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Akaroa Criterion Motel

4.5 star property
Eco-certified motel in Akaroa with free parking
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December 2024
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Studio Top Floor | View from room
Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor | View from room
Front of property
Studio Mid Floor Sea View | View from room
Standard Studio | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff, spacious rooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

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 | View from room

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

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

  • Akaroa Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Giant's House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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

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

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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 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

Akaroa Criterion
Akaroa Criterion Motel
Akaroa Motel
Criterion Akaroa
Criterion Motel
Criterion Motel Akaroa
Motel Akaroa
Akaroa Criterion Hotel Christchurch
Akaroa Criterion Motel Motel
Akaroa Criterion Motel Akaroa
Akaroa Criterion Motel Motel Akaroa

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 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akaroa Criterion Motel on 2 Dec 2024 start from AU$192.33, 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.

Akaroa Criterion Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 528 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

Rod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The criterion motel is perfectly located adjacent to restaurants supermarket and the bay The rooms are large comfortable with large bathrooms. Best friends are on the top floor with the Seaview cross the bay into the mountains There is no lift but Felicity the only organise to have your bags taken up and down for you. In fact the staff part of the attraction of this hotel always willing and anxious to be assistance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet setting with cafés and grocery shop close by. Easy walk to the main area of Akaroa. Nice view of the sea from our room. Large, comfortable room with everything we needed for our stay. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah and Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained spotless unit with quality personal care products
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
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

Paula

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were warmly welcomed by the owner. The beds were so comfortable and rooms were super roomy. Good facilities in room - we wanted for nothing. Great value for money. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kerri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous view of Akaroa harbour. Great restaurant next door
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

CRAIG

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

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

E

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious and Clean
Nicely presented and clean accommodation. Very spacious with beautifully made up bed with lovely linen (very nice touch). The big pump bottles of high quality soap, shampoo/conditioner and moisturiser is an excellent idea and I wish more accommodation did the same to be eco friendly. Very good Heatpump and Heated bathroom floor a great extra for these chilly winter days. Having the Heatpump on before guest arrival would have been a good idea as easier to keep room warm than have to heat from cold at night. A light outside the door would have been good as so dark wasn’t able to easily put key in the lock. Very minor things so overall a very nice place to stay with easy walk to fabulous restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, comfortable and clean. Really nice bathroom supplies (Ashley and Co). Reception staff friendly and location easy walk to very nice restaurants and cafe
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room overlooking the harbour with great facilities, with the added luxury of a heated blanket - exactly what I needed. The lovely lady at the office (sorry not to have caught her name) was super helpful and kind, giving me a free upgrade and letting me check in early and then leave my bags for a few hours after checkout the next day. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The king bed had beautiful pillows and comforter super comptable. The view was spectacular minus the houses directly in front but you could see the harbour and boats. Loved the location. Best place we’ve started at so far. Definitely would come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Odette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Exceptionally clean and well kitted out. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Great location with views of water as promised. Clean, large and comfortable. A small problem with shower but it was seen too immediately. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the sea. Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel in central Akaroa. Friendly staff. Walkable to virtually everything. Especially excellent bakery adjacent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with partner
Will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
view of harbour, close to center of town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024