French Bay House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Free Wifi

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About this property

Historic Setting: French Bay House in Akaroa offers a unique stay within a historic building. The adults-only property features a sun terrace, garden, bar, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, garden or sea views, and soundproofing. Additional amenities include a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries, catering to all guest needs. Exceptional Services: Private check-in and check-out, a lounge, and electric vehicle charging station enhance the guest experience. Free on-site parking, luggage storage, and outdoor seating areas provide added convenience. Local Attractions: Akaroa Beach is a 1-minute walk away, offering scenic seaside views. Christchurch International Airport is 53 mi from the property, providing easy access for travelers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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See what guests loved the most:

Jason
Australia Australia
“Very welcoming hosts. Lovely property. I want to come back for another visit.”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rhonda truly makes you feel at home and welcome, she is always on hand to offer advice or help when needed, nothing was too much trouble. She is a gem! The property is just beautiful and located right in the centre of Akoroa with all amenities...”
Dawn
United States United States
“Welcoming hosts with a lovely room. Breakfast was wonderful!”
Martina
United States United States
“Excellent location in the heart of town. Breakfast was well balanced and tasty”
Jill
Australia Australia
“Rhonda and Wal were very welcoming. The gardens are spectacular. Very happy with our ground floor room. Bed and Shower very good. Breakfast was really lovely. Easy walking distance to local restaurants and shops.”
Maeva
United States United States
“Friendly staff, great location and delicious breakfast”
Matthew
United States United States
“The location was perfect. The grounds were beautiful. The dinning and reading rooms are warm and inviting.”
Haim
Israel Israel
“The house is unique and homelike. Everyone was very nice and breakfast was excellent, mainly the opportunity to meet and interact with the other guests.”
Cann
Australia Australia
“This was our first night in New Zealand and we could not have asked for a better start to our trip. The house had such a warm and welcoming feeling. It was cold when we arrived and the fireplace was already on, which made it so cosy. Ronda was...”
Hiroshi
Japan Japan
“Breakfast is good, delicious and hot. Room is comfortable and has enough space.”

Managed by Jacqui and Tim Richardson

Company review score: 9.9Based on 206 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

French Bay House is a beautiful historic villa in the heart of Akaroa. It is the most photographed house in the village due to the stunning gardens and its iconic architectural style. The house is situated close to Beach Road where you will find a number of shops and restaurants along the water front and is within easy walking distance to the wharf where you can catch a number of different boats to see the dolphins and penguins which live in the harbour. The perfect spot for a relaxing stay!

Neighborhood info

It is a short walk to the beach and the main harbour front road where you will find plentiful shops and cafes to enjoy. This is also where you can book trips to see the dolphins and penguins in the harbour or take a class at the Akaroa Cooking School. The town library is five minutes walk away and is next to the cinema which shows all the new movies. Fancy fish and chips? The best fish and chip shop is just across the road!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of French Bay House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

French Bay House 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
From 8:00 AM to 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform French Bay House 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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