About this property
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. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, underfloor heating and a private bathroom. Most units have harbor views.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Stephen
New Zealand
“The large room was perfect for hosting guests. Excellent bathroom” - Graham
Singapore
“Location was perfect, and the view from the room was beautiful! Very comfortable room, got a great rest!” - Timothy
United States
“Great location in the center of Akaroa. Clean and comfortable all throughout. Covered parking a plus. We would stay here again.” - Andy
Canada
“The location was wonderful. It was walking distance to shops, restaurants, the beaches and hiking trails.” - Cathie
Canada
“Location and cleanliness. Room size was very comfortable.” - Fiona
Australia
“Lovely spacious suite with basic kitchen and partial ocean views. Centre of town location- walk to shops and cafes. Lovely welcoming host.” - Phil
Australia
“The location was ideal for us. A central location meant that we could avoid using the car to take in the sights of the town. Despite being in a central location, the comfortable, spacious unit was in a quiet setting.” - Connie
United States
“We had a wonderful stay here! The view of the water was amazing! The room was cozy with a comfortable bed and chairs that made it easy to relax. We also appreciated the handy kitchenette. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The location was...” - Lynne
United States
“Perfectly located, bay water view. Comfortable bed, great shower, fluffy towels, kitchen equipment. Super clean, great staff” - Jill
United States
“Well located in Akaroa near the water and restaurants. Walking distance to the main wharf. The room was spacious, beds were comfortable, nice kitchenette and big bathroom. The WiFi worked well. There were good toiletries in the bathroom. We also...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.