My wife and I stayed in Akaroa for one night on a 2 week jaunt around the South island of NZ and I am writing this after having returned, and therefore having experienced many other B+Bs in NZ. We arrived at midday in Akaroa, and went straight onto a dolphin cruise, and therefore checked in at about 3.30pm when we... More

This was the last accommodation of our 30 day visit to NZ, the only accommodation that we did not pre-book. We arrived around 5.30pm in Akaroa looking for somewhere nice and somewhere not too expensive for a couple of nights. In essence we found it in La Belle Villa. I don't think I can add anything different to the other... More

This is a small B&B in a beautiful old building on the southern side of the village. The location is extremely convenient for the wharf and several restaurants, and only a few minutes walk from more shops and restaurants in the French Quarter. The hosts are very friendly and helpful, and the room was immaculately turned out. Note that breakfast... More

We really hit lucky finding this wonderful B & B. We decided to go to Akaroa at the end of our holiday and had no chance to look at reviews so took pot luck. What luck we had chancing upon this place. The property is a beautiful historical residence built and furnished in a very British manner. We had an... More

A beautiful historic house which we felt very fortunate to be able to enjoy, considering there were a number of other historic buildings in Akaroa which were closed because of quake damage. Alice was very helpful and friendly, and made an excellent breakfast. It was really warm the day we stayed, and we did find it a little bit difficult... More

The La Belle Villa was a wonderful place to stay. The room was beautifully decorated, clean and neat. The breakfasts were excellent and the host was very helpful.

As mentioned by other, this property is very beautiful and cute. It is just back from the sea front and all its dining options. The rooms are good sized and spotless with free wifi throughout the property. We had an early start as we joined the postal tour but this was not a problem for The hosts who were ready... More

Until I discover another, La Belle Villa must be my favourite B&B in the world. It is so pretty, charming and really what a B&B is all about - cute, cozy and hospitable. The historic house has been beautifully presented, the gardens are just magic, the breakfasts were delicious and the hosts were wonderfully friendly without being intrusive. Akaraoa itself... More

Excellent B&B with amazing breakfast! The owners make the entire breakfast themself, including the musli which is the best!!! A small garden with fruit trees (yes, they do have a kiwi tree) and vegetables. At the front you can sit and relax, just watching people passing by and regretting they booked another place... The managers are very friendly, the rooms... More