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Bon Accord Backpackers

Property class: 2

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A wooden sign with the text "BON ACCORD" surrounded by red roses and other plants. - Bon Accord Backpackers (Akaroa)
A single bed with a white mattress and blue bedding, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains. - Bon Accord Backpackers (Akaroa)
A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a sink and a kettle, and a large window with curtains. - Bon Accord Backpackers (Akaroa)
A small, rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a single bed with colorful bedding. - Bon Accord Backpackers (Akaroa)
Three green mobile homes with large windows and a picnic table in the foreground. - Bon Accord Backpackers (Akaroa)
At Bon Accord Backpackers, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and 3 restaurants. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a bed with blue bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a mirror, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A single bed with a white mattress and blue bedding, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double Cabin

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A small, cozy room with two beds, wooden walls, a window with curtains, and a small table.

Twin Cabin

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bunk bed room with two beds, a ladder, and a curtain.

6 Bed Dorm

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Akaroa, Bon Accord Backpackers is near the beach. Akaroa Dolphins and Akaroa Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hinewai Reserve and Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve. Visit our Akaroa travel guide
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57 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, 7542

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 - 0.1 miles
  • A wooden pier extending into turquoise water, with mountains in the background.
    Akaroa Wharf
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, boats, and houses on a hillside.
    Akaroa Lighthouse
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Artisans Gallery
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Linton The Giant House
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Common
    1 min walk
  • Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
    9 min walk
  • Ma Maison
    3 min walk
  • Crater Cafe Akaroa
    2 min walk
  • Waffle Haus
    1 min walk

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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

Restaurants on site

  • Akaroa Fish & Chips
  • Sweet As
  • The Bach

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bon Accord Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bon Accord Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Bon Accord Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bon Accord Backpackers located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is steps from Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds and St Patrick's Catholic Church are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bon Accord Backpackers Reviews

5.8

6.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mike

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Never again

Hotelli ei löytänyt maksamaani huonetta. Käskivät vain ottaa yhteyttä hotels.com asiakaspalveluun. En voi soittaa ulkomailta Suomeen joten laitoin sähköpostia. Asenne oli töykeä. Sain kuitenkin huoneeni. Sängyssä oli vielä edellisen asukkaan petivaatteet. Jouduin viemään likaiset lakanat pesulaan ja itse petaamaan sänkyni haettuani respasta puhtaat lakanat. Myöhemmin toinen työntekijä etsi kanssani varausta ja lopulta löysimme sen Expedian sivuilta. Harmi että aikaa kului kauan ja iltani oli pilalla. Wifi ei toiminut aamulla ollenkaan. Täytyi odottaa että respa aukeaa klo 9 ja he käynnistävät ”modeemin” uudelleen. Lisäksi porukka biletti ulkopuolella kuunnellen musiilkia ja juoden alkoholia pitkälle yöhön.
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bien situé

´Un backpacker sans plus Petite chambre dans bungalow
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ellinore

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