Yes, all rooms / beds come with complete set of linen.

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Yes, there are over 10 terrific restaurants ranging from the world famous Akaroa Fish and Chips to the fantastic French food of C’est La Vie. There is also a grocery store and dairy nearby if you’d like to cook for yourself.

Check out our “Things to do” page or get more info at www.akaroa.com.

You definitely need to book ahead between the months of November and April to avoid disappointment.

No, but there are no time limits for parking on the street in front of or behind the hostel.

No, we don’t, but if you must watch it, you can find one at the pub next door. We have plenty of board games, puzzles, CDs and books that will keep you entertained as well.

Yes there is one only about 100 meters away.

Yes, We have fast ADSL internet available for per hour, WiFi available for per 50mb, and can burn your digital camera pictures to CD for .50.

Yes, of course you can. We have a storage room and your luggage will be safe until your return. This is a free service.

Yes we have three fully equipped kitchens, they even have spices.

About 100 meters, just go out the back gate and down the street to the beach.

Yes, luggage can be stored in the piano room of the backpackers until you leave. You are welcome to use the kitchen and make yourself at home while you wait.

No, sorry we do not allow children under 12 years old.

We have free mountain bikes for guests. There is a short ride to the lighthouse, or for the more energetic you can ride to Onuku, the Maori village that is about 7 kilometers from Akaroa. There is some mountain biking in the Garden of Tane reserve, which is filled with dirt paths and trails.