About this property

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 Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, underfloor heating and a private bathroom. Most units have harbour views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Janine
    Australia Australia
    We’ve stayed here several times before. The location is fantastic, the room super comfortable, clean and has everything you need. The toiletries are extremely nice.
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The view from the top floor room 12 was beautiful. The room was huge, with a good lounge area and kitchen. The bathroom shower was very good pressure and spacious. The location was very close to the water and a great cafe and shops. The...
  • Sharon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic stay & clean and comfortable.Great view . Will be back :)
  • Noriko
    Australia Australia
    Friendly and caring staffs. We loved the electric blanket. Loved the shower head. A spacious room.
  • Dianne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    All the important factors Nice linen and towels and bathroom products, comfy huge bed, good water pressure from shower , room was heated when we arrived, location-easy to walk everywhere
  • Hayley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I don't normally take the time to do a review but this one deserves it! The owner was an absolute gem, our room was warm, clean, cosy with an outstanding view......already planning our next trip back
  • Kevin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Hosts fantastic. Friendly with good advice on local breakfast options. Lovely large room
  • Jenny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect room, stunning view ...exactly as described. Lovely helpful owners
  • Natalie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Close to some great shops cafes and restaurants, view of the harbour, nice walk to other part of Akaroa. Heated floor in bathroom was delightful.
  • Emma
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, central to everything. Comfy bed, good water pressure in the shower. Enjoyed the C4 coffee!

Property surroundings

House rules

Akaroa Criterion Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Akaroa Criterion Motel