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Akaroa Criterion Motel

South Island Akaroa · Hotel ★★★

Akaroa Criterion Motel
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How this fits the wine trip

This place is far from Marlborough and Central Otago, so it suits a night before or after a flight or ferry rather than a base for tastings.

  • To Blenheim265 km
  • To Cromwell331 km
  • To Queenstown369 km

More stays in Elsewhere in the South Island

About this place

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.

Rooms

  • Studio, up to 5 guests

Facilities

Facilities

  • 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
  • Luggage room (extra charge)
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library

Catering

  • Smoking area (extra charge)

Sports

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

Business

  • Conference room

Payment methods

  • American Express
  • JCB
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Good to know

  • Non-smoking establishment

At a glance and nearby

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

Contact and map

75 Rue Jolie
Akaroa

Meal plans listed: Room Only

This guide does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-09-07.

Hotel data and photos: Hotelbeds.