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

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)

Highlights

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

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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
(4 reviews)

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

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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)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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)

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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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Map
56-64 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, 7520

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Museum
    Akaroa Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Akaroa Wharf featuring a coastal town, tranquil scenes and general coastal views
    Akaroa Wharf
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Akaroa Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse and a bay or harbor
    Akaroa Lighthouse
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Artisans Gallery
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Patrick's Catholic Church
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
    8 min walk
  • Akaroa Corner Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Crater Cafe Akaroa
    2 min walk
  • The Common
    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
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, 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 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.

Property is also known as

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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?

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. 351 out of 542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 542 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and good for one night stay however needs a bit of a spruce up and modernisation. We stayed in a first floor studio and while it served its purpose it would seem quite steep for $269 and that’s just paying for the waterfront view/location. Lack of any plugs in the bathroom for electrical appliances, beds are small for a couple and it didn’t make us want to spend time in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, tranquil setting on waterfront. Perfect views of water and greenery. Rooms spotless and comfortable. Kitchen lacking. Really only microwave, kettle and toaster. Eateries in easy walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Great location,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

10/10 Excellent

Lagona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and what you need for a nice getaway is all you need here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean and the views are amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent communication regarding late check-in. Had upstairs unit, and even though we weren't directly facing the waterfront, we did have a partial sea view which was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, the view is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the sea view, the place was clean and tidy although a slightly dated bathroom. Had all we needed for an overnight stay. Would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and nice stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing views, comfortable place just a bit dated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful staff. Perfect for exploring the town area and absolute beachfront for views and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old school kiwi motel, spacious, clean and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation well situated
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023