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Riverstone House
Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand
91 Pye Road, The DownsView location
9.6/10Excellent76 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service9.8/10 9.8
Comfort9.8/10 9.8
Condition9.6/10 9.6
Neighborhood9.8/10 9.8
Amenities9.8/10 9.8
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About Riverstone House
Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden of this charming bed & breakfast. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy amenities like a common area TV, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. An area shuttle is available (surcharge). Start your day with a complimentary English breakfast.
Newspapers, luggage storage, and laundry facilities are also provided. The 2 individually decorated guestrooms offer refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with cable, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, while safes and daily housekeeping add to your comfort.
Riverstone House is conveniently located near the Vintage Car & Machinery Museum and Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, with easy access to Geraldine's attractions and the Timaru and Christchurch airports.
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With a stay at Riverstone House in Geraldine Downs, you'll be in the historical district, just a 3-minute walk from Vintage Car & Machinery Museum and 13 minutes by foot from Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve.
This bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Geraldine Military Museum and 1.2 mi (2 km) from McAtamney Gallery and Design Store. Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions.
Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided on request. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
8:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
20
Hotel policies
No elevators
No front desk
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special 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. Please be aware that 2 cats and 1 dog reside at this property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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Minimal age
20
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Optional fees
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 120.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Vintage Car & Machinery Museum
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Geraldine Observatory
1.7 km / 1 mi
Geraldine Military Museum
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
McAtamney Gallery and Design Store
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Geraldine Historical Society Museum
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
3.2 km / 2 mi
Roger Mahan Heritage Centre
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Pleasant Valley Daffodils
9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Peel Forest Park
26.6 km / 16.5 mi
Richard Pearse Memorial
31.8 km / 19.8 mi
Pleasant Point Museum and Railway
33.3 km / 20.7 mi
Dashing Rocks Beach
36.1 km / 22.4 mi
DB Brewery
36.8 km / 22.8 mi
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
37.3 km / 23.2 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 2
- hotel
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- LaunderetteExtra charge
- FireplaceExtra charge
- Smoke detector
- Hotel safe
- Lift accessExtra charge
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- Garden
- Terrace
- Bicycle storage
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Library
- Towels and bed linenExtra charge
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Meeting room
- TV lounge
- Game roomExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Picnic
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 20
- CanoeingExtra charge
- Archery
- Horse ridingExtra charge
- SkiingExtra charge
- Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Upon availability
Room types
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: SUI.QN
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- SUPERIOR KING BED
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Room code: DBL.KG-SU
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SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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SUITE STANDARD
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Room overview
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: SUI.ST
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Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- Room
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR
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Room SUPERIOR
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- Room
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: ROO.SU
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Riverstone House
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Susan
Stayed overnight and it was wonderful. Jenny & Ken were so welcoming and friendly offering us great choices for dining in town. Our room was lovely & airy with fantastic views of the garden area. Two beautiful cats and a dog made it so homely. The amenities in our room were great and very clean and the scrumptious cooked breakfast served up by Ken topped our stay there. Highly recommend +++
Sherry
Did not use the laundry service
Lisa
Jenny & Ken were extremely attentive and helpful. Location peaceful amongst a most beautiful garden, with easy access and the ability to come & go as you please. Really comfortable bed and great shower.
maria
What a beautiful bed and breakfast. We only stayed overnight but we rested comfortably and really enjoyed the hospitality of our hosts. Spotless, fresh breakfast, beautiful garden and birds, Tastefully decorated. Highly recommend.
Pam
Enjoyed our 1 night stay with Jenny and Ken. Our room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. Nice little spot to sit outside in their glorious garden, which must keep them very busy. A couple of friendly cats in the main part of the house. It is a 20 minute walk, or short drive into Geraldine with it's restaurants and cafes. Barkers (the jam people) have a store and café there. There is also a nice little craft brewery across the street from there called Bonnie's. Nice cooked breakfast in the morning. Thank you Jenny & Ken.
Bettina
The owners were awesome.
Thaddeus
Lovely, lovely accommodation. Very quiet setting with beautiful gardens with the most fragrant flowers. Ken and Jenny are the perfect hosts. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious in a lovely dining room setting. Highly recommend Riverstone House.
Pam
Very sweet hosts. Clean and comfy room. Bathtub plus shower. Free laundry with help from host
Cute kitties. Gorgeous landscaping
Cute kitties. Gorgeous landscaping
Dan
Beautiful gardens and very comfortable room.
sally
The host snd hostess made us feel at home
John
Lovely surroundings with very friendly hosts. Really enjoyed breakfast. Thanks for the great stay.
Mackenzie
Hosts were very accommodating and friendly! Loved the fresh jams during breakfast!
