Akaroa Waterfront Motels

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

Located in the historic French village of Akaroa, this property offers self-contained accommodations with a patio, a balcony and free on-site parking. Guests can enjoy swimming, fishing, biking and kayaking just yards from Akaroa Waterfront Motels. Located in the Canterbury region of the South Island, Akaroa Waterfront Motels is surrounded by lovely gardens and offers spectacular harbor views. It is 8 minutes' walk from Akaroa Harbor where you may be able to spot Hector's Dolphins. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi. There is a private on-site boat ramp and spacious lawn and picnic areas shaded with palm trees. All accommodations includes a kitchenette, a dining area and a work desk. Each apartment offers a lounge area with a sofa, flat-screen TV with over 50 satellite channels and a DVD player.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Ester
Australia Australia
“The location is amazing. We sat a lot on the balcony looking at the lake and the birds. Akaroa is a beautiful little town. Room was specious with all the facilities. It was a very nice experience.”
Julie
Australia Australia
“Nice water views & central to town facilities. Kitchen facilities & fridge a great plus.”
Dellaina
New Zealand New Zealand
“This location is incredible. We had the best room on the waterfront, walking right out with uninterrupted views and privacy. The room was comfortable, the beds were lovely and clean, and the kitchen and lounge area were modern, tidy, and...”
Mark
United States United States
“Balcony and waterfront views. Plenty of windows. Good size rooms.”
Lynette
New Zealand New Zealand
“Handy location and close to water. Comfortable and clean”
Alison
Australia Australia
“We liked the size of the property and were happy we could relax here. The location is excellent - within walking distance to everything in the town.”
Sergey
Sweden Sweden
“Great place, great room with a balcony overlooking water”
Lynn
Singapore Singapore
“It was clean, comfortable. Good location, we were able to walk to the good restaurants, cafe and bakeries.”
Doris
United States United States
“What a magical spot. I wished I had booked 2 nights instead of one. Elise was so generous with her time and helpful so I could arrange a massage. The setting and facilities were just remarkable. I can't imagine a better place to stay in Akaroa.”
Courtney
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location, right by water. View was excellent. Easy check in and check out. Easy walk or bike into town.”

Area info

Amenities of Akaroa Waterfront Motels

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms

House rules

Akaroa Waterfront Motels takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 15 May 2021 until 15 October 2021, office hours are 9.30am until 6.30pm, late check is available but must be confirmed at least 12hours prior arrival.

You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.

Please note that Akaroa Waterfront Motels does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please inform Akaroa Waterfront Motels of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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