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8.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Bushside Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home

Christchurch Akaroa Road RD 1, Akaroa, nz

Bushside Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home - main view

About the Property

Tranquil Retreat in Akaroa
Nestled in the picturesque town of Akaroa, Bushside Cottage offers a serene escape with a lush garden and free WiFi. Unwind in this non-smoking property just 1.8 km from the sandy shores of Akaroa Beach.

Cozy Comforts
Step into comfort with a well-equipped kitchen, inviting living area, and a luxurious hot tub in the modern bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of private parking and a TV for entertainment.

Convenient Location
Located 83 km from Christchurch International Airport, this charming cottage is easily accessible, making it the perfect base for your Akaroa adventures.

Book now for a peaceful getaway at Bushside Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Air conditioning
Garden
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.2
Excellent11 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the lovely bach / comfortable accommodation and frequently praise the brilliant location.

Categories

Cleanliness6.0
Service8.2
Location9.0
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.7
Value for Money8.2
Food and Beverage8.2
Overall Experience8.5

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JacquinzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 14, 2026

"Peaceful and relaxing."

9.0

How calm the place felt.

There was sand in the spa.

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EmilynzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 20, 2026

"Was peaceful"

8.0

Loved our stay. Was a very lovely bach. Location was brilliant. The spa was great for listening to birds in.

Possible better attention needed to cobwebs on the property. Especially round the windows. Lots of bugs. Which is due to being hard into the bush. The spa filter needs cleaning.

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CaranzNZ
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2025

"Very good"

8.0

A very pleasant experience and welcome surprise. Had everything we needed, clean and tidy throughout. Private and nestled in bush with native birds to listen to- road noise was not an issue as was reviewed on another site. Stunning views, we enjoyed beautiful sunsets and sunrise on the opposite hills. The fire was the best feature, as it was chilly at times. Added bonus is the spa pool. Only a 2 minute drive to Akaroa. We recommend for a mini break.

No sun on the property all day. It maybe be different in Summer. The fire and spa made up for it and it provided a great opportunity to really explore Akaroa in the sun.

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GrahamenzNZ
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 10, 2025

"Great breakaway from woes of the world"

8.0

Good comms. Quiet and private. Great spa on deckbwith view of night sky and harbour in distance. Close tobtown and activities

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NigelnzNZ
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 28, 2025

"Superb"

9.0

Super warm and Cosy had everything we needed, loved the hot tub.would definitely stay there again

The bathtub was a bit grubby and shower head was not real great

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KayleenzNZ
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 23, 2025

"Superb"

9.0

Location, view, open plan living & spa pool

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TimnzNZ
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 21, 2024

"Great location but disappointed in maintenance and cleanliness"

7.0

Location was quiet and peaceful Spa was great

Fireplace had no handle so couldn’t be touched when hot . Also wobbled . No coffee capsules or milk supplied . I rang Bachcare on first day but no action taken . Coffee machine had not been cleaned . Overhead fan was dirty with dust so didn’t use it.

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CelinecaCA
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 19, 2024

"Management change needed!"

6.0

Good location. Place is nice.

Communication with staff was worse than terrible. Extremely poor management (because it is not managed by an individual but by a company). There was no toilet paper nor coffee pods (although they only provide an espresso machine that needs specific pods) in the house. So I asked for those basic items upon arrival. Seems like a BOT answered me every time I made the same demand with an answer that was useless. Ended up asking for the same thing 6-7 times over the 3 days we were there without ever getting coffee nor toilet paper. Kind of insulting to the guests.

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MikenzNZ
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 29, 2023

"Overall a pleasant stay, outdoor spa is the highlight"

8.0

Location, view, spa, fireplace, privacy, fire had been lit prior to our arrival being a cold day.

These units used to be high end, but starting to feel more ‘bachy’ now. Still a comfortable stay, however, could be cleaner - was dusty and carpet was dirty, bathroom basin and bath stained, cobwebs on the deck railing and outdoor furniture that I had to clean up to make my wife more comfortable 🙂

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LynettenzNZ
Verified booking
review category business travellers
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 29, 2023

"Superb"

9.0

Great location. Beautiful views

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