About this property

Historic Shipping Office - Akaroa boasts stunning water views over Akaroa Harbour. Indulge in a waterfront dinner at the on-site restaurant and bar. All rooms feature free WiFi and a balcony with sea views. Historic Shipping Office - Akaroa is a 15 minute walk from Stanley Park. Christchurch Airport and surrounding areas are a 90-minute drive away. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They feature a microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. All rooms receive 10% off food and beverage in the bar and restaurant.

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 (9.5)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dorothy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great little outdoor area for wine and cheese. Comfy and close to restaurants and shops. Couldn't ask for a better location.
  • Dorothy
    Australia Australia
    Lovely clean accommodation and location was perfect
  • Janine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The accommodation was beautiful, and so convenient to amenities and the shore.
  • Rachel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Well located and close to activities and restaurants. Accommodation was well fitted out and we would be happy to return
  • Huata
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the ample parking, clean and comfortable facilities
  • Janine
    Austria Austria
    This was the second time we’ve stayed there. Years apart. The location is great, everything we need is there. The property manager’s made everything easy.
  • Leeanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Experience here was amazing. Great Location. Warm and felt so luxurious.
  • Richard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, superb faculties, very roomy. Good value.
  • Noel
    Australia Australia
    Great place to stay. Excellent facilities very comfortable.
  • Lynnette
    Australia Australia
    Amazing location, waterfront so close by. Loved the decor and separate basins in each bedroom. Really chilled place, if we weren't travelling around would have stayed the whole two weeks. More to the point. we left some cash behind in the...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.