What's The Difference Between Haven Caravan Grades?

6/3/2025

Yes folks, it's our 2025 comparison of Saver v Bronze v Silver v Gold v Signature models of Haven caravan

**Since we wrote this guide, Haven has created its own detailed PDF accommodation comparison table.
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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 changed in 2021. The old system of standard, deluxe, prestige, platinum and platinum plus was replaced with a new grading system. Personally, I think the new system is easier to understand.

The current system looks like this. From cheapest to most expensive:

Saver (cheapest)
Bronze
Silver
Signature
Gold
Signature Gold (most expensive)

For anyone who has been to Haven before, the new 'Saver' caravans are similar to the 'Standard - older model' caravans whilst the 'Bronze' caravans are similar to the 'Standard - newer model' caravans. Gold is similar to the old 'Platinum plus' models. If you haven't been to a Haven before, check out our guides to the 10 best Haven holiday parks and our guide to saving money on a Haven holiday.

You'll find that some Haven parks don't have every grade of caravan, and some have extra options such as lodges, chalets, apartments, glamping or beach houses. This guide will start by focusing on caravans but there's a bit about lodges further down.

Here's our table showing some key differences, along with further explanation below. Details are correct at the time of writing - it may well change over time.

Grade/ facility	Saver	Bronze	Silver	Signature	Gold
Width	10ft	12ft	12ft	12ft	14ft
Central heating and double glazing	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Towels	No	No	Yes	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	No	No	Yes
Pull out bed in lounge	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Microwave, oven, hob	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sea views/ lake views	No	No	No	Yes	No
Fridge/ Freezer	Under counter fridge	Under counter fridge	3/4 size fridge /freezer	Full size fridge/ freezer	Full size fridge/ freezer
Decking/ veranda	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dog friendly options	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No

What about the 'Signature Gold' grade? Why isn't that on the comparison table?

A 'Signature Gold' is basically just a Gold caravan with a sea view or a lake view. We didn't think it was worth adding a whole extra column!

A little more detail on each category

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. Saver models are 10 foot wide, which is 3 metres (the equivalent of one and a half adult males lying down). Bronze and Silver are 12 foot which is 3.6 metres (roughly two adult males lying down) whilst Gold caravans are 14 foot or 4.2 metres.

It's worth noting that the 'Signature' models are actually narrower than the Gold models. The Signature models have the best views, but they're a couple of foot narrower.
Central heating and double glazing doesn't come with all Haven caravans. The Saver models just have heating in the lounge. 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). Saver models also don't have decking or outside space, so it's a bit harder to spread yourselves out.
Towels are only included with the Silver, Gold and Signature Haven caravan grades. They aren't included with the Saver and Bronze caravans. However, you do get bedding with all grades of caravan including Saver. 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 Silver, Gold and Signature caravans. You also get a smaller 22 inch TV in the bedroom with those three grades. 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 Gold and Signature Haven caravans. 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 Bronze model but you don't get a pull out bed in the Saver, Silver, Gold or Signature caravans. That means that a two bedroom Bronze caravan 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.

Fridge/freezers vary depending on grade. The Saver grade and Bronze grade Haven caravans only have an undercounter fridge whilst the Silver model has a 3/4 size fridge freezer. The Gold grade and Signature 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 Saver and Bronze models don't offer this at all, as far as I can tell. With the Silver and Gold models you get outside decking. With the Signature models you get outside space plus a sea view or a lakeside view.
Gas, water and electricity are included with all models.
Hair dryers and bluetooth speakers are only included with Silver, Gold and Signature models. I didn't include them in the table as I don't think they will sway a lot of people's decisions.
Sea Views/ Lake Views are guaranteed with a Signature grade of caravan at Haven. However, some cheaper grades of caravan come with a good view. These are usually called something like 'Bronze - Front Row Sea View' on the booking form.

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

Saver Haven caravans

Haven saver caravan (formerly Haven standard caravan)

Haven's Saver caravans are the cheapest option

The Saver 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. However, you get an oven, microwave, hobs and one modestly sized TV. You don't get towels as standard but you do get bedding.

You don't get central heating or double glazing but you do get heating in the lounge.

They are similar to the older 'standard' models of caravan, for the benefit of anyone who was familiar with Haven's old grading system.

Some of these caravans are dog friendly at most Haven parks.

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Bronze Haven caravans

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

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Silver Haven caravans

Silver caravans are the same width as a Bronze but they have an extra TV and outside space

The Silver Haven caravans are quite a big step up in facilities from the Bronze models.

They are the same width as a Bronze caravan, but you get a fridge/freezer rather than just a fridge which you get in the Saver and Bronze caravans. You get a larger TV in the lounge and an extra TV in a bedroom.

You also get towels provided, unlike Saver and Bronze. The only downgrade is that you don't get a spare pull out bed in the lounge.

