Name: French Bay House
Address: 113 Rue Jolie, 7520 Akaroa, New Zealand, 113 Rue Jolie, Canterbury, 7520, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $191 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.7

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French Bay House

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113 Rue Jolie, 7520 Akaroa, New Zealand –

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April 6, 2016

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The breakfast was delicious, the whole house was absolutely wonderful and Jacqui and Tim were wonderful hosts.

Kevin, Australia

Our hosts, Tim & Jacqui, were very welcoming, they couldn't do enough to make our stay comfortable. The breakfast was delicious with locally sourced sausage and bacon.

Dermot, New Zealand

Jacqui and Tim are very friendly and engaging and very welcoming. Our room was sparkling clean and nicely presented. No effort was spared with breakfast which was delicious and kept us going all day! Location is perfect for access to the waterfront and eateries etc.

David, Australia

I had such a wonderful time staying at the French Bay House. The room was sich a delight, so cozy and comfortable. The owners were so lovely, we had long chats and they gave recommendations about places to go check out. Staying here was such a great experience. I wish I stayed for much longer!

Rachael, Australia

Charming country-style comfort; felt like being in a friend’s house!

Gillian, Australia

Very comfy bed. Friendly, helpful hosts, a pleasure to deal with. Location in a quiet part of Akaroa. Attention to detail. Great breakfast.

Ian, New Zealand

So wonderful to stay here. Exactly what we wanted. Thank you so much. Tres bien!!!

Sharon, New Zealand

Lovely welcoming hosts, super comfy bed and delishous breakfast. Hosts were very informative about local restaurants and places to visit. House was very cute and very French, we loved our room with the slanted roof and wooden windows and was nice and warm even in winter

Leone, New Zealand

The home was very warm and inviting with amazing hospitality.

Owen, New Zealand

The hosts were both welcoming, friendly and informative. We will definitely be back to French House.

Stephen, New Zealand

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What guests loved the most:
“The breakfast was delicious, the whole house was absolutely wonderful and Jacqui and Tim were wonderful hosts.”

Kevin Australia
“Our hosts, Tim & Jacqui, were very welcoming, they couldn't do enough to make our stay comfortable. The breakfast was delicious with locally sourced sausage and bacon.”

Dermot New Zealand
“Jacqui and Tim are very friendly and engaging and very welcoming. Our room was sparkling clean and nicely presented. No effort was spared with breakfast which was delicious and kept us going all day! ”

David Australia
“I had such a wonderful time staying at the French Bay House. The room was sich a delight, so cozy and comfortable. ”

Rachael Australia
“Charming country-style comfort; felt like being in a friend’s house!”

Gillian Australia
“Very comfy bed. Friendly, helpful hosts, a pleasure to deal with. Location in a quiet part of Akaroa. Attention to detail. Great breakfast.”

Ian New Zealand
“So wonderful to stay here. Exactly what we wanted. Thank you so much. Tres bien!!!”

Sharon New Zealand
“Lovely welcoming hosts, super comfy bed and delishous breakfast. Hosts were very informative about local restaurants and places to visit. ”

Leone New Zealand
“The home was very warm and inviting with amazing hospitality.”

Owen New Zealand
“The hosts were both welcoming, friendly and informative. We will definitely be back to French House.”

Stephen New Zealand

One of our best sellers in Akaroa! 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.

Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries.

There is a shared lounge at the property.

A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. Christchurch is 47 mi from French Bay House, while Lincoln is 27 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 54 mi from French Bay House.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Akaroa! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Akaroa! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Sumner Beach
19.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Four Square Supermarket
1.2 miles

Closest Airports

Christchurch Airport
30.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Perfect location and such wonderful hospitality by the lovely owners 😊”

Bridget

Australia

“Lovely hosts, gorgeous room, very comfy beds excellent location”

Kimberley

New Zealand

“Jacqui and Tim are very friendly and engaging and very welcoming. Our room was sparkling clean and nicely presented. No effort was spared with breakfast which w...”

David

Australia

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2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

French Bay House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please inform French Bay House 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.

Cleanliness

9.8
Comfort

9.8
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9.4
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Value for money

9.3
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9.9
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“Jacqui and Tim are very friendly and engaging and very welcoming. Our room was sparkling clean and nicely presented. No effort was spared with breakfast which was delicious and kept us going all day! Location is perfect for access to the waterfront and eateries etc.”

