Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp — Hotel in South Island

UPDATE DECEMBER 2017

As you can only review a business on google once I am adding an update from my latest visit.

After having a spur of the moment decision to go away for the weekend I decided on coming back here due to the good time I had had here almost a year ago.

At arrival, Anne promptly remembered we had stayed previously which I was surprised given how many people she must meet in a year! The rest of the day was pretty quiet but that was the point. We were situated along the Northern treeline, which acts as a good windbreak if staying in a tent. You can also take shelter under them if it starts to rain, which it did for much of our second day there.

Both Anne and Joe are brilliant hosts and were very friendly to both my daughter and myself. They have a daily happy hour at 4 pm and though we didn't make the most of this, is a great way to get to meet people.

New Year's Eve was a blast. We could hear everyone in the courtyard having a good time so decided we would join in the fun. I wasn't expecting to be offered chocolates, savories and cake but it was there and Anne was in and out of the Kitchen like a yo-yo!

The fire was on and kept the area nice and warm. All the children were having fun with sparklers and everyone was being sensible and having a good time. Then there was the fireworks display at midnight, put on by our hosts. By then miss 3 was nodding off to sleep but they were still enjoyed.

Anne happily gave permission for a late checkout which took the stress of having to pack everything up by 10 - though we still managed.

To sum things up, if you are looking for a campground that has tidy facilities, a great atmosphere, great hosts and good pricing then this is the place - you won't be disappointed. They are always improving the place and I look forward to staying again in the future.

FEB 2017

Didn't even know this place existed but when my current plans for accommodation didn't suit I went hunting on google and found this place. I called up and asked if there were still tent sites available and was told yes. Drove in 20 minutes later and was pleasantly surprised.

Upon arrival, I was greeted by a friendly woman at the desk. As the park was not busy at that time I was told I could pitch my tent anywhere I wanted. There was plenty of room and a trampoline which was well used by my 2 1/2-year-old. I didn't use the kitchen or lounge as I had bought my own cooking gear but couldn't fault anything.

The park was well maintained and I will definitely be going back to stay again in the...

I want to share my experience living at Glenavy’s Waitaki River Motor Camp, where I stayed with a group of five fellow Filipinos who are contract workers from Nelson. We were initially booked for our own rooms, but upon arrival, I found myself sharing a room while the others had their own, despite all of us paying the same price. I chose to overlook this at first, but things only got worse when I requested a spare key after a long, tiring day of work. Andrew, the owner, responded with hostility instead of assistance.||||Additionally, Andrew constantly criticized our tidiness. It became a daily routine, morning and night, where he complained about minor issues and would enter our rooms without permission, which is completely unacceptable. The WiFi was abysmal—slow and unreliable—and we frequently had to drive to find a better signal. Despite this, Andrew continued to take on new guests even when the camp was fully booked, forcing us to share rooms against our will.||||The most troubling incident occurred when Andrew and his wife aggressively knocked on one of my friend's doors because they were searching for a small remote control for the kitchen heater. Their behavior was extremely unprofessional and resulted in a shouted confrontation. We felt more like prisoners than guests; there was no sense of hospitality here.||||The owners treated us with blatant disrespect, and it was clear that their actions were influenced by racism. We were customers, yet we were treated like animals. I strongly advise any Asian travelers to think twice before booking here. You deserve better than to be treated with such disdain and to have your dignity...

I want to share my experience living at Glenavy’s Waitaki River Motor Camp, where I stayed with a group of five fellow Filipinos who are contract workers from Nelson. We were initially booked for our own rooms, but upon arrival, I found myself sharing a room while the others had their own, despite all of us paying the same price. I chose to overlook this at first, but things only got worse when I requested a spare key after a long, tiring day of work. Andrew, the owner, responded with hostility instead of assistance.

Additionally, Andrew constantly criticized our tidiness. It became a daily routine, morning and night, where he complained about minor issues and would enter our rooms without permission, which is completely unacceptable. The WiFi was abysmal—slow and unreliable—and we frequently had to drive to find a better signal. Despite this, Andrew continued to take on new guests even when the camp was fully booked, forcing us to share rooms against our will.

The most troubling incident occurred when Andrew and his wife aggressively knocked on one of my friend's doors because they were searching for a small remote control for the kitchen heater. Their behavior was extremely unprofessional and resulted in a shouted confrontation. We felt more like prisoners than guests; there was no sense of hospitality here.

The owners treated us with blatant disrespect, and it was clear that their actions were influenced by racism. We were customers, yet we were treated like animals. I strongly advise any Asian travelers to think twice before booking here. You deserve better than to be treated with such disdain and to have your dignity...