Question 1

What is Bestoked?

Accepted Answer

Your local mobile sauna

Question 2

What sessions do you run?

Accepted Answer

Bestoked runs Pukerua Bay. Private hire is also available. The calendar shows every session that is currently bookable.

Question 3

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Sessions at Bestoked are NZ$30.

Question 4

How do I book a session with Bestoked?

Accepted Answer

Pick a date from the calendar, choose an available time slot, enter your details, and complete payment if the session is paid. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to manage the booking.

Question 5

Do I need an account to book?

Accepted Answer

Not if you have not booked here before. You can book as a guest using just your email address. If you already have an account with that address you are asked to sign in first, and an account makes managing future bookings easier.

Question 6

Can I book the same session every week automatically?

Accepted Answer

No. Bookings are made one at a time, so pick the date and time you want on each occasion. Anything you have already booked is listed on your account page.

Question 7

How far ahead can I book?

Accepted Answer

How far ahead you can book depends on the session. Sessions appear on the booking page as they are scheduled, and dates further out appear closer to the time.

Question 8

How late can I book?

Accepted Answer

Bookings close when the session starts. After that, the session shows as "Booking is now closed".

Question 9

What payment methods are accepted?

Accepted Answer

Payment methods are set by the venue and vary by region, typically card payments, with mobile wallets and local bank-debit options where the venue has enabled them. Memberships and Bundles unlock reduced prices automatically when you are signed in.

Question 10

Can I change or cancel my booking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use the manage link in your confirmation email to reschedule up to 24 hours before the session starts, or to cancel up to 24 hours before the session starts. Paid bookings are refunded to the original payment method. Some sessions have their own rules. The exact rule for a session is shown when you book, and in your confirmation email.

Question 11

What happens if a session is cancelled?

Accepted Answer

You will get an email letting you know. Any payment is refunded in full to the original payment method automatically. There is nothing you need to do. Some sessions have their own rules. The exact rule for a session is shown when you book, and in your confirmation email.

Question 12

Can I change a private hire booking?

Accepted Answer

Private hire bookings can only be changed by the venue. Contact Bestoked to make any changes or to cancel. Adding or removing spaces on a private hire booking is always done by Bestoked.

Question 13

Can I buy a gift voucher?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gift vouchers can be bought for Bestoked from the gift vouchers page. Pick a voucher, add a personal message, and the recipient receives a code by email that they redeem at checkout.

Question 14

How do Bundles work?

Accepted Answer

A Bundle is a set of sessions bought up front at a lower price than booking them one at a time. Once you have bought one, it is applied automatically when you book an eligible session while signed in with the same email address.

Question 15

Do I need to sign a waiver?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You are asked to read and agree to the venue's waiver when you book, and your agreement covers the spaces on your booking. If the wording changes you are asked to agree again the next time you book.

Question 16

Who do I contact about my booking?

Accepted Answer

Bookings are handled by Bestoked, so email bestokedsaunas@gmail.com or call +64223539839. Have your booking reference from your confirmation email to hand and they can find it straight away.

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