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Akaroa Criterion Motel

4.5 star property
Motel in Akaroa with free parking

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The Akaroa Criterion Motel offers a peaceful getaway with amenities like laundry facilities and free self-parking. Enjoy quiet moments on the terrace, browse the library, and stay connected with WiFi. Friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere, making guests feel at home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩166,827
₩196,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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In-room dining

Standard Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Balcony
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Studio Top Floor | View from room

Studio Top Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Balcony
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Balcony
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • 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
  • St Patrick's Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 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

  • ‪The Little Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Aihe Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Akaroa Criterion Motel

Property highlights
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), smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • 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.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akaroa Criterion Motel on Nov 9, 2025 start from ₩166,827, 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 motel is within a 5-minute walk of Akaroa Museum and Artisans Gallery. St Patrick's Catholic Church and Akaroa Wharf are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Akaroa Criterion Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 584 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, friendly staff, would happily stay again and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, with nice friendly owners and nice clean room with excellent views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. So great we stayed an extra day. We opted for the third floor and the view was sensational. Great location on the “French” side of town. Near some excellent restaurants and shops and close to a grocery store. Inside lots of space and nicely appointed. Very clean, marvelous shower and the bed was very comfortable. Air conditioned bliss. You can’t go wrong staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, wonderful staff & great views from our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with view over the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room with great seaviews. Friendly helpful staff, and a very civilised 11am check out. We'll be back!
View from balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful motel, lovely rooms. Great views across to wharf & bay. Walkable distance to cafe's & restaurant. Welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position, view and large room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
view of harbour, close to center of town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the best place I’ve stayed in New Zealand! The owners and staff are over the top friendly, and the rooms are very tasteful with beautiful views from the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Perfect bed mattress firm but soft. Great sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice - thanks to the owner
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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

Michael

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

Beautiful View

Lovely spacious room with a beautiful view of the bay. Check-in was a delight with the super friendly and helpful lady. The hotel was quiet and very walk able to all activities and dining in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hoani

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. We had a wonderful stay. Room lovely and well laid out. Shower pressure is amazing. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable - the bed would have to be the most comfortable we have ever slept in. Lovely outlook of the harbour. Everything within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Klare Empfehlung! Sauber, gemütlich, geräumige Zimmer, freundliches Personal. Super Ausblick von Balkon!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These motels are well appointed, spotlessly clean and in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great view, warm and comfortable, spacious with nice extra's in the bathroom. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025