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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
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront 3 Bedroom) | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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56-64 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, 7520
  • Place, Artisans Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

Room options

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

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront 3 Bedroom)

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
Fridge
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
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)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront Family)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront Family)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Akaroa

At Akaroa Waterfront Motels you'll be within steps of Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. Highlights at this beach motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class Akaroa motel include St Patrick's Catholic Church and Akaroa Wharf is within 15 minutes.
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What's nearby

  • Artisans Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Patrick's Catholic Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Akaroa Corner Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aihe Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Akaroa Waterfront Motels

Beach fun, 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 members are 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 free toiletries. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cot (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 lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay.

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 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 smoke detector in all accommodation.

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 parking available at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

Yep, Akaroa Waterfront Motels has a free self car park.

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

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akaroa Waterfront Motels on 11 Jan 2026 start from AU$182.58, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

The closest beach to Akaroa Waterfront Motels is Le Bons Bay Beach (12.5 km).

Is Akaroa Waterfront Motels family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Akaroa Waterfront Motels is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

No, Akaroa Waterfront Motels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Akaroa Waterfront Motels?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Akaroa Waterfront Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 537 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dannii

Travelled with family
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

Diane

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

Lovely view and very eco friendly

Bed was most comfortable from trip sofar, and fresh new linen. Very clean. Not using plastic bin liners and having a compost bin was so nice to see. Thought and effort has gone into this. They wash bins out and save on plastic.. well done!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the absolute waterfront location, thanks to an up grade. Close to shops and other amenities. Would absolutely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

Warm & cosy winter hide out

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Akaroa Waterfront Motels. Due to the time of year we were planning on the weather potentially being cold and wet - the extra $30+ dollars for the Water View room was well worth it. The rooms are about 4-5 meters from the sea. The spa and massage service was also worthwhile. Although the complex is old the rooms have been freshened up recently and they look good. The standard of cleanliness and overall presentation of the rooms was excellent. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

javen

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was lovely from our room. Very comfortable bed- warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonghwa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet water front location near the centre of town. Decor a little dated, but otherwise good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Hamilton

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

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Great location,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the view from my balcony
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable & fully equipped

Nice lodgings right at the waterfront. Beautiful views of the scenery. Well- equipped. Clean & well-kept.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Comfortable it is getting a bit dated but had all we required
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Geoff

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jules

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
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

Sandra

Travelled with family
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

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