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Akaroa Waterfront Motels

Property class: 4

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A person relaxing on a lounge chair by a lake with mountains in the background.
A room with a bed, a desk, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A cozy living room with a large window offering a scenic view of a lake and hills. The room features striped sofas, a glass coffee table, and woven placemats.
A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beachfront, and a rocky shoreline.
A waterfront property with a stone wall, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $107
$93 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Explore the area

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56-64 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, 7520
  • Place, Artisans Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront 3 Bedroom)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront 3 Bedroom)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, a headboard, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio)

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a small cabinet.

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront)

A room with a view of a lake, a round table with chairs, and a door leading to an outdoor area with a bench and chairs.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront Family)

A neatly made bed with white and red pillows, a beige blanket, and a wooden nightstand with drawers.

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront Family)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Akaroa

When you stay at Akaroa Waterfront Motels in Akaroa, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. .This beach motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St Patrick's Catholic Church and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Akaroa Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Artisans Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Akaroa Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Patrick's Catholic Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Akaroa Wharf - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Vangioni's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Akaroa Waterfront Motels

Akaroa Waterfront Motels offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:30 AM - 6:30 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per stay

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Akaroa Waterfront Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 585 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view, handy to restaurants & bars
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, great location, staff were friendly and helpful, rooms were clean, well stocked, comfortable. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice View From Room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property 🙏 so peaceful and quiet listening to the water lapping outside our veranda whilst enjoying a glass of wine. Very handy to everything too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the water and walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here in one of the beach front units! Perfect for our family of 3, with a separate bedroom for teenage son. Lovely and warm with the most stunning view of the water and sunset. Perfect setup with kitchen and separate seating for dining and lounging. I loved the little glass milk bottle. Nice selection of teas and coffee. Fabulous location, such easy walking to restaurants, cafes and supermarket.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location to view the bay and get around town. The staff was gracious and let us park our car there before we checked in. I especially enjoyed having more space so we could sleep in separate rooms. I would definitely stay here again if I had the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at this property. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, we loved it 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with amazing views. Great size rooms with private balcony that was a highlight. Staff were so helpful and we hired the kayak and the hot tub. Really special two days in a lovely little town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the budget side of the motel, but were given an upgrade. Staff were lovely, room was large & clean. Fabulous views, so close to the cafes etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect position, right on the waterfront with a view across the bay. we also appreciated the laundry facility
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location comfortable great for a family holiday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautifully clean room with good facilities & views of the bay. Very helpful lady on reception .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean and well equiped. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, spacious and family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely charming place to stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great waterfront view. Spacious room. Few dining options open of a night time in this part of town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026