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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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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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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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
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Lisa • couple • us
4
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • nz
8
Great value. Fabulous views. Great staff.
Pros:

Fabulous location. Great staff. Warm room. Great value in expensive Akaroa.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Lina • solo_traveller • se
8
Nice hotel in a lovely village
Pros:

Quaint, great location, not too loud

Cons:

It was clean but could have used a deep clean, has some wear and tear from time

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sophen • couple • nz
7
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Nice view over the harbour.

Cons:

Dogs in bar! We don't all want to have dogs roaming around us while eating in a bar.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • nz
10
Nice place
Pros:

Older but great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • nz
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Smith McHugh • couple • nz
7
Clean, friendly staff, but definitely showing some wear and tear
Pros:

Generally functional and clean. Easy parking. Easy checking, even though we were quite late.

Cons:

The property is rather run down, need refurbishment. The one chair in the room was literally falling apart, ripped black surface over 90% of it. Not a good look.
Plus, no washcloths.. Just a towel and hand towel. Maid said that was decided by the owners.
Odd also that the entire facility was closed until 3pm..no way to reach anyone or ask questions...

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Sally-ann • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location and lovely room overlooking the back

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Wenlong • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Really good experience

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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yinnon • solo_traveller • il
9
ערך מוסף במחיר סביר. סיפק אפשרות מנוחה נוחה באמצע הדרך.
Pros:

את המרפסת הנחמדה הצמודה לחדר ומשקיפה לרחוב.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Allen • couple • nz
8
Pleasant stay in Akaroa
Pros:

Handy to everything. Nice old hotel, great staff, good meals.

Cons:

Bathroom door didn't close properly, without force. Hallway door by our room was very squeaky and other patrons had to pass through it, so a bit noisy until about 10pm.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Rene • couple • au
9
Cozy room in the heart of Akaroa
Pros:

Handy location in the village of Akaroa

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • us
5
Ok place for one night
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very outdated, no ac, bathrooms are old. Was ok for one night as the weather was not hot

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee