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Akaroa Waterfront Motels

4.0 star property
Experience waterfront tranquility with easy access to art galleries and museums nearby. Find fun for all ages at this relaxed retreat.

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Located close to Akaroa Wharf, Akaroa Waterfront Motels offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy barbecue grills and billiards/pool table, and take advantage of laundry facilities and luggage storage. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is ￥13,497
￥15,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7

Room options

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Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront 3 Bedroom) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront 3 Bedroom)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront)

A room with a view of a lake, a round table with chairs, and a door leading to an outdoor area with a bench and chairs.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront Family)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront Family) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront Family)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Akaroa, Akaroa Waterfront Motels is on the waterfront. Notable landmarks in the area include Akaroa Wharf and Akaroa Lighthouse, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Akaroa Museum. Artisans Gallery and St Patrick's Catholic Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Akaroa travel guide
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7520, Akaroa, 56-64 Rue Jolie

What's nearby

  • A Courthouse with a white facade and green trim, surrounded by lush greenery and a white picket fence.
    Akaroa Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A wooden pier extending into turquoise water, with mountains in the background.
    Akaroa Wharf
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A coastal scene with a lighthouse, a boat, and a building on a hillside.
    Akaroa Lighthouse
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Artisans Gallery
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Linton The Giant House
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Akaroa Corner Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
    8 min walk
  • La Thai Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Crater Cafe Akaroa
    2 min walk
  • Grand Hotel
    7 min walk

About this property

Akaroa Waterfront Motels

  • Upscale motel near Artisans Gallery
  • Located close to Akaroa Museum and St Patrick's Catholic Church, Akaroa Waterfront Motels provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
    • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Akaroa Waterfront Motels offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:30 AM - 6:30 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Akaroa Waterfront Motels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akaroa Waterfront Motels on Jul 6, 2026 start from ￥13,497, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Akaroa Waterfront Motels located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Akaroa motel is steps from Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. St Patrick's Catholic Church and Akaroa Wharf are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Akaroa Waterfront Motels Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 572 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, great location, staff were friendly and helpful, rooms were clean, well stocked, comfortable. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location to view the bay and get around town. The staff was gracious and let us park our car there before we checked in. I especially enjoyed having more space so we could sleep in separate rooms. I would definitely stay here again if I had the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the water and walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect position, right on the waterfront with a view across the bay. we also appreciated the laundry facility
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with amazing views. Great size rooms with private balcony that was a highlight. Staff were so helpful and we hired the kayak and the hot tub. Really special two days in a lovely little town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! Between the day we arrived and the day we left, we interacted with the employee Sabrina. She was helpful, cheery, and fun to talk to. Our room's kitchen had everything we needed to make coffee and breakfast. The bottle of milk in the fridge was a nice touch. Having self-service laundry on the premises was good too. Akaroa is easily walkable, and this hotel made a good base.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great waterfront view. Spacious room. Few dining options open of a night time in this part of town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean and well equiped. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice two bedrooms very clean and great waterfront setting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, spacious and family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location comfortable great for a family holiday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Liked: Staff & service
Wonderful location. Rooms and decor look a bit tired but the superb location makes up for that!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

korinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location - incredible and breathtaking, great location clean, spacious, comfortable, great telly Shower a bit weak
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great the staff werevery friendly and welcoming on arruval
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Waterfront older hotel but the room was immaculate
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anja

Great location,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful view and perfect set up for a family of four.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dannii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is slight aged, but it is clean and quiet, love the view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and close to shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Lovely location on the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
We’ve stayed on a number of occasions now and appreciate the efficiency from check in to check out. The room is always clean and prepared and the location excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room as right on the waterfront, lovely comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024