About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Newton Heights in Akaroa offers a bed and breakfast with private bathrooms, sea views, and balconies. Each room includes a private entrance, garden or mountain views, and a terrace or patio. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, free WiFi, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a lounge, hot tub, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are provided, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Fresh pastries and fruits are served daily. Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from Akaroa Beach and 86 km from Christchurch International Airport. Nearby attractions include Akaroa Harbour and the Akaroa Lighthouse.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nikola
New Zealand“Amazing hosts, fantastic house and the best cooked breakfasts ever😊” - Ann New Zealand“Lovely hosts who made us feel welcome and comfortable from the minute we arrived.”
- Irene
United Kingdom“Our hosts were wonderful and couldn’t help enough. Top quality in every respect from beds and sheets to very modern facilities, all with a great view.” - Mick United Kingdom“Fantastic property and hosts promising and delivering a first class experience. Gail is an absolute diamond. Breakfast is a sumptuous affair served on the balcony with views out to sea and town. Fully deserves its top rating.”
- Reidar
Norway“Everything, loved staying at Newton heights. Brendan and Gail just the best. Best place we ever stayed.” - Dale United Kingdom“What a fantastic place to stay, we both wished we had booked a couple of more nights! Absolutely loved the property and location. Brendon and Gail thanks for looking after us during our stay and providing some great local information.”
- Melanie United Kingdom“Delightful views of Akaroa from this architectural gem of a property. The hosts Brendon and Gail were charming - professional, friendly and very welcoming. The property is really of a very high standard indeed compared to other mediocre...”
- Paul United Kingdom“Gail and Brendon were exceptional hosts and we loved chatting with them. Their home is “out of this world” … such a lovely architectural design and furnished so beautifully and tastefully”
- Gavin United Kingdom“The Kingfisher unit that we stayed in was really brilliant. Modern, beautifully decorated and super comfortable. We loved the balcony that wrapped around it and the awesome views from it. The quality of everything at Newton Heights was...”
- Julie New Zealand“A very warm welcome! Gail and Brendon were engaging and hopitable. The house is wonderful and the view amazing.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Brendon & Gail Woods
Company review score: 10Based on 83 reviews from 1 property
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Company information
Gail & Brendon welcome you to share their lovely modern architecturally designed home furnished in an eclectic way. They have had several trips to France and have collected some treasures that give the house a lovely feel. We love entertaining and enjoy having family & friends to stay. We see this as a unique opportunity for other people to enjoy our home and we look forward to sharing it with you. We both enjoy travel and exploring new countries, experiencing different food & cultures. Meeting new people from around New Zealand and around the world is something we look forward to.
Property information
Newton Heights in Akaroa is the only modern centrally heated B & B in Akaroa. The house sits on the hill with spectacular views of the harbour, village and surrounding hills. It is a 5 min walk down to the village with boutique shops and restaurants. We offer rooms with lovely sea views and private bathrooms for our guests. King sized beds with luxurious linen, velvet duvets ensure you have a great nights sleep. Enjoy a quiet wine in our lovely outdoor area with an open fire, or sit on your own deck and soak up the peace & tranquillity. Soak in our spa and relax or head out and explore the lovely area of Banks Peninsula. In the morning be treated to a fully cooked or continental breakfast. We source fresh local and our own homegrown ingredients and cater for all dietary requirements. Akaroa is a great place to do as much or as little as you like, a lovely place to unwind and relax. We look forward to hosting you.
Neighbourhood information
Guests can take a boat trip out on the harbour, see the dolphins and birdlife, or indulge themselves at one of the local restaurants. There are lovely walks around the village or if you have a car and can explore, there is Hinewai Reserve which has spectacular walks. Akaroa Heritage Park is a 10 minute drive and is a great spot for a picnic overlooking the harbour. There are great beaches at Okains & Le Bons Bay which are approximately a 20 minute drive.
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Legal information
This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.
