The Criterion Motel is at the heart of Akaroa, with a view to the sea and mountains, a stroll to the beach and most Akaroa's attractions. Lovely, friendly host and immaculate rooms it made my weekend fabulous. More

Rooms are very large and comfortably appointed. Although the hotel is right in town and on the main road, there is very little noise. Easy to get around and close to everything. More

Stayed in March 2012...the room we stayed in was on the ground floor. It was a massive room, the largest in NZ that I had stayed in. Not sure if all the other rooms are the same size. Room was reasonably well appointed although the bed was sagging and looking a little worse for wear (comfort was okay). Kitchen came... More

Right smack bang in town ask for room two as it is on street level and has easy shower access as well as opening right on the street . The restaurants are fabulous ,the trips around fantastic, stay at least two days to take in all the sights. Don't be surprised when the town empties out about 5 pm (... More

Located in the middle of the old part of town with good views over the bay from the small balcony. The best way to see Akaroa is by the scenic driving route, visiting the many small bays nearby. The hallway and staicase upto the room need a good sweeping and a lick of paint but the rooms were clean and... More

Chose Akaroa to recover from the flight out from the UK. Arrived in Christchurch at 10.00 am after the 30 plus hours of travel and transferred to Akaroa by a car hired from Omega Rentals. The trip was only 80 kms and a couple of cafe stops on route made the journey entirely tolerable. Akaroa is a special place, with... More

Nice check-in experience. The room, or - apartment actually - was large and clean. A nice base to have for this area of New Zealand. Not much within walking distance but then you'll have probably come here by car and so that isn't much of an issue. Interesting drive to get to/from Christchurch through the picturesque mountainous countryside. We stayed... More

Previous attempts at finding a good motel here have been less than satisfactory, but the Criterion ticks most of the boxes. Well situated just one block back from the waterfront and a short step from Akaroa's best restaurant Ma Maison. The approach and front door of the units overlook a supermarket loading bay, but once inside there are sea views... More

We stayed in this motel for just one night prior to returning our hire car in Christchurch and returning to the UK. We had a top floor studio unit which was a very good size and good value for money. The bed was very comfortable and the shower room well equiped with quality toiletries. The top floor units have excellent... More