Wacky Stays

2.5 star property

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Tipi / Teepee | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Colonial Wagon + Sleep Out | Front of property
Colonial Wagon + Sleep Out | Private kitchen | Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Train Carriage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
House Truck / Gypsy Wagon | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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12 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura, 7371
  • Mount Fyffe
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Farmers Cottage

  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Tipi / Teepee

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Colonial Wagon + Sleep Out

  • 12 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Train Carriage

  • 26 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Yurt / Mongolian Ger

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

House Truck / Gypsy Wagon

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Wacky Stays

Suburban bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with free parking
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a complimentary children's club, after-hours theme park access and early theme park entry. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, theme park character encounters, conference space and a garden are on-site.
Wacky Stays offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes dining tables. This Kaikōura bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and children's dressing gowns. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Wacky Stays, you'll be close to Kaikoura District Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Kaikoura District Museum and a few minutes from Kaikoura Museum
  • Pets welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 50 square feet (5 square metres) and includes conference space. A complimentary children's club, after-hours theme park access, and early theme park entry are also featured at the family-friendly Wacky Stays. Free self parking is available.

This Kaikōura bed & breakfast is smoke free.

The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: NZD 40 for adults and NZD 5 for children
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • After hours theme park access
  • Early theme park entry
  • Ecotours
  • Free children's club
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Theme park character encounters
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • After hours theme park access
  • Children's games
  • Dining table
  • Early theme park entry
  • Free children's club
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Theme park character encounters

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 50 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Cleaning fee: NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 40 for adults and from NZD 5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival. Guests should know that 2 dogs live at this property.
Property Registration Number 108-935-910
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Wacky Stays.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Wacky Stays Country House Kaikoura
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