--- title: "Akaroa Criterion Motel, Akaroa" description: "Akaroa Criterion Motel in Akaroa: This modern aparthotel enjoys a stunning location overlooking Akaroa Harbour in the historic and picturesque town of Akaroa, perched on the edge of an ancient inactive volcano. Visitors may wish to see the Akaroa Museum, Jubilee…" canonical: https://nowah.xyz/stays/new-zealand/akaroa/hotels/akaroa-criterion-motel-45341a7a396b --- # Akaroa Criterion Motel, Akaroa Akaroa Criterion Motel in Akaroa: This modern aparthotel enjoys a stunning location overlooking Akaroa Harbour in the historic and picturesque town of Akaroa, perched on the edge of an ancient inactive volcano. Visitors may wish to see the Akaroa Museum, Jubilee… ## About Akaroa Criterion Motel This modern aparthotel enjoys a stunning location overlooking Akaroa Harbour in the historic and picturesque town of Akaroa, perched on the edge of an ancient inactive volcano. Visitors may wish to see the Akaroa Museum, Jubilee Park, Garden of Tane and Historic Akaroa Heads Lighthouse, or simply enjoy the area's heritage architecture, cosy cafés and boutique shops after a morning of spotting rare Hector's dolphins, seals and penguins on a nature cruise. The hotel's lodgings range from studio apartment to penthouse suite, each modern and cosy with private balcony, under-floor heating, and double-glazed windows for a good night's rest. Guests can wake up to a delightful breakfast with prior arrangement, and enjoy the conveniences of free off-street parking and Wi-Fi. With its picturesque surroundings and excellent facilities and services, this hotel offers the ideal retreat from the noise and crowds of the city. ## Location 75 Rue Jolie Akaroa, New Zealand Coordinates: -43.783984, 172.968521 Hotel classification: 3 stars. This is not a guest review score. ## Facilities - Wi-fi — Facilities - 24-hour reception — Facilities - Car park — Facilities - Laundry service — Facilities - BBQ facilities — Facilities - Canoeing (extra charge) — Sports - Conference room — Business - Diving (extra charge) — Sports - Garden — Facilities - Golf (extra charge) — Sports - Golf practice facility (extra charge) — Sports - Grill/BBQ — Facilities - Library — Facilities - Lift access (extra charge) — Facilities - Room service (extra charge) — Facilities - Smoking area (extra charge) — Catering - Terrace — Facilities ## Room options ### STUDIO KING SIZE BED Up to 5 guests. ## Property photos - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 1](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_a_010.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 2](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_a_011.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 3](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_a_012.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 4](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_a_015.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 5](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_a_002.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 6](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_a_003.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 7](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_a_013.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 8](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_a_014.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 9](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_w_007.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 10](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_w_004.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 11](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_w_001.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 12](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_w_008.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 13](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_w_009.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 14](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_w_005.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 15](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_w_006.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 16](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_l_001_20260129_172707.jpg) - [Akaroa Criterion Motel, photo 17](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/135881/135881a_hb_l_002_20260129_172710.jpg) ## Before you confirm Room configuration, meals, cancellation terms, prices and availability are checked with your selected offer in Nowah. [Find a stay with Nowah](https://app.nowah.xyz/)