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Wacky Stays

★★ 12 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura, 7371, Kaikoura, NZ

8.8 guest rating· 52 reviews

About this hotel

Garden Views and Complimentary Amenities - Enjoy the lush garden views while taking advantage of complimentary wireless internet and the picnic area. Don't miss the daily complimentary reception and continental breakfast!

Event Space and Free Parking - Planning an event? Utilize the 50 square feet of conference space and meeting rooms. The convenience continues with free self-parking onsite.

Cozy Guestrooms and Nearby Attractions - Relax in one of the 6 guestrooms equipped with modern amenities. Explore nearby attractions like Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura Beach, and Fyffe House during your stay.

Immerse yourself in the charm of Wacky Stays and book your memorable stay in Kaikoura today!

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House Truck / Gypsy Wagon

Sleeps 2 · 9 m² · Double bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>96-sq-foot individually decorated room with mountain and garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace and outdoor play area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 24-inch flat-screen TV, satellite channels, and DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hand-held showerhead</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, compost bin, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Train Carriage

Sleeps 4 · 26 m² · Double bed, 2× Bunk bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen island

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds</strong></p><p>279-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with mountain and garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Outdoor play area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV, satellite channels, and DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hand-held showerhead</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, compost bin, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in December 2015</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Tipi / Teepee

Sleeps 5 · 7 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>75-sq-foot individually decorated room with mountain and garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Outdoor play area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Detached private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hardwood flooring in room</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, compost bin, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Colonial Wagon + Sleep Out

Sleeps 4 · 12 m² · King bed, 2× Bunk bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds</strong></p><p>129-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with mountain and garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Outdoor play area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV, satellite channels, and DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hardwood flooring in room</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, compost bin, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Yurt / Mongolian Ger

Sleeps 5 · 7 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Bathroom grab bars
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>75-sq-foot individually decorated room with mountain and garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Outdoor play area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Detached private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Roll-in shower, raised toilet seat height (inches): 18, fixed shower seat, shower grab bar height (inches): 34, raised toilet seat, wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity, toilet grab bar height (inches): 24, wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 31, hardwood flooring in room, bathroom grab bars, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair-width doorways, hand-held showerhead, wheelchair-accessible vanity height (inches): 28, and roll-in shower width (inches): 200</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, compost bin, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Farmers Cottage

Sleeps 5 · 32 m² · 2× Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen

<p><strong>2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>344-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with mountain and garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace and outdoor play area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 38-inch flat-screen TV, satellite channels, and DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Roll-in shower</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, compost bin, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Conference space
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Children's games
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples/private dining
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
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  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Ecotours on site
  • Food and water bowls
  • Free reception
  • Garden
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • LED light bulbs
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Meeting rooms
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Music library
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Playground on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Recycling
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Surf lessons - nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Video library

Location

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12 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura, 7371, Kaikoura, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.852 reviews

+ Pet friendly+ Family-friendly atmosphereA bit pricy
Cleanliness8.7
Service9.1
Location9.2
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.7
Value for Money8.4

Guest review

10.0

Pet friendly

Desley · 2025-09-21

Guest review

10.0

Great experience especially for kids, but a bit pricy

Alexander · 2025-09-15

Guest review

8.0

Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding

Adrian · 2025-03-24

Guest review

10.0

Our second time staying here in the covered wagon. Very glamping, extremely unusual and loads of fun

Wayne · 2025-01-12

Guest review

10.0

We stayed in the Gypsy truck, I liked the novelty of it. It was cute and quirky. The host was super helpful, and talked us through the features on arrival. Surprisingly, the shower was excellent. Doesn't appear that way on first impression, however perfect temperature, and lots of pressure. One suggestion would be a step or the like, if you are short, to get up into the loft bed. We even saw baby ducks that were extremely friendly and came right up to us

Jade · 2024-11-17

Guest review

8.0

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.

Michael · 2024-02-16

Good to know

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.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

General

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Food & Beverage

No alcohol served onsite

Covid

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

Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

Accessibility

No elevators

General

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

Pets

Pets allowed

General

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guest type

LGBTQ friendly

General

Social distancing measures are in place

General

Professional property host/manager

Pets

Pets allowed (no fees)

Sustainability Certifications

Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award

General

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Pets

Service animals are allowed