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Chez la Mer Backpackers
At a Glance
- on the main street
- feels just like home, only older
- fishing rods available if you're keen
- outdoor kitchen and barbecue area
Pros
- no breakfast
Cons
Chez la Mer Backpackers Review
This comfortable hostel fills an old but adorable 1871 building. There's no TV; the preferred form of entertainment is sharing travelers' tales in the kitchen or over the barbecue in the sunny courtyard garden. The hosts share travel advice and free bicycles for exploring Akaroa.
- Address: 50 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, 7520 | Map It
- Phone: 03/304-7024
- Website: www.chezlamer.co.nz
- Location: Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula
Contact Information
- 5 rooms, 2 with en suite, 3 dorm rooms.
Hotel Details
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