For me, the most significant upgrade is that you get a bit of decking or a balcony. I love sitting outside in a summer's evening whilst sipping on a can of Fanta. If you have young children, it's much nicer than just sitting in the lounge with the TV turned down low.

If you're bringing a dog, then this is the highest grade of accommodation that you will be able to book.

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Signature Haven caravans

A Signature caravan isn't as wide as a Gold caravan but it has a lakeside view or a seaview

The Signature Haven caravans are similar to the Silver Caravans.

The major differences are that they offer better views and they come with towels.

They are still a couple of feet narrower (about 60cm) than the Gold models and often cost about the same. You might need to decide if you'd rather have a nice view out the window or a bit more space. Personally, I always vote for a nice view!

You get everything else that you get on cheaper models including outside decking/veranda and two TVs. You don't get a dishwasher - presumably because they are not quite as wide.

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

If you are bringing a dog, then you won't be able to book a Signature caravan.

Gold Haven caravans

A Gold Haven caravan is a bit wider and it comes with a dishwasher and larger fridge/freezer

The Gold Haven caravans have just a couple of key upgrades compared to a Silver caravan - but in some ways they are worse than a Signature caravan.

The main upgrade is that they are a couple of feet wider than Silver Caravans and Signature Caravans. That makes them feel a lot more spacious if you've got a caravan full of children. You also get a slightly bigger freezer and a dishwasher, which are both useful additions for a big group.

I probably wouldn't bother upgrading from Silver to Gold if you're a couple who plan to eat out all week.

None of the Gold accommodation at Haven is dog friendly.

The main negative with a Gold Haven Caravan is that they don't have a sea view or a lake view. You might decide to go for the cheaper option of a 'Signature' caravan instead. You'll have to sacrifice a bit of space, but you'll get a better view.

Take note that a 'Signature' caravan isn't the same as a 'Gold Signature' caravan. Yes, I know it's quite confusing!

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Gold Signature Haven Caravans

Haven Signature Gold caravan at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park

Signature Gold Caravans are the same as the Gold grade - but you get a sea view or lake view

A Gold Signature Caravan is the bee's knees. Well, a Haven Lodge is usually better but we'll move onto that later!

You get the same facilities and equipment as a Gold Caravan but you also get one of the best sea views or lake views on the site.

I should explain that you may well get a fairly decent view from caravans that aren't highlighted as being 'Signature' or 'Gold Signature'. It varies by site, but it generally means that you are getting a front row view, rather than a restricted sea view.

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So, which grade of caravan should I choose?

That's a good question.

For me, a Silver caravan 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. We find that 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.

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.

How about a couple of examples of peak vs off peak upgrade costs?

Good idea!

The amount that you are paying extra is a big consideration. As an example, we searched for a week's holiday for a three bedroom caravan in early October 2025 (off peak) at Haven Kent Coast in Kent (previously called Haven Allhallows). Prices looked like this:

Saver caravan - £249
Bronze caravan - £289
Silver caravan - £345
Gold caravan - £489
Signature front row seaview - £635

So, in this instance it would only cost £40 to upgrade from Saver to Bronze. I'd certainly pay that for a wider caravan with central heating in October. In fact, I'd probably pay £96 to jump from the lowest grade to the Silver grade. I probably wouldn't pay for the top grade as I'm not likely to spend much time sat outside looking at the view in October.

The difference between the highest and lowest grade is around £400 for this week.

Saver Caravan at Haven Kent Coast Holiday Park

We were quoted £400 to upgrade from this Saver caravan...

Signature Caravan with sea view at Haven Kent Coast Holiday Park

...to a Signature Caravan with Sea View at Kent Coast in October 2025

We then looked for a week's holiday for a family of four at Haven Perran Sands in Cornwall in early August 2025 (peak season). Prices were:

Saver caravan - £1269
Bronze caravan - £1395
Silver caravan - £1879
Gold caravan - £2065
Signature front row sea view caravan - £2925

So, in this instance there is a difference of about £1700 between the cheapest and most expensive grade of caravan.

Upgrading from Saver to Bronze is about £130, which I don't think is worth paying as you won't use the heating in summer. It will be a little cramped, but we would spend most of our time out and about in summer.

In this instance, I'd be much less keen to upgrade from Saver to Gold. I'd rather save myself about £800 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.

Bedroom in saver caravan at Perran Sands

Haven quoted us £1269 for this Saver caravan in August 2025...

Bedroom in Signature caravan at Perran Sands

...or £2925 for this Signature caravan with a sea view for the same dates

What about Haven's lodges? Should I go for Emerald, Diamond or Signature?

Let's move on to lodges, since Haven now offers quite a lot of these as an upgrade to a caravan.

