Akaroa Criterion Motel

Overview

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.

Rooms

• Studio, up to 5 guests

Facilities

At a glance and nearby

Total number of rooms

12

Number of floors (main building)

2

Studios

12

How far from Fiordland

• Queenstown airport363 km
• Milford Sound414 km
• Te Anau453 km
• Invercargill465 km
• Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)467 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in Elsewhere in the South Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

• +64 33197959 Reservations
• +64 33047775 Hotel
• +64 33047850 Fax
• [email protected]
• Open on OpenStreetMap

Meal plans listed: Room Only

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-09-07.