Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodges in Waikato where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken

River Birches

Lodge in Turangi

9.5

Excellent

From $524

$

Lodge where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Yes, by using an app

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
Yes

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 6 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
Yes, New hours: Check-in: 15:00 - Check-out: 23:00

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
Yes

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
Yes

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
Yes

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
Yes

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Beachside Resort Motel Whitianga

Motel in Whitianga

8.3

Very Good

From $130

$

Motel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Yes, through plexiglass structures in reception

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
No

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
Yes

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
No

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
Yes, in public areas

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
Yes

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
Yes

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
No

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

TWYNHAM at Kinloch

Bed & Breakfast in Kinloch

8.7

Very Good

From $209

$

Bed & Breakfast where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
Yes
New Zealand quarantine regulation certificate

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
Yes, random checks

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Other

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
Yes

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, certain room types.

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 10 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
Yes

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
Yes

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
No

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
No

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
Yes

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
No

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Silver Fern Lodge

Motel in Taupo

7.3

Good

From $44

$

Motel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Yes, through plexiglass structures in reception

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, certain room types.

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 2 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
No

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
Yes

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented?
No

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
No

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
Yes

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
Yes

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
No

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
No

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
No

Are there any services currently unavailable due to health and safety issues (e.g. valet parking, airport transfer, spa, gym, indoor pool, conference rooms, coffee points, etc.)?
Breakfast in Communal Kitchen

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Palm Court Motel

Motel in Otorohanga

8.5

Very Good

From $104

$

Motel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Other
distancing

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, certain room types. up stairs stair wells

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 4 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
Yes

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Other limitations
monitored

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
Yes

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
Yes

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
No

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
No

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
No

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
Yes

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
No

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Are there any services currently unavailable due to health and safety issues (e.g. valet parking, airport transfer, spa, gym, indoor pool, conference rooms, coffee points, etc.)?
all of the above

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Additional Information:
we are a small 12 unit Motel

6 units up stairs 6 down.

units are striped checked and aired before the cleaning staff arrive.

Peninsula Motel

Motel in Whitianga

8.7

Very Good

From $114

$

Motel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
Yes

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 24 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
No

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
No

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
No

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
No

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Home Hospitality Hamilton

Bed & Breakfast in Hamilton

9.2

Excellent

From $120

$

Bed & Breakfast where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 12 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
No

Do you sanitize the common areas?
No

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
No

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
No

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
No

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
Yes, up to 100% of the rooms can be occupied

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
No

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
No

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
No

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
No

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
No

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
No

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
No

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
Yes
Reopening Date: June, 03 2020

Additional Information:
We are a small home-based BandB with two rooms only. The staff are the two owners. We practise strict hygiene guidelines but are not a formal establishment.

The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge

Lodge in Taupo

9.7

Excellent

From $402

$

Lodge where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Yes, by using an app

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
Yes

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
No

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
No

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
No

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
Yes

Blue Water Motel Tairua

Motel in Tairua

8.9

Excellent

From $96

$

Motel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Yes, by touchscreen interface (self check-in kiosk)

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
No

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
No

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
Yes

Hotels in Waikato where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken