La Rochelle Motel.
Your garden retreat in Akaroa.
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 local restaurants and waterfront.
Our Story.
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.
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