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Akaroa Criterion Motel

4.5 star property

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Studio Top Floor | View from room
Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor | View from room
Studio Top Floor
Front of property - evening/night
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, 7520
  • Akaroa Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Akaroa Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Akaroa Lighthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

Room options

View all photos for Studio Mid Floor

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

Studio Mid Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Top Floor | View from room

Studio Top Floor

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room dining

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio Mid Floor Sea View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor

Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is NZ$169
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Akaroa

With a stay at Akaroa Criterion Motel in Akaroa, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Akaroa Museum and Artisans Gallery. .This eco-certified motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St Patrick's Catholic Church and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Giant's House.
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What's nearby

  • Akaroa Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Giant's House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 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 in Akaroa with free parking
Akaroa Criterion Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. 45-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent 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: approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Akaroa Criterion Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 571 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

Lori

Travelled with partner
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms, friendly staff, convenient location. Couldn't ask for more. Will highly recommend any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Christin

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

Best location in Akaroa

We loved our 2 nights stay at the Criterion Motel. The room was spacious and nice with sofa and armchair. The bed was very big and had lovely linen and pillows. Close everything in this cute little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Excellent studio with beautiful views of Akaroa

We stayed 3 nights in a top floor studio with a gorgeous view of beautiful Akaroa harbour from the balcony. The studio was spacious and well equipped with a microwave, toaster and all the crockery and cutlery we needed. The shower was good and the bed comfortable. Very good value for a premium spot. Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaretmary

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room that was thoroughly cleaned and all rooms had a beautiful view. The owners were very friendly too. This will be our new go to place when visiting Akaroa.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Dale

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

8/10 Good

Jose

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

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sae

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Akira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
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

J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice Motel.Large room comfortable and clean.Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely view from our balcony (top floor). East parking. Comfortable room. No kitchen but we knew that and it wasn't a problem for us. Very happy stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely motel - great location, views of the waterfront with restaurants and shops on the doorstep. Very well maintained and clean property as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always love staying at Criterian Motel, Akaroa. Always a great welcome. Staff are friendly and accommdating. Beds are so comfortable. Amenities are clean. Akaroa is a wonderful place to spend a few days relaxing or enjoying the many activities on offer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Good

Good large room central location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024