• Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

A 13-minute walk from Akaroa Beach in Akaroa, Love Akaroa Retreat features accommodations with access to a hot tub and open-air bath. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home. Featuring a terrace and sea views, the vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub and a shower. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. Guests at Love Akaroa Retreat can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 53 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular 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)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Clare
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved everything! Drinks in the sun on the terrace, an afternoon bath in the rain surrounded by native bush and birdsong and the all round comfort. The hosts have thought of everything.
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely house, lovely location! The house was very clean, comfortable and well equipped with plenty of nice touches from bathroom soaps to lots of coffee / tea options.
  • Bernadette
    Ireland Ireland
    Location was fantastic with beautiful mountain and sea views.

Host Info

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Love Akaroa Retreat is a luxury escape for 1-2 adults. It is tastefully furnished and features a retro cinema room. Relax at the end of the day with your favourite movie and popcorn, in a purpose made cinema room for 2. The retreat is located on a hill overlooking the native bush and the ocean. Love Akaroa has a beautiful master bedroom with ensuite, and the deck off that bedroom features an outdoor bath from which you can gaze at the stars at night, or listen to the native birds by day. The large kitchen/living area opens out onto a large terrace featuring an outdoor lounge suite and dining setting from which to enjoy the surroundings. The kitchen is fully equipped for self catering, with tea, coffee and popcorn making facilities provided. As well as the ensuite, there is a second bathroom featuring a rugby shower.
Claire and Nigel first discovered the idea of a 'couples' retreat when they found themselves needing a break from their busy professional lives and their four children! We took over the Love Hanmer Retreat in 2016, and, based on it's success, we opened the Love Punakaiki Retreat in 2017. We love the feedback of our customers and we love the concept of people relaxing in our properties that each pride themselves in a certain point of difference.... something you wouldn't necessarily get to do at home. At Love Akaroa, that is sitting in the retro cinema room for two, enjoying a movie, or soaking in the outdoor bath under the stars.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Love Akaroa Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
  • Hot tub
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Spa
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Activities
  • Beach
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

Love Akaroa Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Love Akaroa Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Love Akaroa Retreat

  • Love Akaroa Retreat can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Love Akaroa Retreat is 2,300 feet from the center of Akaroa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Love Akaroa Retreat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Love Akaroa Retreat on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Love Akaroa Retreat on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Love Akaroa Retreat on this page.

  • The prices at Love Akaroa Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Love Akaroa Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Love Akaroa Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Open-air bath
    • Beach