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    Akaroa Waterfront Motels

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    56 - 64 Rue Jolie, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand
    011 64 3-668 5774
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.0
    282 reviews
    • Excellent55%
    • Very good29%
    • Average10%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible2%
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    “separate bedroom”(13 reviews)
    “great location”(32 reviews)
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    011 64 3-668 5774
    56 - 64 Rue Jolie, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand See on map
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    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Beachfront
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    Multilingual Staff
    4 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Very pleasant stay

    This was out last day in NZ and after a long drive we were welcomed by the motel manager and he could not have been more helpful. The room was spacious and equipped well. The most important bit... it was very clean and tidy, with...More

    Thank Regs0985
    Property's Favourite Review
    Reviewed 13 June 2018
    Good Location & Facilities with Excellent Staff

    My wife & I stayed here for 3 nights over a cold,wet long weekend. The unit was clean, spacious,warm & had everything needed for self-catering. The location is good - on the waterfront & supermarket & several cafes within 200m or so - all other...More

    Thank dbuckleymaitland
    Response from AkaroaWaterfrontM, Manager at Akaroa Waterfront MotelsResponded 24 June 2018

    Dear Dbuckleymaitland. The weather was NOT at it's best when you stayed with us, but I remember it did not stop you from going out! Thank you for staying with us and for your nice comments! Hope we will meet again. Kind regards, Team at...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Superb!

    There seems to be TWO places you can stay under the same accommodation name however they are quite different and are completely separated by a small river. I recommend the apartments to the right (when facing from the streets). These are numbered from 81 I...More

    Thank NeilUK71
    Reviewed 15 July 2018 via mobile
    Timeout

    superb, relaxing, most enjoyable. very comfortable and clean. close to warf. and all shopping area. close to a number of great eating places. friendly staff. very warm even in middle of winter. we for sute will be back.

    Thank Markus L
    Response from AkaroaWaterfrontM, General Manager at Akaroa Waterfront MotelsResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Markus, Thank you for your lovely comments, it is nice to see you enjoyed the location and the comfort and warm unit. We are looking forward to your next visit, hopefully soon. Best regards from AWM team

    Reviewed 14 July 2018 via mobile
    Ok but not amazing

    Very expensive for very basic room without a view during off peak season. Light bulbs were out in areas, not enough variety in coffee or teas, otherwise clean and tidy but would look for better value for money next time.More

    Thank Anna C
    Response from AkaroaWaterfrontM, General Manager at Akaroa Waterfront MotelsResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Anna, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear we didn't meet your expectations. please note, July and school holiday time is not off peak season in Akaroa, but we offer special winter deals on our website. With 24 units and more...More

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    Free Parking
    Beachfront
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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    Multilingual Staff
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    US$78 - US$129 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    HI , Thank you for your email. Could you please contact us by email or phone +64333047484, you can also find our details on the top of our TripAdvisor page. We will need your name and your booking number. At this stage we... More
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    "Units to the right (81, 82, 83). Superb with private patio and ocean views"
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    "Waterfront rooms have fantastic views."
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    "If you don't want steps make sure to request a ground floor unit."
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    "Ask for a waterfront view"
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