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
Akaroa Waterfront Motels

Akaroa Waterfront Motels

4 out of 5
56-64 Rue Jolie, Akaroa
The price is 2.216.308 ₫ per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
2.216.308 ₫
2.548.694 ₫ total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in Akaroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
"Excellent communication regarding late check-in. Had upstairs unit, and even though we weren't directly facing the waterfront, we did have a partial sea view which was good."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Akaroa Waterfront Motels
Akaroa Criterion Motel

Akaroa Criterion Motel

4.5 out of 5
75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa
The price is 2.566.922 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
2.566.922 ₫
3.016.133 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Akaroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (579 reviews)
"Incredible views and centrally located by shops and restaurants. Very clean and courteous staff."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Akaroa Criterion Motel
Tresori Motor Lodge

Tresori Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Rue Jolie & Church St, Akaroa
The price is 2.308.053 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
2.308.053 ₫
2.654.261 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (335 reviews)
"Always clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Tresori Motor Lodge
See all 185 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 3-star beach apartment in Akaroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Akaroa Wharf and Akaroa Lighthouse are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
"Great place and very convenient to everything"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Akaroa Village Inn
Akaroa on the Beach Apartments

Akaroa on the Beach Apartments

3.5 out of 5
229 Beach Road, Akaroa
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akaroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Britomart Monument and Akaroa Lighthouse are located ...
"Great wee spot, basic but all we needed for a comfortable stay. Clean, tidy, good location, beautiful view!"

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024

Akaroa on the Beach Apartments
Akaroa Vista

Akaroa Vista

3.5 out of 5
77-79 Beach Rd, Akaroa, Canterbury
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Akaroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Akaroa Wharf and Akaroa Lighthouse ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. Confusion initially as we did not receive info about check-in. It wasn’t until later that I saw it in my Spam mailbox! However Peter was easily contactable and very pleasant to talk to. The unit was well furnished and very comfortable. Would thoroughly recommend."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Akaroa Vista
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

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

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

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

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

St Patrick's Catholic Church

St Patrick's Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Akaroa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

St Patrick's Catholic Church

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