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Akaroa Criterion Motel

4.5 star property
Eco-certified motel in Akaroa with free parking

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Studio Top Floor | View from room
Studio Top Floor | Front of property
Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor | View from room
Studio Top Floor | View from room
Studio Mid Floor Sea View | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is £76
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Room options

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Mid Floor

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Top Floor

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room dining

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Mid Floor Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, 7520

What's nearby

  • Pohatu Penguin Habitat - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Akaroa Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Linton The Giant House - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Akaroa Wharf - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪L'Escargot Rouge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Trading Rooms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Akaroa Criterion Motel

Eco-certified motel
You can look forward to a terrace, a library and laundry facilities at Akaroa Criterion Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Akaroa Criterion Motel have perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 45-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and fridges

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 16 for adults and from NZD 16 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Criterion Akaroa
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Motel Akaroa
Akaroa Criterion Hotel Christchurch
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Frequently asked questions

Is Akaroa Criterion Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Akaroa Criterion Motel?

As of 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akaroa Criterion Motel on 4 May 2025 start from £75.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Akaroa Criterion Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Akaroa Criterion Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Akaroa Criterion Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Akaroa Criterion Motel located?

Situated in Akaroa, this eco-certified motel is within a 5-minute walk of Akaroa Museum and Artisans Gallery. St Patrick's Catholic Church and Giant's House are also within 10 minutes.

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Akaroa Criterion Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 566 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 566 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 566 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 566 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 566 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with view over the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for us on a week long trip and a quick stop into akaroa The staff are so lovely and the rooms were the best on our trip We loved the deck chairs and tables too as we like to play cards ( not very rock n roll is it!) and a short walk to Everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaretmary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location to town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous place to stay. The location is perfect. Park your car because you can walk everywhere in the village from here. It is steps from the water. Try for a sea view on the 2nd or 3rd floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dereck

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central spot, very spacious. Third floor has great view over the harbour
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was super and we could walk around
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just within reach and central town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Big and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Staff were really friendly and gave us great information on where to dine and other options on walks, Great view from our really comfortable room,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spacious rooms with a view of the lake. Easy to walk to restaurants and shopping. Yummy French bakery next door. Easy access to some hiking trails and tour companies. Very friendly and helpful staff on site. I would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Short overnight stay. Lovely area. Great choice of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, with nice friendly owners and nice clean room with excellent views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, helpful, friendly staff. Beautiful view. Lovely large room. Great bed. Close to restaurants, cafes and supermarket. overall excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean, excellent view and friendly happy management
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, friendly staff, would happily stay again and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation was beautiful with lovely views and very quiet. Very spacious and relaxing. Everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice location friendly team
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Great stay!!

This is a great spot minutes from everything and a great view from balcony,loved it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located great views good access to sea front walkways
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was walkable distance to the shopping area & Restaurants etc. Fantastic views. Good off road parking. Very clean &, compfy bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024