Chez La Mer, originally known as the Madeira Hotel, was built for Antonio Rodrigues in 1871, who ran the hotel until his death in 1905. The designer is not known. Chez La Mer is an example of a mid Victorian hotel building, being of two storeyed timber construction, with a T shape plan with hipped and gables portions with minimal decorative detailing. The wattle and daub infill is an interesting feature of the building.
Its situation on Akaroa's main thoroughfare makes an important contribution to the streetscape, having had a long association with the hospitality industry and Akaroa as a tourist destination.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
7155
Date Entered
24th February 1994
Date of Effect
24th February 1994
City/District Council
Christchurch City
Region
Canterbury Region
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
7155
Date Entered
24th February 1994
Date of Effect
24th February 1994
City/District Council
Christchurch City
Region
Canterbury Region
Construction Details
Start Year
1871
Type
Original Construction
Construction Details
Start Year
1871
Type
Original Construction
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Southern region office Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Southern region office Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: Hotel
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Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: Hotel
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