Located in the French-inspired village of Akaroa, La Rochelle Motel features accommodation with free WiFi and a balcony or patio offering views over the surrounding gardens All accommodation has cooking facilities and an LCD TV It is a 3-minute walk to Akaroa Beach Guests can play a game of petanque or tennis, and fishing equipment is also available A kitchenette with a stove-top, microwave and refrigerator is standard in all accommodation Electric blankets, double-glazed windows and a DVD player are also provided La Rochelle Motel Akaroa is a 10-minute walk from the waterfront shops and restaurants of Akaroa It is a 15 hour drive from Christchurch