This charming B & B is a stone's throw from the crystal clear waters of Kaikoura - a short boat trip to do whale and albatross watching. Snow capped mountains created mystique and were wonderful to view from the dining table. Breakfast was delicious and the rooms very comfortable and cosy. more

A very nice place to stay. The sheets on the bed were luxurious. The bathroom, however, was in a closet and was a tight squeeze. Host was very kind and hospitable. more

We spent one night here in July 2009, and would definitely recommend it. Although the room (and especially the ensuite) was small, we had everything we needed, and if we had stayed longer we probably would have made used of the guest loungeroom. The house itself was a lovely old house, but Chris and Suzy's hospitality was the best bit,... more

Chris picked us up from the station and took us on a short drive around Kaikoura which was helpful as we didn't have a car; we had a room in a original weatherboard house; it is on the main room but if you go out of the back and over the field you are onto the beach which is totally... more

When I found the Villa on the website I told my other half that was where we were staying as they had a cat!!! Fatty Cat helped to make up for not seeing Whales with knee-knees, purrs and big cuddles!!! Chris, Suzy and their two children were absolutely fantastic and could not do enough for us. The room was a... more

We stayed at Driftwood Villa for two nights in March. If you're looking for privacy, or more of a "hotel-like" stay, one of the nice things about the Driftwood setup is that the guest quarters are in a separate building from your hosts. However, Suzy and Chris are available right next door. The guest area consists of the guest rooms,... more

We had never stayed in a B&B before, but we decided on Driftwood Villa after reading comments in Trip Advisor. I was so amazed when we got there. Chris and Suzy have a lovely home, and we were greeted by Chris who made us feel welcome right from the word "hi." We stayed in the Pebbles room, which has the... more

Our family stayed two nights in Kaikoura, in this lovely B&B. The rooms were nice and clean, the common area was lovely with some great games and puzzles for kids, and above all we loved the way the owners, Chris and Suzy welcomed us and made us enjoy our stay in Kaikoura. more

We booked this Bed & Breakfast for 2 nights through a web site at a special low season price of NZ$115.00 per night. It is located on the outskirts of Kiakoura but within easy distance of the town centre. The bedroom was a little cramped but clean with a good sized bathroom and the welcome from Suzy and Chris very... more