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Akaroa Criterion Motel

75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa

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Distance to the trail

369 km to Queenstown

adventure sports, straight line
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About this hotel

This modern aparthotel enjoys a stunning location overlooking Akaroa Harbour in the historic and picturesque town of Akaroa, perched on the edge of an ancient inactive volcano. Visitors may wish to see the Akaroa Museum, Jubilee Park, Garden of Tane and Historic Akaroa Heads Lighthouse, or simply enjoy the area's heritage architecture, cosy cafés and boutique shops after a morning of spotting rare Hector's dolphins, seals and penguins on a nature cruise.

The hotel's lodgings range from studio apartment to penthouse suite, each modern and cosy with private balcony, under-floor heating, and double-glazed windows for a good night's rest. Guests can wake up to a delightful breakfast with prior arrangement, and enjoy the conveniences of free off-street parking and Wi-Fi. With its picturesque surroundings and excellent facilities and services, this hotel offers the ideal retreat from the noise and crowds of the city.

  • Wi-Fi

Facilities and services

Facilities 14

  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (18:00–19:00)
  • Check-out hour (11:00–11:00)
  • Wi-fi (extra charge)
  • Room service (extra charge)
  • Laundry service
  • Lift access (extra charge)
  • Garden
  • Terrace
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  • Luggage room (extra charge)
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library

Catering 1

  • Smoking area (extra charge)

Sports 4

  • Diving (extra charge)
  • Canoeing (extra charge)
  • Golf (extra charge)
  • Golf practice facility (extra charge)

Business 1

  • Conference room

Payment methods 4

  • American Express
  • JCB
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Good to know 1

  • Non-smoking establishment

Rooms and suites

Occupancy by room type

  • Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)

Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.

Location and surroundings

75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa

369 km to Queenstown (adventure sports). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.

Meals and features

Meal plans

  • Room Only

Key facts

Total number of rooms
12
Number of floors (main building)
2
Studios
12

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 07/09/2026.

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