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Organisation |
Spencer Beach Holiday ParkCommercial organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch |
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Operating Season And Hours |
November - March: 9am - 6pm
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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? Premium Camping Top quality facilities, 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? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
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? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
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. 240 |
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)? Cabins available This location offers cabins for rental accommodation. 10 |
Cabin with Kitchen |
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Cabin with KitchenDoes this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? Cabins with kitchen available This location offers cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation. 4 |
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. 1 |
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. 16 |
Park Motels |
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Park MotelsDoes this holiday park have park motels? No park motels This location does not offer 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. 80 |
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. By arrangement |
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? Paid WiFi There is WiFi internet access available but it costs money to use. |
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. |
Local Ownership |
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Local OwnershipHow locally owned and operated is this business? Locally owned and operated A small company with one (or maybe a few) places of business. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Customer toilet There are toilet facilities available to the paying customers only. |
✓ Spacious and open
✓ Clean facilities
✓ Child-friendly
✓ Helpful staff
✓ Beautiful surroundings
𐄂 Shower issues
𐄂 WiFi limitations
Big park like space.
Much bigger park than expected!
A very big campsite, all grass.
Big site with good facilities.
Paid $38 for a powered site for 2 people.
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10/10 | 5 |
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9/10 | 5 |
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8/10 | 8 |
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7/10 | 4 |
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6/10 | 1 |
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5/10 | 2 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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4.5/5
Really large campground with so much for kids to keep busy.
Multiple facilities which are new and well maintained.
Kids spent more time on the jumping pillow than spent off it. Price high at $25per adult but for value for money it's better than most and definitely worth staying.
Reviewed about 1 month ago
Customer
Thank you Blair for your lovely review and for the 4.5 stars, we hope to see you all again soon
spencer_park
Representative
4.5/5
Huge campsite.
Sites for tents and campervans on big grassy fields. Like a park. One of their main amenities building burned down last year so the campervans were placed on the back two or three fields. Because it’s so big you’re walking a lot, but we liked the openness, space and the stuff for the kids. Some things that could be improved were the mediocre showers, the lack of enthusiasm by the staff and the 250 megabyte WiFi coupons (even though they were free for us as members, that’s really not necessary anymore folks).
Reviewed 12 months ago
Customer
Hi Chris I am sorry you did not think the staff were not enthusiastic, we work hard to create a welcoming experience for all. As of today we now have free Wifi for all guests
spencer_park
Representative
4.5/5
Much bigger park than expected!
Was there on a quiet cold night - great clean bathrooms with showers. Beautiful trees and lots of space. A bit pricey but worth the price.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
3.5/5
Big park like space.
The staff had other campers allocated immediately next to us, even though there was acres around us. Now I know why people are so rude and camp right next to you in free camps 😳
Showers are on a timer and a bit fickle but they are clean
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
4.0/5
A very big campsite, all grass.
We had some nice nights here. Facilities are great, clean and big enough. Would recommend it.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Nice spot, but a bit too big and too far a way from the beach.
But still, everything was really clean and in a good condition.
You have to pay 5$ for wifi but the connection is pretty good.
A bit annoying the loud music in the kitchen and the bathroom.
Price is okay. 21$ non power
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Really nice camp ground very clean and people were very helpful.
Very child friendly with parks etc
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
My husband, my son and I spent one night at this campsite.
We just love it. Various activities for children. Super safe. Modern and clean kitchen and bathrooms. For sure we go back!
Reviewed about 4 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Awesome holiday park to visit and stay at, friendly staff, great beach.
I will continue to go back as much as possible..... Craig Owen Duffield
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in May 2018
Customer
2.5/5
Maybe good location in the good weather but we arrived on a rainy night.
Seemed like many long termers are using the site. Quite old facilities. Don't recommend for families with young kids... Too big a site and very dark so had to use the flashlight to go to the facilities though we parked nearest to them.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Really large campground with so much for kids to keep busy.
Multiple facilities which are new and well maintained.
Kids spent more time on the jumping pillow than spent off it. Price high at $25per adult but for value for money it's better than most and definitely worth staying.
Reviewed about 1 month ago
Customer
Thank you Blair for your lovely review and for the 4.5 stars, we hope to see you all again soon
spencer_park
Representative
4.5/5
Huge campsite.
Sites for tents and campervans on big grassy fields. Like a park. One of their main amenities building burned down last year so the campervans were placed on the back two or three fields. Because it’s so big you’re walking a lot, but we liked the openness, space and the stuff for the kids. Some things that could be improved were the mediocre showers, the lack of enthusiasm by the staff and the 250 megabyte WiFi coupons (even though they were free for us as members, that’s really not necessary anymore folks).
Reviewed 12 months ago
Customer
Hi Chris I am sorry you did not think the staff were not enthusiastic, we work hard to create a welcoming experience for all. As of today we now have free Wifi for all guests
spencer_park
Representative
3.5/5
Big park like space.
The staff had other campers allocated immediately next to us, even though there was acres around us. Now I know why people are so rude and camp right next to you in free camps 😳
Showers are on a timer and a bit fickle but they are clean
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
4.5/5
Much bigger park than expected!
Was there on a quiet cold night - great clean bathrooms with showers. Beautiful trees and lots of space. A bit pricey but worth the price.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
4.0/5
A very big campsite, all grass.
We had some nice nights here. Facilities are great, clean and big enough. Would recommend it.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Nice spot, but a bit too big and too far a way from the beach.
But still, everything was really clean and in a good condition.
You have to pay 5$ for wifi but the connection is pretty good.
A bit annoying the loud music in the kitchen and the bathroom.
Price is okay. 21$ non power
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Really nice camp ground very clean and people were very helpful.
Very child friendly with parks etc
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Awesome holiday park to visit and stay at, friendly staff, great beach.
I will continue to go back as much as possible..... Craig Owen Duffield
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in May 2018
Customer
4.5/5
My husband, my son and I spent one night at this campsite.
We just love it. Various activities for children. Super safe. Modern and clean kitchen and bathrooms. For sure we go back!
Reviewed about 4 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Paid $38 for a powered site for 2 people.
Solid holiday park, good for families. Reception was very limited. Had decent toilet and shower facilities. Free hot water. Campsite was reasonably spacious
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Spencer beach holiday park was great, nice big park, clean amenities and very helpful staff :)
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Great caravan park, plenty of space and clean facilities.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Arrived around 3pm, large park with probably only 15 or so campervans.
Clean, large kitchen maybe 5 ranges and sinks aplenty. Bbq space also. Played mini golf for 4$ per person and it was a riot. Close to beach!
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Very welcoming and clean campsite.
Good amount of room for each pitch on the whole, and hedging provides some privacy. Amenities aren't ground-breaking but are pretty good. One minor issue is that the shower/loo block appears to be a breeding ground for mosquitos - literally hundreds of them. Could do with one of those blue light things to kill them off. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Helpful friendly staff - had a 'duh' moment with the powercord and the staff came over to assist (even going back for a spare to test) and all this after closing time - this was much appreciated!
The grounds was boggy due to the rain (and staff was aware of this and shifted us to a 'drier' area - thank you!). I can this park can be good fun in good weather - the only reason we booked here was the range of activities that we could do/see (but we didn't as arrived too late and was raining). Bathroom and kitchen amenities are average - quite dated but clean. Would stay here again if we were in Chch.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
Customer