We stayed here for one night on our way to Christchurch. With the storm that hit the top of the island we weren’t sure we’d get there but thankfully the roads reopened and we arrived, albeit a couple of hours later than planned. Jenn was at the supermarket but we found our room and jumped in the spa. The mountains were sadly hidden behind the clouds, but the spa did the trick anyway. The shower was hot and strong, the room warm, and the bed large and comfortable. Our breakfast the next morning was excellent, with lovely homemade bread. Jenn was there and kept everyone entertained with her stories about Kaikoura and knowledge of the area. We were sad to leave and will be back.