Historic Shipping Office - Akaroa

Hotels
9 (84 reviews)
75 Beach Road Akaroa , Akaroa , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Massage services
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing venue
Great location
Comfortable
Charming property
Cons:
Average communication
Instant coffee was terrible
Toilet and shower area location

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.
Service
9.25
Communication was average.
Location
9.75
The best location.
Room Quality
9.25
Comfortable.
Amenities
8.25
Instant coffee was terrible.
Value for Money
9.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Instant coffee was terrible.
Overall Experience
9.25
Loved it, very comfortable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:16

Property Description

Breathtaking Water Views
Experience the mesmerizing water views over Akaroa Harbour from every room at Historic Shipping Office - Akaroa. Enjoy a delightful waterfront dinner at our on-site restaurant and bar, creating unforgettable memories during your stay.

Convenient Location
Situated just a 15-minute walk from Stanley Park, our hotel offers easy access to explore the beauty of the surroundings. With Christchurch Airport and other attractions only a 90-minute drive away, your journey to relaxation begins seamlessly.

Modern Comforts
Relax in rooms equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi, a balcony with sea views, flat-screen TV, microwave, refrigerator, and tea/coffee facilities. Unwind in the private bathroom with a refreshing shower and make use of the exclusive 10% discount on food and beverages. Book now for a remarkable waterfront retreat at Historic Shipping Office - Akaroa.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 84 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Delwyn • couple • nz
10
Location is amazing. Close to everything and everywhere. Would stay here again for sure!
Pros:

The property was amazing. Beautifully done and everything you could need.

Cons:

Loved it all.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • extended_group • nz
8
Lovely accomodation otherwise and to fault it would just be nit picking. Only thing that was missing was face cloths
Pros:

Great location, great parking, clean and tidy

Cons:

No double glazing and so you heard every noise , especially the rubbish collection from the restaurant next door at 6:30 am. Net curtains would be great on all windows so you didn’t feel like a goldfish with all the tourist peering in the windows because of its lovely street appeal

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Sheona • solo_traveller • gb
6
Disappointed
Pros:

Comfortable bed in a great location

Cons:

Noisy, back of a restaurant and apartments so lots of noise with deliveries and bin collections etc

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • nz
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • nz
10
Comfortable, stylish, great location, quiet and felt relaxed.
Pros:

We had breakfast at Bully Hayes which is an easy walk and the food and service were exceptional

Cons:

More secure side and back doors, a little flimsy.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Alix • extended_group • nz
9
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Allan • family_with_children • nz
10
2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • au
10
One of the best venues I’ve ever stayed in.
Pros:

Absolutely amazing venue - clean, comfortable and in the best location.

Cons:

The communication was average.

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • couple • au
10
Pros:

The place, the location, everything.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Mostly everything.

Cons:

For me, the instant coffee was terrible.

2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • extended_group • nz
9
A great place to stay. Pretty hard to find a better location and place as comfortable as this.
Pros:

Great little outdoor area for wine and cheese. Comfy and close to restaurants and shops. Couldn't ask for a better location.

Cons:

The location of the toilet and shower area. Both bedrooms had access to it but it just made you conscious of the people in the bedroom next door. Easy to hear people using the facilities and so not completely ideal.
Still a nice place to stay and would be keen to stay again in the future

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • extended_group • nz
9
2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Lea-Ann • extended_group • nz
10
Loved it, very comfortable and appreciated a later check out.
Pros:

View, comfort

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Neil • extended_group • nz
9
We had a great time at the property with our friends- great place to stay
Pros:

Great location and charming property

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • young couple • nz
9
Excellent property in a superb location
Pros:

Great location and very comfortable accomodation , clean and tidy.
Nice comfy beds and good heating

Cons:

Kitchen under bench bin wasn’t emptied and was full to the top, we emptied it into the big bin outside.
Should have Sky TV for this money.

2025-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • group • au
9
Superb
2025-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Harsant • family with young children • au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It was so relaxing..

2025-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • with friends • au
8
Fabulous
Pros:

Location, very quirky , clean and comfortable - thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend to our friends

2025-03-07 • via Nuitee
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David • young couple • gb
10
Exceptional
2025-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Kendall • young couple • nz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everything! A very well thought out, and appointed space!

Cons:

Would have loved some facecloths and soap for the shower

2025-01-23 • via Nuitee