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Notes on Rates


 

 

For an instant, on-line quote or to make a reservation, please go to our Availability and Bookings page.  Any seasonal and long-stay discounts will be applied.

 

Our aim is to provide value for your money

We are able to do this, we hope, because:

  1. We have always embraced the "farmers market" philosophy in our past and present businesses, encouraging direct sales and forming a lasting relationship directly with our customers.  Therefore almost all of our bookings are made directly with us and we will always quote our very best prices on this (our own) website.  If you are booking a vacation in New Zealand through an agent and wish to stay at Adrift, you will probably need to book directly with us.  Unlike most accommodation providers, we do not usually take agent booking, particularly in our high-season, as we would then need to increase our prices by 20 -25% to allow for agent commissions.  (We also find communicating through a third person (the travel agent) can sometimes be problematic.
  2. Adrift in Golden Bay is run almost entirely by members of our family who all aim to bring you the very best in personal service and most importantly, we enjoy what we do!
  3. We purchased this, our family property, more than 30 years ago when waterfront properties in Golden Bay cost a fraction of their present value.
  4. Over time we hope to eliminate expenses that do nothing to "add value" to your experience but rather spend money on continuing to develop our beach front retreat as a place which will bring relaxation, enjoyment and leave nothing but happy memories.

 

Seasonal Discounts and Longer Stay Discounts

Peak Season: a discount of roughly 10% is given on stays of 7 days or longer.  We are normally close to 100% fully booked well in advance but do offer "Last Minute Specials" of 10-20% discount on some remaining dates.

Shoulder Season:  A 25 to 35% discount on the Cottage rate and 15% to 20% on the Studio rate is automatically applied outside our peak season 15th December to 15th March, plus an additional discount of approximately 10% is given on stays of 7 days or longer..

Low Season:  Approximately 45% on the cottage rate and 30% on studio rate is given between 1st May and 31st August, plus an additional discount of approximately 10% on stays of 7 days or more. We close at some time during this period for a holiday and maintenance, the timing of this has not been decided yet for 2016 so bookings for June through to September are not possible yet, but check back later.

 

Booking Restrictions

 

Cottage Rates

 

The Studio Rates

The cost of The Studio for two people varies between NZ$190 and NZ$320 per night, depending on the season and length of stay.