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Akaroa Criterion Motel

4.5 star property

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P4,880
P5,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Mid Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Top Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Mid Floor Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, 7520

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
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), tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Akaroa Criterion Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 45-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 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

Property 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

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 Jun 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akaroa Criterion Motel on Jul 5, 2025 start from P 4,879.79, excluding 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?

Check-out 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.

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Akaroa Criterion Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 573 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

This motel is well located in the township with easy walkable distance to the area and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely property in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Very friendly would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Perfect for us on a week long trip and a quick stop into akaroa The staff are so lovely and the rooms were the best on our trip We loved the deck chairs and tables too as we like to play cards ( not very rock n roll is it!) and a short walk to Everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Lovely room with view over the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean rooms, friendly staff, convenient location. Couldn't ask for more. Will highly recommend any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

Location to town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great central spot, very spacious. Third floor has great view over the harbour
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

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

Great motel, with nice friendly owners and nice clean room with excellent views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Everything was super and we could walk around
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Super clean, friendly staff, would happily stay again and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Excellent location, clean, excellent view and friendly happy management
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

This is a great spot minutes from everything and a great view from balcony,loved it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Short overnight stay. Lovely area. Great choice of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Nice Big and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent hotel, beautiful views and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Well located great views good access to sea front walkways
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

nice location friendly team
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

This accommodation was beautiful with lovely views and very quiet. Very spacious and relaxing. Everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Location is perfect, room had everything we needed and we would be very happy to come back and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023