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It’s shaping up to be a fantastic summer especially if the forecast outlook of higher than normal temperatures across the country stays on course.  New Zealand beach holidays here we come!

Bella Vista has a range of motel accommodation throughout New Zealand that is ideal for your holiday at the beach. Whether you are travelling as a couple or a family, Bella Vista offers a range of rooms to meet your needs. Being centrally located they are close to restaurants and shops and many are just a short walk from the water’s edge or a short drive to explore beaches further afield. 

Dream up images of sea, jandals, ice-cream, BBQ’s, waves, sand, fishing, sundowners, surfing, long walks along the beach, sandcastles, crabs, chilly bins, rock-pools, togs and of course lots of laughter! 

Our Whangarei accommodation is a perfect base to explore the beaches of Northland. The beautiful coastline is only a short drive away and features remote coves, dramatic headland, off-shore islands and world class diving at the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve, with popular safe swimming, good surf breaks and plentiful fishing. 

Taranaki is one of New Zealand’s best surf regions and our New Plymouth motel is ideally situated just a few minutes’ stroll to the fabulous coastal walkway track. The track stretches 12.7km along the picturesque coastline offering spectacular views, beaches and rock pools, outdoor art displays such as the iconic Wind Wand or the Te Rewa Rewa bridge, playgrounds and of course coffee stops! Beaches such as Fitzroy and Back Beach are near the town and the Bella Vista New Plymouth Motel have bikes on offer for you to get out and explore. Or you can cruise Surf Highway 45 visiting other top spots or book yourself a surf lesson with a local expert. Also head out to Sugar Loaf Marine Park, home to seals, seabirds and other marine life. You can snorkel, dive, swim, kayak or take a tour.

Gisborne is the ultimate summer beach destination, it’s the gateway city to exploring the beaches of the East Coast of the North Island, it’s the first city to see the morning sun, boasts world-famous award-winning wines and fantastic surf beaches. 

Enjoy the convenience of your Gisborne motel accommodation with the Bella Vista Gisborne which is situated only minutes from the airport and the beautiful sandy beaches with plenty of off-street parking and an easy walk to town centre. There are many attractions in the area to discover such as Dive Tatapouri where you can interact and get up close to Stingray, Yellowtail Kingfish, Crayfish, Trevally, Kahawai and even Octopus.

After a day playing on the beachhead to the natural hot pools at Morere Springs Scenic Reserve for a rejuvenating soak in the mineralised waters. They are popular with the locals and off-the-beaten-track just a 330-minute drive from Gisborne.

Exploring further afield you have the beautiful wild Mahia Peninsular, a hilly promontory with sandy coves, rocky bays, long golden beaches which attracts many visitors to outdoor sports and walking tracks. Only 45 minutes from Gisborne is Tolaga Bay, a small seaside town famous for its 660-metre historic wharf, a great place to dangle your fishing rod. Here you can take a picnic and stroll along the Cooks Cove Walkway to where in 1769, Captain Cook halted to repair his ship, the Endeavour, and take on fresh supplies. Once you reach the cove you can explore the hole-in-the-wall.

Napier and Wellington are also good spots for some summer fun. Our Napier motel is located just minutes from the waterfront and Marine Parade, which includes a boardwalk, skate park, the National Aquarium of New Zealand, sunken gardens, Ocean Spa Swimming Complex, Mini Golf and not to forget a fantastic ice-cream shop. Whilst our Bella Vista accommodation in Wellington is perfectly situated in Evans Bay, only a few minutes’ walk to restaurants and 5 minutes’ drive to beaches such as Oriental Bay, Wellington’s own slice of beach paradise close to the CBD and other attractions.

Nelson is the oldest city in the South Island. It’s a mecca for artists and craftsmen, has a perfect climate for growing grapes and faces Tasman Bay. The Bella Vista Nelson motel is located on Tahunanui Drive, just a short stroll from Nelson’s famous Tahuna Beach, great for swimming, windsurfing, jogging, walking, sun worshipping and general holiday making. And plenty of fun can be had at the Tahunanui Fun Park – hydroslide, bumpa boats and mini golf – along with other attractions at Tahunanui beach offering loads of sunshine entertainment.

The Abel Tasman National Park is on Nelson’s doorstep offering hiking, kayaking and cruising along its sheltered coastline with crystal clear turquoise waters.  Home to the Tonga Island Marine Reserve and the Abel Tasman Coast Track, one of New Zealand’s “9 Great Walks”, the environment is yours to enjoy!

Don't delay, book your Bella Vista beach holiday today. Call 0800 235 528.

Who’s planning to get away this spring or summer?  A weekend break or maybe that long awaited and talked about road trip around New Zealand!  Our Bella Vista Motel accommodation will be the perfect match for your spring break or summer vacation. Check out these reasons why staying with Bella Vista is a great choice.

