Name: La Rochelle Motel
Address: 1 Rue Grehan, 7520 Akaroa, New Zealand, 1 Rue Grehan, Canterbury, 7520, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $114 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Guest Reviews (477)

Motel La Rochelle Motel

1 Rue Grehan, 7520 Akaroa, New Zealand –

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The 2 bedroom unit was spacious & the kitchen nicely stocked with dishes etc. It was great to have the laundry right there. It was so convenient to be able to walk to shops & restaurants in just a few minutes. The owner, Alex, was delightful.

Phyllis, United States of America

Owners are incrediably friendly, welcoming and helpful with activities in the area. The rooms are spacious, kitchen is well equipped with everything you need and the balcony is quiet and a very relaxing spot for some evening wine 😉

Stephanie, United Arab Emirates

The room was very clean, well-equipped, and comfortable, with a small balcony overlooking a stream. The host was terrific. All-in-all, an excellent place to stay.

Christopher, United States of America

The gentleman at the counter was super friendly and the location was great!

Tina, United States of America

Great staff, they were very helpful. There are many places to grab food around the area, and easy to get to the beach.

Grace, Taiwan

Warm and comfortable room and bed. DVD player available (not region-free). Five minute walk to shops, but with the views on offer in Akaroa who would have cared if it took much longer?

Stephen, Australia

great value for money hotel with balcony opening onto running creek . upstairs room was great and extremely clean

Barry, Australia

The owners were friendly, the bed was comfortable and the unit was warm.

Anonymous, New Zealand

Convenient, clean and tidy. Friendly staff and excellent service.

Louise, Australia

Brilliant location - just a little away from the Main Street but easily close enough for a stroll. Staff were lovely and welcoming and the apartment had everything we could need for a relaxing stay. Also loved the free library and the team’s helpful friendly approach

Tanya, New Zealand

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What guests loved the most:
“The 2 bedroom unit was spacious & the kitchen nicely stocked with dishes etc. It was great to have the laundry right there. ”

Phyllis United States of America
“Owners are incrediably friendly, welcoming and helpful with activities in the area. ”

Stephanie United Arab Emirates
“The room was very clean, well-equipped, and comfortable, with a small balcony overlooking a stream. The host was terrific. All-in-all, an excellent place to stay.”

Christopher United States of America
“The gentleman at the counter was super friendly and the location was great!”

Tina United States of America
“Great staff, they were very helpful. There are many places to grab food around the area, and easy to get to the beach.”

Grace Taiwan
“Warm and comfortable room and bed. DVD player available (not region-free). Five minute walk to shops, but with the views on offer in Akaroa who would have cared if it took much longer?”

Stephen Australia
“great value for money hotel with balcony opening onto running creek . upstairs room was great and extremely clean”

Barry Australia
“The owners were friendly, the bed was comfortable and the unit was warm.”

New Zealand
“Convenient, clean and tidy. Friendly staff and excellent service.”

Louise Australia
“Brilliant location - just a little away from the Main Street but easily close enough for a stroll. Staff were lovely and welcoming and the apartment had everything we could need for a relaxing stay. ”

Tanya New Zealand

One of our best sellers in Akaroa! Located in the French-inspired village of Akaroa, La Rochelle Motel features accommodations with free WiFi and a balcony or patio offering views over the surrounding gardens. All accommodations has cooking facilities and an LCD TV. It is a 3-minute walk to Akaroa Beach.

Guests can play a game of petanque or tennis, and fishing equipment is also available.

A kitchenette with a stove-top, microwave and refrigerator is standard in all accommodations. Electric blankets, double-glazed windows and a DVD player are also provided.

La Rochelle Motel Akaroa is a 10-minute walk from the waterfront shops and restaurants of Akaroa. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Christchurch.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 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 9.2 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free WiFi
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
19.1 miles
Christchurch Gondola
19.8 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Little Bistro Restaurant
0.1 miles
The General Store Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Electric Kitchen Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Rona's Restaurant
0.1 miles
Akaroa Farmers Market Market
0.2 miles
Akaroa 4 Square Supermarket
0.3 miles
Ma Maison Restaurant
0.3 miles

Natural Beauty

Akaroa Harbour Ocean/Sea
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Christchurch Airport
30.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Convenient, clean and tidy. Friendly staff and excellent service.”

Louise

Australia

9.5

“Walking distance to everywhere Very helpful staff ”

Anne

United Kingdom

“Location , friendly and helpful staff, very clean and comfortable ”

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Australia

9.5

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Check-out

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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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

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years

Can use a crib

FREE

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

No extra beds are available

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

La Rochelle Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that additional guests can not be accommodated in the rooms.

“The 2 bedroom unit was spacious & the kitchen nicely stocked with dishes etc. It was great to have the laundry right there. It was so convenient to be able to walk to shops & restaurants in just a few minutes. The owner, Alex, was delightful.”

Phyllis

United States of America

“Owners are incrediably friendly, welcoming and helpful with activities in the area. The rooms are spacious, kitchen is well equipped with everything you need and the balcony is quiet and a very relaxing spot for some evening wine 😉”

Stephanie

United Arab Emirates

“The room was very clean, well-equipped, and comfortable, with a small balcony overlooking a stream. The host was terrific. All-in-all, an excellent place to stay.”

