Donegal House Irish Hotel

Donegal House Irish Hotel

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Donegal House Irish Hotel, Kaikoura

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Location

South IslandKaikoura RegionKaikoura

Categories

  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

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Coordinates

-42.3665273748886

173.657215738296

Latitude
-42.3665273748886
Longitude
173.657215738296

Reviews

    ✓ Affordable powered sites

    ✓ Beautiful natural setting

    ✓ Friendly host

    ✓ Clean facilities

    ✓ Good vibe

    𐄂 $4 additional for hot showers

    𐄂 Restaurant might be closed

    • We just have stayed there.
    • The spot is really beautiful and so is the pub.
    • Great place to stay.
    • Great crack!
    • What a gem!
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 29
    41%
    9/10 21
    30%
    8/10 10
    14%
    7/10 4
    6%
    6/10 4
    6%
    5/10 2
    3%
    4/10 0
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    3/10 0
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    2/10 0
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  • 4.5/5

    27Apr24.

    2 adults in motorhome.

    There are 30 powered sites with fresh water . Sites are partitioned.

    In addition a number of unpowered sites, possibly free?

    Powered sites $20. $4 for showers.

    Restaurant has good selection of beers. It was very busy early in the evening but not so much later (when we were leaving!)

    Reviewed 5 months ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Mike Fricker's avatar

    Mike Fricker

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We found this spot after looking for quite a while for freedom camping.

    We were a bit late (7 PM) and could only find horrible sites. Then we found this gem. It only costs 20$ for 2 people. There's is plenty of spaces (and there were only a dozen campervans when we stayed). The car park is set in nature next to a beautiful big pond with loads of ducks and birds.

    There's an Irish pub & restaurant, which unfortunately was closed for restoration work the day we were there. But we would have loved to try it! We found the place had a great vibe to it.

    Host was welcoming, toilets were clean. There are showers (free for cold and paid for hot).

    We'll definitely come back here if we're in the area again !

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Stephanie G's avatar

    Stephanie G

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great crack!

    Lovely out in the country with the horses , Canadian geese and ducks. Showers $4 for 4 mins is a bit steep but had good pressure and were clean. No soap in the toilets though. Level gravel parking area.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Stef's avatar

    Stef

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We highly recommend this site for a peaceful quiet night.

    Set out in the country but not far from the main area of Kaikoura. Plenty of room for parking even big caravans. There is the use of toilets and showers (paid) at Donegal house. Pets are also allowed. At the Irish pub they do excellent meals with a friendly fun environment.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Christine's avatar

    Christine

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great spot, not far from Kaikoura town.

    Great food and lively bar. Staff were lovely people and helpful. Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Aisling's avatar

    Aisling

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We were pleased we stayed here over other choices in the area - such good value for money ($20 unpowered, $30 powered) and great hosts to boot!

    We parked our camper down the end of the massive parking lot and had a stunning view of the snow capped mountains and only calves and horses for neighbours. Well appointed bathrooms, showers are $4 for 4minutes of hot water but in reality they go for much longer than that and they were extremely clean when we were there. The owners were super accomodating organizing breakfast for us to take away and we had a delicious dinner at the pub run on site.

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    Rebecca's avatar

    Rebecca

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great facility with clean toilets and showers.

    $20 for unpowered site. Lovely setting with amazing views of the mountains. Really nice Pub on-site with great food. Don't leave without trying the Chowder.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Conor's avatar

    Conor

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    The review given 4 months before this one about free camping is either out of date or false: all sites are $20 plus another $10 for a powered site - yes, there are powered sites now.

    This is clear on all signs upon entry to the site.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Joe's avatar

    Joe

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    $20 dollars for unpowered sites & $30 with power.

    Pay at the bar on arrival. Plenty of sites when we stayed near the end of Feb. Nice setting in the country side amongst the farms with view of the mountains. Toilets to use & $4 hot showers

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Charlie B's avatar

    Charlie B

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Not free anymore for SC vans, they acted surprised when I told them it was supposed to be free and I had to pay $20.

    This doesn't include hot water (sink or shower).

    The camping is otherwise ok, you have a nice view and it is very quiet

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Antoine's avatar

    Antoine

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    27Apr24.

    2 adults in motorhome.

    There are 30 powered sites with fresh water . Sites are partitioned.

    In addition a number of unpowered sites, possibly free?

    Powered sites $20. $4 for showers.

