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Studio Mid Floor Sea View
Room with view
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor
Room with view
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Studio Top Floor
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Studio Mid Floor
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Studio
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury motel in Akaroa with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Akaroa Criterion Motel in Akaroa, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Akaroa Museum and Artisans Gallery. This luxury 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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Akaroa Criterion Motel

75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, 7520

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Total number of rooms - 12
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Library
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Balcony
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 45
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 8:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Akaroa Criterion
  • Akaroa Criterion Motel
  • Akaroa Motel
  • Criterion Akaroa
  • Criterion Motel
  • Criterion Motel Akaroa
  • Motel Akaroa
  • Akaroa Criterion Hotel Christchurch
  • Akaroa Criterion Motel Motel
  • Akaroa Criterion Motel Akaroa
  • Akaroa Criterion Motel Motel Akaroa

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

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