“I had such a wonderful time staying at the French Bay House. The room was sich a delight, so cozy and comfortable. The owners were so lovely, we had long chats and they gave recommendations about places to go check out. Staying here was such a great experience. I wish I stayed for much longer!”

Rachael

“Lovely welcoming hosts, super comfy bed and delishous breakfast. Hosts were very informative about local restaurants and places to visit. House was very cute and very French, we loved our room with the slanted roof and wooden windows and was nice and warm even in winter”

Leone

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Newest Reviews for French Bay House

Reviewed: November 6, 2018

Mark
Singapore
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The welcome and relaxed atmosphere.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 10, 2018

Chris
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
bathrooms are small
welcome drink and a fire on a cold night

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 28, 2018

Kevin
Australia
10

“This is a beautiful house in a beautiful town, I wouldn't stay anywhere else.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
the weather!
The breakfast was delicious, the whole house was absolutely wonderful and Jacqui and Tim were wonderful hosts.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 24, 2018

Dermot
New Zealand
Age group: 55 – 64
10

“Great place to relax in a little luxury”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Our hosts, Tim & Jacqui, were very welcoming, they couldn't do enough to make our stay comfortable. The breakfast was delicious with locally sourced sausage and bacon.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 16, 2018

David
Australia
9.6

“French Bay House in Akaroa”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Ensuite bathroom lacked a bench top for toiletries and there was no TV obvious, but neither are really shortcomings as it is a great place to stay with wonderful hosts.
Jacqui and Tim are very friendly and engaging and very welcoming. Our room was sparkling clean and nicely presented. No effort was spared with breakfast which was delicious and kept us going all day! Location is perfect for access to the waterfront and eateries etc.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 13, 2018

Rachael
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

“Best place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I had such a wonderful time staying at the French Bay House. The room was sich a delight, so cozy and comfortable. The owners were so lovely, we had long chats and they gave recommendations about places to go check out. Staying here was such a great experience. I wish I stayed for much longer!

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 20, 2018

Rachel
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Location, staff, ambience, breakfast was awesome

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 13, 2018

Gillian
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Charming country-style comfort; felt like being in a friend’s house!

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: July 30, 2018

Ian
New Zealand
10

“Wow! An amazing experience. We will be back.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
Very comfy bed. Friendly, helpful hosts, a pleasure to deal with. Location in a quiet part of Akaroa. Attention to detail. Great breakfast.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 17, 2018

Sharon
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
So wonderful to stay here. Exactly what we wanted. Thank you so much. Tres bien!!!

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 15, 2018

Leone
New Zealand
10

“Fantastic, would highly recommend and definitely be back”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Water pressure in shower could have been a little better but overall the room and bathroom were excellent, clean and beautiful
Lovely welcoming hosts, super comfy bed and delishous breakfast. Hosts were very informative about local restaurants and places to visit. House was very cute and very French, we loved our room with the slanted roof and wooden windows and was nice and warm even in winter

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 4, 2018

Owen
New Zealand
10

“Fabulous and the hosts were very friendly”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The home was very warm and inviting with amazing hospitality.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 3, 2018

Stephen
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
We loved everything about French House from its interesting history to its awesome present owners.
The hosts were both welcoming, friendly and informative. We will definitely be back to French House.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 1, 2018

Graeme
Australia

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Very comfortable Akaroa accommodation.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Jacqui and Tim were so welcoming. The house was beautifully decorated . Great attention to detail. Bathrooms are a little small but that is a minor problem. Breakfast was lovely.. They made our stay very enjoyable.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 10, 2018

Kerry
Australia
7.9

“French Bay House was lovely and Jackie and Tim good hosts, overpriced for services received.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • King Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
As we stayed three nights we felt that either by inexperience or cost cutting it was run more like a boarding house than an up market B & B. Breakfast to be ordered the night before to be served at 8.30 a.m. Choose either Continental or Cooked. No variation in breakfasts for the three days, always scrambled eggs etc. Muesili and fruits the same. To our surprise our room was not serviced or towels changed for the three days. The bathroom was a weak shower with a pull around shower curtain in the toilet area. We dried our towels on a heated towel rail. Wi-Fi reception was weak.
Lovely home, great location, Jackie and Tim were good hosts. Tipple of port at night, nice touch. Tea with packet biscuits offered on arrival. Bedroom was lovely and bed extremely comfortable. Dining room and lounge inviting and lovely log fire. Brilliant for a one nights stay.

Stayed in May 2018

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