Motel
 La Rochelle Motel

Travel Sustainable property

1 Rue Grehan, 7520 Akaroa, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 767 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Wonderful
768 reviews

Everything you needed was there and immaculately clean. Extremely friendly hosts, very comfortable bed and super sound proofed. Delightful garden view balcony.

Christine New Zealand

location amazing, close to everything, supermarket and stores. room very clean all the kitchen supplies that we needed. Quiet room and great view to a small garden.

Diana Brazil

The room was really private! Services was awesome.

Michael New Zealand

What did we like? The room was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed for our one day stay.

Gaby New Zealand

Location is good only a short walk to the centre of Akaroa, room was nice and clean, staff were very friendly.

Tim New Zealand

This is an excellent accommodation, very friendly staff, pretty well equipped, spacious, clean, very comfortable, great location, nothing to complain about. I strongly recommend this place for anyone visiting Akaroa.

Sergio New Zealand

Awesome location, close enough to everything and yet quiet and relaxing

Rachel New Zealand

The room was sooo clean and the bed was very comfortable. Loved the little balcony.

Rhonda New Zealand

Very clean facilty, staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was more spacious than expected. Shower was really powerful- great for getting salt out of hair

Christine United Kingdom

Ericka and Trevor are perfect hosts, the facilities are in great shape and the town is beautiful.

Joseph United States of America
9.1
Wonderful
768 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Everything you needed was there and immaculately clean. Extremely friendly hosts, very comfortable bed and super sound proofed. Delightful garden view balcony.”
    Christine Christine New Zealand New Zealand
  • “location amazing, close to everything, supermarket and stores. room very clean all the kitchen supplies that we needed. Quiet room and great view to a small garden.”
    Diana Diana Brazil Brazil
  • “The room was really private! Services was awesome.”
    Michael Michael New Zealand New Zealand
  • “What did we like? The room was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed for our one day stay.”
    Gaby Gaby New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Location is good only a short walk to the centre of Akaroa, room was nice and clean, staff were very friendly.”
    Tim Tim New Zealand New Zealand
  • “This is an excellent accommodation, very friendly staff, pretty well equipped, spacious, clean, very comfortable, great location, nothing to complain about.”
    Sergio Sergio New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Awesome location, close enough to everything and yet quiet and relaxing”
    Rachel Rachel New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The room was sooo clean and the bed was very comfortable. Loved the little balcony.”
    Rhonda Rhonda New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Very clean facilty, staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was more spacious than expected. Shower was really powerful- great for getting salt out of hair”
    Christine Christine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Ericka and Trevor are perfect hosts, the facilities are in great shape and the town is beautiful.”
    Joseph Joseph United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.0

This property is a 6-minute walk from the beach. 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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

La Rochelle Motel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 30, 2013

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

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.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Travel Sustainable property
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.

4 reasons to choose La Rochelle Motel

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English
Closest beach

  • Akaroa Beach

    7.9 Good beach
    1,750 feet from property

Guest reviews

9.1
Wonderful · 768 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christine
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Everything you needed was there and immaculately clean. Extremely friendly hosts, very comfortable bed and super sound proofed. Delightful garden view balcony.”
  • Diana
    BrazilBrazil
    “location amazing, close to everything, supermarket and stores. room very clean all the kitchen supplies that we needed. Quiet room and great view to a small garden.”
  • Michael
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “The room was really private! Services was awesome.”
  • Gaby
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “What did we like? The room was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed for our one day stay.”
  • Tim
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Location is good only a short walk to the centre of Akaroa, room was nice and clean, staff were very friendly.”
  • Sergio
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “This is an excellent accommodation, very friendly staff, pretty well equipped, spacious, clean, very comfortable, great location, nothing to complain about. I strongly recommend this place for anyone visiting Akaroa.”
  • Rachel
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Awesome location, close enough to everything and yet quiet and relaxing”
  • Rhonda
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “The room was sooo clean and the bed was very comfortable. Loved the little balcony.”
  • Christine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very clean facilty, staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was more spacious than expected. Shower was really powerful- great for getting salt out of hair”
  • Joseph
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Ericka and Trevor are perfect hosts, the facilities are in great shape and the town is beautiful.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi do you have any twins
    Hi, We do have a studio that can be split into twin beds. Note: Subject to availability.
    Answered on March 17, 2022
  • Are pet allowed.?
    No sorry we have a pet free policy. Thanks
    Answered on January 23, 2020
  • Does the studio unit have a separate seating area
    Our studios hava a combined living/sleeping area. There is bed, an armchair, and a table/chairs to seat 2. There is also a table/chair set outside.
    Answered on May 28, 2020
  • Are you able to provide a r oom with two single beds or indeed separate sleeping accommodation for two adults
    We only have one studio that we can split into a twin (2 x single beds) or we have a two bedroom apartment.
    Answered on January 4, 2021
  • Have all the rooms view ofharbour
    Hi, Our property is a block away from the bay and set against native bush backing onto a tranquil stream. We are at the quiet end of town, but only 400m from the town Centre. All rooms have a garden view.
    Answered on November 24, 2020

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Little Bistro
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The General Store
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Electric Kitchen
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Rona's
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Ma Maison
    0.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Akaroa Harbour
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Akaroa Beach
    1,750 feet
Closest Airports
  • Christchurch International Airport
    30.5 miles
How to get to La Rochelle Motel from Christchurch International Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of La Rochelle Motel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Internet
WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Pool and Spa
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules La Rochelle Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Check-out

8:30 AM - 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 3 and above are considered 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 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

Mastercard Visa Eftpos 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about La Rochelle Motel

  • La Rochelle Motel is 1,300 feet from the center of Akaroa.

  • La Rochelle Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to La Rochelle Motel by:

    • Car 1h 20min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 1h 30min

  • Room options at La Rochelle Motel include:

    • Apartment
    • Double

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from La Rochelle Motel.

  • Check-in at La Rochelle Motel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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