French Bay House

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(168 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Akaroa

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

About this bed and breakfast

Offering a sun terrace and views of the mountain, French Bay House is set in Akaroa. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of Akaroa

Nearby attractions

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

41.1 mi

Canterbury Museum

41.1 mi

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

48.6 mi

Akaroa Dolphins

0.1 mi

Available Rooms

King Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

King Room with Private Bathroom

1 King • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen or 2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

1 Queen or 2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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French Bay House

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(168 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Akaroa

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

About this bed and breakfast

Offering a sun terrace and views of the mountain, French Bay House is set in Akaroa. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of Akaroa

Nearby attractions

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

41.1 mi

Canterbury Museum

41.1 mi

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

48.6 mi

Akaroa Dolphins

0.1 mi

Available Rooms

King Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

King Room with Private Bathroom

1 King • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen or 2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

1 Queen or 2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(168 Ratings)

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5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Fabulous! Not to be missed.

Great location, hospitality superb. A real gem of a property. You really get to experience the spirit of Akaroa here.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Stay here for excell

My wife and her friend absolutely loved everything about this place service, amenities, staff, and the "small" touches ❤️

Not applicable

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

A very enjoyable short interlude.

The cooked breakfast was good quality food in just the right amount. The location was easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and the bay front, we were able to enjoy the village without the car.

The weather, but we don’t hold that against Akaroa! Would have liked a longer stay, so will be back.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Perfect

Jacqui was so welcoming and we enjoyed our stay here. We were able to have a good rest after our long drive, and the breakfast was superb! We highly recommend this place if you visit Akaroa.

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4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Superb

A really comfortable, homely, relaxing B&B with fantastic hosts. Would return anytime.

4.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Good but could have been better

Our hosts were warm and friendly and very lay back perhaps too lay back. They live across the road so were not there when we arrived or when others arrived on the second afternoon.

The room we were given on the first night was very small and really quite unsatisfactory. The room for our second night was what we had expected but we had to ask for the change

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

One of the best places we have stayed in in NZ

How cool is this place, you book a room but get to use an amazing warm and beautifully decorated living room and have breakfast in a gorgeous dinning room. Everything was period and Jaquie has an eye for simple design that compliments the house style. Book and you will not be disappointed. Not many places in NZ equal the style and service on offer. Walking distance to everything, parking easy and safe, breakfast perfect.

That we had to leave

4.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Would love to stay there again for longer as this couple really put a lot of effort to ensure you have a happy stay.d

A beautiful Historic Well maintained and modernised French Colonial House. Warm welcome by our host Tim and a cosy fire going in the shared lounge to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine/Beer. Perfect location within walking distance to restaurants and points of interest. Breakfast was very sumptuous and beautifully laid out.

The bed was hard and needed either replacing or a deep topper on it. Pillows also need replacing

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

One of the best places we’ve stayed in, hosts very friendly and welcoming, house very comfortable

Really enjoyed being seated around table with other guests, service and interaction with host very friendly, range of food on offer very good and well presented

Could not fault anything really - only possible suggestion would be some history of French Bay House and its people though have to say this was well related by our host and we probably learned more that way than having a brochure to read.

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Welcoming place, highly recommend

Warm welcome from lovely hosts who could not do enough to help. Great breakfast, lovely spacious house, close to everything, felt very homely

Nothing

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Loverly stay with very nice hosts...

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful house, delightful hosts

Thanks to Jacqui for a delightful stay, lovely breakfast and generous hospitality. Nothing was too difficult and there was tea on tap. Cheers.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Lovely couple, warm and welcoming and beautiful accommodation, fully functional and inviting.

Jacqui and Tim were exceptional hosts, the full breakfast absolutely delicious and the accommodations charming and fully functional. French Bay House is a little piece of art, beautifully restored. We stayed for two nights so met a few different people each morning and exchanged travel and life stories. we would return in a heartbeat.

nothing negative.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

A gorgeous comfortable stay right in the middle of everything Akaroa has to offer.

The attention to detail with tasteful decor and an English country house feel. Wonderful friendly hosts for whom nothing is too much trouble. So relaxing and we felt thoroughly spoiled. The honesty bar in the dining room is a special touch!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional hosts and accommodations

Everything about the French Bay House was exceptional: the wonderful hosts, Jacqui and Tim, who made sure our room and stay were comfortable; the location; and the excellent breakfast each morning. We would happily stay there again!

I can’t think of anything I would improve. The French Bay House is one of the best, and perhaps the best, B&B at which we have stayed. We would definitely stay there again.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Absolutely fabulous!

The house was beautiful and everything was very well thought about. Jacqui, Tim, George and Margot were extremely lovely to deal with and welcoming to the French Bay house! Breakfast was a perfect touch to the experience!

4.5 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Would recommend to others

Breakfast cooked by Tim was great. Enjoyed meeting both Tim and Jacqui who made the stay special

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

A stunning location, with outstanding owners

It was just beautiful, Jacqui was lovely and so accomodating and open. Really lovely place to spend our anniversary, got some amazing recommendations for dinner too! They really go above and beyond to make sure we are comfortable. Even left the heater on in our room for us as we were arriving later.

Nothing! Everything was perfect

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

A beautiful cottage in the heart of Akaroa. A wonderful stay

Lovely location and wonderful hosts in Jackie and Tim. Beautifully appointed and just a great mix of charm and warmth and hosts that make you feel at home

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Superb

Such a cute little house with a lovely fireplace in the living room, and a swing on the front porch. Excellent breakfast. Jacqui was an amazing host! Loved our stay and would definitely return

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

lovely boutique accommodation, Jackie was a fantastic host. Breakfast was amazing.

unique quaint, lovely host fantastic service. delicious breakfast.

the shower.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Exceptional

The breakfasts were delicious, the room comfortable and the accommodation quaint and peaceful. The owners were super welcoming and available with advice and happy to help at any time.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Will stay again

Host and breakfast faultless

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Exceptional

What a fantastic place to stay in Akaroa. I loved every detail about the place and the host Jacqui was extremely accomodating allowing me to check in earlier, as well as leaving my bags in the room while I was venturing around Akaroa. I would highly recommend staying in French Bay House and look forward to another trip.A

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Perfectly located, charming B&B.

Centrally located with loads of character. Relaxed owners, great honesty bar and lovely gardens. Great breakfast enjoyed with other guests.

As the property is old, the room and bathroom were smaller than we would usually expect for the price however they were both beautifully furnished and very clean which is far more important.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Akaroa?

The average price for a rental in Akaroa is £126 per night. This rental is £1 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at French Bay House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is French Bay House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at French Bay House?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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King Room with Private Bathroom

King Room with Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

French Bay House

Bed and Breakfast in Akaroa

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Akaroa

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

King Room with Private Bathroom

King Room with Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Akaroa?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is French Bay House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at French Bay House?

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