Safety is not a feature. It's the foundation.
Every guest is verified. Every host is vetted. Every payment is secured. We built GapNights on trust from day one.
Identity verification
Government-issued ID verified before first booking. Real people, real identities, real accountability.
Trust levels
Users progress from New to Verified to Professional. Higher trust levels unlock better rates and priority access.
Secure payments
All payments processed by Stripe. Card details never touch our servers. PCI-DSS compliant end-to-end.
Community standards
All users agree to our Trust Pledge. House rules are respected. Violations result in immediate review.
Two-way reviews
Guests review hosts. Hosts review guests. Transparent feedback builds a trustworthy community.
NZ focused
A local company, built for New Zealand. We comply with the NZ Privacy Act 2020 and Consumer Guarantees Act.
Earn $150 per referral. Founding members only.
Earn $150 credit per referral when they book their first night. No cap. Stacks on top of gap night pricing already up to 75% off. Free. No credit card.