
Questions, answered
What’s included?
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- 13 printable clue cards: 11 location cards and 2 optional lock cards
- 2 blank cards for your own clues
- A birthday introduction letter
- Parent notes with every answer, hiding spot and hint
- UK A4 and US Letter PDF versions
How does the hunt work?
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Print and cut the cards, choose 8–10 clues that suit your hotel room and hide a small gift or treat at each location. Hand the birthday child the clues and watch them go.
Setup takes under 10 minutes and the hunt typically lasts 30–60 minutes.
Locations include a pillow, towels, mini fridge, suitcase, curtain, desk, wardrobe or closet, shower and hotel safe.
Who is it perfect for?
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- A 6–8 year old’s birthday in a hotel room
- Making a birthday away from home feel like a true occasion
- Making suitcase-friendly gifts feel like a bigger celebration
- Gift cards, vouchers or tickets
What do I need to prepare?
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A printer, scissors, a pen or pencil and a hotel room. Optional extras include envelopes and a suitcase with a 3-digit lock.
Printing, download and file details
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This is an instant digital download supplied as UK A4 and US Letter-size PDF files; nothing physical will be posted.
Print at home or through a print shop, in colour or black and white. The files are in English and are not editable or personalised.
For personal, non-commercial use only. Do not resell, redistribute, share or repost the files.
Safety information
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Designed for children to enjoy with a grown-up. Parents select the clues, choose the hiding spots, set up and supervise the hunt, so you stay in control of where the adventure goes.
Every home or hotel room is different, so choose only safe, suitable and accessible locations for the child taking part.

Make a birthday away feel extra special
Your child follows clues around the hotel room, cracking codes and solving puzzles, with a wrapped gift or small treat waiting at each stop. The optional hotel-safe clue makes an especially exciting finale.
How it works
Print and cut out the clues.
Choose
Pick the locations that suit your hotel room.
Hide
Place a gift or treat at each chosen spot.
Hunt
Hand over the letter and let them begin.
Why I created this
Created by a parent of two summer-birthday boys who has celebrated many birthdays away from home. It began as a way to make a small pile of suitcase-friendly gifts feel exciting and memorable.