Located in the historic French village of Akaroa, this property offers self-contained accommodations with a patio, a balcony and free on-site parking. Guests can enjoy swimming, fishing, biking and kayaking just yards from Akaroa Waterfront Motels. Located in the Canterbury region of the South Island, Akaroa Waterfront Motels is surrounded by lovely gardens and offers spectacular harbor views. It is 8 minutes' walk from Akaroa Harbor where you may be able to spot Hector's Dolphins. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi. There is a private on-site boat ramp and spacious lawn and picnic areas shaded with palm trees. All accommodations includes a kitchenette, a dining area and a work desk. Each apartment offers a lounge area with a sofa, flat-screen TV with over 50 satellite channels and a DVD player.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
or
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a superb location overlooking the water, in a pretty town amid the breathtaking landscape of te Banks Peninsula. Akaroa Waterfront Motels were well-run, welcoming, kept in great condition and made the most of a fabulous location. Just what...
  • Maxine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was beautiful, outdoor seating by waterfront was great, room was comfortable and plenty of space
  • Anne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Waterfront and close to supermarket and nearby shops and cafe

Area info

Amenities of Akaroa Waterfront Motels
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Akaroa Waterfront Motels takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 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

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted Akaroa Waterfront Motels accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

From 15 May 2021 until 15 October 2021, office hours are 9.30am until 6.30pm, late check is available but must be confirmed at least 12hours prior arrival.

You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.

Please note that Akaroa Waterfront Motels does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please inform Akaroa Waterfront Motels of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Akaroa Waterfront Motels

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Akaroa Waterfront Motels. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Akaroa Waterfront Motels is 650 feet from the center of Akaroa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Akaroa Waterfront Motels is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Akaroa Waterfront Motels include:

    • Apartment
    • Family
    • Studio

  • Yes, Akaroa Waterfront Motels is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Akaroa Waterfront Motels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Akaroa Waterfront Motels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Ping-pong
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Badminton equipment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach