A small cottage backpacker, 30 meters from the ocean. The owners are wonderful, friendly and helpful. The cottage itself is beautiful, surrounded by a gorgeous garden, with fruit trees, a herb garden and flowery bushes. The rooms are comfy, and the kitchen, dining room and living room feel like home, complete with every cooking appliance you need, DVDs and a... More

Friendly, easy going service. Rooms feel like you're in your own home. Beautiful lounge and dining room. Kitchen has everything to "do your own thing". If you like stovetop percolator coffee, bring your own percolator because theirs leaks a bit. Beautiful gardens.

Excellent backpackers! Not too many rooms, so always cosy. Easy to meet other people. Beautiful house, kitchen which makes you feel at home :). Beautiful garden with lots to discover. Nice location. Kayaks and bikes to use. Close to the water. And very very very nice people! Best backpackers ever! :)

When we started our 3-week trip on the Southern island of New Zealand we were lucky to have spent one of our first nights in this lovely B&B cottage. This old farm house with its beautiful garden is managed by really nice people who have suggestions what to do in the area around Akaroa (hiking, kayaking, sailing, swimming with the... More

Lovely cottage which provide a stunning sunset view. The double room is clean with spacious space and really enjoyed the stay there. The owner is very nice and helpful and allows us to stay at cottage until 4pm as our flight was at midnight. Highly recommended for everyone who plan to visit Akaroa!

Beautiful rustic accommodation in a beautiful garden setting. Fruit & herbs from property available for guests use. Great kitchen and cosy lounge, lovely owners. The only amenity that is within walking distance is Barry's cheese. Otherwise perfect.

I stayed 2 nights at Halfmoon Cottage in a lovely double room at a very reasonable price. The owners live at the back ot the property and are on hand to offer advice and help. The place is very well run and and welcoming and the gardens are a great source of delight. I will definitely be coming back for... More

Nice, quiet cottage in a very pleasant spot. Convenient to Akaroa but away from the crowds. We only stayed one night after flying in to Christchurch, but we enjoyed our stay.

We started our 2 week trip to NZ at Halfmoon Cottage staying two nights in the 2 front overlooking the beautiful garden and lake. It is the most comfortable, welcoming home with a really well stocked kitchen, spectacular garden (where we spent hours exploring and taking photos, many worthy of enlarging) and enjoying the herbs and fruits which all guests... More