Wacky Stays vs Similar Hotels

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Best overall fit

Our pick

Kanuka Hill

Kaikoura, NZ

★ 4-star9.6/1058 reviews

2.6 km (1.6 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

9.4

Rooms were positively described as fine and comfortable.

Cleanliness

9.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Location

9.9

The location was described as great with privacy, contributing to a peaceful stay.

Close alternatives

No close alternative was identified for this preference.

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Wacky Stays

Kaikoura, NZ

★ 2-star8.8/1052 reviews

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Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

Kaikoura, NZ

★ 4-star8.4/10297 reviews

0.01 km (0.01 mi) from original

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Our pick

Kanuka Hill

Kaikoura, NZ

★ 4-star9.6/1058 reviews

2.6 km (1.6 mi) from original

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Golfer's Retreat

Kaikoura, NZ

★ 4-star8.8/1060 reviews

3.0 km (1.8 mi) from original

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Key differences

Rooms

Kanuka Hill9.4

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours8.4

Cleanliness

Kanuka Hill9.4

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours8.1

Location

Kanuka Hill9.9

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours8.4

Service

Kanuka Hill10.0

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours8.5

Food & Breakfast

Kanuka Hill9.3

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours8.5

Amenities & Facilities

Kanuka Hill9.6

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours8.5

Value

Kanuka Hill9.4

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours8.3

Wacky Stays amenity advantages

Conference spaceMeeting roomsCouples/private diningAccessible shuttle

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours amenity advantages

Air conditioningWheelchair accessiblePets allowed

Golfer's Retreat amenity advantages

Hot tub/JacuzziLaundry

Distance from original

The compared hotels differ by 2.9 km.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours: 0.01 km (0.01 mi)

Golfer's Retreat: 3.0 km (1.8 mi)

Detailed comparison

Category	Wacky Stays	Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours	Kanuka Hill	Golfer's Retreat
Guest score	8.8/10	8.4/10	9.6/10	8.8/10
Rooms	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.4 Rooms described as unique, comfortable, and spacious.	9.4 Rooms were positively described as fine and comfortable.	8.8 Every room felt cosy and yet spacious according to the reviews.
Cleanliness	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.1 One review mentioned it could have been a little cleaner, indicating so-so cleanliness.	9.4 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.7 The review mentions the home and facilities are very clean.
Location	9.2 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.4 Conveniently located near main activities, providing a peaceful countryside experience.	9.9 The location was described as great with privacy, contributing to a peaceful stay.	8.7 Beautiful location mentioned in the reviews.
Service	9.1 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 The staff is friendly and welcoming, providing great service and interaction with animals.	10.0 No specific service issues mentioned, suggesting a high level of service.	9.1 Made to feel welcome by the hosts; overall positive sentiment.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 Guests enjoyed fresh eggs and barbecues, enhancing the overall dining experience.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 Unique accommodations and animal experiences enhance the amenities offered.	9.6 The amenities include outdoor baths and beautiful views, enhancing the experience.	9.0 Well-equipped kitchenette with more than expected facilities.
Value	8.4 A bit pricy for some.	8.3 Overall, a unique experience that reflects good value for the accommodations provided.	9.4 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.01 km (0.01 mi)	2.6 km (1.6 mi)	3.0 km (1.8 mi)
Landmarks	Whale	Whale	Whale Watch Air	Racecourse Kaikoura
Best suited for	Families	Families	Quiet leisure travelers	Quiet leisure travelers

Guest score

Wacky Stays

8.8/10

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.4/10

Kanuka Hill

9.6/10

Golfer's Retreat

8.8/10

Rooms

Wacky Stays

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.4

Rooms described as unique, comfortable, and spacious.

Kanuka Hill

9.4

Rooms were positively described as fine and comfortable.

Golfer's Retreat

8.8

Every room felt cosy and yet spacious according to the reviews.

Cleanliness

Wacky Stays

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.1

One review mentioned it could have been a little cleaner, indicating so-so cleanliness.

Kanuka Hill

9.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Golfer's Retreat

8.7

The review mentions the home and facilities are very clean.

Location

Wacky Stays

9.2

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.4

Conveniently located near main activities, providing a peaceful countryside experience.

Kanuka Hill

9.9

The location was described as great with privacy, contributing to a peaceful stay.

Golfer's Retreat

8.7

Beautiful location mentioned in the reviews.

Service

Wacky Stays

9.1

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.5

The staff is friendly and welcoming, providing great service and interaction with animals.

Kanuka Hill

10.0

No specific service issues mentioned, suggesting a high level of service.

Golfer's Retreat

9.1

Made to feel welcome by the hosts; overall positive sentiment.

Sleep & Noise

Wacky Stays

—

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

—

Kanuka Hill

—

Golfer's Retreat

—

Food & Breakfast

Wacky Stays

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.5

Guests enjoyed fresh eggs and barbecues, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Kanuka Hill

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Golfer's Retreat

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Wacky Stays

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.5

Unique accommodations and animal experiences enhance the amenities offered.

