Walk to the beach.With a stay at this Akaroa motel, you'll be steps from Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. St Patrick's Catholic Church and Giant's House are also within half a mile (1 km).
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Akaroa Fish & Chips - 8 min walk
L'Escargot Rouge - 9 min walk
The Trading Rooms - 9 min walk
Ma Maison - 2 min walk
The Common - 1 min walk
About this property
Akaroa Waterfront Motels
4-star beach motel near Artisans Gallery
As a guest of Akaroa Waterfront Motels, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Akaroa Waterfront Motels. Free self parking is available.
This 4-star Akaroa motel is smoke free.
24 guestrooms or units
2 levels
2 buildings
Self-service laundry
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Pool or billiards table
Library
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
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.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Family friendly
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Kitchenette
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Playground
Refrigerator
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
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
Playground
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Entertainment
40-inch LCD TV
Cable channels
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Desk
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
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk, key retrieval
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
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 smoke detector in each accommodation.
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
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Akaroa Waterfront Motels Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The studio was fantastic with the lovely view. Large windows and a patio door leading to a balcony.
The design was well thought out. One of the best accommodation I had stayed in.
Very peaceful and quiet but it was a Thursday night and in August.
Wish we could stay longer but we had to fly back to UK.
What a wonderful way to end our adventure in New Zealand. The staff member was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Akaroa is a lovely town…thank you and peace 🙏
Wonderful family stay for a family of 6. Appreciated the place and the staff were absolutely amazing. Views money can't buy all round fantastic close to everything or a small drive down the way to more places and shops. Great wee township and diffinitly something for everyone kinda place.
Mystee
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Phil
Travelled with family
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average
We were looking forward to the say but felt a little let down for $200 plus. The unit was OK - a little tired and in need of a refresh - numerous wall gouges etc. A few teas and a plunger but no beans - does anyone drink instant in 2024? We don't usually complain but this is just a bit of a poor look for tourists to an iconic tourist spot in New Zealand. You can do better as regular travellers we kind of expect better.
Loved our room as right on the waterfront, lovely comfortable stay
Hank
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Allan
Travelled with family
23 Jun 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Found the property very dated. we had a pleasant stay but no fan or heating in bathroom and on a very cold morning not inviting at all.
Overall the property could do with a good clean and tidy.
Allan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Martin
Travelled with partner
20 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Based on the available photo's the property appeared to be a lot newer than it actually is, and it is starting to show its age. Was also quite cold, heatong needs updating.
Incredible location, amazing view to water a few metres from the rooms. Great layout and amenities; two queen beds in separate areas worked well for us.