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Studio Mid Floor Sea View
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Luxury motel in Akaroa with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Akaroa Criterion Motel in Akaroa, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Akaroa Museum and Artisans Gallery. This luxury motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St Patrick's Catholic Church and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Giant's House.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Akaroa Criterion Motel

75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, 7520

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Akaroa Criterion Motel features a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This eco-certified motel also offers tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Akaroa Criterion Motel is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 12
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair accessible

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Akaroa Criterion Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Balcony
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 45
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Wardrobe or closet

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Front desk opens daily at 8:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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