La Rochelle Motel

La Rochelle Motel is a modern complex located in the French-inspired village of Akaroa, New Zealand.

The motel offers a mix of eight studio units with either king or queen-sized beds and a two-bedroom apartment. Each unit has a kitchenette with a stove-top, microwave, and refrigerator, as well as electric blankets, double-glazed windows, and a DVD player. Some rooms also have a patio or balcony with views over the garden. The motel provides access facilities, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

La Rochelle Motel features a private stream and native garden, providing a peaceful and relaxing environment for guests. The motel is just a short walk from Akaroa's restaurants, shops, and main wharf, making it an ideal base for exploring the historic village and the Banks Peninsula. The motel is also the perfect starting or finishing point for the world-famous multi-day Banks Peninsula Track.

Guests can enjoy a game of petanque or tennis, and fishing equipment is also available. Other amenities include daily housekeeping, a garden, a library, laundry service, self-serve laundry, concierge services, barbecue grills, and luggage storage. Free parking is available on site.

La Rochelle Motel is a 1.5-hour drive from Christchurch and a 10-minute walk from the waterfront shops and restaurants of Akaroa. The motel has an excellent location, with a rating of 9.4/10 from 849 reviews. Couples particularly like the location, rating it 9.4 for a two-person trip. La Rochelle Motel has a pet-free policy.