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Colonial Wagon + Sleep Out

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Train Carriage

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

House Truck / Gypsy Wagon

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Yurt / Mongolian Ger

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Tipi / Teepee

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Farmers Cottage

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Hotel Amenities

Property Features

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast as well as a complimentary manager's reception (may not be available daily). Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 50 square feet (5 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly bed & breakfast also offers a complimentary children's club, barbecue grills, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Wacky Stays is a smoke-free property.

  • Conference space size (meters) - 5
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Free reception
  • Couples/private dining
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Children's games
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Conference space size (feet) - 50
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Meeting rooms
  • Year Built - 2013
  • Total number of rooms - 6
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 6
  • Smoke-free property
  • Children's club (free)
  • Garden
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Kitchen
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

Wacky Stays offers 6 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and rice cookers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and children's robes.

  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Stovetop
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Portable fan
  • Rice cooker
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • No housekeeping
  • Number of beds 3
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Child-size bathrobes
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Dining table

Parking

Free self parking

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food & Drink

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Ecotours on site
  • Playground on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Hotel Policies

Payment types

Fees

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Pets allowed (no fees)

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Security system

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

No front desk

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer

Private entrance

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals welcome

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Alcohol is not served at this property.

Hotel Names

  • Wacky Stays Country House Kaikoura
  • Wacky Stays Country House
  • Wacky Stays Kaikoura
  • Wacky Stays
  • Wacky Stays Kaikoura
  • Wacky Stays Bed & breakfast
  • Wacky Stays Bed & breakfast Kaikoura

Awards & 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.

  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Bed & Breakfast property is rated 2 star plus and is displayed on this page as 2.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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