What's the difference between Haven caravan grades?

15/6/2021

Yes folks, it's our 2021 comparison of standard v deluxe v prestige v platinum v platinum plus models of Haven caravan

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There’s a significant difference in price between the different types of Haven accommodation – particularly during peak season. So, what are you getting for upgrading?

The grading for Haven caravans looks like this. From cheapest to most expensive:

Standard (cheapest)
Deluxe
Prestige
Platinum
Platinum Plus (most expensive)

With some models you can also upgrade to 'newer models' which are less than three years old at the time of writing. Some more expensive models also have optional upgrades such as outside decking, a sea view or a lakeside view.

You'll find that some Haven parks don't have every grade of caravan and some have extra options such as glamping.

Here's our table showing some key differences, along with further explanation below. Some of this information took us a long time to figure out so apologies if there are any inaccuracies (feel free to politely comment below).

Details are correct at the time of writing - it may well change over time.

Grade/ facility	Standard	Deluxe	Prestige	Platinum	Platinum Plus
Width	10ft	12ft	12ft	12ft	14ft
Central heating and double glazing	No, only in newer ones	No, only in newer ones	Yes	Yes	Yes
Towels	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
TVs	1 TV (32")	1 TV (32")	2 TVs (40" and 22")	2 TVs (40" and 22")	2 TVs (40" and 22")
Dishwasher	No	No	Only in newer models	Only in newer models	Only in newer models
Pull out bed in lounge	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Microwave, oven, hob	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
En Suite/ extra toilet	No	Extra toilet in 3 bedroom models	Only in newer models	Yes	Yes
Fridge/ Freezer	Under counter fridge	Fridge (older) 3/4 size fridge freezer (newer)	3/4 size fridge /freezer	Full size fridge/ freezer	Full size fridge/ freezer
Decking/ veranda	No	No	Only as an upgrade	Yes	Yes

Width: A couple of feet makes a big difference if you are filling up a caravan with a family and assorted relatives but it's less of a big deal if you're just a couple or a couple with one child. Standard models are 10 foot wide, which is 3 metres (the equivalent of one and a half adult males lying down). Deluxe prestige and platinum are 12 foot which is 3.6 metres (roughly two adult males lying down) whilst Platinum plus is 14 foot or 4.2 metres.
Central heating and double glazing doesn't come with all Haven caravans. The older standard and older deluxe models just have heating in the lounge. However, you can upgrade to a newer model. Of course, heating is less important in August but double glazing is good in summer because it helps keeps a caravan cool (double glazing keeps heat out as well as keeping heat in).
Towels are only included with the platinum and platinum plus Haven caravan grades. They aren't included with standard, deluxe or prestige. However, you do get bedding with all grades of caravan including standard. Beds are made up regardless of which grade of caravan you choose. You can also pay a one-off to get towels included.
TVs come in all caravans but you get bigger 40 inch TVs in the Prestige, Platinum and Platinum Plus. You also get a smaller 22 inch TV in the bedroom. Personally I could cope with a smaller TV for a week - back in my day we had a 14 inch TV in the lounge whilst on holiday and we thought we were doing alright...
Dishwashers are only in the prestige, platinum and platinum plus Haven caravans - and only if you choose one of the newer models. I love having a dishwasher on holiday because we don't eat out very much so it's a big bonus for me. However, if you aren't cooking much then I wouldn't say it's a big deal for a smaller party.
A pull out bed in the lounge is provided in the deluxe and prestige model but you don't get a pull out bed in the standard, platinum or platinum plus grades. That means that a two bedroom deluxe or prestige model can actually squeeze an extra two people in so might be cheaper overall. However, keep in mind that a pull out bed is OK for a night or two but isn't great for a whole week. Also, it's inconvenient if Aunt Ethel is sleeping in the lounge and wants to go to bed at 7pm.
Microwaves, ovens and hobs are provided in all caravans
En Suite toilets are provided with newer models of the Prestige Haven grade. You also get an ensuite toilet with the platinum and platinum plus models. The standard and deluxe models have one toilet/shower room. This is another big bonus in my book, particularly if you live with a shower blocker...

Fridge/freezers vary depending on grade. The standard grade Haven caravans only have an undercounter fridge whilst the deluxe model has a fridge in the older models and a 3/4 size fridge freezer in the newer models. The prestige model has a fridge/freezer and the platinum and platinum plus models have a full size fridge freezer. Again, this will be a big deal if you are cooking a lot but less of an issue if you plan to eat out most nights. We like to have a box or two of ice creams in the freezer on holiday but if that's your only reason for having one then you're probably better to buy a few McFlurries whilst you're out and about.
Decking/veranda space is a real plus point during the summer, particularly if you have a sea view. The standard and deluxe models don't offer this at all, as far as I can tell. With the prestige models you can choose a 'with decking' option - some of which are also described as having a sea view or a lakeside view. The platinum and platinum plus grades of Haven caravan always have decking or a veranda and some have a sea view of lakeside view.
Gas, water and electricity are included with all models.
Hair dryers and bluetooth speakers are only included with prestige, platinum and platinum plus models. I didn't include them in the table as I don't think they will sway a lot of people's decisions.

