Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is from 14:00 to 19:00, and check-out time is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and parking. However, specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located just a 1-minute walk from Akaroa Wharf and 7 minutes by foot from Akaroa Lighthouse. It is also 0.5 miles from Akaroa Museum and 0.6 miles from Artisans Gallery.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which is open from October to May. A fee of NZD 10 per accommodation per night applies for pool access.

Akaroa Village Inn

What guests think

At Akaroa Village Inn, travellers praise the central waterfront location near the wharf and restaurants, and note spacious apartments with harbour views that suit families and longer stays, though individual units can vary noticeably in age and upkeep.

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, with quick room changes and help with luggage, but communication can lapse at times. Cleanliness and maintenance are mixed, with several guests reporting tired furnishings, broken or noisy fixtures, and occasional housekeeping misses, while others found rooms tidy. Wi‑Fi is unreliable in several units, and the pool has limitations such as being unavailable or incurring an extra fee. Expect a scenic, convenient base with variable room quality.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited, with repeated comments that the pool was unavailable, aging, or charged an extra fee; a coin laundry is available onsite. Few other shared amenities are mentioned.

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Gary

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cannot get a better location. On the waterfront and right in town. Our apartment was very comfortable, and we were very happy with it. A bit noisy in the morning when trying to sleep in but we were in the middle of it all. The downside was an extra separate fee to use the pool, and no washer in the unit, but, did have a coin laundry onsite.

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Jesse

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wheelie bins overflowing Good stay overall

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nerwin

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the location, safety and kindness of the personnel. I don’t like the noisy washing machine, specially at night and early morning, very disturbing. The swimming pool is not ready to use, we are expecting to use it for my kids. Do not includes in the description if its not ready to use. Internet connection is poor.

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Debbie

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location opposite the main wharf and outside sitting to enjoy the weather and views. Unit was showing a few end of season paint chips, which can be easily rectified during quiet season.

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Amanda

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous spot. The villa could do with a spruce up. Gardner would help tidy things up. Pool has seen much better days

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: some guests found rooms clean and tidy, while others reported dirty dishes or bins, stained or holey carpets, and occasional housekeeping misses.

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Brenda

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is perfect, clean, very comfy bed, staff was great… very helpful. Would stay here again.

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Shirley

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved everything about the property, well maintained, clean and quiet. Spacious rooms and dining area.

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Lynette

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodation was in a great position. We were disappointed with the cleaning. Cups in the cupboard were dirty, the bin wasn’t empty , the carpet was ripped and a leg on the heater was broken.

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Chee Vui

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Furniture is a bit old but otherwise clean

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michelle

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, clean and tidy. Plenty of space for family of 4

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Ange

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were allocated an apartment that was not in very good condition. We asked to be moved and without hesitation we were moved to a very nice unit, which was very spacious and well appointed and was very comfortable. Tho not particularly clean we were very happy with the swap.

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Jean

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I don’t generally like to write negative reviews but after reading all the 5 stars review in felt I should share my experience. We had room 62. The view was nice the room was like in the picture. But the state of the room was terrible, the carpet was full of holes and stain the space between the bed and the wall was about 6 inches you have to crawl sideways. There was a dirty rag left on the bathroom floor but the cleaning people. For 300$ NZD for the night we were not expecting a 5 star experience but certainly not to end up in a run down room like that one.

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Rie

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

View was great and room was clean. but it was a rainy day and the drain on the deck was blocked with a huge paddle in the middle and the ventilation was very noisy. It was a good location.

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JENNIFER

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay at the Akaroa Village Inn, very accommodating, clean and pleasant!

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Yvette

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

I don't think I've ever written such a bad review before, but I don't understand the basis for all the extremely positive reviews here. The place is old and desperately needs an upgrade. The door lock is loose and the key doesn't fit properly, making it difficult to get into the room. The bed is old and uncomfortable; you roll to one side. It's supposed to be a queen, but it looks more like a double. The shower stall is broken, the caulking is dirty, the window frames are past their prime, the doors stick and the room is poorly insulated. The furniture is old, really old. Still charging a fairly high amount per night for such a poorly maintained place feels like a rip-off. If it weren't for the fact that we had an excursion planned for the second night, we would have left after just one night. I've never considered that before.

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Rooms

Many apartments are spacious and comfortable with standout harbour views, and some are quiet. However, quality varies, with dated décor, noise from neighbors or nearby vents, inconsistent Wi‑Fi, and maintenance issues like faulty taps, shower heads, or drainage.