Coleen
This was a lovely BnB hosted by homeowners Jenni and Ken. The property and gardens were beautiful and the two cats and doggie were enjoyable as well.
Breakfast was delicious - eggs, bacon, toast and homemade jams, fruit and granola + juice, coffee & tea.
Geraldine is a cool little town and we enjoyed the auto/equipment museum as well as a nice latte at the record store (open on weekends). We completely enjoyed our one night stay.
Breakfast was delicious - eggs, bacon, toast and homemade jams, fruit and granola + juice, coffee & tea.
Geraldine is a cool little town and we enjoyed the auto/equipment museum as well as a nice latte at the record store (open on weekends). We completely enjoyed our one night stay.
Olivia
We had a lovely stay at Riverstone House. Ken & Jenny were wonderful hosts and cooked a fabulous breakfast. The room was quiet, clean, comfortable and beautifully presented. Highly recommend!
Leonie
Relaxing @ Riverstone House
We stayed overnight at Riverstone House in Geraldine Downs. Lovely friendly hosts and a very comfortable upstairs bedroom. Car ride to restaurants in the village.
Our host made a delicious big breakfast the next morning. Lol....unfortunately we were not allowed to take Misty with us. Was perfect for our requirements.
Our host made a delicious big breakfast the next morning. Lol....unfortunately we were not allowed to take Misty with us. Was perfect for our requirements.
Josh
Very quiet and relaxing, host’s Ken and Jenny are great hosts and we would return again
Yongqin Jason
Jenny was an outstanding host. The rooms were extremely clean and had all the amenities needed for a restful night. Breakfast was delicious and the icing on a perfect stay.
Malcolm
Very nice people
STEPHEN
Lovely friendly hosts
Karen
Lovely hosts and enjoyable breakfast
Jennifer
Beautiful hosts and a gorgeous property made for a love stay. Best night sleep.
Keith
Ken and Jenny were outstanding hosts, nothing was a problem. The garden is lovely and we loved coming back in the afternoon, sitting outside overlooking the lovely garden and enjoying the bird song with a glass of wine.
There was fresh milk in the fridge with various drink options so if you didnt want wine you were covered.
There was fresh milk in the fridge with various drink options so if you didnt want wine you were covered.
Elaine
This is a lovely B & B run by a warm and friendly couple. Their home and grounds sit on five acres of stunning gardens.
The room is upstairs in their home with an airy full bathroom. There's a bar fridge stocked with water and milk (for coffee). Coffee, teas, and hot drinks are in the room as well as an iron and board should you need them.
We didn't use the TV and the WiFi was very good.
Our hosts offered a lovely breakfast with fresh fruit, hot drinks, cereals, toast, and homemade jams. Since we're vegan, we don't know the other breakfast options that are available.
This place was a lovely discovery on the drive to Christchurch from the West Coast. Thanks, Jennie and Ken!
The room is upstairs in their home with an airy full bathroom. There's a bar fridge stocked with water and milk (for coffee). Coffee, teas, and hot drinks are in the room as well as an iron and board should you need them.
We didn't use the TV and the WiFi was very good.
Our hosts offered a lovely breakfast with fresh fruit, hot drinks, cereals, toast, and homemade jams. Since we're vegan, we don't know the other breakfast options that are available.
This place was a lovely discovery on the drive to Christchurch from the West Coast. Thanks, Jennie and Ken!
Michael
We had a great stay at The Riverstone House. Ken and Jenny are excellent friendly hosts. The room was wonderful and the grounds and gardens are beautifully maintained. Breakfast was cooked to order. Great value!
Verified traveler
An excellent stay
An extremely friendly welcome and very comfortable room, this was our first night in New Zealand and got our holiday off to an excellent start. The location is blissfully quiet and only a short drive to good restaurants in Geraldine. No hesitation in highly recommending.
Raymond
Hosts are delightful, go above and beyond to make one's stay comfortable and engaging!
Di
Location was lovely and quiet.
Verified traveler
spotlessly clean. very friendly hosts who went out of their way to make our stay so enjoyable and memorable. beautiful, peaceful gardens. superb experience
Gordon
Geraldine Gem
Excellent property, wonderfully run by Jenny and Ken. Room and breakfast outstanding.
Would recommend highly.
Hosts very friendly and welcoming.
Would recommend highly.
Hosts very friendly and welcoming.
Verified traveler
Beautiful setting...unique lodge
Steven
Abundant bird life.
Friendly welcoming hosts with lots of local knowledge. Great cooked breakfast each morning. Beautiful room, lovely gardens and abundant bird life makes this a great location. We would definitely stay again.
Verified traveler
Friendly hosts, beautiful garden setting, comfortable room, delicious breakfast.
