Nice Place. Pluses are that is very clean, close to Kaikoura (@ 7 km), great views, helpful host and a terrific breakfast. Cons are that there is SH1 road noise, rooms have no bureaus/drawers, pricey.

Just outside the city centre, Alison and her family warmly welcomed us in their large home on a beautiful property within walking distance from the beach. There is a generous lounge and dining area for guests only, but Alison was always available for suggestions and advice. We had the Blue Room which is very spacious and has a large bathroom... More

We stayed at Awatea for 2 nights on a tikki tour of the South Island. The B and B was just as illustrated on the web and chosen for its beautiful mountain views on one side and sea on the other. Very tranquil. We spent the first evening on the patio enjoying the atmosphere. Alison couldn't have been more friendly... More

Stayed here for my birthday trip with my hubby and two dogs for a couple of nights. Very nice and quiet location. Spotlessly clean. Breakfast was so good. View was fantastic, you cann see snowed mountain one side and ocean the other. Alison let our dogs stay in a bedroom with us, which was really good. Otherwise, we would've been... More

A group of us stayed with Alison on a recent long weekend. The weekend was made so much better by being able to bring our dogs. Alison was so welcoming to us and our fur kids, we felt totally at home there. And in addition, the rooms were a great size with french doors to outside, a BBQ and the... More

We stayed in this lovely b @ b we had 2 double rooms, the rooms are lovely with a great view, breakfast was 10/10 best breakfast we had so far, we would definitely stay here again, we had electric blankets that was a treat, we were still close to the shops just 5 min drive but the country feeling was... More

I found this place not only lovely to stay at (view, rural setting) but really welcoming. Alison was really lovely and she was so sweet to my dog (able to sleep in my room with me) which made me happy and relaxed. I absolutely recomend this to any travellers but especially animal lovers (a variety here you can visit), it's... More

I stayed a week here and plan to go back some time..The setting is out in the country and in the morning I went out on my deck and watched the horses running in the field. In one direction I could see the snowcapped mountains and in the other, the ocean. It was a short walk down to the beach... More

My Dad,, dog & I stayed at Awatea for 2 great nights. I only wish we could have stayed longer. Alison is really helpful and a great host (and good cook!) who has a good knowledge of Kaikoura and all the wonderful things it has to offer. I would definately stay here again when I get the chance. Thanks for... More