The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa

Hotels
7.3 (530 reviews)
6 Rue Lavaud , Akaroa , nz

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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 530 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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Vicky • couple • nz
4
Poor
Cons:

Light bulb blown, sticking doors, door handle inside bathroom nearly coming off, toilet running, shower sub standard,curtains not matching,whole room needs freshening up

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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baby • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • au
8
Pros:

It was available

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Pey • solo_traveller • nz
7
Quaint place but expensive for what get
Pros:

Clean and pub downstairs was awesome

Cons:

Dated and old

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Doug • couple • au
7
Good experience
Pros:

good position, comfy bed.

Cons:

Bit noisy.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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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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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
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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
• 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