Jill
Real friendly welcome .
Beautiful home & grounds.
Exceptionally comfy bed.
Great breakfast.
Would highly recommend.
Beautiful home & grounds.
Exceptionally comfy bed.
Great breakfast.
Would highly recommend.
Keenan
Nice place
Cute little B&B with nice grounds to stroll and a number of happy animals to join your walk about. The proprietor was kind, helpful, and easy going.
Verified traveler
Beautiful gardens and well appointed B&B. Ken and Jenny were delightful and very accommodating. The room was super clean and updated. Breakfast was delicious. Perfect location to do day trips to Mount Cook, Raika Gorge, and Hakatere. Excellent hiking opportunities nearby.
Verified traveler
We had a lovely stay with Jenny and Ken. The room was comfortable and wepl appointed. We loved how it looked onto their beautiful gardens. We’d definitely recommend staying at Riverstone House.
Verified traveler
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.
Peter
Perfect, one of if not the best.
Extremely pleased with Everything and Everybody with our stay at the BB. Seriously great stay, great bed, great shower, great facilities ,great people and a great breakfast oh yes also a very peaceful spit with some great views.
Verified traveler
Quiet,lovely property. Very comfortable. Would stay again.
Verified traveler
Very quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed petting their two cats, Misty and Cocoa
James
great stay
fantastic home and hosts
Phillip
Simply First Class
First class, both my wife and I really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Riverstone House. Ken has done such a lot to the garden that the photo you see on the website does not do it justice. Jenny and Ken were very helpful and made us feel welcome, they also have 2 beautiful cats. If we ever come back to the South Island I would not hesitate to re-book for a few days and would highly recommend it to family and friends.
Richard
A fantastic B&B, They will also do dinner which was fantastic. Its a in very quite country location only minutes from downtown
Anne
Lovely people, lovely place to stay. Our room and the facilities were everything that we needed. Quiet and relaxing and gorgeous cats.
Barbara
We stayed at Riverstone House on the first night of our New Zealand holiday and it was a wonderful start to our adventure. Owners Jenny & Ken could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Ken’s garden is an absolute joy, the property is spotlessly clean - our room and en-suite bathroom ticked every box making our stay comfortable and most enjoyable. We set off the next day after a beautiful breakfast feeling happy rested and well cared for. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property.
JacnBill Bill
Great location. Great hosts. Cannot be faulted. A timely stop from. Heist church on the way to Wanaka
Verified traveler
A homely place.
A lovely family home that hosts guests. Not to be confused with a hotel. You will meet the hosts and have breakfast in the shared family room.
A good spot to stay if you want to meet some locals. Not the best for business people driving through.
I felt the price is questionable at $170.00 (Small room). This place is off the main track, not near many attractions.
A good spot to stay if you want to meet some locals. Not the best for business people driving through.
I felt the price is questionable at $170.00 (Small room). This place is off the main track, not near many attractions.
David
Very lovely house very friendly people, couldn’t do enough for us.
Verified traveler
MISLED
When I booked this, here is the information I received:
\"There i no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation.
Room
Suite, Ground Floor
Room Requests
1 Queen Bed
Non-smoking room
Free breakfast, free parking, free wireless internet.\"
I had assumed this was a small hotel. In fact this is a bed and breakfast - we were in a bedroom with bathroom in the same house as the owner and I believe that may be the only room he books out. There was a TV for use, but no cable that would allow watching of the Olympics. They had a TV in their den and we were invited to watch with them - we are very private people and this did to suit us at all. We wanted to leave early in the morning and the owner was not happy about meeting our request for a 7 a.m. breakfast. He did serve us cold cereal and a piece of toast the next morning.
We would not have booked this if we had known it was a B&B - we wanted a small hotel/motel with a private room - not one in someone's home.
\"There i no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation.
Room
Suite, Ground Floor
Room Requests
1 Queen Bed
Non-smoking room
Free breakfast, free parking, free wireless internet.\"
I had assumed this was a small hotel. In fact this is a bed and breakfast - we were in a bedroom with bathroom in the same house as the owner and I believe that may be the only room he books out. There was a TV for use, but no cable that would allow watching of the Olympics. They had a TV in their den and we were invited to watch with them - we are very private people and this did to suit us at all. We wanted to leave early in the morning and the owner was not happy about meeting our request for a 7 a.m. breakfast. He did serve us cold cereal and a piece of toast the next morning.
We would not have booked this if we had known it was a B&B - we wanted a small hotel/motel with a private room - not one in someone's home.
Location & surroundings
Riverstone House
91 Pye Road, The Downs, Geraldine Downs, New Zealand
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