The most appealing thing about a lodge over a caravan is its width. Haven lodges range from 16-20 foot wide whilst caravans range from 10-14 foot wide. To put it another way - the largest lodges are twice as wide as Haven's smallest caravans.

Lodges are currently an upgrade option at 12 Haven resorts, which is about a third of their parks. The Haven parks with lodges include:

Devon Cliffs in Devon
Littlesea, Weymouth Bay and Rockley Park in Dorset
Lakeland in the Lake District/Cumbria
Golden Sands in Lincolnshire (this one also has lodges with hot tubs)
Hopton and Wild Duck in Norfolk
Seton Sands in Scotland
Church Farm in Sussex
Hafan y Môr and Lydstep Beach in Wales

Haven Hopton is one of 12 resorts with lodges - these ones are in a rather good location

The grading system for Haven's lodges

Haven's lodges have three main grades including

Emerald (£)
Diamond (££)
Signature (£££)

The Signature grades have a name like 'Signature Sea View' or 'Signature Lake View' depending on what you can see out the window.

As with the caravans, Haven has produced an excellent comparison document, which you can download on this page.

We started to produce our own massive comparison chart until we realised that the differences between the lodge grades are actually very simple. Here's the summary:

Haven's Signature lodges (£££) are wider, they have dishwashers and they have great views.
Haven's Diamond lodges (££) are the same size and have the same facilities but they don't have such good views.
Emerald lodges (£) are narrower, they don't have sea views/lakeside views and they don't have dishwashers.

Here's a simple table explaining the differences:

Grade/ facility	Emerald (£)	Diamond (££)	Signature (£££)
Width	16 foot	20 foot	20 foot
Sea view/ Lake view	No	No	Yes
Dishwasher	No	Yes	Yes

Everything else is the same. In all three grades of Haven lodge you get:

kitchen facilities including a microwave and full size fridge freezer
two TVs, including a 40 inch+ TV in the lounge and a smaller TV in a bedroom
ensuite facilities with one of the bedrooms
bedding and towels provided
central heating and double glazing
outside decking and seating

Haven's Signature Lodges are the bee's knees - they are 20 foot wide and they have great views

Haven's Emerald Lodges (£) are the cheapest - they are 16 foot wide and don't have a sea view

Haven's Diamond Lodges are 20 foot wide, but they don't have sea views

So, is it worth upgrading from a Haven caravan to a Haven lodge?

It depends!

The 'upgrade' isn't necessarily better, it really depends on what's important to you and what time of year you are visiting.

The difference between the second highest grade of caravan (Gold) and the lowest grade of lodge (Emerald) is quite modest. An Emerald lodge is 2 foot wider (60cm) but that's the only upgrade I can spot. In fact, an Emerald lodge doesn't have a dishwasher whereas a Gold caravan does - so it may be seen as a downgrade for someone like me who hates washing up!
'Upgrading' from the most expensive caravan (Signature) to the cheapest lodge (Emerald) is similarly double-edged. The lodge is quite a lot wider (16 foot compared to 12 foot) but a Signature caravan has much better views. A couple or a smaller family visiting in summer may decide to sacrifice a little bit of space for a glorious sea view.
Upgrading from a caravan to a Diamond (££) or Signature Lodge (£££) is a much bigger leap up in comfort, in my opinion. You are getting a 20 foot wide property, which is 6-8 foot wider than the top two grades of caravan. A Diamond grade lodge doesn't get you a nice view, so there is a trade-off compared to the Signature grade of caravan.

How much will it cost me to upgrade from a caravan to a lodge with Haven?

As with our caravan price comparison, it really depends when you visit. We looked at an off-peak holiday at Haven Devon Cliffs, which is their biggest holiday parks (see the top 5 biggest Haven resorts). Here are the prices we found for a family of four staying in early October 2025 for a week:

Saver Caravan - £209
Bronze Caravan - £245
Silver Caravan - £445
Gold Caravan - £645
Signature Caravan (with Sea View) - £835
Emerald Lodge - £785
Diamond Lodge - £1319
Signature Diamond Lodge (with Sea View) - £1379

So, upgrading for an off peak week would cost us:

£60 to upgrade from a Diamond Lodge to a Signature Lodge. These two lodges are very similar apart from the sea view. Personally, I would pay £60 for a sea view for a week.

About £1200 to leap from a 10 foot wide Saver caravan to a 20 foot Signature lodge with a sea view. This is a big jump, but it's also a very different property. If you are just looking for a cheap break, stick with a smaller caravan!
About £700 to upgrade from a 14 foot wide Gold caravan to a 20 foot wide Diamond Lodge. These two grades are pretty similar, apart from the width, so I think that's quite a lot extra for an off peak date.
About £500 to upgrade from a 12 foot wide caravan with a sea view (Signature caravan) to a 20 foot lodge with a sea view (Signature lodge). These two properties are very similar apart from the width. You also get a dishwasher with the lodge. I would be tempted by that upgrade as you are getting a couple of extras.

