Overall Ratings & Reviews Akaroa Criterion Motel

Always a relaxing stay here. Love the location. Rooms are spacious and we love the water view.

Lovely room with view over the lake

Great location. Friendly staff.

Perfect for us on a week long trip and a quick stop into akaroa The staff are so lovely and the rooms were the best on our trip We loved the deck chairs and tables too as we like to play cards ( not very rock n roll is it!) and a short walk to Everything.

Lovely property in an excellent location.

This is a fabulous place to stay. The location is perfect. Park your car because you can walk everywhere in the village from here. It is steps from the water. Try for a sea view on the 2nd or 3rd floor.

Clean rooms, friendly staff, convenient location. Couldn't ask for more. Will highly recommend any time.

We loved our 2 nights stay at the Criterion Motel. The room was spacious and nice with sofa and armchair. The bed was very big and had lovely linen and pillows. Close everything in this cute little town.

We stayed 3 nights in a top floor studio with a gorgeous view of beautiful Akaroa harbour from the balcony. The studio was spacious and well equipped with a microwave, toaster and all the crockery and cutlery we needed. The shower was good and the bed comfortable. Very good value for a premium spot. Helpful staff.

Location to town

Everything was super and we could walk around

Wonderful room that was thoroughly cleaned and all rooms had a beautiful view. The owners were very friendly too. This will be our new go to place when visiting Akaroa.

Very nice spacious rooms with a view of the lake. Easy to walk to restaurants and shopping. Yummy French bakery next door. Easy access to some hiking trails and tour companies. Very friendly and helpful staff on site. I would return.

Great central spot, very spacious. Third floor has great view over the harbour

Very friendly would stay again.

Everything was just within reach and central town

Lovely, helpful, friendly staff. Beautiful view. Lovely large room. Great bed. Close to restaurants, cafes and supermarket. overall excellent stay

Really nice Motel.Large room comfortable and clean.Friendly and helpful staff.

Great location. Lovely view from our balcony (top floor). East parking. Comfortable room. No kitchen but we knew that and it wasn't a problem for us. Very happy stay.

Lovely motel - great location, views of the waterfront with restaurants and shops on the doorstep. Very well maintained and clean property as well.