Bon Accord Backpackers

2.0 star property
Enjoy 3 restaurants at this Akaroa hostel

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior detail
Double Cabin
Sports facility
Twin Cabin

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
57 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, 7542
  • Akaroa Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Akaroa Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Akaroa Lighthouse
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

6 Bed Dorm

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Cabin

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Cabin

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Akaroa

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Akaroa hostel, you'll be steps from Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. St Patrick's Catholic Church and Giant's House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Giant's House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Linton The Giant House - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Akaroa Wharf - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪L'Escargot Rouge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Trading Rooms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bon Accord Backpackers

Enjoy 3 restaurants at this Akaroa hostel
There are 3 restaurants on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Bon Accord Backpackers. Free self parking is available.

This Akaroa hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Bon Accord Backpackers offers 8 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bon Accord Backpackers to the airport?

Bon Accord Backpackers is 54.6 mi (85-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bon Accord Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bon Accord Backpackers.

How close is Bon Accord Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 12.7 mi (30-min drive) from Le Bons Bay Beach and 13.3 mi (39-min drive) from Okains Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bon Accord Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Bon Accord Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bon Accord Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Bon Accord Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Bon Accord Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Bon Accord Backpackers have a pool?

Bon Accord Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Bon Accord Backpackers have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like local cuisine and light fare.

Does Bon Accord Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Bon Accord Backpackers to downtown Akaroa?

Bon Accord Backpackers is 0.1 mi away from Akaroa.

Bon Accord Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Close to Shops & Restaurants

I had a room in the house which was clean, comfortable and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Mike, Christchurch

Central and adequate

Good handy location. Backpackers describes it - cost a bit higher probably due Akaroa being small but popular, so few options. 'free parking' means there is free on-street parking nearby [not off street parking]. Payment is by cash only [a BNZ ATM fairly handy]
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean establishment, comfy beds, great location. Shower only disappointing aspect, shower head needs attention.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for!

This place is right in the centre of 'town' so within easy reach of everything. We weren't expecting much due to what we paid, but there are a few points worth mentioning I think for people to be aware of.... 1. The accommodation advertises 'free parking' but this is actually just on the street, if you can find a spot. We had to park in a 1 hour only spot initially and then move the car just round the corner. 2. We had a double room with a shared bathroom. There's only one shower room and a separate toilet in the main house-the others are outside. We had to queue to use the toilet. The shower was so revolting looking that we didn't bother having a shower. We were only staying one night but this would have been an issue had we been staying longer. 3. The accommodation also advertises 'free wifi' but this is actually limited to 500mb which isn't much when you're using it for browsing further accommodation, trips, etc. We didn't have any left the following morning. 4. Our bedroom was on the ground floor right next to the front garden. Our window was jammed open and we were kept awake late in the evening by people sat talking and smoking on sofas right next to our window, and were woken up about 7am by people out there having breakfast talking loudly. 5. The beds were very poor quality-really soft and lumpy- with bed linen that had definitely seen better days. Really faded and with some holes in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Klein en gezellig hostel, 1 badkamer en toilet in het hoofdgebouw. Bij aankomst een medewerker gevraagd of ik kon inchecken. Zij hield zich daar niet mee bezig en reageerde geërgerd dat ze een collega moest halen, omdat ze druk was met het tellen van geld van het naastgelegen restaurant. Niet bepaald professioneel. De bedden waren niet comfortabel voor je rug.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Ellinore

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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