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Akaroa Criterion Motel

4.5 star property
Eco-certified motel in Akaroa with free parking

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is P6,390
P7,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14

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

Studio Mid Floor

Highlights

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

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Studio Top Floor

Highlights

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

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Standard Studio

Highlights

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

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

Studio Mid Floor Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, 7520

What's nearby

  • Pohatu Penguin Habitat - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Giant's House - 8 min walk - 0.7 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), barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 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

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

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 Mar 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akaroa Criterion Motel on Mar 13, 2025 start from P 6,389.61, 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. 423 out of 557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 557 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

8/10 Good

Dale

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaretmary

Location to town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dereck

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

8/10 Good

Jose

Everything was just within reach and central town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Maximilian

Nice Big and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Suzanne

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 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

sandra

The property was walkable distance to the shopping area & Restaurants etc. Fantastic views. Good off road parking. Very clean &, compfy bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

nice location friendly team
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

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

8/10 Good

Charmaine

Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

CRAIG

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Good
Good large room central location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Jesus Ivan

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