Hotel Akaroa Criterion Motel, Akaroa, New Zealand

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Akaroa Criterion Motel

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Overview

Featuring bicycle rentals, as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms, the perfect Akaroa Criterion Motel is around 5 minutes by car from Saint Peter's Anglican Church. Located a 10-minute drive from Hinewai Reserve, this Akaroa motel features 12 rooms with views of the harbour.

Location

The 4-star environmentally friendly property is about 90 km from Christchurch airport and within close distance of such cultural venues as Akaroa Museum Te Whare Taonga. Standing merely 0.7 km from Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa, the smoke-free Criterion Motel is just 9 minutes on foot from Orion Powerhouse Gallery. The area also includes natural sights like The Giants House just a short stroll from this perfect accommodation.

Rooms

The rooms come with coffee and tea making equipment, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' convenience. They have a spacious interior. Offering a hair dryer and heated floors, the bathrooms also feature a walk-in shower, underfloor heating, and a separate toilet.

Eat & Drink

Electric Kitchen Espresso & Eatery has its own variety of healthy meals and is about 5 minutes' walk away.

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs NZD 16 per person per day.

Leisure & Business

A sun terrace and a golf course can be booked at this hotel at an extra charge. If you like an active lifestyle, diving, canoeing, and hiking are available on site.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-20:00

until 11 am

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs NZD 16 per person per day.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:12

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Rooms and availability

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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Laundry

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Sports activities

Hiking

Cycling

Canoeing

Fishing

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Canoeing
Hiking
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

In-room breakfast

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Sun terrace
BBQ facilities

Room view

Sea view

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

Electric blankets

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Akaroa Criterion Motel

💵 Lowest room price	133 C$
📏 Distance to centre	200 m
✈️ Distance to airport	86.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Christchurch, CHC

Location

Address

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75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, New Zealand

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75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, New Zealand

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

Gallery

The Giants House

910 m

Museum

Akaroa Museum Te Whare Taonga

910 m

cnr Beach Rd & Rue Balguerie

Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds

910 m

Beach Road

Akaroa Lighthouse

910 m

Main Wharf (Entrance

Akaroa Dolphins

910 m

Rue Lavaud Banks Peninsula

Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa

690 m

Harbour

Main Wharf

910 m

61 Beach Rd

Swimming in with Dolphins

910 m

Rue Jolie

Garden of Tane

910 m

Lighthouse

Akaroa Head Lighthouse

910 m

261 Beach Rd

Britomart Monument

2.8 km

281 Beach Rd

Takapuneke

2.1 km

Waterfall

Newton's Waterfall

2.2 km

Akaroa Seal Colony Safari

2.3 km

280 Long Bay Rd

Akaroa Heritage park

2.6 km

Tikao Bay

3.8 km

Akaroa 7581

Onuku Church

3.8 km

166 Haylocks Rd

Nikau Palm Gully

3.9 km

Nature reserve

Hinewai Reserve

4.7 km

Church

Saint Peter's Anglican Church

130 m

1 Rue Pompallier

Orion Powerhouse Gallery

310 m

61C Beach Road

Lava

530 m

Church

St Patrick's Akaroa Catholic Parish Church

340 m

76 Rue Lavaud

Stony Bay Peak Walk

40 m

French Bay

440 m

Beach

Childrens Bay

1.7 km

Library

Akaroa Coronation Library

490 m

Mt. Somers

690 m

Restaurant

Waffle Haus Akaroa

120 m

Restaurant

HarBar Beachfront Cafe

110 m

Restaurant

Peninsula General Store

200 m

Restaurant

Rona's

260 m

Restaurant

Electric Kitchen Espresso & Eatery

300 m

Restaurant

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FAQ about Akaroa Criterion Motel

How far is the city centre from the perfect 4-star Akaroa Criterion Motel?

Akaroa city centre is reachable within a 5-minute walk from the perfect 4-star Akaroa Criterion Motel.

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at Akaroa Criterion Motel?

Top-rated landmarks in Akaroa include the private Hinewai Reserve as well as The Giants House Garden, placed within 4.7 km and 0.9 km from Akaroa Criterion Motel respectively. Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds (1 km) is also worth a visit.

Does the perfect 4-star Akaroa Criterion Motel have a car parking on site?

Yes, the perfect 4-star Akaroa Criterion Motel features a free private carpark on site.

What are our dining options during the stay at the Akaroa Criterion Motel?

Unfortunately, the Akaroa Criterion Motel does not have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine in Ma Maison Restaurant and Butchery & Deli restaurants placed within a 5-minute walk from the property.

Does the Akaroa motel serve breakfast?

Yes, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast provided by the Akaroa motel.

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can check in from 14:00 to 20:00 and check out from 11:00.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at the perfect 4-star Akaroa Criterion Motel?

Most rooms at the perfect 4-star Akaroa Criterion Motel include complimentary WiFi and a flat screen TV and feature private bathrooms with hair dryers and guest toiletries. At the same time, all suites boast soundproof windows as well as a sofa set.