Historic Shipping Office - Akaroa boasts stunning water views over Akaroa Harbour. Indulge in a waterfront dinner at the on-site restaurant and bar.
Ling
New Zealand
Historical Building was something special.The location was excellent so no need to use the car to get around.Would definitely recommend if you would like something a bit different. Beds were so comfortable.
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 restaurant.
Marilyn
New Zealand
Hotel staff were helpful and friendly. The beds were clean and comfortable.
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...
Phil
New Zealand
Location and outlook is excellent. Room very spacious. Location of bed was great to maximise view and very comfortable. Eleven o’clock checkout was good also.
Located just 10 minutes' walk from the historic town centre, Akaroa Village Inn boasts free on-site parking and free WiFi. Accommodation options include private rooms and self-contained apartments.
Craig
United Kingdom
Excellent location in the centre of Akaroa. 2min walk to the pier for boat trips and close to local bars and restaurants.
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.
Akaroa Top 10 Holiday Park offers accommodation in Akaroa. Christchurch is 40 km from the property. Some units also have a kitchenette, fitted with a microwave. A shared bathroom is provided.
Estelle
New Zealand
Access by foot to Akaroa and Children’s bay and all the other walks
Very tidy and very clean facilities (bathroom, kitchen)
Les Troupes Apartments offers self-contained accommodation, just 50 metres from Akaroa Main Wharf. Each apartment has fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities, private balcony and satellite TV.
Jonathon
New Zealand
Incredible location, a great base for exploring such a special corner of the country.
The views from upstairs are fantastic, thankfully our kids were old enough not to be worried by the stairs.
Le Loft is located in Akaroa and offers a garden. The property has quiet street views. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Akaroa Beach is less than 1 km away.
Fiona
New Zealand
Comfy bed, everything we needed for a night, liked the little touches like the water in the fridge and good range of hot drinks, easy to find and nice people 😀
Offering a sun terrace and views of the mountain, French Bay House is set in Akaroa. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Darren
Australia
Great host, very friendly and accomodating. Charming house, very clean and very comfortable. We only stayed one night but could happily have stayed longer.
My Partner and I have visited Akaroa three times, the views...
My Partner and I have visited Akaroa three times, the views are absolutely beautiful, the French heritage is evident, gardens are well maintained around the village. There are lots of little shops, cafes and restaurants to suit all.
Sandra
Australia
10
Scored 10
Lots to do here. Great shops and cafes/restaurants.
Lots to do here. Great shops and cafes/restaurants. You must sail on the Fox II to see the dolphins, penguins and seals and learn about the local history. Outstanding!
Very walkable town and also some good hiking.
Joanie
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
Akaroa is a must-visit township, it has some amazing cafes/...
Akaroa is a must-visit township, it has some amazing cafes/restaurants, and the food is great and varied. Some of them have both inside and outside seating so it is lovely to take advantage of that on a nice day. There are also some great wee shops to visit where you can find a treasure of two. We found a gin-tasting cafe that is a must-visit when you are there and also an Indian Restaurant whose food was amazing. All the shops and cafes are within walking distance if your accommodation is in town. There are some great walks to go on and we also went swimming with the dolphins which is an experience I highly recommend when you are in Akaroa.
James And Carmel
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
We loved the quaint historic town.
We loved the quaint historic town. We loved its French flavour. The cafe’s and restaurants outstanding especially Ma Maison where we had the best meal ever. The food, the flavours and the welcoming staff, outstanding! We had breakfast at The Common, again fabulous. We loved walking round the bay to the quay. Everyone was so friendly and happy to stop and talk. At the end of the quay was the prize, the beautiful pearl shop, an absolute must to visit. We can’t wait to return. Already planning a longer trip.
Linda
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
Akaroa is a lovely historic town with many lovely old...
Akaroa is a lovely historic town with many lovely old cottages and a beautiful harbour. Lots of things to do eg. dolphin watching, nearby cheese factory and winery, Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run. Lovely cafes and art galleries.
Graham
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
I have been a regular visitor as my French ancestors founded...
I have been a regular visitor as my French ancestors founded it. The only thing that stops me coming more often is that dangerous-feeling hill up and down. Nice, quiet (mostly) place that focuses on food, events and nature. Need to put in a lot more effort to add more genuine French flavour to shops and activities. A simple Bonjour is not too difficult. Akaroa's true French nature is being dumbed down by new arrivals who are only interested in commerical gain.
Sharron & Noel went that extra mile to make our holiday extra special. The historical home was set in romantic gardens - trees 160 years old - native birds. Loved sitting under the verander taking coffee with home baking. The breakfast was a dream berries, pastries and those amazing cooked breakfast. Our hosts had thought of everything to make our stay extra special.
Really? 5 star Michelin rating for our breakfasts. View from the B&B toward Akaroa delightful. The hosts were both helpful with touring advice and very pleasant. We left feeling sad to leave them both.
Note: The entire B&B is spotless and beautifully furnished.
They are the place to stay on the Banks Peninsula.
Location was superb as was the view.
Place was tidy, comfortable and warm and we really enjoyed the balcony as the sun went down.
There is a restaurant/bar below and we were worried that that noise might affect us but it didn't, I guess the people in holiday in Akaroa at this time of year are really chilled
The property consists of 2 apartments. We had the Penthouse on top of the building. It had amazing views over Akaroa Harbour. The property is an easy 20min walk along the waterfront to the centre of Akaroa where there are many dining venues. "The Common" was frequented by us a lot during our stay!
We had the most wonderful stay at Mill's Cottage. The accommodation was perfect, our hosts wonderful. The garden is beautiful. The cottage is just a few hundred meters away from Akaroa's main centre but secluded and unique enough to make our stay just magic.
A truly relaxing hideaway, set in a tranquil location just outside of Akaroa township. Loved the feeling of being remote while remaining close to everything. This charming cosy cottage was just what we needed for our weekend getaway!
great location in a private bush setting about a 15 minute walk to Akaroa. the deck had beautiful harbour views and the cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. it was clean and fresh with a very comfortable bed.
Tranquil and secluded cottage, Very well presented and comfortable. Very clean, tidy and well stocked bathroom towels etc. Perfect for getaways and romantic weekends. Only wish we'd booked for longer. Will definitely be back.
What a lovely apartment, in a superb location! The furnishings were shabby chic and tasteful and the large windows gave a wonderful view across Akaroa harbour. Comfortable beds and intimate space.
Location was an easy stroll to the waterfront, wharf, restaurants and shops. The apartment was well set up with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an extra toilet. All very clean and comfortable.
Very comfortable and spacious. Great waterfront location and easy walking access to shops and cafes in Akaroa Village. Lovely view. Enjoyed the spa bath.
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