The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa

Hotels
7.3 (511 reviews)
6 Rue Lavaud , Akaroa , nz

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
6.05
Some reviews indicate issues with cleanliness, like dirtiness and an unpleasant smell in rooms.
Service
8.55
Staff were consistently praised for their helpfulness and friendliness.
Location
8.05
Location was noted as convenient and handy to everything.
Room Quality
6.55
Mixed sentiments with some mentioning small and stuffy rooms needing updates.
Amenities
7.05
Basic amenities met needs, but missing items like a hairdryer were noted.
Value for Money
7.05
Reasonable value for money was mentioned despite some concerns.
Food and Beverage
8.55
Food quality and variety received positive remarks.
Overall Experience
6.55
Experience was mixed; some enjoyed their stay while others had disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 22:48

Property Description

Stunning Coastal Retreat

Luxurious Accommodation: The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa offers elegant rooms with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. Some rooms even boast picturesque sea views, providing a truly relaxing experience for guests.

Exceptional Dining Experience: Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurant, serving delectable dishes to satisfy every palate. Afterward, unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar, perfect for socializing and unwinding after a day of exploration.

Convenient Location: Situated just 700 meters from the beautiful Akaroa Beach, guests can easily access the stunning coastline for a day of sun and sand. With free WiFi and room service available, The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa ensures a comfortable and memorable stay.

Ready to experience luxury by the sea? Book your stay at The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa now.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 511 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.05
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.05
Room Quality: 6.55
Amenities: 7.05
Value for Money: 7.05
Food and Beverage: 8.55
Overall Experience: 6.55
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Kennedy • couple • au
8
Cons:

Unable to use the gym, no one at reception, not as clean as it should be

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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MONIQUE • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Hotel staff were welcoming and friendly.
Room clean and very roomy. Good size with balcony and back entrance available via balcony if required.
Bed good.

Cons:

Water pressure average. Room temperature hot. No air conditioning.
Room dated. Handles to doors loose. (Bathroom)
Walls needed some tlc. A new paint job.
Especially for the $$ they charged .

I would stay again...nothing i mention is a huge " don't stay here"....just needs a bit of TLC. if certainly wasn't "Grand" as the description says.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Waugh • solo_traveller • nz
6
Pros:

Fabulous staff.
Great location.

Cons:

Room a bit tired. Not great access. Very steep stairwell.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • au
7
Value for money
Pros:

There was no breakfast but several cafes offer this. The hotel is a little tired but pleasant with the rooms away from the busy, rather noisy night time activities. My room had a nice view, good bed and satisfactory bathroom. The hotel is at one end of town however and a bit far from the main action if wanted. No problem if you drive. Parking is not problem in Akaroa.

Cons:

Anything criticised would be niggling.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
• couple • nz
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • nz
10
Great venue
Pros:

Room nice, very active venue socially downstairs, lovely food.

Cons:

The bright light from the fire exit light was quite annoying overnight. It was like trying to sleep with the light on. Surely it can be toned down or turned off.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • nz
8
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • nz
7
Pros:

Good food nice outlook

Cons:

Rooms a bit dated no aircon

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Smith • couple • us
10
Enjoyed our evening in the restaurant/bar
Pros:

It was cozy. Enjoyed the warmth of the staff. Had a great location & view

Cons:

All good.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Sharyn • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Emerald • couple • au
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Nice old pub like feel, friendly and helpful staff, location.

Cons:

Probably the only thing would be thin walls as you could hear anyone walking past in the hallway, but you sort of expect that in this sort of building.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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June • couple • au
8
Lovely location. Friendly staff.
Pros:

Lovely location. Very pretty French style village.

Cons:

Not enough non smoking outdoor eating spaces

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • nz
8
An oldies but a goodie
Pros:

Location definitely close to shopping and parks, access to room great from carpark. Food on site. rooms view awesome.
Its old we knew that but wonderful bed and bodywash shampoo were in big bottles on the wall. Good jug, great big coffee cups (hate small milk in caplets). Good parking too.

Cons:

Room wasn't serviced the time we there did our own rubbish, no clean towels etc. Tried to find someone the day we left to tell them toilet cistern kept jamming no one around to tell. Kitchen extractor went all day and late night if food being cooked for guests slight smell if no wind.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Adrienne • couple • au
10
Enjoyed the room the food and staff were friendly
Pros:

The size of the room was excellent, the patio and the bedding was comfortable

Cons:

The noise from the people next door all night, but we understand that a building of that age does not have soundproof walls, and the fire exit lights were in your face all night.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Stanley • couple • nz
6
Pros:

Good location, and convenient onsite parking

Cons:

The facilities are definitely quite dated and could do with a lick of paint

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
7
Hotel room poor but beer garden pleasant.
Pros:

No breakfast available.
Good view across new sports facilities to the hills.

Cons:

My room needed updating. Noisy plumbing throughout the night. The back door onto the balcony didn’t lock, anyone could,have walked in. The shower was very basic, bathroom small anyway. TV very limited, if at all.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee