Bon Accord Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Akaroa with 3 restaurants
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BBQ/picnic area
Garden
Breakfast area
Double Cabin
Sports facility

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
57 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, 7542
  • Artisans Gallery
    1 min walk
  • The Bach Akaroa
    1 min walk
  • Christchurch Railway Station
    75 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    85 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Cabin

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Cabin

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Akaroa

At Bon Accord Backpackers you'll be within steps of Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. Highlights at this hostel include 3 restaurants and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Bach, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Akaroa hostel include St Patrick's Catholic Church and Giant's House.

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Museum - 1 min walk
  • Giant's House - 9 min walk
  • Linton The Giant House - 9 min walk
  • Akaroa Wharf - 11 min walk
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪L'Escargot Rouge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Trading Rooms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bon Accord Backpackers

Hostel in Akaroa with 3 restaurants
There are 3 restaurants on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Bon Accord Backpackers. Free self parking is available.

This Akaroa hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Bon Accord Backpackers offers 8 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Akaroa Fish & Chips
  • Sweet As
  • The Bach

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bon Accord Backpackers?

Bon Accord Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bon Accord Backpackers?

Yep, Bon Accord Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bon Accord Backpackers?

The closest beach to Bon Accord Backpackers is Le Bons Bay Beach (12.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bon Accord Backpackers?

No, Bon Accord Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bon Accord Backpackers?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Bon Accord Backpackers's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bon Accord Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bon Accord Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bon Accord Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to Shops & Restaurants
I had a room in the house which was clean, comfortable and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Mike, Christchurch

Central and adequate
Good handy location. Backpackers describes it - cost a bit higher probably due Akaroa being small but popular, so few options. 'free parking' means there is free on-street parking nearby [not off street parking]. Payment is by cash only [a BNZ ATM fairly handy]
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean establishment, comfy beds, great location. Shower only disappointing aspect, shower head needs attention.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You get what you pay for!
This place is right in the centre of 'town' so within easy reach of everything. We weren't expecting much due to what we paid, but there are a few points worth mentioning I think for people to be aware of.... 1. The accommodation advertises 'free parking' but this is actually just on the street, if you can find a spot. We had to park in a 1 hour only spot initially and then move the car just round the corner. 2. We had a double room with a shared bathroom. There's only one shower room and a separate toilet in the main house-the others are outside. We had to queue to use the toilet. The shower was so revolting looking that we didn't bother having a shower. We were only staying one night but this would have been an issue had we been staying longer. 3. The accommodation also advertises 'free wifi' but this is actually limited to 500mb which isn't much when you're using it for browsing further accommodation, trips, etc. We didn't have any left the following morning. 4. Our bedroom was on the ground floor right next to the front garden. Our window was jammed open and we were kept awake late in the evening by people sat talking and smoking on sofas right next to our window, and were woken up about 7am by people out there having breakfast talking loudly. 5. The beds were very poor quality-really soft and lumpy- with bed linen that had definitely seen better days. Really faded and with some holes in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Klein en gezellig hostel, 1 badkamer en toilet in het hoofdgebouw. Bij aankomst een medewerker gevraagd of ik kon inchecken. Zij hield zich daar niet mee bezig en reageerde geërgerd dat ze een collega moest halen, omdat ze druk was met het tellen van geld van het naastgelegen restaurant. Niet bepaald professioneel. De bedden waren niet comfortabel voor je rug.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Ellinore

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bien situé
´Un backpacker sans plus Petite chambre dans bungalow
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018