Hotels in Akaroa (South Island, New Zealand)

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296 hotels in Akaroa

  1. Akaroa Waterfront Motels

    Walk to Akaroa town center
    See prices from 6 sites
    from$207

  2. Akaroa Top 10 Holiday Park

    Harbour views from elevated site
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  3. Akaroa Village Inn

    Central waterfront location near wharf
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    from$213

  4. Tresori Motor Lodge

    Suites Featuring Double Spa Baths
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    from$183

  5. La Rochelle Motel

    Private garden and stream views
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    from$196

  6. Duvauchelle Seaside Motel

    Beachfront views of Duvauchelle Bay
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    from$181

  7. The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa

    Live music and entertainment events
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  8. SiloStay

    Direct Access To Rail Trail
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    from$275

  9. Mt Vernon

    Harbour views from Mt Vernon
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    from$207

  10. The Studio Akaroa

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  11. Glenwood Akaroa Bush Retreat - Kanuka Hut

    Panoramic Sea Views From Terrace
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  12. Annandale Coastal Farm Escape & Luxury Villa Collection

    Guided working sheep farm tours
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  13. 10 Jacques Apartment Akaroa with car park

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  14. Le Loft

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  15. Beaufort House Akaroa

    Soundproofed rooms with private entrances
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  16. Peaceful Piece Of Paradise

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  17. French Bay House

    Historic 19th-century villa architecture
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  18. Waterscape Apartment

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  19. Gate Keepers Cottage

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  20. Cherrywood Cottage

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  21. Kanuka Cottage - Tranquil And Relaxing

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  22. Halfmoon Cottage

    Expansive gardens with relaxation areas
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  23. Newton Heights

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  24. Akaroa On The Beach

    Panoramic harbour and hill views
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  25. Akaroa Vista

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  26. Centrally Located Apartment 1 Block Away From Akaroa Wharf And Dining.

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  27. Twin Gullies

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  28. The Treehut: Perched In The Bush With Bird Song

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  29. Te Whare Tūrama

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  30. Unwind In A Real, Cute, Comfortable Bach In Takamatua

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  31. Bellbird Guest Accommodation

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  32. The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!

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  33. Quiet Retreat Near Beach, Bush Walks And Cafes

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  34. Spacious Modern Family Home

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  35. Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home

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Amazing Akaroa brims with marine life and incredible scenery

Found on the shores of a sheltered natural harbour shaped by an ancient volcano, Akaroa in New Zealand, is an idyllic small town with French and British heritage on the South Island’s east coast. The surrounding Banks Peninsula is not only a hub for outdoor activities amid beautiful, hilly scenery, but also contains protected coastal habitats for marine life, including penguins, seals and rare dolphins, which visitors can sometimes swim with. Growing in popularity as a holiday resort, Akaroa boasts numerous hotels, B&Bs and dining options. Furthermore, Akaroa is approximately 50 miles from Christchurch by road.

Out and about in Akaroa

Maori, French and British heritage combine with an unforgettable landscape amid the remnants of an extinct volcano to make seaside Akaroa an enthralling destination. Without straying too far from their chosen hotel, visitors can savour the rich local history just by walking along Akaroa’s quaint and pretty streets, which are lined with charming period cottages. Indeed, many properties and streets have retained Gallic names, like Rue Jolie, ever since French settlers arrived in Akaroa Harbour in 1840. Alongside independent shops and galleries, there are even eateries serving French cuisine among the town’s cosy cafes and rustic restaurants. The two main churches, which both feature stained glass windows, are also worth visiting. Attractive St Patrick’s Catholic Church is in Rue Lavaud, while the restored St Peter’s Anglican Church in Rue Balguerie possesses exposed timbers. There’s even more local history to uncover in Rue Lavaud at the Akaroa Museum, which details European settlement of the peninsula plus its natural and industrial history. Exhibits include historic buildings and costumes plus a short film about Akaroa. For an insight into the area’s Maori history, the Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum lies to the north-east of enchanting Akaroa. It contains Maori treasures and canoes known as waka plus a reconstructed traditional meeting house. With its mild climate, Akaroa boasts lush green spaces to explore or relax in. Waterside Stanley Park and Jubilee Park beside Akaroa Beach are ever-popular places to laze away an afternoon during holiday season, when the town’s population often swells significantly. Meanwhile, the Garden of Tane is a serene and scenic haven for exotic trees and birdsong, crisscrossed by gentle walking trails. Don’t miss a visit to the quirky Giant’s House where a local artist has decorated garden terraces with multi-coloured mosaics and sculptures.

