Frequently Asked Questions

after 3pm. unless previously arranged to finalising your booking details with us.

your key to your accommodation will be in a lock box by the door . 

before 11am. unless previously arranged to finalising your booking details with us. (just enough time for another swim in the totora river).  the key goes back in the lockbox by the door.

we'd like your stay to an enjoyable and memorable one so please finalise your holiday arrangements with us before you leave home.  see our facebook for local information or contact us we are happy to help...

travelling green is to experience the environment without altering it; using 'leave no trace principles'. observing and giving wildlife their space.  

part of living green is being mindful of single use and unrecyclable items, choosing alternatives whenever possible; a small amount of recycling is processed locally in westport but most is shipped away to landfill so its important to our community to reduce as much waste as we can. 

compostable items are recycled here at beaconstone.  

we use eco cleaning products and quality reusable materials to maintain safe hygiene standards in your accommodation. for your convenience, we provide eco products for you while you stay. 

no, so sorry... dogs especially can cause wekas and other local wildlife to be nervous in their natural environment.  we participate in trapping programmes to help with survival of local native flora and wildlife.   native kiwi are in these surrounding bush areas. we support the local west coast penquin turst. https://www.westcoastpenguintrust.org.nz/birds/blue-penguin/

 no internet here - embrace this perfect opportunity to unplug and let yourself be distracted by the south islands wild west coast  surroundings - (cell coverage is available on parts of the property).  

connections and experiences are not meant to be forgotten.... please dont hesitate to email us for special offers to returning guests or referral holiday bookings. info@beaconstoneecostay.com

please check out our beaconstone eco lodge facebook for updated local information, touring opportunities and community events https://www.facebook.com/offgridaccommodation/

the westport to charleston kawatiri cycle trail is getting closer to beaconstone! the Ōkari  river bridge will be opening in september 2023 so check for updates