Historic Shipping Office - Akaroa

Hotels
9 (102 reviews)
75 Beach Road Akaroa , Akaroa , NZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden
Hiking
Luggage storage
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 102 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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Kate • extended_group • nz
9
Fabulous
Pros:

Beautiful historic building in the heart of Akaroa with lovely sheltered outdoor seating area.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Forbes • couple • nz
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • family_with_children • nz
9
We had a great stay and enjoyed the room and facilities
Pros:

We loved that it was a historical building that has been repurposed as accommodation.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Jessika • family_with_children • nz
9
Highly recommend
Pros:

Great location, property was classy, loved the high ceilings and the dinner set was so cute

Cons:

Nothing but afew recommendations: could have done with a hot chocolate option and some flannels

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Cosy, quirky, quiet, comfortable! Really loved this historic place. Also great that it has parking.

Cons:

Nothing - all great!

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • extended_group • nz
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Simranjeet • couple • nz
10
Comfortable.
Pros:

Comfort was amazing , property was warm enough .

Cons:

I think staff should have provided bathroom slipers .

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Raghav • solo_traveller • in
10
Fantastic 🍾
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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TRITON • couple • fr
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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TRITON • couple • fr
9
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Great location and you can see the harbour from the living room. The outside courtyard would be great on a warm sunny day. The Kitchen was well appointed and got heaps of sun .

Cons:

A bit quirking but this added to the general nature and age of the building .

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

The overall ambience. The close proximity torestaurants andthe waterfront. Good heating.

Cons:

No ashelf or salad drawer in the fridge. Net curtains in the lounge would have been nice. A washing machine would have been nice. No access to pantry. No wardrobe or draeers in the second bedroom.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • nz
10
Value for money
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable

Cons:

Peaceful

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Graham • extended_group • au
10
Very good and would recomend
Pros:

All good. great property and location

Cons:

na

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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james • couple • au
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Location was great

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • au
8
Loved it. People looked jealous when we were entering our own little modern piece of history.
Pros:

Fantastic location in historic building in heart of Akaroa. So central to restaurants, the water, the pier.
Great facilities.
Stayed in shoulder season when things were relatively quiet.

Cons:

The TV set up was a bit tricky to unfamiliar eyes. So we just decided against using to everyone's advantage!

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Dale • couple • au
10
Fantastic location in akaroa
Pros:

Great location

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee