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The Grand Hotel & Bar

Property class: 3

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Exterior
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and two wall-mounted lights.
A brochure for The Grand Hotel Akaroa The Bays, a spiral-bound booklet with a scenic sunset view, and a tray with instant coffee and milk packets.
Bar (on property)
A building with a paved pathway leading to a covered entrance, surrounded by greenery and outdoor seating.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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6 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, Canterbury Region, 7520
  • Place, Akaroa Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Linton The Giant House
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪110 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted light.

Comfort Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A black electric kettle on a tray with two white mugs.

Comfort Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Balcony, City View

Comfort Double Room, Balcony, City View

Comfort Double Room, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window.

Family Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Family Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Family Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Comfort Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Akaroa

At The Grand Hotel & Bar you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of St Patrick's Catholic Church and Artisans Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Akaroa hotel include Akaroa Museum and Akaroa Dolphins.

What's nearby

  • St Patrick's Catholic Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Common - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Grand Hotel & Bar

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Grand Hotel & Bar also features a garden and local meal delivery service. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Akaroa hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Grand Hotel & Bar offers 8 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This Akaroa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM 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

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Grand Hotel & Bar?

Yep, The Grand Hotel & Bar has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grand Hotel & Bar?

As of 11 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grand Hotel & Bar on 13 Sept 2026 start from AU$120, 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 The Grand Hotel & Bar?

The closest beach to The Grand Hotel & Bar is Le Bons Bay Beach (12.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Grand Hotel & Bar?

No, The Grand Hotel & Bar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Grand Hotel & Bar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Grand Hotel & Bar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Grand Hotel & Bar Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cozy and simple spot! Great bar and restaurant! Nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was great that it was pet-friendly but the room was very cold given it was winter and there was only a small heater in there. Saying that, everything else was just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026