About this property

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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Erica
    United States United States
    Good location, very clean, two bedrooms, good value. Great owner. Free parking.
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice motel in beautiful Akaroa, well equipped and very well located, a very nice stay.
  • Tammy
    United States United States
    Clean, comfortable room. Adequate cooking facilities with enough cookware and utensils to prepare simple meals in our room. Loved the little balcony. It’s at the back of the hotel so very quiet. Enjoyed being surrounded by trees, shrubs, and...
  • Lee
    United States United States
    Lovely property located along a creek and in walking distance close to Akaroa town center. Extraordinary manager, Erica - welcoming, informative, accommodating (she set up and equiped barbecue at my request), and attentive in keeping room and...
  • Thomas
    New Zealand New Zealand
    My partner and I had an excellent stay at La Rochelle Motel in Akaroa! From the moment we arrived, the friendly staff made us feel so welcome and even knew my name. They were incredibly accommodating, offering to look after our bags when we...
  • Leeanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really clean and private rooms. Great location near childrens beach. Beautiful morning walks around the township. Lovely hosts not a big motel so really nice
  • Terry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Quiet despite being on main road. Friendly owners who were very genuine and helpful.
  • Maureen
    United States United States
    Staff are excellent, great location. Akaroa is a real gem… Room is very nice, comfortable bed- Great spot!!
  • Maureen
    United States United States
    Excellent location, comfortable room- lovely staff. Great spot to stay in Akaroa. Excellent value.
  • Victoria
    United States United States
    It was easy to find, convenient to walk around town. It had a convenient kitchen. We liked the quiet, private patio which looked out at green trees and a little stream. I was so thrilled to see the fan tailed bird outside.

Area info

House rules

La Rochelle Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 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.

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 fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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.

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