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    Akaroa Criterion Motel

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    75 Rue Jolie | Akaroa Banks Penninsular, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand
    011 64 3-668 5723
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    4.5
    330 reviews
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    75 Rue Jolie | Akaroa Banks Penninsular, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand See on map
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    All reviewstop floorundercover parkingthird floorspacious roommiddle floorno lifthelpful ownershuge bedwould definitely stay here againrestaurants and shopsgreat viewfriendly welcomesuperb locationnew zealandwithin walking distancesea viewlovely town
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Lovely accommodation

    Lovely spacous room. Everything we wanted or needed for a two day stay in lovely Akaroa. Very clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely views of the bay. Check out the closest restaurants as a lot not open in the winter months.

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Perfect accommodation in a beautiful place

    Very spacious room with all the facilities we needed. Lovely view of the harbour. Friendly hospitality and walking distance to everything. Comfy bed, undercover parking, spacious bathroom. Hope we get back to stay here again one day.

    Thank Meredith C
    Response from FelicityandMurray, Owner at Akaroa Criterion MotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Meredith, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us . We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in Akaroa and yes the the views if the harbour are amazing . Look forward to your return. Kind Regards, Felicity and Murray

    Reviewed 21 May 2018 via mobile
    Akoroa, NZ Overnight

    Wonderful accommodation in beautiful Akoroa, NZ. Beautiful Harbour view, and friendly, helpful owners. Nice restaurants within walking distance. Sad to have missed the Little Blue Penguins, waters were too choppy for the boat outing. Wish we were here longer. Thank you!More

    Thank Kay M
    Response from FelicityandMurray, Owner at Akaroa Criterion MotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Kay, We were pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and yes Akaroa is a beautiful place to visit . We always recommend at least two nights if possible as there are lots to see and do ,also a great place to relax. Hopefully you...More

    Reviewed 14 May 2018 via mobile
    Fabulous Motel with one of the Best Views in Akaroa

    This motel had new owners since we were last there, they were very helpful and friendly. Motel was very clean and the view was spectacular. Highly recommend. Central location was perfect also, we didn’t need to get our car out the whole of our stay...More

    Thank Tina C
    Response from FelicityandMurray, Owner at Akaroa Criterion MotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Tina, Thank you for staying with us in May and for your comments . We do our very best to ensure you enjoy what Akaroa can offer including your accommodation. Agree it is great you can leave your car at the motel and every thing...More

    Reviewed 19 April 2018
    Back to Akaroa

    One night in Akaroa and this is lovely accommodation, conveniently located. Our hosts were very friendly and accommodating. We were on the first floor and overlooked the car park (unfortunately) and not the beautiful harbour but the room was spacious, comfortable and well appointed with...More

    Thank Judy S
    Response from FelicityandMurray, Owner at Akaroa Criterion MotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Judy, Thank you for your review. We would enjoy having back to stay and rooms overlooking the harbour and surrounding hills are always in strong demand . Akaroa is a great place to visit and plenty of things to do and places to visit. Kind...More

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    Free Parking
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    Wheelchair Access
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    US$80 - US$129 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    "Good view from second floor. I guess third floor would be even better."
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