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. All accommodation has cooking facilities and an LCD TV. It is a 3-minute walk to Akaroa Beach. Guests can play a game of petanque or tennis, and fishing equipment is also available. A kitchenette with a stove-top, microwave and refrigerator is standard in all accommodation. Electric blankets, double-glazed windows and a DVD player are also provided. La Rochelle Motel Akaroa is a 10-minute walk from the waterfront shops and restaurants of Akaroa. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Christchurch.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.7
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    Heather
    Australia Australia
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay-Room facilities allowed for independence with the kitchenette.-Short walk to the shops, restaurants and bay.-Quiet-Balcony overlooks native bush and wildlife-Staff very friendly and extremely helpful, providing...
  • Sally
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely location with a balcony surrounded by greenery and birdsong. Easy walk water edge and shops, restaurants , laundromat.
  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Didn't have breakfast, good location.quiet and greenery out back was welcome.

Property surroundings

Facilities of La Rochelle Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

La Rochelle Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:30 to 19:30

Check-out

From 08:30 to 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 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

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 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash La Rochelle Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that additional guests can not be accommodated in the rooms.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about La Rochelle Motel

  • The prices at La Rochelle Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at La Rochelle Motel include:

    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Studio

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from La Rochelle Motel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • La Rochelle Motel is 450 yards from the centre of Akaroa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at La Rochelle Motel is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • La Rochelle Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing