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Akaroa Waterfront Motels

4.0 star property
4-star beach motel near Artisans Gallery

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A person relaxing on a lounge chair by a lake with mountains in the background.
A cozy living room with a large window offering a scenic view of a lake and hills. The room features striped sofas, a glass coffee table, and woven placemats.
A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beachfront, and a rocky shoreline.
A waterfront property with a stone wall, palm trees, and a building with large windows.
A room with a bed, a desk, and a view of a lake and mountains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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56-64 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, 7520
  • Place, Akaroa Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St Patrick's Catholic Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront 3 Bedroom)

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

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

View all photos for Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, a headboard, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a small cabinet.

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)

A neatly made bed with white and red pillows, a beige blanket, and a wooden nightstand with drawers.

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

About the neighborhood

Akaroa

Walk to the beach.With a stay at this Akaroa motel, you'll be steps from Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. St Patrick's Catholic Church and Akaroa Wharf are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Artisans Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Akaroa Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Patrick's Catholic Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Akaroa Wharf - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Thai Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Akaroa Corner Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tīni Gin Bar & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Akaroa Waterfront Motels

4-star beach motel near Artisans Gallery
As a guest of Akaroa Waterfront Motels, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Akaroa Waterfront Motels. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Akaroa motel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Akaroa Waterfront Motels offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Akaroa Village Inn
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  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 153 reviews
$77 nightly
The price is $88
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Akaroa Village Inn

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Akaroa Waterfront Motels to the airport?

Akaroa Waterfront Motels is 53.9 mi (65-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akaroa Waterfront Motels on Aug 10, 2026 start from $99, including 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.

Does Akaroa Waterfront Motels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Akaroa Waterfront Motels.

How close is Akaroa Waterfront Motels to the beach?

This motel is 12.8 mi (33-min drive) from Le Bons Bay Beach and 13.4 mi (34-min drive) from Okains Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Akaroa Waterfront Motels offer free breakfast?

Akaroa Waterfront Motels does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

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

Is there free parking at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Akaroa Waterfront Motels have a pool?

Akaroa Waterfront Motels does not have a pool.

Does Akaroa Waterfront Motels have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Akaroa Waterfront Motels to downtown Akaroa?

Akaroa Waterfront Motels is 0.1 mi away from Akaroa.

Akaroa Waterfront Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 578 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the budget side of the motel, but were given an upgrade. Staff were lovely, room was large & clean. Fabulous views, so close to the cafes etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautifully clean room with good facilities & views of the bay. Very helpful lady on reception .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at this property. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, we loved it 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on the water with great vista. Unit was well equipped, tidy and clean. The living area very spacious, with great wee veranda. Good parking area available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

javen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The staff was excellent and lovely to talk to; nothing but good things to say about Akaroa Waterfront Motels!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great location. Door lock malfunctioned and may need attention
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Great location,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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