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Blythcliffe

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel by ocean in Akaroa

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Lake
The Stables | Private kitchen
Exterior
Garden
The Stables

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 January 2025

Room options

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The Rose Room

The Rose Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Willow Room

The Willow Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Stables | Interior detail

The Stables

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
37 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa, 7520

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Museum - 3 min walk
  • Giant's House - 5 min walk
  • Linton The Giant House - 5 min walk
  • Akaroa Wharf - 12 min walk
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪L'Escargot Rouge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Trading Rooms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Blythcliffe

Situated by the ocean, Blythcliffe is a great choice for a stay in Akaroa. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and snorkelling, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 3 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
  • Express check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1857
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Garden

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for NZD 70.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 70.0 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

BLYTHCLIFFE Hotel
BLYTHCLIFFE Akaroa
BLYTHCLIFFE Hotel Akaroa

Frequently asked questions

Does Blythcliffe offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Blythcliffe does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Blythcliffe?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Blythcliffe?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blythcliffe?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Blythcliffe and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and snorkelling. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Does Blythcliffe have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a garden.
What's the area around Blythcliffe like?
Blythcliffe is a short 12-minute walk from Akaroa Wharf and 19 minutes' walk from Akaroa Lighthouse.

Blythcliffe Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

prem, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Old charm with lots of history. Lovely couple run the place.
Kaleb, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay in interesting historic home
Our host was very friendly and welcoming. Blythcliffe is an interesting historic home in lovely Akaroa and is close to all the cafes and shops. Fantastic breakfast and a VERY comfortable bed with nice linens. The host is a talented sculptor and the garden has lots of his work on display.
BRIAN, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great accommodation, great hosts, and great breakfasts. As one of the oldest former residences of a bygone era, this property is a perfect choice when visiting the historic French settlement of Akaroa.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carol, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hosts- went the extra mile.
Lexie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful old villa set in a gorgeous garden. Breakfast was delicious, and the hosts very friendly. I wish I could have stayed longer. The only downside was the very low shower pressure.
Paula, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lots of space in the stables, lovely large and comfortable bed, nice breakfast, large garden and courtyard
Peter, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a fantastic unique place to stay Gorgeous House, wonderful warm hosts and best poached eggs ever!!
Graeme, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We both loved this home, amazing to think it is the oldest lived in home in NZ at 164 years old, it is truely the perfect stopping point if you are visiting Akaroa. It’s peaceful, historical, lovingly and authentically restored. It is in the centre of everything, walkable to many attractions and eateries. The gardens are lovely and the rooms perfectly dressed. The hosts are amazing, well worth the stay just to meet them. You won’t be disappointed with the breakfast, again it was perfect. We both give this accomodation a 10 out of 10 and will return. Akaroa is beautiful and charming and so is this home.
Nick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Akaroa Homestead
Very welcoming- the Stables was a awesome space - breakfast was very good - relaxing environment & gardens were very nice
Mark, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely environment, great people!
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is a lovely old home, very comfortable lovely gardens. The owners are super people and very welcoming. we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
4-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts and amazing historic property. The breakfast was so good. We will definitely be going back.
5-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfection in a place where that is a high bar. Close to the hurly burly when you want that and it is an oasis of calm, luxuriant beauty, stuffed with history, charm and artistic flair. Your hosts are welcoming, warm, intelligent and super talented with a back story which is fascinating, who doesn't want to be around folk who were set and costume designers for Lord of the Rings etc? The Building is beautiful and historic, the gardens are magnificent, lush and wonderful and they even have doves! The breakfasts are also plentiful and brilliant with home made prize winning jam and marmalade along with everything else a big hotel would offer. We will definitely be back.
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hosts, superb breakfasts, and an amazing venue. We loved our time here.
Bruce, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful welcome to 2021
The stay was incredibly lovely with amazing, attentive hosts. Wonderful history and beautiful grounds. Delicious breakfast. We will happily come back to stay again!
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
We really enjoyed the stay both the accommodation and the excellent hosts. Just an awesome place to relax and enjoy the gardens food etc.
Duncan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property condition is "old"; after all, the house was built in mid 1800! Still, the rooms offer coziness and charm; the gardens are lovely, owners are friendly, and the breakfast is spectacularly wonderful.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An historical house which has been sensitively and elegantly furnished by the owners John and Lesley who welcome you to their own home and gorgeous garden. Very relaxed and laid back.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The bed and bathroom are clean, other places are very dirty and dusty. Vintage doesn’t mean dirty, there are lots of spider silks around the little garden and walkway outside the staple suite, the room has no air conditioning, which mean you have to open some windows for ventilation, but all windows are actually glass doors, if you open windows mean you open the doors while sleeping without locking, next to our room is a backdoor entrance to and from the street, but it was not locked! Which means at night, if you want to have ventilation and open some “windows” of your room, people from street can enter your room freely without a lock, we were not dare to sleep at night!
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review