Duvauchelle Seaside Motel

Location: 2 Onawe Flat Road, Duvauchelle, nz

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Fax/photocopying
• Outdoor furniture
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Housekeeping on request
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Fishing nearby
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Beach toys
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Apartment with Sea View

  The fully equipped kitchenette features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The apartment provides a seating area, a wardrobe, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm

• Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

  409-sq-foot room with a furnished balcony

  
  

  Layout - Separate living room

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Sofa bed and desk; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Sofa bed
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate living room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

• Apartment, 1 Bedroom, (Pet Friendly)

  1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

  409-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, furnished patio

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom and living room

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Desk; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate living room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Location - ground floor

• Apartment - Ground Floor

  This apartment includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the well-equipped kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. Boasting a terrace with sea views, this apartment also offers a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm

Guest Reviews

• vijay (8/5): memorable - Lovely hostess. Beautiful scenery Entrance to the units could have been cleaner.
• Sally (7/5): - The view out to the water The heater didn't work well, and we were very cold.
• Wang (10/5): -
• Peter (9/5): Suite in quiet, comfortable and friendly motel overlooking the beach at the end of Long Bay. - Our last night on the peninsula was spent in the imposing Seaside Motel in Duvauchelle overlooking the beach at the head of Duvauchelle Bay. Our balcony on the second floor faced south looking the length of the bay. A full moon rose above the surrounding hills later that evening and eventually bathed the entire bay in sharp bright light - an unreal image of shadows and light. The setting was spectacular in a country world famous for its natural beauty/scenery wherever you travel in the islands. We enjoyed our final evening meal of the holiday en famille in Akaroa and headed for Duvauchelle to check in – 8km/10-15 min run. The motel is to the left/bayside of the small township of Duvauchelle on the Christchurch side – just before the road climbs the steep incline from the bay. The motel comprises two large, separate, two-story buildings – the one with windows in the roof. The motel has a large road-side sign in case you missed things. Take the road entrance into the car park at the rear and there to one side, is the small glass-fronted office – the one with the friendly woman concierge that checked us in that evening. Our group comprised two families – with separate bookings – each of which were allocated a suite of rooms – two couples one of which had three little kids. The extent of the space available within the suite of rooms was a welcome surprise - large living/dining/kitchen composite room and an ensuite bedroom. The separate balcony stretched along the length of the external wall access from the living room. The suites were well-equipped sufficient facilities with which to cater food for preparation/services, bedding, toiletries. Our group were separated – one family on the ground floor and the other on the first floor. Sleep/night dominated with the family of five sharing the large bed, fold-out bed and/or camping down in whatever chair/corner was handy. Our suite was clean, comfortable and welcoming. Nothing comes to mind. You access the first floor by an easy-to-handle external stairway with wide robust steps and firm handrails. You carry your bags too. If you’re not so good on your feet, then ensure that you book a ground floor room.
• Chan (8/5): The property operator was helpful on my special requests for additional cookwares in the late evening even after she had -
• Phillippa (10/5): -
• ri (8/5): -
• Michael (8/5): Great location - It’s a nice location and dog friendly. Quiet, too. There’s a big step up into the shower which I think is a bit dangerous for older or less mobile guests.
• A J van Tonder (9/5): - Nice qnd and neat, comfortable bed good value for money N/A
• Ann (9/5): - Nice and clean, had a lovely view ov.er the water. The shower was so slow empting to caused a flood each time it was used.
• Logan (9/5): -
