Located in the historic French village of Akaroa, this property offers self-contained accommodation with a patio, a balcony and free on-site parking. Guests can enjoy swimming, fishing, biking and kayaking just metres from Akaroa Waterfront Motels.
Situated in the Canterbury region of the South Island, Akaroa Waterfront Motels is surrounded by lovely gardens and offers spectacular harbour views. It is 8 minutes' walk from Akaroa Harbour 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 accommodation 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“We didn’t get a chance to try the crepes but all the food we had around town was fantastic. Thank you.”
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Melanie
New Zealand
“Perfectly located waterfront property with a lovely balcony overlooking the mountains and water. Only a 5-minute walk to Four Square and nearby shops and restaurants.”
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Katharine
United Kingdom
“Great location, comfortable rooms with plenty of space for a family of 3.”
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Leigh
Australia
“Fabulous view across the bay. Comfortable bed. Onsite parking.”
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Jasmine
Australia
“Lovely large room overlooking the water as the name suggests. Was a beautiful location to spend a few nights in the area. The staff were lovely and quick to address any issues that came up. Check in and out was simple. The room had lovely kitchen...”
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Jane
New Zealand
“The location is very good. Not only does it have lovely views, but many of the town's amenities are within walking distance.”
Mcsporran
New Zealand
“Great location. We got an awesome apartment with views of the water”
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Carol
New Zealand
“The motel was in a great location right next to the waterfront, easy walking distance to shops, cafes and bars, no need to drive anywhere.
We were on the second floor which had a reasonable view of the Harbour.
The room was spacious, clean, and...”
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Alan
United Kingdom
“Great location with lovely views - but we did have a waterfront studio. Comfortable and fairly roomy.”
Angela
Australia
“The view was stunning from the end 3 bedroom apartment”
Availability
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Akaroa Waterfront Motels takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
NZD 10 per stay
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots 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 supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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