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The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa

Hotel in Akaroa

Located in Akaroa, 700 metres from Akaroa Beach, The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

R
Ron
From
United States
Clean and comfortable, with a nice deck and view. Good location in a nice town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
Price from
US$86.67
1 night, 2 adults

Akaroa Criterion Motel

Akaroa

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room. Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s...

T
Tia
From
Finland
Very clean room, lovely staff, nice to have the small kitchen for breakfast etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews
Price from
US$96.49
1 night, 2 adults

Halfmoon Cottage

Akaroa

Halfmoon Cottage in Akaroa provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

P
Pierre-Yves
From
France
The house and garden are beautiful. Corn and Margot are very nice and helpful! Recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$92.33
1 night, 2 adults

Glenwood Akaroa Bush Retreat - Totara Hut

Akaroa

Featuring a terrace, Glenwood Akaroa Bush Retreat - Totara Hut features accommodation in Akaroa. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

J
Juergen
From
Germany
The remoteness of the property is simply amazing. Being pretty much by yourself in such a beautiful environment, surrounded by sights and sounds of nature, yet only around 7 minutes drive from Akaroa town center. There are some private walkways on the property through prime and pristine New Zealand landscapes, and you can easily link up to the Curry Track of the Purple Peak Curry Reserve. Also, lots of care has been taken to build, run, and maintain the property in an environmentally conscious and sustainable manner. The large bed is utterly comfortable, continental breakfast is provided (toast, butter, jams, fruit, yogurt, cereal, milk) as well as a kettle along with tea and coffee, a toaster, and a microwave. The wonderful deck has, besides a table and chairs, also two deck chairs and a gas barbecue, and the views all the way down onto Akaroa Harbour are fantastic all day round, boasting fantastic sunsets with the silhouette of the western mountain ridge of the Banks Peninsula as your end-of-day view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$153.12
1 night, 2 adults

Kānuka Cottage - Tranquil and relaxing

Akaroa

Set in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Kānuka Cottage - Tranquil and relaxing has a patio and quiet street views.

N
Norman
From
South Africa
We loved our stay at Kānuka Cottage — peaceful, beautifully designed, and spotlessly clean. The cottage has everything you need, from a cozy wood burner to a well-equipped kitchen and a lovely deck surrounded by native bush. It’s close to Akaroa but wonderfully private.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
US$181.78
1 night, 2 adults

Hideaway - A Couples Retreat

Akaroa

Featuring a garden, Hideaway - A Couples Retreat features accommodation in Akaroa. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.8 km from Akaroa Beach.

J
John
From
Australia
A wonderful and cosy cottage set in a beautiful garden with birdsong. Well equipped and comfortable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, and took the trouble to make sure everything was right. Pleasant walk to town. A very enjoyable stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Price from
US$139.83
1 night, 2 adults

Akaroa Vista

Akaroa

Boasting garden views, Akaroa Vista is set in Akaroa, around 200 metres from Akaroa Beach. This apartment features free private parking and private check-in and check-out.

N
Ni Made
From
Indonesia
Outstanding place, spacious apartment, comfortable beds, kitchen ets more than adequate. Cannot fault amenities and location. WOW. We shall return
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews
Price from
US$140.41
1 night, 2 adults

French Bay House

Akaroa

Featuring a garden and views of sea, French Bay House is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Akaroa, 200 metres from Akaroa Beach. The property features mountain and garden views.

M
Murray
From
New Zealand
Loverly stay with very nice hosts...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$173.34
1 night, 2 adults

Le Loft

Akaroa

Located in Akaroa and only less than 1 km from Akaroa Beach, Le Loft provides accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking.

s
susan
From
Australia
Set in beautiful gardens, the self-contained accommodation is charming, welcoming and very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$101.11
1 night, 2 adults

Mt Vernon

Akaroa

Featuring sea views, Mt Vernon features accommodation with balcony, around 1.6 km from Akaroa Beach. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio.

N
Nicolas Javier
From
Argentina
Amanda and David are amazing and lovely people. The place is gorgeous, well maintain and the view are beautiful. I will definitely go back as soon as possible
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Price from
US$118.45
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
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    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
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The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa

Hotel in Akaroa

Located in Akaroa, 700 metres from Akaroa Beach, The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

R
Ron
From
United States
Clean and comfortable, with a nice deck and view. Good location in a nice town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
Price from
US$86.67
1 night, 2 adults

Akaroa Criterion Motel

Akaroa

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room. Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s...

