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Wacky Stays

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Kaikoura Beach

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Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Map
12 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura, 7371
  • Popular LocationKaikoura District Museum4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKaikoura Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationPeninsula Walkway11 min drive
  • AirportBlenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)109 min drive

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Farmers Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Farmers Cottage

  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Tipi / Teepee | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Tipi / Teepee

  • 75 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Colonial Wagon + Sleep Out | Front of property

Colonial Wagon + Sleep Out

  • 129 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Train Carriage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Train Carriage

  • 279 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Yurt / Mongolian Ger | View from room

Yurt / Mongolian Ger

  • 75 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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House Truck / Gypsy Wagon | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

House Truck / Gypsy Wagon

  • 96 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat stay.Your stay at this Kaikoura Flat B&B places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Kaikoura Beach and Fyffe House are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive
  • Fyffe House - 9 min drive
  • Kaikoura Beach - 10 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 11 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cods & Crayfish - 5 min drive
  • Lobster Inn Tavern - 4 min drive
  • Kaikoura Bakery - 5 min drive
  • Strawberry Tree - 5 min drive
  • The Craypot - 5 min drive

About this property

Wacky Stays

Family-friendly stay near Kaikoura Beach
Free breakfast is served, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 50 square feet (5 square meters) and includes conference space. A complimentary children's club, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Wacky Stays. Free self parking is available.

This Kaikoura bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 50 sq ft of conference space
  • 5 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Conference space
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

Awards and 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Dining table
  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Free children's club
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
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 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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

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.

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.

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®

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wacky Stays to the airport?

Wacky Stays is 85.9 mi (109-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wacky Stays?

As of Jun 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wacky Stays on Jun 4, 2024 start from $121.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Wacky Stays have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wacky Stays.

How close is Wacky Stays to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 3.3 mi (10-min drive) from Kaikoura Beach.

Does Wacky Stays offer free breakfast?

Yes, Wacky Stays offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wacky Stays?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Wacky Stays?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Wacky Stays?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Wacky Stays have a pool?

Wacky Stays does not have a pool.

Does Wacky Stays have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Wacky Stays to downtown Kaikoura?

Wacky Stays is 2.8 mi away from Kaikoura.

Wacky Stays Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stays however was overwhelmed by the rules on staying at the property the book lists was over the top and felt unwelcoming especially if you stay a minute over 10am checkout time they charge $20 per hour, the kitchen was good however not really clean the pots and pans need upgrading the owner was not friendly so made us uncomfortable on arrival. Maybe kids would like it with all the animals around the dogs were the best part so lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was most unique, a railroading buff would love it. A bit pricey but we didnt have other options. A vintage NZ train car you could sleep, eat and bathe in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhaoli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the yurt for one night. The owner was super friendly and considerate. He provided great hospitality to our family with a clean and fun yurt space, private bathroom, breakfast including fresh free range eggs and other breakfast options. My kids and I also enjoyed feeding and encountering the different types of farm animals onsite. Overall, we were very happy to stay in Wacky Stays. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really unique experience staying in the wagon. We really loved feeding the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, very comfy and clean. Unique experience, recommend feeding the animals in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The places you could pick to stay in, the fresh air, the uniqueness, the animals, the quietness, the old school ness!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to relax and enjoy the amazing scenery. Very comfortable and staff are extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022