With over 27 locations nationwide Bella Vista has welcomed visitors from right across New Zealand and the world. Whilst Bella Vista has been open for business, we have established a strong reputation for convenience and quality becoming a preferred choice enabling tourists to visit New Zealand’s beautiful scenic locations and by offering a quality overnight stop along the way. Be reassured by the familiarity and consistency of our distinctive design and quality of service! Trust Bella Vista because you know what to expect - it's like a home away from home.

The geographic spread of the Bella Vista chain throughout New Zealand ensures that not only do most major towns and cities feature Bella Vista motels, such as Bella Vista Wellington, New Plymouth or Bella Vista Christchurch but so do popular tourist destinations such as Bella Vista Franz Josef and Bella Vista Queenstown. Even locations which you wouldn't necessarily consider first time as a destination offer a great overnight option such as Bella Vista Mosgiel, Palmerston North Bella Vista or Ashburton Bella Vista.  All our motels are conveniently placed in central locations, close to local amenities, and with free car parking on-site for all guests making it easy to unpack for your stay and come and go as you please to explore the local attractions.

Each property has a choice of several room types to suit your needs or budget, from singles, couples and families.  All rooms come equipped with kitchenette, ensuite bathrooms, television with a range of channels and free wifi.  Most of our motels also have a BBQ area for you to crank that summer sausage sizzle and relax into the summer evenings with a well-deserved glass of wine. 

Your friendly Kiwi hosts live on-site offering a safe and secure accommodation option and peace of mind. All Bella Vista motels also offer additional services like guest laundry, continental breakfast and luggage storage. A travel booking service is available and your hosts can offer local knowledge and tips to make your stay more enjoyable. Your hosts will happily book your onward journey to ensure you can stay at your preferred New Zealand accommodation option. 

What is certain is if you have stayed at every 27 Bella Vista’s or even just a small handful - whether it is for accommodation in Hamilton, Napier accommodation or accommodation in Fox Glacier to name just three destinations, you are going to experience a four star Qualmark endorsed level of comfort and be entertained by some of New Zealand’s very best hosts.

Having flexibility with your accommodation reservation process can also make your travel planning for this summer a lot less stressful.   A tempting option when booking on the Bella Vista website is the convenience of our Book Now, Pay Later offers, which allows you to make your booking and only pay when you arrive at your motel.  Another good deal when booking direct is our Best Price Guarantee deal. Refer to our Best Price Guarantee page to find out more and how to take advantage of this offer only available at bellavista.co.nz.
 

At Bella Vista we understand how to meet our customers’ expectations every day, are proud to offer a high-quality standard of accommodation, facilities and service at competitive pricing and delighted to provide genuine kiwi hospitality at every one of our 27 motels nationwide. 

So book now at www.bellavista.co.nz and get your spring and summer off to a cracking start.

Founded in 1998, the Bella Vista Accommodation Network quickly spread across the country creating a comprehensive motel chain of 27 quality motels from Bella Vista Invercargill in the scenic south to Bella Vista Whangarei in the winter-less north.

Over the following 18 years, tens of thousands of guest nights and a good number of hearty breakfasts delivered, Bella Vista motels have welcomed visitors from right across New Zealand and the world. Whilst Bella Vista has been open for business, it has forged a strong reputation for convenience and quality becoming a preferred choice enabling tourists to visit New Zealand’s beautiful scenic locations, facilitating business travellers a convenient place to stay when criss-crossing the country for work and in all cases, a trusted overnight stop.

Whilst the Bella Vista story continues to unfold, a question was recently asked which stopped us dead in our tracks; “Has anyone stayed at all 27 Bella Vista motels?” A quick delve into our records was unable to offer any conclusive results. Even a poll amongst the Bella Vista team came up short. The record for the most Bella Vista motels stayed in by any one individual was 24. Only 24, that can’t be right!! As you can imagine, we’re now on the hunt for anyone who can claim to be part of what we imagine is a very exclusive group. Have you stayed at all 27 Bella Vista’s?

The geographic spread of the Bella Vista chain ensures that not only do most major New Zealand towns and cities feature properties, such as Bella Vista Christchurch or Bella Vista Dunedin, but so do popular tourist destinations such as Bella Vista Franz Josef and Bella Vista Queenstown. Do you travel for work and have decided to use our chain to cater for your accommodation? Perhaps you’ve decided to undertake a New Zealand road-trip similar to these itineraries and whilst touring, you have used our motel accommodation network? Possibly a mixture of both work and pleasure at different times?

What is certain is if you have stayed at every 27 or even just a small handful - whether it is Bella Vista Hamilton, Bella Vista Queenstown or Bella Vista Fox Glacier to name just three, you are going to experience a four star Qualmark endorsed level of comfort and be entertained by some of New Zealand’s very best hosts.

So tell us, how many Bella Vista motels have you stayed at? With 27 in the network it takes a certain type of loyalty and commitment to tick them all off.  

If you have stayed at all 27, we want to hear from you!