Christopher

“Warm and comfortable room and bed. DVD player available (not region-free). Five minute walk to shops, but with the views on offer in Akaroa who would have cared if it took much longer?”

Stephen

“Brilliant location - just a little away from the Main Street but easily close enough for a stroll. Staff were lovely and welcoming and the apartment had everything we could need for a relaxing stay. Also loved the free library and the team’s helpful friendly approach”

Tanya

New Zealand

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Newest Reviews for La Rochelle Motel

Reviewed: January 18, 2019

Louise
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Convenient, clean and tidy. Friendly staff and excellent service.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 12, 2019

Tanya
New Zealand
10

“Would highly recommend. Clean, great location and lovely hosts.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Brilliant location - just a little away from the Main Street but easily close enough for a stroll. Staff were lovely and welcoming and the apartment had everything we could need for a relaxing stay. Also loved the free library and the team’s helpful friendly approach

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Sophie
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean and will all the comfort!

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Howard
United Kingdom
9.6

“A very comfortable apartment in a great location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Well equipped and comfortable apartment. Friendly and welcoming owner. Quiet location but only a 10 minute walk to the centre of Akaroa.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 4, 2019

Miriam
New Zealand
Age group: 65+

1 helpful vote
8.8

“a very happy few nights away from the bustle of the wharf area”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio - Disability Access
- • Stayed 4 nights
Staff were great, housekeeping done promptly and well, everything we needed.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 4, 2019

Phyllis
United States of America

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Perfect except for road noise”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only problem - and its significant if noise bothers your sleep - is the traffic right outside the bedroom windows. Even with the windows closed (it was too hot to do that) and earplugs in it was a problem, as the motel is on the only street that goes into & out of Akaroa.
The 2 bedroom unit was spacious & the kitchen nicely stocked with dishes etc. It was great to have the laundry right there. It was so convenient to be able to walk to shops & restaurants in just a few minutes. The owner, Alex, was delightful.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 4, 2019

Susan
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent. Highly recommended”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. Everything was to a very high standard.
Lovely rooms. Private balconies. Ideal location. Fantastic staff. Could not ask for anything more. Highly recommended.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

Stephanie
United Arab Emirates

8 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, it was great
Owners are incrediably friendly, welcoming and helpful with activities in the area. The rooms are spacious, kitchen is well equipped with everything you need and the balcony is quiet and a very relaxing spot for some evening wine 😉

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 2, 2019

Win
New Zealand
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were great. Very helpful and friendly.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 2, 2019

Dorien
New Zealand
9.6

“Clean and comfortable and friendly owner thanks”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Don’t know
Very clean room and friendly people thanks

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 31, 2018

Dale
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Alex and Jane were very welcoming. The motel was extremely clean. River view balcony was ideal.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 27, 2018

Tuesday
United Kingdom
9.2

“Very good, you should definitely give this place a try.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I liked everything!
Guy on reception was lovely! Friendly, helpful and easy to chat to. Room was spacious, clean, and the bathroom was good, powerful shower. Good location.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 27, 2018

Michael
United Kingdom

13 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Super friendly hosts, large, clean room with balcony, short walk into town.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 26, 2018

Joy
New Zealand
10

“Wonderul”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Few of those little nippers biting
Wonderfull welcoming owners. Everybody happy, explained where to find everything in Motel and what to explore about Akaroa

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 22, 2018

Christopher
United States of America
10

“We highly recommend this hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was very clean, well-equipped, and comfortable, with a small balcony overlooking a stream. The host was terrific. All-in-all, an excellent place to stay.

Stayed in December 2018

Sleeps	Room Type
	Two-Bedroom Apartment Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This apartment features a balcony overlooking the stream and native gardens. It offers a kitchenette with a stove-top, microwave and refrigerator. The lounge area offers a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a DVD player and an iPod docking station. The master bedroom offers a 26-inch flat-screen TV. Apartment Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Kitchenware • Stovetop • Toaster • Garden view • Electric blankets • Blu-ray player • River view • Towels • Linens • Dining table • High chair • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Studio 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This studio features a private balcony or patio and a kitchenette with a stove-top, microwave and refrigerator. Includes a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and an iPod docking station. The private bathroom offers a relaxing spa bath. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Kitchenette • Balcony • Spa tub • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Stovetop • Toaster • Garden view • Electric blankets • Blu-ray player • River view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • High chair • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	King Studio 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This studio features a kitchenette with a stove-top, microwave and refrigerator and a private bathroom with a shower. Includes a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and an iPod docking station. Includes a private balcony or patio. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child (see Hotel Policies). Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Stovetop • Toaster • Garden view • Electric blankets • Blu-ray player • River view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • High chair • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Studio - Disability Access 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Located downstairs, this studio features a North-facing patio overlooking the stream. It offers double-glazed windows and a kitchenette with a stove-top, microwave, refrigerator and plunger coffee. Features disabled-access facilities. Please note that this unit is on the street front. The price is based on 2 guests and there is no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Kitchenette • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Stovetop • Toaster • Garden view • Electric blankets • Blu-ray player • River view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • High chair • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit located on ground floor • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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