Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free motel has a library and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues.
Akaroa Criterion Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Akaroa Criterion Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Akaroa Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and library
Steps from Akaroa Museum and 3 minutes on foot from Artisans Gallery
As a guest of Akaroa Criterion Motel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Akaroa Criterion Motel also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.
This 4.5-star Akaroa motel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
3 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 16 for adults and from NZD 16 for children
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Guests will receive key retrieval information.
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.
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Akaroa Criterion Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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We were warmly welcomed by the owner. The beds were so comfortable and rooms were super roomy. Good facilities in room - we wanted for nothing. Great value for money.
Highly recommended.
Nicely presented and clean accommodation. Very spacious with beautifully made up bed with lovely linen (very nice touch). The big pump bottles of high quality soap, shampoo/conditioner and moisturiser is an excellent idea and I wish more accommodation did the same to be eco friendly. Very good Heatpump and Heated bathroom floor a great extra for these chilly winter days. Having the Heatpump on before guest arrival would have been a good idea as easier to keep room warm than have to heat from cold at night. A light outside the door would have been good as so dark wasn’t able to easily put key in the lock. Very minor things so overall a very nice place to stay with easy walk to fabulous restaurants and shopping.
Good size room, comfortable and clean. Really nice bathroom supplies (Ashley and Co). Reception staff friendly and location easy walk to very nice restaurants and cafe
Comfortable room overlooking the harbour with great facilities, with the added luxury of a heated blanket - exactly what I needed. The lovely lady at the office (sorry not to have caught her name) was super helpful and kind, giving me a free upgrade and letting me check in early and then leave my bags for a few hours after checkout the next day. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
The king bed had beautiful pillows and comforter super comptable. The view was spectacular minus the houses directly in front but you could see the harbour and boats. Loved the location. Best place we’ve started at so far. Definitely would come back