Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room. Akaroa Criterion Motel is located opposite Children’s Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, underfloor heating and a private bathroom. Most units have harbor views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
1 twin bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Timothy
    United States United States
    Great location in the center of Akaroa. Clean and comfortable all throughout. Covered parking a plus. We would stay here again.
  • Andy
    Canada Canada
    The location was wonderful. It was walking distance to shops, restaurants, the beaches and hiking trails.
  • Cathie
    Canada Canada
    Location and cleanliness. Room size was very comfortable.
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    Lovely spacious suite with basic kitchen and partial ocean views. Centre of town location- walk to shops and cafes. Lovely welcoming host.
  • Phil
    Australia Australia
    The location was ideal for us. A central location meant that we could avoid using the car to take in the sights of the town. Despite being in a central location, the comfortable, spacious unit was in a quiet setting.
  • Connie
    United States United States
    We had a wonderful stay here! The view of the water was amazing! The room was cozy with a comfortable bed and chairs that made it easy to relax. We also appreciated the handy kitchenette. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The location was...
  • Lynne
    United States United States
    Perfectly located, bay water view. Comfortable bed, great shower, fluffy towels, kitchen equipment. Super clean, great staff
  • Jill
    United States United States
    Well located in Akaroa near the water and restaurants. Walking distance to the main wharf. The room was spacious, beds were comfortable, nice kitchenette and big bathroom. The WiFi worked well. There were good toiletries in the bathroom. We also...
  • Camilla
    United States United States
    Nice apartment in a good location Staff was nice and they gave us milk Apartment was big and clean with a nice view
  • Reg
    Canada Canada
    Our comfortable room had a couch and chair as well as a balcony.

Area info

Amenities of Akaroa Criterion Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Akaroa Criterion Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Akaroa Criterion Motel