Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 34 reviews.
Pauline
Australia · Couple · November 2026
“High quality facilities, delicious cooked breakfast”
+Beautiful garden and exceptional views. Quiet & very comfortable
−Nothing
Paul
New Zealand · Couple · October 2026
“The host was lovely and the accommodation was of top class. We had a lovely experience at l'Abri.”
+We had a lovely experience and the host was super lovely to us. And we met other very nice people around the breakfast table. We would definitely come back or recommend l'Abri to our friends and families. Top place, top host🥰
−Nothing.
Nicky
New Zealand · Solo · October 2026
+Jane the host was lovely and so happy to share her beautiful home. The gardens and the view are worth the money alone. The location is like a postcard and photos do not do it justice. Jane's breakfast coming from the chickens roaming around the garden was so fresh and beautifully prepared better than any restaurant.
−Nothing
Bryan
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2026
“Delightful B&B in an excellent location”
+Jayne is a lovely ant attentive host. The property is well located and maintained to a very high standard. Breakfasts were delicious. Highly recommended
−Nothing
Bryan
United Kingdom · Couple · April 2026
“Fabulous B&B with a most welcoming host Jayne. Lovely location and excellent breakfasts.”
+Gorgeous property near the lovely town of Akaroa. Jane is most welcoming as a host and provides a magnificent breakfast. We stayed twice on our trip, in different rooms, both of which were fabulous with views out across the immaculate gardens to the bay. It almost felt like coming home when we returned here at the end of our tour of NZ. I would recommend this an alternative to staying in Christchurch.
−Absolutely nothing to dislike here!
Steven
United Kingdom · Couple · April 2026
“A lovely breakfast in comfortable accommodation five minutes walk to the bay and five minutes drive into Akaroa town.”
+We stayed in a converted building set in beautiful gardens with some free range chickens roaming around. It was quite cool but provided with a good quality fan heater. The room was nice and clean and the bed was very comfortable. We didn’t use any cooking facilities, but there was a ring, toaster and microwave available as well as kettle and Nespresso machine. Breakfast up at the main house was delicious with a lovely view of the bay. We had a fabulous (though expensive) lunch at the Caldera wine estate with amazing views.
−Check in at 4pm is a bit late. The bathroom floor was very cold, but there is a heater in there. The electricity tripped if you had too much on at one time.
Virginia
New Zealand · Couple · March 2026
“Very nice as one night stay. Lovely host”
+The breakfast was amazing The cottage was great and comfortable
−Shower went cold for the second person as small hot water cylinder . No hair dryer
Myra
United States · Couple · March 2026
“Beautiful property with exceptional host”
+We loved our stay at L’abri and wish we could have stayed longer. Jane is an absolutely wonderful host and her breakfast was incredibly delicious. A lovely place to explore the charming town of Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula.
−Nothing
Gary
United Kingdom · Couple · March 2026
+We had a superb stay at L’abri. Jane is a tremendous host, the property is immaculate and gardens are beautiful. We loved having the chickens trot down and rest on our doorstep. Can’t recommend this B&B any higher!!
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Cate
Australia · Couple · March 2026
“From the homemade biscuits to the superb breakfast this was an amazing place to stay. Tranquil, spotless but with ambien”
+Everything. Jane was a very gracious host and paid attention to every detail.
−Nothing.