On a recent extended weekend break we again spent 4 glorious days in beautiful Akaroa. Akaroa is one of New Zealand's stunning icons. The magic of the harbour, the quaint French architecture, charming locals, clean clear air, topped off with a stay at Maison de la Mer is an exquisite experience. Maison de la Mer and its owners are exceptional.... More

Had to re-direct due to the earthquake in Christchurch and not only is Akaroa the most beautiful of places you could imagine this place is stupendous.Everything is top notch and the hostess a bit posh but accomodation,food and location simply perfection. I asked for porridge and even this was the real McCoy. Akaroa is a must visit if you do... More

This beautiful place has to be the best B & B I have ever been to in my life. The situation, the service, the people, the place, was unprecedented and exemplary. My daughter stayed on her honeymoon, and 2 yrs later we stayed again, this time with a 4 month old baby boy and grandma. Nothing had changed. The boathouse... More

This is one of the best places we have stayed anywhere in the world. The wonderfully decorated house, the comfort of our room, the hospitality and excellent gourmet breakfast coupled with an absolutely stunning location provided a magical experience for our stay in Akaroa. Maison de la Mer is accross the street from the idylic harbor, within minutes of walking... More

With Christchurch a construction zone, take the drive out to Akaroa and enjoy some classic Kiwi hospitality. The reviews here say it all, but nothing beats spending a few days in New Zealand's only French-styled village courtesy of Bruce and Carol. Stay at least two nights, you won't regret it. The village is charming and the hospitality up there with... More

Akaroa has a stunning harbor and this B&B couldn't be better in terms of central location with great harbor views and gardens! Carol and Bruce were welcoming hosts serving up wonderful food and conversation. The rooms were beautifully furnished and very comfortable. Two nights simply isn't enough time to fully enjoy the beauty and sights of Akaroa. We'd recommend staying... More

We were lucky enough to spend a couple of nights in this amazing B & B and we rate it as the best B & B we've stayed at. We were made to feel right at home and were welcomed very warmly by Carol and Bruce who invited us to have drinks before dinner and meet the other guests. There... More

My husband and I are in agreement that Maison de la Mer is the best B&B we have ever stayed at! Initially when we were searching for "luxury, boutique" accommodation around Christchurch we felt disappointed that there didn't seem to be the same high quality lodges that exist elsewhere in the country, but we couldn't resist trying Maison de la... More

Five star B&B in Akaroa, not to be missed if you pass by. Excellent accomodation with only a few guestrooms makes the stay very familiar, espcially when the host couple invites you for afternoon cocktail on the veranda together with the other guests. The guestroom has everything you can wish for and even more, port wine and homemade cookies awaits... More