Akaroa's prestigious award winning waterfront Bed & Breakfast accommodation.
 

Garthowen is Akaroa's top 5 star accommodation provider as rated by Qualmark, official recognition for sustainability and exellence. Highly recommended by Lonely Planet.

Enjoy our Qualmark 5 Star & Enviro Gold hospitality at Garthowen.

Centrally located immediately opposite the main beach...

...it is the perfect location to enjoy all the charm of this idyllic seaside village. It is only a few minutes walk from our B&B to all the cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and galleries. You will be spellbound upon entering the gates of Garthowen, the unspoiled beauty of it all!

This is the place to relax and enjoy being alive, being by the sea, being guided and pampered, being treated as a friend come home.

Re-learn the art of relaxation.

This is the place for lovers of life; friends looking for a place to hold a reunion; a corporate retreat; a place of tranquillity and nature; a place to honeymoon and be anonymous. 

Summer is nearly here, come and enjoy our stunning scenery, green hills,  and take in the breath-taking views of the ever-changing harbour!

No expense has been spared in creating an environment that will ensure your visit is an enchanting and memorable one.

 Only one hours drive to Christchurch,  Come and see Akaroa, spend a couple of days in this picturesque French town, relax, unwind.      

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Guest Comments:

We spent a wonderful time at Garthowen. Ian and Sharon are magnificent hosts, we enjoyed our stay and will come again, pity to have to go back to work' - Michel & Marlise LeGras, French Ambassador to NZ

  Best B & B we've stayed in for 40 years of travel! Pam &Tim Western Australia

 We found a real 'pearl' as we say in French. Magical scenery and exquisite hosts, 'Merci Beaucoup' Thank you so much! Famille Lapeyre from France
  

Thank you so much for a delightful and super comfortable stay at Garthowen. My Room was absolutely divine adn the smell of roses and hearing the water laping at the beach in the morning was exceptionally memorable. Oh' not to mention the scrummy breakfast with the largest berries I've seen in a long time!      Ainsley Pope PR Manager Australia Tourism New Zealand

 

A glass of port at night, in the gardens a delight, seas sparkling, sunsets amazing, Kauri, Cedar and Rimu, chaise longue, some noveau, classy comforts, a truly classic Villa, loved every minute of our stay!  Congratulations Sharon and Ian,  Ron Roberts NZ and Nancy Phipps USA


Every detail perfect, from the beauty of the location to the kindness, sincere, generous, graciousness as hosts, we feel welcome guests of your family, we left the best to last' - Brent & Mary, England

Recommended by 'The Lonely Planet 2010'

Beautiful home and bedrooms, breakfast superb 'Taste Magazine 2008'

Concept of a new home built in older character style, blended beautifully. 'Homestyle Magazine 2007'