What a relief after hightailing it out of Paua Bay "Farmstay"! For the same price we got a 2-story 3BR cottage with a kitchen. We visited the amazing local butcher and got marinated lamb shanks and lamb burgers and grilled and drank wine while the kids played in the yard with the little kids one cottage over. A great stay... more

We went down with friends and booked the studio units. The website advertised the accommodation as "luxurious". We were bitterly disappointed. For $170 a night per unit, the accommodation was sadly lacking. Basic motel accommodation is how we would rate it - worth more like $120 a night. They were clean. The setting was beautiful with magnificent views, and the... more

Our cottage was a seaview cottage with amazing views. We wanted something for relaxing near the end of our holiday and this fitted the bill. Log fire, self contained cottage and spa bath. Reception were great, the room clean, hotplate and microwave. Small external deck overlooking bay. Nice way to sample the local produce and enjoy NZ. Small downsides. No... more

This is my second stay and it was just as amazing as the first! The cottages are tucked in amongst native bush. We were checked in by a very friendly receptionist Val who gave us great advise on restaurants and local attractions. The cottages are great ... a little tired but that adds to the charm. They were clean, warm... more

We had a romantic escape to Akaroa Cottages and booked the property as we wanted a private getaway without being disturbed. This is exactly what we had..we stayed in one of the Seaview Cottages that had unbeleiveable views, was spacious clean, had large king size bed and double spa bath. The cottage was hidden away in the bush with the... more

Has seen better days. Great views however overpriced and underserviced. Hotel did not tell us that water restrictions were in force when we booked. Could have been ground water but in any event it was disgusting. Warning signals should have sounded when hotel required full payment on booking rather than just deposit. In my experience Hotels that are confident in... more

My husband and I stayed @ the cottages for the second time in feb 2008,The first time we stayed in a beautiful cottage with a fire place and a spa bath which was amazing and the views were wonderful, overall the cottage so cozy and romantic loved them this was nov 2007. Feb 2008 sadly the cottage we wanted were... more

After reading raving reviews on Trip Advisor we were really looking forward to spending our last two nights in New Zealand at the Akaroa Cottages. As it was a busy weekend there were only "Studio Apartments" left when I phoned the Cottages direct. I was concerned about this as we had just had 16 wonderful nights in Crown Plaza's in... more

My husband and I stayed here at the beginning of November as part of a 21-day adventure in New Zealand. These cottages (also known as Akaroa Cottages) were the perfect little hideaway from the real world. The Banks Peninsula itself is so gorgeous and quaintly isolated, then throw in a stay at the cottages where you feel like you are... more