With a stay at Akaroa Criterion Motel in Akaroa, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Akaroa Museum and Artisans Gallery. .This eco-certified motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St Patrick's Catholic Church and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Giant's House.
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 in Akaroa with free parking
Akaroa Criterion Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. 45-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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 public transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children
Room service available
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Fridge
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Library
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
45-inch flat-screen TV
TV/satellite channels
Food and drink
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Fridge
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Iron/ironing board
Soundproofing
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
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 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
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Akaroa Criterion Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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We were warmly welcomed by the owner. The beds were so comfortable and rooms were super roomy. Good facilities in room - we wanted for nothing. Great value for money.
Highly recommended.
Nicely presented and clean accommodation. Very spacious with beautifully made up bed with lovely linen (very nice touch). The big pump bottles of high quality soap, shampoo/conditioner and moisturiser is an excellent idea and I wish more accommodation did the same to be eco friendly. Very good Heatpump and Heated bathroom floor a great extra for these chilly winter days. Having the Heatpump on before guest arrival would have been a good idea as easier to keep room warm than have to heat from cold at night. A light outside the door would have been good as so dark wasn’t able to easily put key in the lock. Very minor things so overall a very nice place to stay with easy walk to fabulous restaurants and shopping.
Good size room, comfortable and clean. Really nice bathroom supplies (Ashley and Co). Reception staff friendly and location easy walk to very nice restaurants and cafe
Comfortable room overlooking the harbour with great facilities, with the added luxury of a heated blanket - exactly what I needed. The lovely lady at the office (sorry not to have caught her name) was super helpful and kind, giving me a free upgrade and letting me check in early and then leave my bags for a few hours after checkout the next day. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
The king bed had beautiful pillows and comforter super comptable. The view was spectacular minus the houses directly in front but you could see the harbour and boats. Loved the location. Best place we’ve started at so far. Definitely would come back