    Restaurant has good selection of beers. It was very busy early in the evening but not so much later (when we were leaving!)

    Reviewed 5 months ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Mike Fricker's avatar

    Mike Fricker

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We found this spot after looking for quite a while for freedom camping.

    We were a bit late (7 PM) and could only find horrible sites. Then we found this gem. It only costs 20$ for 2 people. There's is plenty of spaces (and there were only a dozen campervans when we stayed). The car park is set in nature next to a beautiful big pond with loads of ducks and birds.

    There's an Irish pub & restaurant, which unfortunately was closed for restoration work the day we were there. But we would have loved to try it! We found the place had a great vibe to it.

    Host was welcoming, toilets were clean. There are showers (free for cold and paid for hot).

    We'll definitely come back here if we're in the area again !

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Stephanie G's avatar

    Stephanie G

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great crack!

    Lovely out in the country with the horses , Canadian geese and ducks. Showers $4 for 4 mins is a bit steep but had good pressure and were clean. No soap in the toilets though. Level gravel parking area.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Stef's avatar

    Stef

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We highly recommend this site for a peaceful quiet night.

    Set out in the country but not far from the main area of Kaikoura. Plenty of room for parking even big caravans. There is the use of toilets and showers (paid) at Donegal house. Pets are also allowed. At the Irish pub they do excellent meals with a friendly fun environment.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Christine's avatar

    Christine

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great spot, not far from Kaikoura town.

    Great food and lively bar. Staff were lovely people and helpful. Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Aisling's avatar

    Aisling

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We were pleased we stayed here over other choices in the area - such good value for money ($20 unpowered, $30 powered) and great hosts to boot!

    We parked our camper down the end of the massive parking lot and had a stunning view of the snow capped mountains and only calves and horses for neighbours. Well appointed bathrooms, showers are $4 for 4minutes of hot water but in reality they go for much longer than that and they were extremely clean when we were there. The owners were super accomodating organizing breakfast for us to take away and we had a delicious dinner at the pub run on site.

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    Rebecca's avatar

    Rebecca

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Not free anymore for SC vans, they acted surprised when I told them it was supposed to be free and I had to pay $20.

    This doesn't include hot water (sink or shower).

    The camping is otherwise ok, you have a nice view and it is very quiet

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Antoine's avatar

    Antoine

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    The review given 4 months before this one about free camping is either out of date or false: all sites are $20 plus another $10 for a powered site - yes, there are powered sites now.

    This is clear on all signs upon entry to the site.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Joe's avatar

    Joe

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great facility with clean toilets and showers.

    $20 for unpowered site. Lovely setting with amazing views of the mountains. Really nice Pub on-site with great food. Don't leave without trying the Chowder.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Conor's avatar

    Conor

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    $20 dollars for unpowered sites & $30 with power.

    Pay at the bar on arrival. Plenty of sites when we stayed near the end of Feb. Nice setting in the country side amongst the farms with view of the mountains. Toilets to use & $4 hot showers

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Charlie B's avatar

    Charlie B

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    The spot is really beautiful and so is the pub.

    But ... it is not a free place. We had to pay $20 without electricity and $10 more with electricity. It is more than worth it.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Dik Troost

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Not free anymore!

    Came here after reading reviews saying unpowered sites are free, but all sites are $20 now + an extra $10 if you want power. Nice place though, clean toilets and showers ($4), drinking water taps everywhere.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Olly's avatar

    Olly

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Arrived at a lovely Irish Pub and Motel where Murray has extended it to campervans on site.

    Great location to Kaikoura. Superb food in pub (suggest lamb shanks). Horses in the paddocks. Ducks in the ponds. At $20/30 for unpowered / powered site this is a great spot. Clean and appointed.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Erica's avatar

    Erica

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Large (but unimaginatively laid out) car park site, with fresh water at pretty much every pitch and power if you want it.

    Nice welcome in the bar/restaurant and the food was great, if you can cope with piped Irish music, which you can't escape if you're eating or drinking, even outside. The camping is far enough away that you can't hear it there, though. We stopped in at Kaikoura, booked a whale-watching trip for the following day, then spent the evening here, just outside the town itself.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    The sites are no longer free-of-charge.

    Unpowered is 20$ per night. Power Will cost you 10$ extra. Each site has a water connection. Facilities were clean and it looked like they were extending it. Hot shower was 4$.

    We had a nice dinner in the restaurant that has a nice atmosphere.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    3s Belgium

    Customer