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Donegal House Irish Hotel, KaikouraCommercial organisation |
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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Cabins |
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CabinsDoes this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? No cabins This location does not offer cabins for rental accommodation. |
Cabin with Kitchen |
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Cabin with KitchenDoes this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? No cabins with kitchen This location does not offer any cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation. |
En Suite Units |
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En Suite UnitsDoes this holiday park have units with an en suite? En-suite units available This location offers en-suite units for rental accommodation. |
Self Contained Units |
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Self Contained UnitsDoes this holiday park have self contained units? Self-contained units available This location offers self-contained units for rental accommodation. |
Park Motels |
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Park MotelsDoes this holiday park have park motels? Park motels available This location offers park motels for rental accommodation. |
On Site Caravans |
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On Site CaravansDoes this holiday park offer on-site caravans as accommodation? No on-site caravans This location does not offer on-site caravans for rental accommodation. |
Non-powered Sites |
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Non-powered SitesDoes this holiday park offer non-powered sites? Non-powered sites available This site offers non-powered camp sites. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
Conference Facilities |
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Conference FacilitiesDoes this establishment offer conference facilities? No conference facilities This establishment does not offer conference facilities. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
✓ 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!
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10/10 | 29 |
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9/10 | 21 |
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30% |
8/10 | 10 |
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14% |
7/10 | 4 |
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6% |
6/10 | 4 |
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5/10 | 2 |
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4/10 | 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. $4 for showers.
Restaurant has good selection of beers. It was very busy early in the evening but not so much later (when we were leaving!)
Reviewed 5 months ago
Customer
5.0/5
We found this spot after looking for quite a while for freedom camping.
We were a bit late (7 PM) and could only find horrible sites. Then we found this gem. It only costs 20$ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. $4 for showers.
Restaurant has good selection of beers. It was very busy early in the evening but not so much later (when we were leaving!)
Reviewed 5 months ago
Customer
5.0/5
We found this spot after looking for quite a while for freedom camping.
We were a bit late (7 PM) and could only find horrible sites. Then we found this gem. It only costs 20$ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 $20/30 for unpowered / powered site this is a great spot. Clean and appointed.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Large (but unimaginatively laid out) car park site, with fresh water at pretty much every pitch and power if you want it.
Nice welcome in the bar/restaurant and the food was great, if you can cope with piped Irish music, which you can't escape if you're eating or drinking, even outside. The camping is far enough away that you can't hear it there, though. We stopped in at Kaikoura, booked a whale-watching trip for the following day, then spent the evening here, just outside the town itself.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
The sites are no longer free-of-charge.
Unpowered is 20$ 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
Customer