La Rochelle Motel, Akaroa
Overview
Immerse yourself in Akaroa's charm with the 4-star La Rochelle Motel Akaroa, located just 5 minutes' stroll from Garden of Tane and offering tour/ticket assistance to help you get the most out of your trip. The motel offers 9 rooms in a tourist area of Akaroa.
Location
This Akaroa hotel is in proximity to Main Wharf and near the historic district of Akaroa. Guests can visit Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa, which is only 200 metres away, and Saint Peter's Anglican Church which is only 1.3 km from the accommodation.
Akaroa Dolphins is also merely 1.4 km away.
Rooms
The rooms comprise a dining area and a mini-kitchen complete with ironing facilities, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. Bathrooms come with a bath, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets. Guests can enjoy views of the patio.
Eat & Drink
You may walk 5 minutes to The Little Bistro or eat by Mandala Restaurant, located nearly a 5-minute stroll away.
Leisure & Business
The La Rochelle Akaroa also features a prime touristic area and a garden.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Artisan soap-makingGuests can learn the art of soap-making from a local artisan and create their own unique bars of soap to take home.
Marine adventure tourTake a guided tour of Akaroa Harbour to discover the unique marine life in the area, including the endangered Hector's Dolphin, New Zealand Fur Seal, and Little Blue Penguin.
Wine tastingGuests can enjoy a local wine tasting experience led by knowledgeable staff and featuring wines from the nearby vineyards.
Gourmet cooking classLearn to cook traditional Maori dishes with an experienced chef in a hands-on cooking class.
Star gazingHead up to the hotel's rooftop terrace for a guided tour of the star-filled skies above Akaroa, using state-of-the-art telescopes and binoculars.
Beekeeping experienceDiscover the world of honey, taste different types of honey, and learn the history and science behind beekeeping in New Zealand.
- Land art workshop
- Sheep shearing demonstration
- Maori cultural performance
- Sailing adventure
- Forest bathing experience
- Outdoor yoga class
- Art therapy workshop
- Horse riding expedition
Location
*Situated in Akaroa, a historic French settlement, the hotel is near the Akaroa Lighthouse, Akaroa Museum, and Britomart Reserve. *The area offers access to the Akaroa Dolphins swimming tours, the Giants House sculpture garden, and local French-inspired dining options. *The Banks Peninsula walking tracks, Akaroa Wharf, and Okains Bay Beach are ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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