Your garden retreat in Akaroa
Haere mai, bienvenue, and welcome to La Rochelle Motel
La Rochelle Motel
Wake up to the sound of birdsong in a private slice of paradise in Akaroa village.
La Rochelle Motel has its own stream and native garden, and is just a short walk from Akaroa’s restaurants, shops and main wharf.
Our quiet, comfortable ensuite rooms are your base of operations for exploring our historic village and the Banks Peninsula, just 1.5 hours’ drive from Christchurch.
Our rooms
Garden View King Studios
For couples and single travellers.
Sleeps 2
Upstairs Apartment
For families and couples looking for extra space.
Sleeps 4
Garden View Studio
For couples and single travelers.
Sleeps 2
Tree Top View King Studios
For couples and single travellers.
Sleeps 2
Garden View Queen Bath Studio
For couples and single travellers.
Sleeps 2
Tree Top View Queen Bath Studio
For couples and single travellers.
Sleeps 2
Get the best rates
You can book La Rochelle Motel through all the usual online channels. We recommend coming direct to us for the best price.
Book online through our website or give us a call on 0800 452 762 or +64 3 304 8762.
The best of La Rochelle
Accommodating your needs
We have rooms perfect for a night away from the city, weekends, romantic escapes, business trips and longer getaways.
Facilities for comfort
Our rooms and gardens are smokefree and each has an ensuite bathroom, entertainment equipment, cooking facilities and double-glazed windows.
Leisure equipment
Play a game of pétanque at the boulodrome across the road, or borrow our tennis gear and fishing rods and head to the local courts or wharf.
Centre of adventure
A 10-minute walk will take you to Akaroa’s main wharf, the launch point for dolphin and wildlife cruises. Other harbour activities include kayak adventures and sailing.
Things to do in Akaroa
La Rochelle is also your centre of operations for the whole range of Banks Peninsula’s scenic walks, beaches and bays.
Our motel is the perfect starting or finishing point for the world-famous multi-day Banks Peninsula Track. Several hikes begin right here in town and head up into the hills for incredible views, and if you have a car you can drive to the likes of Wainui, Le Bons Bay, and Hinewai Reserve. Whether you’re after a casual stroll or a days-long trek, there’s a walk or hike nearby – ask us for adventure tips!