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Akaroa Waterfront Motels

4-star property
56-64 Jolie Rue, Akaroa, 0508 053 286
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4.5 out of 5
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"Incredible location, amazing view to water a few metres from the rooms. Great layout and amenities; two queen beds in separate areas worked well for u ... " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 12 Apr 2024

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Hotel Description

At Akaroa Waterfront Motels you'll be within steps of Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. Highlights at this beach motel include free self parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-star Akaroa motel include St Patrick's Catholic Church and Giant's House.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (suite)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
NZ$156* Per night/room 28 Apr. - 29 Apr.

Economy Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront Family)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Waterfront)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Akaroa Waterfront Motels ratings based on 191 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Akaroa Waterfront Motels

Everyone (75) Couples (89) Family (23)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 13 Apr. 2024

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5 out of 5
Incredible location, amazing view to water a few metres from the rooms. Great layout and amenities; two queen beds in separate areas worked well for us.

Posted by on 12 Apr. 2024

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5 out of 5
Good clean room with everything we needed. Wonderful location. Only fault was the water pressure in the shower

Posted by on 18 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Great place to stay, we loved it 👍

Posted by on 26 Jan. 2024

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4 out of 5
The motel has a lovely location however intending guests should note that "Daily Housekeeping" is not being provided as part of Covid safety measures.

Posted by on 25 Jan. 2024

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4 out of 5
It’s by the water

Posted by on 11 Dec. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 29 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5
A lovely view in peaceful surroundings.

Posted by on 24 Sep. 2023

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4 out of 5
Good accommodation well situated

Posted by on 10 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Sep. 2023 by Elise and the AWM team

Hi CeriThank you for your lovely commentsWe hope to have a chance to welcome you again soon

5 out of 5
Amazing views including snow on the hills. Even though it wa winter, the motel is very warm and cosy

Posted by on 17 Aug. 2023

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About the Akaroa Waterfront Motels

Location 56-64 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, 7520

Property Features

As a guest of Akaroa Waterfront Motels, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Akaroa Waterfront Motels. Free self parking is available. This 4-star Akaroa motel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Akaroa Waterfront Motels offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.