Akaroa Albergues

"The best backpackers in New Zealand. Cathy is so friendly, as is Boots the dog. The rooms are amazing. The doubles have tea, coffee and are warm, too. Dorms are great, with linen included, blankets, hot water bottles and SLIPPERS! Slippers are in every room and washed regularly! We saw them on the line! There is a stream under one part of the hostel, which is lovely too. It's more like a B&B than a backpackers. Go there!" … "This is the nicest hostel I have ever stayed at! We had the garden room, which is a double, and leads out onto...  more »

"This is the best hostel i ever stayed at in my life. The hosts are very welcoming, the views are awesome, and the atmosphere is amazing. Oh and the volleyball -- don't miss it! The real farm experience, i loved the pet lamb and Babe." … "Great hostel! We slept in a double bedroom which was a cabin at three minutes walk from the main house. A lovely walk I must add. Private toilets for this cabin were a few seconds away. The view and atmosphere at this place is excellent. So if you like a laid back environment with lots of New Zealand...  more »

"… operating from mid november to end of april.. - Hickory Bay for excellent surfing. - Discounts on most activities in the area - We have Surf equipment available for hire, discounted for guests - We run Kayaking trips on Akaroa Harbour, discounted for guests - Beautiful Private campsites available - Free shuttle to and from Akaroa - Birdsong by day, frog opera by night.. - This is big sky country We believe this is a magical and Unique part of the country and we welcome visitors from around the world. Our wish is to make your stay...  more »

"I stayed here about two years ago for one night, and would have stayed longer if we had the time. Excellent place to stay, with friendly hosts, good food, and a relaxing atmosphere. Not your typical backpackers' hostel, more like staying overnight at your friend's holiday house. I just recommended it to my friends who will be visiting New Zealand from Japan this month. They will definitely be staying there for a night or two on my recommendation despite their tight schedule." … "This is the best! Garry and Heidi are the ultimate hosts!...  more »

"It's very clean and comfortable, and nice and friendly!" … "Fantastic! - A clean and friendly hostel, my stay here was delightful. Free tea & coffee & wireless, plenty of communal space. The owners also run a dolphin sailing cruise, which was excellent! A fantastic place to stay." … "Perfect - This place is pretty special. We had a double room for a couple of nights and loved this place. It is a really special hostel -- very homey, with a warm log fire raging in the lounge room over winter and the best-equipped kitchen I've ever...  more »

"Halfmoon Cottage offers luxury accommodation at budget prices, with spacious rooms, gardens and verandahs for relaxing and bikes, kayaks and walks for the more energetic." … "Located in Barrys Bay at the head of Akaroa Harbour, 400 m past the Barrys Bay Cheese factory on SH 75 to Akaroa." … State Highway 75, Barrys Bay … Akaroa, New Zealand  more »

"Perched high on a mountain overlooking the Pacific ocean and the beautiful Akaroa harbour. Surrounded by the peninsulas largest Native Reserve, with over 30 kilometres of breathtaking walks. Excellent surfing beach approximately 12 minutes away. Birdsong by day Frog opera by night. Relaxation is the key word at this friendly small hostel. Pool table available. We also run wildlife kayaking and surfing equipment hire and usually lessons. We also offer discounts on harbour cruises and dolphin swimming. for guests. Our aim is to please and we...  more »