• Deborah (8/5): - Comfortable, homely. Close to Akaroa. Quiet, great bed. Able to bring our little dog which we appreciated! Raw sugar sachets would be great. Bathroom needed a heater / fan. Everything else was good 😊
• amba (7/5): - The veiw was amazing and the was comfortable. The staff were lovely to talk to and super helpful. The restaurant next to the hotel was also amazing. Nothing in particular.
• Pierre (10/5): Accueil fantastique par les propriétaires - L'accueil par les propriétaires. La route a été fermée à cause des inondations et nous ne pouvions plus repartir de l'hotel (route unique pour entrer dans la péninsule). Les propriétaires nous ont hébergés une nuit de plus sans supplément. Et ils ont été là pour nous passer les informations et les conseils. Un grand merci aux propriétaires
• corinne (9/5): -
• Linda (8/5): Thank you for a pleasant stay and we would stay again if we only needed one bedroom. - The property is situated with views over the water and the beautiful flowers were pretty. We appreciated a ground floor apartment with many facilities and private bathroom. Hosts were most helpful. Thank you The sofa bed was not that comfortable unfortunately. However, we would stay again if in the area.
• George (8/5): -
• William (8/5): -
• Steve (7/5): -
• Gordon (8/5): -
• Roly (8/5): nice place handily located - Very comfortable stay - welcoming management n/a
• Tania (7/5): - The view was nice and the room was clean The shower is impossible to have hot water with more than a dribble of water. Nice place to stay if you don't want a hot shower.
• Patricia (10/5): Lovely place to stay - Lovely and quiet location Everything you need . Nice walks close by Hotel next door where we had a delicious dinner Close to Akaroa
• Ann (10/5): Would come again and stay longer. - The quiet location and beautiful view of the water were so lovely. Everything we needed was provided and the facilities were spotless. The owners were charming.
• patricia (10/5): - The position, lovely garden and comfortable accommodation Nothing negative
• Daniela (9/5): -
• Susan (10/5): - Peaceful location across the road from the sea. Quiet and comfortable
• Kate (8/5): - Location was great. Short walk to the hotel for dinner.
• Susan (5/5): - Hosts were very accommodating. Lovely spot with nice view from room. The shower.....pressure was terrible and not very warm....
• Vorhof (6/5): -
• Clément (9/5): -
• Jaco (8/5): Prachtige locatie niet ver van Akaroa met een vriendelijke gastvrouw - Gastvrouw was zeer flexibel, makkelijk, meedenkend en vriendelijk. Als je kamer op de 1ste verdieping is, heb een een prachtig uitzicht over de baai: leuke wandeltocht vanaf locatie. Kamer is niet modern, maar verzorgd en knus. Akaroa op circa 10 min afstand met auto… prachtig gelegen Niets
• FABIEN (7/5): - Nice view Not very clean (dirty bay window) nor well equiped / furnished (only 2 chairs for 4 pers - no cooking area - only a small fan as heating system). Fridge even froze our food... Bed in the living room is just terrible just like the owners who just don't care at all.about these issues.
• Zhong (9/5): -
• Ashley (8/5): -
• Ford (8/5): -
• Rainer (7/5): - Ausblick auf das Wasser und größe der Wohnung. Etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Keine Terassenmöbel.
• miriam (10/5): Lovely motel just 15 minutes drive from Akaroa. - Very peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful views from the room. Very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed and at a really reasonable price. Dog friendly too. Cottage style gardens were full of flowers and just perfect. Thank you. Nothing.
• Alec (10/5): Amazing - Perfect views and location. The couch and bed was super comfortable and all the facilities were clean and tidy.
• Hilary (8/5): -
• Fabrice (8/5): -
• Isabelle (9/5): -
• sarah (8/5): - Location Sofa wasn’t that comfortable
• Miao (5/5): - Sofabed really needs replacement, can’t use it for sleeping. Facility too old…
• Andrew (8/5): -
• Ili (6/5): -
• juup (8/5): Good value for money - Great view, lovely owners, great location. Enough space, nice bathroom. We didn't read well enough and were disappointed there wasn't a stove. The pull-out couch isn't really comfortable.
• Arnau (8/5): -
• Jennifer (10/5): Magical little place on the seashore. - The location, the flowers, the staff It was a bit small for the 3 of us, but we managed. Would totally stay here again.
• Michelle (10/5): -
• Sybil (9/5): Beautiful views - Perfect location for us, harbour views from our room, quiet and relaxed, close to everything we needed and a friendly welcome.
• Mark (9/5): -
• Jacqui (7/5): Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location. - Location is beautiful. Very basic, for the money would expect some cooking facilities eg a hot plate.
• Kim (7/5): -
• Pavel (9/5): -
• Emma (7/5): -
