Akaroa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Akaroa showing mountains
Akaroa
Akaroa featuring a house
Akaroa which includes general coastal views and swimming as well as a large group of people
Akaroa showing tranquil scenes
Tresori Motor Lodge

Tresori Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Rue Jolie & Church St Akaroa
The price is 2.674.145 ₫ per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
2.674.145 ₫
3.075.267 ₫ total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Akaroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Akaroa Wharf and Akaroa Lighthouse are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (356 reviews)
Great location near shops and restaurants. Very well equipped room with kitchenette so we could cater for ourselves which was awesome. Very friendly manager and team. Unfortunately we were only stopping one night and will return again in future.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Tresori Motor Lodge
Akaroa Waterfront Motels

Akaroa Waterfront Motels

4 out of 5
56-64 Rue Jolie Akaroa
The price is 2.877.755 ₫ per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
2.877.755 ₫
3.309.501 ₫ total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Akaroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (542 reviews)
Location - incredible and breathtaking, great location clean, spacious, comfortable, great telly Shower a bit weak

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Akaroa Waterfront Motels
La Rochelle Motel

La Rochelle Motel

4 out of 5
1 Rue Grehan Akaroa
The price is 2.746.420 ₫ per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
2.746.420 ₫
3.158.383 ₫ total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Akaroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (302 reviews)
All very clean, well maintained and staff very helpful in various ways. It all made us feel comfortable immediately and throughout our 2 night stay. Even the cafe recommendation (Barkers) in Geraldine turned out great.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

La Rochelle Motel
See all 183 properties in Akaroa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Akaroa Village Inn

Akaroa Village Inn

3 out of 5
81 Beach Road Akaroa Canterbury
Stay at this beach apartment in Akaroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Akaroa Wharf and Akaroa Lighthouse are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (136 reviews)
Room as expected and very clean

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Akaroa Village Inn
Akaroa Vista

Akaroa Vista

3.5 out of 5
77-79 Beach Rd Akaroa Canterbury
Stay at this beach apartment in Akaroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Akaroa Wharf and Akaroa Lighthouse are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Akaroa Vista
Akaroa on the Beach Apartments

Akaroa on the Beach Apartments

3.5 out of 5
229 Beach Road Akaroa
Stay at this apartment in Akaroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Britomart Monument and Akaroa Lighthouse are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
Clean rooms. Perfect Laundry equipment. Wonderful balcony, outstanding bay view. Directly answer at any questions

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Akaroa on the Beach Apartments
See all properties in Akaroa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Akaroa Wharf which includes a coastal town and general coastal views

Akaroa Wharf

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Akaroa when you spend time at Akaroa Wharf. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Akaroa Wharf
Akaroa which includes a bay or harbour, a lighthouse and a pebble beach

Akaroa Lighthouse

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Akaroa with a stop at Akaroa Lighthouse. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Akaroa Lighthouse
Linton The Giant House

Linton The Giant House

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Linton The Giant House during your trip to Akaroa. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Linton The Giant House
Akaroa Museum

Akaroa Museum

5/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Akaroa Museum during your travels in Akaroa. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Akaroa Museum

Banks Peninsula Track

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Banks Peninsula Track during your travels to Long Bay. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

Banks Peninsula Track

Fishermans Bay Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Fishermans Bay Garden, a lovely green space in Long Bay. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

Fishermans Bay Garden

Reviews of Akaroa

4.8
Top destination
5 - Excellent
10
5 - Excellent 83%
4 - Good
2
4 - Good 17%
3 - Okay
0
3 - Okay 0%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Delightful local walks without needing to get into a car. Enjoyed the dolphin watching boat triip

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely town and harbour. Good place to take boat trip to see dolphins

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place, great scenery and atmosphere.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place. Village feel and stunning views travelling to and around it. Great activities on the sea and saw dolphins, penguins and a ray. The Giants House is a must.

Cities near Akaroa

Photo by Tawfeeq Zain Al-Aberdeen

Duvauchelle

Photo by YoungAdventuress

Wainui