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4.8 out of 5

"Real friendly welcome . Beautiful home & grounds. Exceptionally comfy bed. Great breakfast. Would highly recommend. " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 07 Jan 2020

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Hotel Description

At Riverstone House you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Vintage Car & Machinery Museum and within 15 minutes of Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self parking.

Enjoy the pool loungers and lifeguards on site. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning a free English breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle.

Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-star Geraldine Downs B&B include Geraldine Observatory and Geraldine Historical Society Museum.

Suite, Ground Floor

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$178* Per night/room 16 Apr. - 17 Apr.

Superior Room (Upstairs Retreat)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Riverstone House ratings based on 5 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Riverstone House

Everyone (3) Couples (2) Family (1)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Jan. 2024 by Jenny

Many thanks for your very kind review. This is greatly appreciated. Regards Jenny

5 out of 5
Real friendly welcome . Beautiful home & grounds. Exceptionally comfy bed. Great breakfast. Would highly recommend.

Posted by , from Nelson on 7 Jan. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Jan. 2020 by Jenny

Thank you Jill for your very kind review as this is greatly appreciated. Regards Jenny and Ken

5 out of 5
Met by two adorable British Blue shorthair cats who made us feel very welcome. The hosts were efficient and the room was clean. Extremely comfortable bed which meant we fell asleep within minutes of our heads touching the pillow. TV very easy to use. Lovely breakfast.

Posted by on 2 Sep. 2019

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3 Sep. 2019 by Jenny

Many thanks for your very kind review. This is greatly appreciated. Very pleased you enjoyed having the cats under your feet :) Regards Jenny

4 out of 5
Quiet,lovely property. Very comfortable. Would stay again.

Posted by on 13 Aug. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

14 Aug. 2019 by Jennt

Thank you for your review as it is greatly appreciated and we look forward to your return visit. Kind regards Jenny

5 out of 5

Peaceful tranquillity

Wonderful gardens. Ken and Jenny were excellent hosts. The room was clean and well presented. Excellent.

Posted by , from Yorkshire, Enhland on 8 Feb. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Feb. 2018 by Jenny

Many thanks for your kind review. We are very glad you enjoyed your time with us in Geraldine :) Regards Jenny

Property Features

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Riverstone House. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. This 3.5-star Geraldine Downs bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Riverstone House offers 2 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Geraldine Downs bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Guests are served free English breakfast daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 20
  • Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 8:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • No front desk
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Host will greet you
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Riverstone House B&B Geraldine
  • Riverstone House B&B
  • Riverstone House Geraldine
  • Riverstone House Bed & breakfast
  • Riverstone House Geraldine Downs
  • Riverstone House Bed & breakfast Geraldine Downs

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.