The Riverstone

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

About this property

The Riverstone is Canterbury's only 5-star motel (awarded by Qualmark - the official NZ tourism quality assurance organization). All accommodations is ensuite and we are only 20 minutes' drive from Christchurch Airport. Our rooms feature studios, suites and apartments with flat-screen TVs and well-appointed kitchenettes Guests at the The Riverstone can benefit from air-conditioned rooms with double glazed windows. All rooms have a shower and some have also a bath. Facilities include luggage storage and laundry services. The motel also provides rooms for guests with limited mobility. Rangiora is the gateway for the Waipara Valley’s vineyards and the popular spa destination of Hanmer Springs. Free private parking and free WiFi are available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 4
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Marjorie
New Zealand New Zealand
“This is a lovely comfortable Motel, 5 minutes drive from the center of Rangiora. The hostess is wonderful, she went out of her way to accommodate our needs. The room was immaculate, lovely furnishings, very comfortable bed, good kitchen...”
Lisa
New Zealand New Zealand
“The staff were very helpful and welcoming. So clean and comfortable, everything was up to date and new.”
Evan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Ground floor room and close to location of planned activities”
Wade
New Zealand New Zealand
“Just fantastic, warm welcoming staff and the room was awesome and very comfortable.”
Debbie
New Zealand New Zealand
“clean and very comfortable. felt very welcome and the personal touch of a welcome was appreciated”
Deena
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location easy to find and buy supermarket and shops. quiet at might”
Kieran
Australia Australia
“Friendly service, convenient spot and very clean rooms”
Dan
Australia Australia
“Owners are Super friendly. Can’t do enough to help. They even saw us going out on a cold night and put the heating on for us so that it would be nice and cosy when we got back. We will be staying here every time we visit the area.”
Jamie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Charlotte and Mike are excellent hosts. Nothing was a problem, extremely accommodating. The unit was well presented, comfortable and warm, it had everything we needed. We will be back!”
Sarah
New Zealand New Zealand
“Place was lovely, clean, tidy, quiet. It was extremely nice.”

Area info

House rules

The Riverstone takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
NZD 30 per stay
1 year old
Crib upon request
NZD 30 per stay
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per stay
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per stay

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3.0% surcharge when you pay by MasterCard or Visa, JCB or Union Pay, and a 5.0% surcharge when paying by American Express.

Pets: Only registered 'service animals' are allowed to stay at The Riverstone - other pets are not permitted in the rooms but can stay in the guest's vehicle providing they are not a nuisance to other guests.

Electric vehicle charging - Guests cannot charge their electric/hybrid vehicles at The Riverstone. Our building insurance specifically does not permit this. There is a charging station available at Pak'nSave next door and at the BP service station on Flaxton Road

Please inform The Riverstone of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.