T
Tia
From
Finland
Very clean room, lovely staff, nice to have the small kitchen for breakfast etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews
Price from
US$96.49
1 night, 2 adults

Halfmoon Cottage

Akaroa

Halfmoon Cottage in Akaroa provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

P
Pierre-Yves
From
France
The house and garden are beautiful. Corn and Margot are very nice and helpful! Recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$92.33
1 night, 2 adults

Glenwood Akaroa Bush Retreat - Totara Hut

Akaroa

Featuring a terrace, Glenwood Akaroa Bush Retreat - Totara Hut features accommodation in Akaroa. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

J
Juergen
From
Germany
The remoteness of the property is simply amazing. Being pretty much by yourself in such a beautiful environment, surrounded by sights and sounds of nature, yet only around 7 minutes drive from Akaroa town center. There are some private walkways on the property through prime and pristine New Zealand landscapes, and you can easily link up to the Curry Track of the Purple Peak Curry Reserve. Also, lots of care has been taken to build, run, and maintain the property in an environmentally conscious and sustainable manner. The large bed is utterly comfortable, continental breakfast is provided (toast, butter, jams, fruit, yogurt, cereal, milk) as well as a kettle along with tea and coffee, a toaster, and a microwave. The wonderful deck has, besides a table and chairs, also two deck chairs and a gas barbecue, and the views all the way down onto Akaroa Harbour are fantastic all day round, boasting fantastic sunsets with the silhouette of the western mountain ridge of the Banks Peninsula as your end-of-day view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$153.12
1 night, 2 adults

Kānuka Cottage - Tranquil and relaxing

Akaroa

Set in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Kānuka Cottage - Tranquil and relaxing has a patio and quiet street views.

N
Norman
From
South Africa
We loved our stay at Kānuka Cottage — peaceful, beautifully designed, and spotlessly clean. The cottage has everything you need, from a cozy wood burner to a well-equipped kitchen and a lovely deck surrounded by native bush. It’s close to Akaroa but wonderfully private.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
US$181.78
1 night, 2 adults

Hideaway - A Couples Retreat

Akaroa

Featuring a garden, Hideaway - A Couples Retreat features accommodation in Akaroa. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.8 km from Akaroa Beach.

J
John
From
Australia
A wonderful and cosy cottage set in a beautiful garden with birdsong. Well equipped and comfortable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, and took the trouble to make sure everything was right. Pleasant walk to town. A very enjoyable stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Price from
US$139.83
1 night, 2 adults

Akaroa Vista

Akaroa

Boasting garden views, Akaroa Vista is set in Akaroa, around 200 metres from Akaroa Beach. This apartment features free private parking and private check-in and check-out.

N
Ni Made
From
Indonesia
Outstanding place, spacious apartment, comfortable beds, kitchen ets more than adequate. Cannot fault amenities and location. WOW. We shall return
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews
Price from
US$140.41
1 night, 2 adults

French Bay House

Akaroa

Featuring a garden and views of sea, French Bay House is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Akaroa, 200 metres from Akaroa Beach. The property features mountain and garden views.

M
Murray
From
New Zealand
Loverly stay with very nice hosts...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$173.34
1 night, 2 adults

Le Loft

Akaroa

Located in Akaroa and only less than 1 km from Akaroa Beach, Le Loft provides accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking.

s
susan
From
Australia
Set in beautiful gardens, the self-contained accommodation is charming, welcoming and very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$101.11
1 night, 2 adults

Mt Vernon

Akaroa

Featuring sea views, Mt Vernon features accommodation with balcony, around 1.6 km from Akaroa Beach. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio.

N
Nicolas Javier
From
Argentina
Amanda and David are amazing and lovely people. The place is gorgeous, well maintain and the view are beautiful. I will definitely go back as soon as possible
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Price from
US$118.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in Akaroa and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 965 reviews

Located in the historic French village of Akaroa, this property offers self-contained accommodation with a patio, a balcony and free on-site parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews

Situated in Akaroa and only 400 metres from Akaroa Beach, Blythcliffe features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Located in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, The Boathouse - Akaroa Holiday Home has a garden. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Situated in Akaroa, within less than 1 km of Akaroa Beach, Akaroa holiday home spacious and quiet with stunning harbour views and close to town offers accommodation with air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 855 reviews

Located in the French-inspired village of Akaroa, La Rochelle Motel features accommodation with free WiFi and a balcony or patio offering views over the surrounding gardens.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Located in Akaroa and only 1.2 km from Akaroa Beach, Pinot's Pod provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can benefit from a balcony and a sun terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Set in Akaroa, less than 1 km from Akaroa Beach, Chemin Wonder - Akaroa Holiday Home features accommodation with access to a garden. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Hotels located in the centre of Akaroa

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews

Just a 2-minute walk from Akaroa’s Main Wharf, Tresori Motor Lodge offers stylish accommodation in the heart of Akaroa. All rooms are north-facing with beautiful mountain views.

