Historic Shipping Office - Akaroa features stunning water views over Akaroa Harbor. Indulge in a waterfront dinner at the on-site restaurant and bar.
Anika
United States of America
The shipping office had a lot of charm and was centrally located. It was a bit funky, but in a good way. Lots of space to spread out and organize while on our road trip.
Located in Akaroa, a 8-minute walk from Akaroa Beach, The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Located just 10 minutes' walk from the historic town center, Akaroa Village Inn features free on-site parking and free WiFi. Accommodations options include private rooms and self-contained apartments....
Richard
United States of America
Great location with a wonderful view. Right on top of a nice restaurant and bar. Can get a little noisy on weekends till 9pm and then quiets down. Large and spacious room that had everything you needed.
Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room. Akaroa Criterion Motel is located opposite Children’s Bay....
ann
New Zealand
Location was next to the water with stunning views. Highly recomend and only 1 min from local cafe and resturants.
Just a 2-minute walk from Akaroa’s Main Wharf, Tresori Motor Lodge offers stylish accommodations in the heart of Akaroa. All rooms are north-facing with beautiful mountain views.
Nor Azam
Singapore
The location perhaps.
Laundry ( paid service) and ironing facilities available.
Akaroa Top 10 Holiday Park offers accommodations in Akaroa. Christchurch is 25 mi from the property. Some units also have a kitchenette, fitted with a microwave. A shared bathroom is provided.
Offering a sun terrace and views of the mountain, French Bay House is set in Akaroa. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Revital
United States of America
The house is so charming and right near all of Akaroa’s restaurants and shops. Breakfast was such a highlight — we loved getting to know other guests and of course Tim’s amazing food!
Les Troupes Apartments offers self-contained accommodations, just 164 feet from Akaroa Main Wharf. Each apartment has fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities, private balcony and satellite TV.
Michele
Qatar
Perfect location, nice layout, cost feeling, very comfortable beds, quiet.
Lots to do here. Great shops and cafes/restaurants.
Lots to do here. Great shops and cafes/restaurants. You must sail on the Fox II to see the dolphins, penguins and seals and learn about the local history. Outstanding!
Very walkable town and also some good hiking.
Joanie
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
Akaroa is a must-visit township, it has some amazing cafes/...
Akaroa is a must-visit township, it has some amazing cafes/restaurants, and the food is great and varied. Some of them have both inside and outside seating so it is lovely to take advantage of that on a nice day. There are also some great wee shops to visit where you can find a treasure of two. We found a gin-tasting cafe that is a must-visit when you are there and also an Indian Restaurant whose food was amazing. All the shops and cafes are within walking distance if your accommodation is in town. There are some great walks to go on and we also went swimming with the dolphins which is an experience I highly recommend when you are in Akaroa.
James And Carmel
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
We loved the quaint historic town.
We loved the quaint historic town. We loved its French flavour. The cafe’s and restaurants outstanding especially Ma Maison where we had the best meal ever. The food, the flavours and the welcoming staff, outstanding! We had breakfast at The Common, again fabulous. We loved walking round the bay to the quay. Everyone was so friendly and happy to stop and talk. At the end of the quay was the prize, the beautiful pearl shop, an absolute must to visit. We can’t wait to return. Already planning a longer trip.
Linda
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
Akaroa is a lovely historic town with many lovely old...
Akaroa is a lovely historic town with many lovely old cottages and a beautiful harbour. Lots of things to do eg. dolphin watching, nearby cheese factory and winery, Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run. Lovely cafes and art galleries.
Graham
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
I have been a regular visitor as my French ancestors founded...
I have been a regular visitor as my French ancestors founded it. The only thing that stops me coming more often is that dangerous-feeling hill up and down. Nice, quiet (mostly) place that focuses on food, events and nature. Need to put in a lot more effort to add more genuine French flavour to shops and activities. A simple Bonjour is not too difficult. Akaroa's true French nature is being dumbed down by new arrivals who are only interested in commerical gain.
Frances
New Zealand
8.0
Scored 8.0
I had heard about the bottle nosed dolphin cruise but it was...
I had heard about the bottle nosed dolphin cruise but it was cancelled, as the night before there were ferocious winds. The trip to Akaroa was pretty hairy because of the winding mountain road, overlooking deep valleys and there were no guard rails. However, the scenery is very nice, although the town itself is a true tourist trap.
Really? 5 star Michelin rating for our breakfasts. View from the B&B toward Akaroa delightful. The hosts were both helpful with touring advice and very pleasant. We left feeling sad to leave them both.
Note: The entire B&B is spotless and beautifully furnished.
They are the place to stay on the Banks Peninsula.
Wonderful little cottage so close to Akaroa, we had a lovely three nights. A 15 min walk down to the town was perfect and another couple of minutes to the beach. The cottage was great and had everything we needed for our couple days. Highly recommend this cottage it's a perfect base for exploring Akaroa!
The cottage was clean and comfortable, and is located in a very quiet location. “Tranquil and Relaxing” is very true. You can hear all the birds sing. It had everything we needed. The heater worked very well. The bathroom was spacious. It was unfortunate that we could only stay one night in that area.
Stunning location - very quiet and quaint. Awesome to have use of the pool on a hot day (though we did have to clean it ourselves!), beds were extremely comfy and the property itself was just stunning. Nice quick 5 min drive into Akaroa so perfect for a relaxing getaway.
This is a very good condition motel with both the interior and exterior looking recently renovated. It is located at the entrance to the village and within easy walking distance to the waterfront, many restaurants, shops, and a supermarket. Parking is onsite.
We love this homestay. Very clean and tidy. The couple are very kind and friendly. The husband told us in detail where to visit in Akaroa. We appreciate that. We love the courtyard with very beautiful flowers. We enjoyed our stay in Halfmoon Cottage.
Sits well in Akaroa with all aspects. This property was top of the tree compared with the booking of Cute Cottage in Cooks Beach as we are seeking a rebate on that booking due to poor facilities as detailed in our comments already posted.
Cosy studio under owner's home. Beautifully furnished with modern bathroom. Lovely quiet location a short drive from waterfront. Historic cottage in landscaped gardens. Great to sit outside and enjoy view. Friendly and welcoming owners.
Wonderful small hotel with views and balconies looking out over the water. Restaurants, bars and coffee shops are all within walking distance. Very friendly and attentive staff. Really made you feel welcome.
We loved this holiday home, located in a gorgeous location and kitted out well. Would recommend this place for a weekend in Akaroa, perfect for families. Host was very friendly and easy to communicate with.
location was fab looking directly down to the Akaroa wharf. Great place to stay and stroll around the village and waterfront. Comfy bed. Nice to sit on the patio. Would stay again.
Very scenic location above Akaroa and in bush.
The tiny house was in great condition and well supplied with what we needed. Nice to meet the owners Ken and Jenn.
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