Akaroa Criterion Motel Reviews

Beautiful situation in the township of Akaroa. Lovely view of the bay and pier, sunset was amazing! The room is modern, well furnished and I loved the little balcony. Helpful and accomodating staff. Loved out stay and would definitely return.

Very helpful staff, fantastic view from the apartment. Very clean, lots space and everything you need for a few nights stay. Would highly recommend to others

Fabulous place to stay. Convenient to everything. Amazing hosts. Great rooms. Love staying here.

The best hotel experience in NZ so far! Very clean, super friendly and helpful, amazing view, big room...

This was just perfect. Clean, friendly professional staff, great location. It ticked every box. Would definitely recommend and we would definitely come back. Brilliant.

lovely view from our 2nd floor studio unit, very handy to all the activities and dining.

Lovely spacious room with a beautiful view of the bay. Check-in was a delight with the super friendly and helpful lady. The hotel was quiet and very walk able to all activities and dining in the area.

Really lovely Motel close to the water owner with on site. Really find your cardio and get going get on.

Large room on the bottom floor with an open plan bed room, kitchen lounge. Large bathroom off to the side and a seating room area outside overlooking the sea. Outside chairs and towels were provided. Lovely coffee shop just around the corner with a restaurant across the road. What more could you ask for, really. Lovely to relax and take NZ all in, or a break away from the city for a bit.

Location is perfect, room had everything we needed and we would be very happy to come back and stay here again.

Fantastic! Lovely room, clean and well equipped. Staff friendly & very helpful. Topped off with beautiful view

This was by far one of the best places we have stayed at. Sunny room, great view of water, spotlessly clean, fantastic toiletries, wonderful coffee for plunger, comfortable beds and a huge room with a balcony. Wonderful friendly staff at checkin and great location to walk to cafes and restaurants and supermarket. Also was a very quiet location. Not to mention how quiet the entire neighbourhood was. This was the perfect place to end our 3 week vacation in NZ

Despite a hiccup at check in, it was handled very efficiently and sorted instantly and fortunately for us a room was available. Manager very friendly and helped with directions and suggesting things to do while visiting. Top floor spacious studio room had a great 180 degree view over the harbour and surrounding hillsides. Comfy bed and lounges.

Can't fault this property - It was an absolutely fantastic place to stay on our holiday! First time we had been to Akaroa, without a doubt will definately stay here again, it ticked all boxes. The rooms are brilliant - very modern and large/roomy, very high quality furnishings, toiletries, and coffee/tea/biscuit selection. (I know because I bought some of the beautiful handwash in the room from the airport on the way home - it is definately not cheap and nasty) Everything was spotless. The hosts/staff were super friendly, nothing was too much trouble, and the location was perfect being right on the lake and close to dining/shopping/areas of interest. We were pleasantly surprised - A must to stay at if you're in this area.