Kanuka Hill

9.6

The amenities include outdoor baths and beautiful views, enhancing the experience.

Golfer's Retreat

9.0

Well-equipped kitchenette with more than expected facilities.

Value

Wacky Stays

8.4

A bit pricy for some.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.3

Overall, a unique experience that reflects good value for the accommodations provided.

Kanuka Hill

9.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Golfer's Retreat

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

Wacky Stays

Whale

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

Whale

Kanuka Hill

Whale Watch Air

Golfer's Retreat

Racecourse Kaikoura

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Wacky Stays

Kaikoura, NZ

★ 2-star8.8/1052 reviews

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Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

Kaikoura, NZ

★ 4-star8.4/10297 reviews

0.01 km (0.01 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

Kanuka Hill

Kaikoura, NZ

★ 4-star9.6/1058 reviews

2.6 km (1.6 mi) from original

View hotel

Golfer's Retreat

Kaikoura, NZ

★ 4-star8.8/1060 reviews

3.0 km (1.8 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	Wacky Stays	Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours	Kanuka Hill	Golfer's Retreat
Guest score	8.8/10	8.4/10	9.6/10	8.8/10
Rooms	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.4 Rooms described as unique, comfortable, and spacious.	9.4 Rooms were positively described as fine and comfortable.	8.8 Every room felt cosy and yet spacious according to the reviews.
Cleanliness	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.1 One review mentioned it could have been a little cleaner, indicating so-so cleanliness.	9.4 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.7 The review mentions the home and facilities are very clean.
Location	9.2 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.4 Conveniently located near main activities, providing a peaceful countryside experience.	9.9 The location was described as great with privacy, contributing to a peaceful stay.	8.7 Beautiful location mentioned in the reviews.
Service	9.1 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 The staff is friendly and welcoming, providing great service and interaction with animals.	10.0 No specific service issues mentioned, suggesting a high level of service.	9.1 Made to feel welcome by the hosts; overall positive sentiment.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 Guests enjoyed fresh eggs and barbecues, enhancing the overall dining experience.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 Unique accommodations and animal experiences enhance the amenities offered.	9.6 The amenities include outdoor baths and beautiful views, enhancing the experience.	9.0 Well-equipped kitchenette with more than expected facilities.
Value	8.4 A bit pricy for some.	8.3 Overall, a unique experience that reflects good value for the accommodations provided.	9.4 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.01 km (0.01 mi)	2.6 km (1.6 mi)	3.0 km (1.8 mi)
Landmarks	Whale	Whale	Whale Watch Air	Racecourse Kaikoura
Best suited for	Families	Families	Quiet leisure travelers	Quiet leisure travelers

Guest score

Wacky Stays

8.8/10

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.4/10

Kanuka Hill

9.6/10

Golfer's Retreat

8.8/10

Rooms

Wacky Stays

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.4

Rooms described as unique, comfortable, and spacious.

Kanuka Hill

9.4

Rooms were positively described as fine and comfortable.

Golfer's Retreat

8.8

Every room felt cosy and yet spacious according to the reviews.

Cleanliness

Wacky Stays

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.1

One review mentioned it could have been a little cleaner, indicating so-so cleanliness.

Kanuka Hill

9.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Golfer's Retreat

8.7

The review mentions the home and facilities are very clean.

Location

Wacky Stays

9.2

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.4

Conveniently located near main activities, providing a peaceful countryside experience.

Kanuka Hill

9.9

The location was described as great with privacy, contributing to a peaceful stay.

Golfer's Retreat

8.7

Beautiful location mentioned in the reviews.

Service

Wacky Stays

9.1

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.5

The staff is friendly and welcoming, providing great service and interaction with animals.

Kanuka Hill

10.0

No specific service issues mentioned, suggesting a high level of service.

Golfer's Retreat

9.1

Made to feel welcome by the hosts; overall positive sentiment.

Sleep & Noise

Wacky Stays

—

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

—

Kanuka Hill

—

Golfer's Retreat

—

Food & Breakfast

Wacky Stays

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.5

Guests enjoyed fresh eggs and barbecues, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Kanuka Hill

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Golfer's Retreat

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Wacky Stays

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.5

Unique accommodations and animal experiences enhance the amenities offered.

Kanuka Hill

9.6

The amenities include outdoor baths and beautiful views, enhancing the experience.

Golfer's Retreat

9.0

Well-equipped kitchenette with more than expected facilities.

Value

Wacky Stays

8.4

A bit pricy for some.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

8.3

Overall, a unique experience that reflects good value for the accommodations provided.

Kanuka Hill

9.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Golfer's Retreat

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

Wacky Stays

Whale

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

Whale

Kanuka Hill

Whale Watch Air

Golfer's Retreat

Racecourse Kaikoura