From US$136.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, French Peak Loft - French Farm Holiday Home features a garden. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

From US$261.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Set in Akaroa, Bellbird Guest Accommodation offers accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$161.78 per night

Le Loft

Hotel in Akaroa
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews

Located in Akaroa and only less than 1 km from Akaroa Beach, Le Loft provides accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

Located in Akaroa, 700 metres from Akaroa Beach, The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

Located in Akaroa and only less than 1 km from Akaroa Beach, Beaufort House Akaroa provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Located in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Woodills Wonderland - Akaroa Holiday Home has a garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Situated in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Pointers - Akaroa Holiday Home features a garden. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

Budget hotels in Akaroa and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Harbour Views - Akaroa Holiday Home has a garden. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Libeau Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home features a garden. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Set in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, 6 Beds 2 Bathrooms Private Holiday Home has a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Featuring a hot tub, Akaroa Sunshine Views and Spa Pool!!! is situated in Akaroa. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Set in Akaroa and only less than 1 km from Akaroa Beach, Akaroa Harbour View - Christchurch Holiday Homes offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Watson Street - Bookahome is set in Akaroa and offers a garden and barbecue facilities. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 400 metres from Akaroa Beach.

Situated in Akaroa and only 1.2 km from Akaroa Beach, Relaxed Kiwi Bach Over Akaroa Harbour - Port Watch features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Situated in Akaroa and only 1.1 km from Akaroa Beach, Love Akaroa Retreat features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

FAQs about hotels in Akaroa

What guests said about Akaroa:

6.0

Dining options were very poor for a location that sells...

Dining options were very poor for a location that sells itself as French. Highlight was fish and chips and the local cinema. Nice cafes and great location. We were lucky to be staying at Beaufort House and breakfast saw us through the day.
Guest review by
Ronnie
United Kingdom
10

We loved the French village vibe.

We loved the French village vibe. The shops and cafes are lovely. At The Brasserie, I mentioned it was my husband’s 70th birthday and the owner brought out a caramel slice with a candle! Loved walking along the waterfront and enjoyed a short bush walk with views, near the lighthouse. The Tini House is in a superb setting right by the water and also great gin cocktails and pizza. We had a wonderful birthday dinner at Ma Maison with a lovely waitress. Had a superb wine tasting at Caldera Estate with oysters and a freshly baked seed loaf with olive oil and herb butter. Lovely staff, especially our French waitress, Solene. The bakery in the village bakes delicious bread daily, and the butchery has superb meat products and an excellent variety of deli items. Had a great pizza lunch at French Farm Estate and enjoyed chatting with the friendly family who own it.
Guest review by
Rae
New Zealand
10

A unique and beautiful little town.

A unique and beautiful little town. We spent 3 days there and felt that was the right amount of time. The food was great - there's a beautiful French bakery in town and the salmon sold at the butchery was amazing! I also recommend The cake shop - it's a unique little place that serves beautiful cakes and tea in old school teapots and teacups. Alpacas were great too, my daughter loved feeding them. Akaroa Dolphin tours run a great tour as well and there's a dog on the boat! The local cinema is also a cute and unique experience - it was very nice. Overall great little town and very friendly locals, recommend for a long weekend away :-)
Guest review by
Kelly
New Zealand
10

We had only booked for one night in Akaroa which we...

We had only booked for one night in Akaroa which we regretted as soon as we arrived. The town has such a relaxed vibe & our accomodation was excellent and central to everything we needed. The car stayed parked up as we comfortably walked to supermarket restaurants & souvenir shopping. It was definitely worth an extra night just to relax and soak in the atmosphere.
Guest review by
Jenni Roo
Australia
10

Charming little town with an amazing bakery called "A La...

Charming little town with an amazing bakery called "A La Baguette". Plenty of other wonderful shops to browse through and find the perfect gift. Full of history re French settlement in 1840 and British settlement in 1850. It's a really fun drive there too - endlessly zigzagging roads that showcase incredible vistas at each tight turns. Lots of walks in the area too for all levels. I visited in September when it was cool but sunny; I'm sure it must be a bustling place to visit in the Summer months.
Guest review by
SeptembreBebe
Australia
10

The journey over the hill is spectacular with the reward of...

The journey over the hill is spectacular with the reward of a beautiful village at the end to relax and enjoy your surroundings - or get active if that's your thing - with great food options for everyone. Just do it, get yourself over to Akaroa!
Guest review by
Tracy
New Zealand

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews
Beautiful location, right on the waterfront, spa room with kitchen, two bedrooms- we loved it. booked this as a special last place on our three week holiday so treated ourselves to one with great facilities and location.
Guest review by
Ngaire
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
The house is very well located with Akaroa, with parking spaces available in the streets nearby. Our room was very clean and well decorated. The breakfast was very good, and the hosts were extremely welcoming.
Guest review by
Aude
France
From US$125.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 536 reviews
This was the first Top 10 Holiday park we have visited in New Zealand. It was well beyond our expectations. The grounds were immaculate and the facilities (bathroom, kitchen etc) were clean and complete.
Guest review by
James
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 965 reviews
A very handy place to stay in Akaroa - just a short walk to the main street and shops. Lovely waterfront location. Spacious rooms and friendly staff.
Guest review by
Barbara
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Luxury, well equipped two floor apartment with balcony overlooking the bay. Wish we could have stayed more than one night.
Guest review by
Rosemary
United Kingdom