• marc (7/5): convient pour une nuit de transit - chambre avec vue magnifique sur la baie, très calme et propre, lit confortable. La mouette qui vient manger le muesli devant la porte vitrée il n'y a pas de penderie, juste 2 crochets, ce qui est insuffisant; une seule table de nuit; de la moquette épaisse qui n'est pas très hygiénique; la cabine de douche est petite et "plastique"; un petit déjeuner avec 2 tranches de pain et 1 confiture, fruits muesli, ce n'est pas abondant, mais pour 17$ on ne fait pas de miracles.
• Nerys (10/5): Peaceful, scenic, comfortable waterfront location. - Fantastic, peaceful waterfront location with everything you need for a short stay. Very comfortable accommodation, beautiful garden and with outdoor seating. Very close to Akaroa. Great restaurant next door.
• Gina (9/5): -
• Juliane (8/5): Traumhafter Ausblick - Tolle Lage direkt am Wasser mit traumhaften Blick. Terrassen vor der Tür sehr einladend zum Frühstück in der Sonne direkt am Meer.
• Kaan (10/5): Amazing stay by the beach - Amazing hosts beautiful place Wish we stayed longer
• Anna (7/5): Very friendly staff, warm welcome and unbelievably lovely views and sunrises - Absolutely stunning views Property is a bit dated. No hob top cooking facilities in kitchen - just microwave - not sure if it mentioned that in details however. The sofa bed sofa was not the most comfy to be honest - as a sofa not a bed. No bedside table on one side of bed or ply as bed was flush to wardrobe - perhaps doesn’t need wardrobe
• Kyle (8/5): -
• Mark (8/5): - Very friendly hosts made you feel welcome
• Elizabeth (9/5): - Superb location, great view, spacious. Water flow in shower erratic
• Deborah (9/5): Lovely location and nice room with a beautiful view. - Beautiful view and really clean room. Love the deck and the birds. Nice running path along the bay right out front. Real close to the cute town of Akaroa. Bed was a little too hard and the pull out in the couch was really uncomfortable.
• Andrew (9/5): -
• Jennifer (9/5): Spacious room - Very spacious room with everything you need.
• Jacob (8/5): -
• Bo (9/5): Prima overnachting - Aardige gastvrouw, erg behulpzaam. Mooi uitzicht vanuit onze kamer. Afstand tot Akaroa
• Oka (9/5): -
• Leshi (10/5): - Excellent views and very nice manage team. no pub or Caffe or restaurant around
• Gao (10/5): - the room with one kitchen, one bathroom, two beds, great sea view
• Richard (8/5): -
• Rotem (9/5): מקום מהמם ממש - מיקום מושלם על החוף, חדר גדול, נוף יפה מהחדר מקלחת יחסית קטנה
• Cyril (8/5): - Nice view, comfy bed, shower was good. Friendly host. Good value for money.
• Rhonda (8/5): -
• Maggie (9/5): - It was clean and spacious. Staff was friendly and helpful There are no bedside tables or shelf's beside the bed. We had to put our phones and reading glasses on the floor.
• Resh (8/5): - Overall all was good Very small shower
• suping (10/5): - 老板很善良，还给我们升级了房间，面朝大海，地理位置优越。
• Brenda (9/5): -
• Schalk (10/5): -
• Keren (10/5): - Beautiful place to stay and the most peaceful quiet motel we stayed at on our 4 week trip of the South Island. Beautiful garden and hosts Nothing
• antoine (10/5): -
• Robyn (9/5): A hidden gem - Close proximity to the beach and an excellent restaurant. Staff were friendly and welcoming. A lovely ambience and very calming. Nil
• Colin (9/5): -
• Kim Oon (10/5): - The owner give very good service, beautiful place to stay. The restaurant serves very great meals. They provide us free laundry. Thank you so much. Nothing
• singh (2/5): -
• Cécile (9/5): Très bon séjour à Devauchelle - La localisation et la vue superbe sur le lac. L'accueil très aimable à la réception. La proximité d'un très bon restaurant Rien de spécial
• Elvira (9/5): -
• Naidoo (10/5): - Cool spot with a great view Was great. Older motel look and feel but service and location top tier
• Georgina (10/5): -
• Mac Dougall (10/5): Really lovely spot - Lovely owners and we were allowed our two dogs. Beautiful setting next to the water front. Super clean and quiet accommodation with everything you need provided. Will be back soon. Thankyou 🌻 Nothing we were so happy with everything 😊
• Christopher (8/5): Amazing 😊 - Spectacular views, large balcony, comfortable bed. Nice decor. The owner is lovely. Apart from a few negatives below (nothing major - easy fix perhaps 🤔), the place is well worth a visit. We will definitely be booking again 🙂 No privacy from guests staying in the other room if sitting outside on the balcony.. The shower, the small tv, the smell of cigarette smoke (we personally can't stand it) wafting into our balcony & room when the guest next door is sitting outside smoking like a train 🙄 The wooden outdoor furniture could perhaps be left outside (we found the chairs in the wardrobe - seems weird🤔) with a cover of some sort provided to protect it from the weather .Perhaps they could make a designated area for smokers somewhere on the property 🙂 (our personal opinion 🙂)
• Yiqiong (10/5): -
• Liz (9/5): -
• Ashley (10/5): - Great
• Ashley (10/5): - Really nice hosts
• Ashley (10/5): - Really nice hosts
• Ashley (10/5): - Really nice hosts

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