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

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

Garthowen is charming, elegant and private. Absolutely the best harbour view in Akaroa.

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 tranquility and nature; a place to honeymoon and be anonymous.

Winter is here, come and enjoy our stunning scenery, snow on the hills, leaves on the ground 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 a memorable one.

WOW – Special Deal
2 x tickets to Al Brown Cooking School in Akaroa on 11th September 2010

Logan Brown Restaurant Wellington, their success is due to it's innovative and perfectly cooked food using New Zealand's finest ingredients
Stared in 'Hunger for the Wild' TV Series
Supreme Winner of the 2009 Cuisine NZ Restaurant of the year competition

Spend two nights at Garthowen: Enjoy
Premium luxury Waterfront Accommodation
2 x tickets to Al Brown cooking School on 11 September 2010 valued at $225.00 per ticket
Stay 2 nights get 2nd night half price
Bottle of wine
Total package $900.00

Second Option
Premium luxury Waterfront Accommodation
1 x ticket to Al Brown Cooking School on 11 September 2010 valued at $225.00
Stay two nights get 2nd night for half price
Bottle of wine Total package $670.00

Tickets to Al Brown Cooking Class sold out in 1st week of sale!

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Guest Comments:

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

You thought of everything,it doesn't get any better than this........ World Class, we felt like Royalty, just wonderful' - Paul & Marion, Wellington NZ

Our first night in South Island New Zealand, what a glorious location, thank you so much for your hospitality, your home is stunning and breakfast to die for' - Ian & Jean Kenny Brisbane Australia

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