Let's look at how much those upgrades would be at peak time at Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park. This time we looked at prices for early August 2025.

Saver Caravan - £1139
Bronze Caravan - £1265
Silver Caravan - £1645
Gold Caravan - £2019
Signature Caravan (with Sea View) - £2185
Emerald Lodge - £2239
Diamond Lodge - £2939
Signature Diamond Lodge (with Sea View) - £3155

So, upgrading for an off peak week would cost us approximately:

£200 to upgrade from a Diamond Lodge to a Signature Lodge. As above, the only difference is whether or not you get a sea view. I think £200 is worth paying!

£2000 to upgrade from the cheapest caravan (10 foot wide Saver) to the top grade of lodge (20 foot Signature lodge with a sea view). This is about twice what it costs for the same upgrade off peak.
£900 to upgrade from a 14 foot wide Gold caravan to a 20 foot wide Diamond Lodge. Again, the upgrade costs about twice as much as it does off peak.
£1000 to upgrade from a caravan with a sea view to a lodge with a sea view. That is about £500 more than the upgrade costs off peak.

There is a huge difference in what you get with a Haven Saver caravan...

...compared to a Haven Signature Lodge - but there's also a big difference in price

9 Comments

Sandra

18/11/2021 08:23:33 pm

I have just had a holiday in a newer deluxe model identical to the haven website that they now says is classed as a bronze .l have booked a holiday in March in a Prestige model as this was in a higher grade then a deluxe newer model., which grade is a Prestige classed as now

Holiday Park Guru

9/9/2024 05:22:46 pm

Hi Sandra. I believe the closest thing to a Prestige is now a Silver but they are not exactly the same.

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Clive Boyes link

20/2/2022 10:53:02 am

Like your post , we stayed in a deluxe newer model last year, can't find them this year, can you help?

Holiday Park Guru

9/9/2024 06:12:49 pm

Hi Clive

The closest thing to a Deluxe is now a Silver. I don't believe they are identical but they are both the middle choice within the grading system.

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Linda Chapman

22/5/2022 06:30:59 pm

Are there caravans with walk in showers and ramps instead of steps at littlesea x I walk with 2 sticks and can't step in a bath to have a shower x also steps are difficult !

Holiday Park Guru

9/9/2024 04:08:59 pm

Hi Linda. I'm not sure about Littlesea specifically, but there are accessible caravans at Haven. Here's the guide: https://www.haven.com/holidays/accessible

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Andy

3/6/2022 09:47:25 am

I find your reviews very helpful and gives a better understanding of what to expect especially as you break it down far better than Haven website does for any changes, difference in prices etc.
We have stayed at many Havens over the years and noticed the change in caravan gradings late last year.
The main reason for this query is if you, or anyone reading this can answer.
Previously we've booked a standard newer 2 bedroom model meaning we had the added luxury of central heating etc. From memory I think it was around an extra £70 or so (going in early July) than the older standard models. With the new grading system, we get the equivalent to the older standard model (no central heating etc.). This brings me to my query.
The bronze grading is a 2-3 bed 12 ft wide model, this previously being the deluxe grading.
Haven presumably still have 2 bed standard newer models on their parks. Seeing as the upgrade to bronze is a wider caravan I wondered if it will simply be pot luck if we get a newer 2 bed saver (standard) model.
When we booked I did ask but was told the only way to have central heating was by purchasing the bronze caravan at some £300 extra hence hoping Haven still kept 2 bed newer models and taking our chances. Admittedly, weighing up pros and cons, mainly the cost, we'll manage in an older model regardless, but thought I would raise the query.

Holiday Park Guru

9/9/2024 06:17:40 pm

Hi Andy

Thanks for your comment.

I must admit I'm not 100% sure, but my understanding is that the change in grading was more than just a simple name change. The classification system changed so it is an indication of the minimum you will get, rather than an exact list.

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Christine harrison

11/5/2023 12:20:01 pm

Spent short break at haven Mabletherpe we were allocated a bronze caravan in a hideaway area called pine drive the view from the caravan consisted of over grown grass and weeds and woods. On the second day we decided to go for a swim only to be told it would be sixty pounds for two passes which re declined
Went into the mini market on the site prices are extortionate £6.09 for a pack of small bin liners these can be purchase at aldi for £1.45 bottle coke costing £1.69 in aldi, over three pounds in the mini market.my advice would be to make sure you understand the difference between a hideaway booking and a haven booking it’s not very clear in their advertising that you don’t get any passes in their hideaway booking.
People going through the cost of living crisis will be looking for a cheap holiday. I think Haven have been a little underhand by not clearly stating hideaway holidays with them mean vastly restricted access to the site facilities.

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