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courtesance

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was big and definitely suitable for handicap as there were many handle bars around especially in the bathroom. Downside was the taps were cranky with spluttering hot and cold water which makes washing a pain

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Malcolm

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked into the unit overlooking the water and wow; spectacular view and unit. Huge apartment with fabulously comfortable bed and huge bathroom with a spa tub. Loved it. Will definitely stay again if ever in Akaroa again

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greg

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable stay. Great view from the room straight down the main wharf. Amazing spa bath and cozy king size bed made for a memorable stay. We will be back.

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Wendy

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room good location but wi- fi non existent in room. We had to go to car park to use it Wi fi in hotels is so important for travellers We buy data but try and conserve it to google maps etc. Everything else was absolutely great.

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Rie

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

View was great and room was clean. but it was a rainy day and the drain on the deck was blocked with a huge paddle in the middle and the ventilation was very noisy. It was a good location.

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Emi

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

ロケーションは良かったけど、近隣の施設の換気扇の音が早朝から爆音で鳴り響いてて凄くうるさかった。

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Susan

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Could walk easily from here. The unit itself is quite dated and could do with a refresh. We were in a ground level unit and could hear the people above walking around.

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Robert

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The apartment was fine, however it is not receiving a top score due to internet availability. We understand if it was the weather that caused non-existence or unusable slow wifi. We were told it would be fixed the 1st day but no communication was given after that for 3 days as to why it wasn't. Very disappointing. Communication is key.

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Kaylene

Jan 10, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome . Lauren helped us with our bags and carried them upstairs. Amazing staff member. Great in room facilities with a fantastic washer and dryer. Quiet and lovely views of the bay from our balcony.

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Thomas

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Suveränt läge, stort rum, alla nödvändiga bekvämligheter.

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, including assistance with luggage, swift unit changes, and responsive reception, though communication about issues (such as Wi‑Fi or minor supplies) can lapse.

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Brenda

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is perfect, clean, very comfy bed, staff was great… very helpful. Would stay here again.

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Jim

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very roomy and comfortable. Had to chase up some milk and didn’t get an apology.

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Maree

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the size of our apartment and the central position in Akaroa. Manager and staff were very pleasant and helpful. Would stay again

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Jeffrey

Nov 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very noice apartment in great location of very nice town. 3 interactions with reception staff and all were exceptionally good.

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Ange

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were allocated an apartment that was not in very good condition. We asked to be moved and without hesitation we were moved to a very nice unit, which was very spacious and well appointed and was very comfortable. Tho not particularly clean we were very happy with the swap.

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Cynthia

Jan 15, 2024

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Great Property. Views were spectacular. Would return anytime with confidence. Perfect Location and Staff was friendly and responsive. Right on entrance to the wharf. Morgan's restaurant has moved to food cart on the wharf but easily the BEST fish and chips in town...

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Ann

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly welcome at check in. Having a separate lounge and two bedrooms was perfect for our overnight stay. The beds were comfortable, nice linen, plenty of big towels, good powerful shower, great heatpump to keep us warm. A few improvements: the bathroom heater didn't work, there aren't enough sockets for bedside lights, electric blankets and phone charger.

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Robert

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The apartment was fine, however it is not receiving a top score due to internet availability. We understand if it was the weather that caused non-existence or unusable slow wifi. We were told it would be fixed the 1st day but no communication was given after that for 3 days as to why it wasn't. Very disappointing. Communication is key.

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Kaylene

Jan 10, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome . Lauren helped us with our bags and carried them upstairs. Amazing staff member. Great in room facilities with a fantastic washer and dryer. Quiet and lovely views of the bay from our balcony.

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Sandra

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent property and manager Daryl just so lovely, We wouldn't stay anywhere else. Room was amazing with great views. Thanks

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Location

Location is a standout: central and waterfront, opposite the main wharf and within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops. A few guests mentioned early‑morning or ambient noise from nearby activity.

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Amanda

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic spot!

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Gary

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cannot get a better location. On the waterfront and right in town. Our apartment was very comfortable, and we were very happy with it. A bit noisy in the morning when trying to sleep in but we were in the middle of it all. The downside was an extra separate fee to use the pool, and no washer in the unit, but, did have a coin laundry onsite.

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Jonathan

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

great location above the main street and across from the pear.

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Alastair

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Location very good

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John

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place and very convenient to everything

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Debbie

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location opposite the main wharf and outside sitting to enjoy the weather and views. Unit was showing a few end of season paint chips, which can be easily rectified during quiet season.

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Rebecca

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful room with a great view of the bay. The area was perfect and within walking distance of restaurants and a little beach since this is right in town. Also within walking distance of hiking trails.

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Denise

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great view of the harbor. Right beside various restaurants. Short stroll to supermarket.

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Thomas

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Alison

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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