Take a walk or a swim on the wild side

Human settlers weren’t alone in making a home in Akaroa, which means “Long Harbour” in the Maori language. The shimmering Pacific Ocean waters of the secluded harbour encircled and overlooked by the caldera of an ancient volcano also sustain pods of playful Hector’s dolphins, which are among the smallest and rarest in the world. From your Akaroa hotel, it’s easy to join organised boat trips, which transport visitors into the harbour where the fascinating mammals live in protected marine reserves. Some tour companies can arrange for travellers to swim with the dolphins for an even closer encounter. Those who venture out on the water, whether by sea kayak or boat, might also be rewarded with the sight of little blue penguins, fur seals or numerous species of birds, including the albatross. On the shoreline to the south of Akaroa lies mainland New Zealand’s largest colony of white-flippered penguins, which are endemic to Canterbury. Visits to see the vast colony of the little flightless birds at Flea Bay in the Pohatu Marine Reserve are commonly undertaken on organised 4WD tours. Another top wildlife attraction can be found on land near Akaroa in the shape of an alpaca farm, where visitors can meet the woolly South American creatures and buy knitwear products made from their fine wool.

Enjoy activities in the great outdoors

If you want to stay in shape on your holiday, Akaroa boasts an abundance of outdoor pursuits options. You don’t even need to break a sweat because simply driving the local roads offers up a feast of superb scenery. As the terminus of State Highway 75, Akaroa and its hotels are reached from Christchurch by a scenic and twisting road that skirts the peninsula with spectacular vistas at nearly every turn. The Summit Road offers another memorable driving route as it snakes its way along the rim of the caldera above Akaroa past viewpoints of secluded bays and beaches. Cycling on these routes plus other minor roads and trails along the peninsula’s northern coast is also possible. Kiwis love to immerse themselves in the raw natural beauty that surrounds them by walking, or tramping as the pastime is known locally. One of New Zealand’s best-loved tramping trails passes through Akaroa. Taking in rugged coastline, forests and pastures, the 22-mile Banks Peninsula Track typically takes about three days. Staying in pre-booked huts along the way, walkers will pass near the Flea Bay penguin colony and through the greenery of the Hinewai Reserve with its thriving native forest.

Sample local produce

Foodies can indulge their passion for edibles in Akaroa’s hinterland. At Barry’s Bay to the north-west, visitors can discover the last artisan cheese-maker on the peninsula and sample the handmade produce. There are also regular farmers’ markets to discover nearby. With vineyards covering patches of the surrounding hillsides, it’s also no surprise that there are various wineries near Akaroa, and many open for tours and tastings.

When to book a hotel in Akaroa

  • Cheapest month: February
    $219 per night
  • Yearly typical price
    $222 per night
  • Peak month: December
    $265 per night

Frequently Asked Questions about Akaroa

  • When is the cheapest time to book a hotel in Akaroa?

    February is usually the cheapest month to book a hotel in Akaroa, with typical prices around $219 per night based on 121 price comparisons.

  • When are hotel prices highest in Akaroa?

    Hotel prices in Akaroa are usually highest during December, with typical prices around $265 per night.

  • How much does a hotel in Akaroa cost per night?

    Hotel prices in Akaroa usually range from $199 per night to $362 per night, with typical prices around $222 per night.

  • How do hotel prices in Akaroa change throughout the year?

    Hotel prices in Akaroa are typically lowest in February at around $219 per night, rising to around $265 per night in December.

  • November

    2026

    $231
    $199 — $352

  • December

    2026

    $265
    $199 — $362

  • January

    2027

    $222
    $199 — $361

  • February

    2027

    $219
    $199 — $332

  • March

    2027

    $221
    $199 — $422

  • April

    2027

    $219
    $199 — $321

  • May

    2027

    $252
    $213 — $333

  • June

    2027

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  • July

    2027

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  • August

    2027

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  • September

    2027

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  • October

    2027

    $221
    $193 — $342

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