About this property

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.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Akaroa Waterfront Motels were EXCEPTIONAL. The service by the female management was friendly, knowledgable about the area and understanding when we were thinking of staying an extra night due to bad travelling weather. I was 💯 impressed by the...
  • Alan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful place for some R & R, we just loved being able to sit and watch the tide coming and going and being able to just walk a short distance restaurants and cafes. Will definitely be back.
  • Jones
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was great to hear creek and see the sea the building felt safe and not over flash very matural
  • Linda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Just lovely! Property well maintained with a lot of thought put in to looking after visitors. Nice and clean and well designed. Would recommend.
  • Rachael
    Australia Australia
    We loved this place. We had an amazing view right at the water. It was spacious and very clean and comfortable. Best place we have stayed.
  • Jackie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was excellent, right on the water and right in the heart of Akaora. Well appointed and comfortable room.
  • Diane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location great. Loved the views. Had everything we needed clean and tidy. Would recommend it to anyone.
  • Anna
    Australia Australia
    We were upgraded to a waterfront property on the first floor. My husband took one look at the view from the balcony and decided to extend his stay there by another 2 nights.
  • Donna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic view, lots of room to relax and look out over the water. Only a very short walk to the town centre, cafes and shops and waterfront. Would love to stay again.
  • Melanie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location with friendly staff. The outdoor games were a fun bonus, and our room was clean and comfortable.

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House rules

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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.
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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.