Akaroa Waterfront Motels

4.0 star property
Beach fun, near Artisans Gallery

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio) | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property
Exterior
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront Family)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
56-64 Jolie Rue, Akaroa, 7520

What's nearby

  • Artisans Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Giant's House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • 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

Upscale motel near Artisans Gallery
Located close to Akaroa Museum and St Patrick's Catholic Church, Akaroa Waterfront Motels provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A billiards/pool table, multilingual staff, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Akaroa Waterfront Motels offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels

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

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Akaroa Waterfront Motels Motel
Waterfront Motels Motel
Akaroa Waterfront Motels
Akaroa Waterfront Hotel Akaroa
Driftwood Hotel Akaroa
Akaroa Waterfront Motels Motel
Akaroa Waterfront Motels Akaroa
Akaroa Waterfront Motels Motel Akaroa

Frequently asked questions

Is Akaroa Waterfront Motels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Akaroa Waterfront Motels located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Akaroa motel is steps from Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. St Patrick's Catholic Church and Giant's House are also within 10 minutes.

Akaroa Waterfront Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 461 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was in a perfect place. Wonderful views. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Masaaki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, the view is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from room 81 were beautiful and the room was very quiet and comfortable 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
They were great to deal with. They accommated us when we wanted to shift downstairs. We are older people so this made a huge difference. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal on a great place. Such a neat area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old school kiwi motel, spacious, clean and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Del

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful setting. Room set up nicely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated. Can hear everything from the apartments above if you’re on the ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Draven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mystee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location nice view - quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Portola Valley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the waterfront, close to restaurants and shops. You can rent kayaks and bicycles!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room as right on the waterfront, lovely comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Allan

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Akaroa!
Perfect location, located right on the water. Clean and comfy. Owners very accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service.
We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a water view room. Service and staff were very helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024