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Akaroa Waterfront Motels

4.0 star property
Beach fun, near Artisans Gallery

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio) | Terrace/patio
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio) | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

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

Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
56-64 Jolie Rue, Akaroa, 7520

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pohatu Penguin Habitat - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Giant's House - 10 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) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪L'Escargot Rouge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Trading Rooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬1 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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and barbecue grills
  • 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

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Waterfront Motels Motel
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Akaroa Waterfront Hotel Akaroa
Driftwood Hotel Akaroa
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Frequently asked questions

Is Akaroa Waterfront Motels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

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 Giant's House are also within 10 minutes.

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Akaroa Waterfront Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 500 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

8/10

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely and clean and the views are amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay right on the waters edge
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Amazing views, comfortable place just a bit dated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great views and close to shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Nice staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Perfect waterfront location in Akaroa. Easy to walk to all shops and cafes etc. Motel facilities are a little dated but we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I love the view from my balcony
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Comfortable it is getting a bit dated but had all we required
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Location comfortable great for a family holiday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Brilliant motel right on the foreshore. Easy walking distance from town with multiple restaurant choices. I loved Akaroa and this is a good choice if you want to stay in the area . Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Position to the town. Close for walking around town and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

It was very convenient to all restaurants and activities. Plenty of space in the rooms. Staff accommodated for our ebikes by placing them in their shed. Waterfront site.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

A nice older motel on the waterfront, the room was clean though somewhat tired looking. It was close to everything within the town, we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Good place to stay. Carpet needs cleaning or replacing though!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location. We loved our waterfront studio upstairs. Would recommend to anyone visiting Akaroa. We can't wait to be back! Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Great location and clean but the property needs more TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Spacious unit. Well located. Clean and comfortable. Good communication with owners. Kitchenette well supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Love staying here, the view is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great place to stay, we loved it 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Great motel to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Was in a perfect place. Wonderful views. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Loved our room as right on the waterfront, lovely comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Old school kiwi motel, spacious, clean and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024