Summary of what you do and don't get in each grade of Haven caravan

Standard Haven caravans

Haven's standard caravans are the cheapest option

The standard Haven caravans are the cheapest. They are the narrowest and they don't have a freezer or a dishwasher. You don't get outside decking and you don't have a pull out bed in the lounge. You also don't get towels as standard but you do get bedding. However, you get an oven, microwave, hobs and one modestly sized TV.

You can sometimes upgrade to a newer model which has central heating and double glazing. The older models just have heating in the lounge.

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Deluxe Haven caravans

Deluxe caravans are the second cheapest model - they're a bit wider than standard and have a couple of extras

The deluxe Haven caravans are a modest step up from the standard caravans. The caravan is a couple of foot wider, so it doesn't feel as cramped. You also get an extra pull out bed in the lounge and the three bedroom models have an extra toilet.

However, most other things are the same as the standard model - you only get one small TV, you don't get outside space and if you want central heating and double glazing then you'll need one of the newer models. The newer models have a freezer which is a big plus point in my book.

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Prestige Haven caravans

Prestige caravans are the same width as a deluxe but they have an extra TV and other features

The prestige Haven caravans are a notable jump up in facilities, particularly if you get one of the newer models.

It's the same width as a deluxe caravan but all Prestige models have got central heating and double glazing, a spare bed in the lounge and a fridge/freezer rather than just a fridge which you get in the standard caravans. You get a larger TV in the lounge and an extra TV in a bedroom.

If you get a newer model you get an en suite toilet, a dishwasher (hurrah!) and you can upgrade to one with decking or a veranda.

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Platinum Haven caravans

The platinum caravan is quite similar to a 'newer' version of the prestige caravan

The platinum Haven caravans are quite similar in facilities to a 'newer' version of the Prestige caravan. You get a dishwasher, en suite and two TVs.

The main upgrades are a slightly bigger freezer, outside decking as standard and towels included as standard. The only downgrade is that you don't get a spare pull out bed in the lounge.

Of course, you also get central heating and double glazing .

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Platinum plus Haven caravans

A platinum plus is slightly wider than a platinum caravan but they are otherwise very similar

The platinum plus Haven caravans are pretty much the same as the platinum caravans. The major difference is that they are a couple of feet wider (about 60cm wider).

You get everything else that you get on cheaper models including outside decking/veranda, a dishwasher, two TVs and an en suite.

Again, you don't get a spare pull out bed in the lounge.

So, which grade of caravan should I choose?

That's a good question.

For me, a newer prestige caravan with decking/veranda or a higher grade is ideal, but it really depends on what's important to you.

For me, the most important differences between the cheaper caravans and the more expensive Haven caravans are a) the fridge/freezer b) the dishwasher and c) the outside decking/veranda.

However, that's because we like to self cater on a caravan holiday or a lodge holiday and it is very limiting if you don't have a decent freezer and it's less of a holiday if you have to wash up all the time. I also love sitting outside on a summer's evening, so a bit of decking is worth it for me. A sea view is something I'll pay for as long as it's not extortionate but I don't want a lakeside view as I prefer to keep the children away from lakes!

I'm less bothered about towels, hair dryers and bluetooth speakers because I can bring my own. I'm also not bothered about how big the TV is and I can cope without an extra toilet if I have to.

I would certainly want central heating and double glazing during the colder months but Haven close their parks in winter, so I could probably live without that if I had to. A slightly wider caravan is certainly more spacious but we tend to get out and explore a lot anyway so it's not essential.

Of course, the amount that you are paying extra is a big consideration. As an example, we searched for a week's holiday for a family of four in early October 2021 (off peak) at Haven Allhallows in Kent. Prices looked like this:

Standard caravan - £288
Standard caravan newer model - £319
Deluxe caravan - £267
Deluxe caravan newer model - £317
Prestige caravan - £325
Prestige caravan newer model - £370

(They didn't have any Platinum or Platinum plus models available when we checked).

So, in this instance it would only cost about £90 to jump from the lowest grade to the highest grade. Personally, I'd pay for the top grade.

We then looked for a week's holiday at Haven Perran Sands in Cornwall in early August 2022 (peak season). Prices were:

Standard caravan - £1659
Deluxe caravan - £1771
Prestige caravan - £1983
Prestige with decking - £2379
Platinum with decking - £2456
Platinum Plus - £2911
Platinum with decking and sea view - £3223

So, in this instance there is a difference of about £1500 between the cheapest and most expensive grade of caravan. In this instance, I'd be much less keen to upgrade from standard to prestige or platinum as I'd rather save myself £1300 and make do without a dishwasher and a freezer. With the money I'd saved I could take the family out for dinner every night .

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