, helpful proprietor & staff.
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 3, 2025
Our toaster did not work and the door into the bathroom was very hard to open once you closed the door.
The staff were very friendly
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2023
Convenient location, beautiful surroundings. Very clean spacious room. Heloful pleasant staff. Thank you.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
Clean, fresh, modern. Comfortable bed. Friendly owner. Would definitely stay again.
One minor recommendation: The labels were worn so it was not possible to tell the shampoo from the conditioner.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2024
Was great accommodation for price and our family of 5. Lovely owners. Nice to walk into room and feel that it was clean and tidy. Will return
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 10, 2024
Staff are really friendly and lovely. Love the powerful shower, comfy bed.
Perhaps the bathroom can do with a few more hooks to hang clothes.
We booked 2 rooms, but my kids room didn't get serviced for one of the 3 days. And coffee didn't get replenished. No big deal.
I had knee problems so going up and down the stairs was challenging at times but didn't realised that the rooms were on 1st floor when i booked. Perhaps informing customers of the 1st floor rooms might be helpful. Overall happy and will do business with you guys again. Thank you.