French Bay House

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French Bay House
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: French Bay House in Akaroa offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property is highly rated for its attentive host and delicious breakfast. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a private check-in and check-out service, lounge, and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, garden or sea views, and soundproofing. Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging are available. Local Attractions: Akaroa Beach is a 1-minute walk away, while Christchurch International Airport lies 85 km from the property. Activities such as hiking and cycling are nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thurl
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Breakfast excellent. Needed a shelf and products not just hand wash in shower Just re Feather pillows would have been great !!! Beautiful location and very friendly host”
  • Tracey
    Australia Australia
    “This is the best BnB I have stayed at anywhere in the world. The hosts were very warm and welcoming and their hospitality was very generous. Complimentary fruit, wine, beer, soft drinks, water. A full continental plus cooked hearty breakfast of...”
  • Kerry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “I loved how welcoming Rhonda and Tom were on my arrival.......and how they were willing to cater to my every need. They were very easy to talk to and offered me coffee at every opportunity. My room made me feel like a princess..........the decor...”
  • Jonathan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The Host were great and the breakfast was exceptional.”
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Expansive breakfast, very nicely cooked and presented. Lovely hosts who had the right balance of being around and available, ready to talk and advise, but still left us in peace to enjoy this very pretty cottage. A great location, we walked...”
  • Karin
    United States United States
    “We loved everything about staying at the French Bay House from the moment we arrived, the fireplace, the welcome drink, friendly hosts and most importantly our beautiful French decor bedroom. Our room was comfortable and very independent with...”
  • Kim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The location is perfect. Rhonda was just lovely and the overall vibe is outstanding.”
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    “Great place to stay, location, host, clean, historic”
  • Rachel
    Australia Australia
    “Rhonda and Wal are so lovely and welcoming. The house is beautiful, as is Akaroa. Staying there is like stepping back in time, with all the modern conveniences.”
  • Nicky
    Australia Australia
    “A beautiful property with wonderful hosts. The room was lovely and clean and the breakfast a real treat . A great way to finish our holiday. Loved it !!!!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Jacqui and Tim Richardson

Company review score: 9.9Based on 201 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

French Bay House is a beautiful historic villa in the heart of Akaroa. It is the most photographed house in the village due to the stunning gardens and its iconic architectural style. The house is situated close to Beach Road where you will find a number of shops and restaurants along the water front and is within easy walking distance to the wharf where you can catch a number of different boats to see the dolphins and penguins which live in the harbour. The perfect spot for a relaxing stay!

Neighbourhood information

It is a short walk to the beach and the main harbour front road where you will find plentiful shops and cafes to enjoy. This is also where you can book trips to see the dolphins and penguins in the harbour or take a class at the Akaroa Cooking School. The town library is five minutes walk away and is next to the cinema which shows all the new movies. Fancy fish and chips? The best fish and chip shop is just across the road!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

French Bay House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform French Bay House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.