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Riversleigh house offers free WiFi. This charming historic building is a 5-minute walk from Richmond River Waterfront. We are 4 mins walk to the main shopping strip, and restaurants. These air-conditioned, spacious rooms feature high ceilings and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. They offer a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower, towels and linen are provided. Guests enjoy free on-site parking and access to a shared lounge area. The property offers a self check-in process. We are a boutique hotel offering the entire house for our guests use.

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

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ballina, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5:
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Ballina
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lynne
    Australia Australia
    Lovely heritage style room. Comfy bed and great facilities.
  • Mardi
    Australia Australia
    The room was very spacious with a king bed. It was clean and charming with a beautiful drawing room for sitting or eating and kitchen for use also.
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Simple contactless check-in. Old house is very charming but still clean and modernised where necessary. Room and bathroom were spacious and comfortable. Kitchen was better than we were expecting. Dining and lounge area downstairs also nice....

Managed by Riversleigh Ballina

Company review score: 9.1Based on 98 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Riversleigh has been running as a boutique accommodation hotel for many years. Our Manager Erica and owner Melissa welcome you to stay at this lovely house.

Property info

A beautifully restored 1870's guesthouse. Located directly across the road from the waterfront and located on the main street with easy walking distance to cafes, shops and restaurants. Large air-conditioned rooms all with ensuites and very comfortable beds. Guests have access to the entire house. (Fully equipped Kitchenette, Lounge dining room, Laundry, and BBQ area. Why book a hotel room when you can use the whole house? The entire house is also available to be privately booked for small business, family and friend groups. Why not have your next family gathering or business meeting in this wonderful location? A perfect weekend getaway for 5 couples. For small business functions, we can arrange catering and business services.

Neighborhood info

The house is located directly across from the Richmond Riverfront and Missingham beach. It is located at the quiet end of River street. The Olympic pool and water slide are also across the road along with the Ballina information centre. We are 10 mins from the airport and a short drive to Lennox and Byron bay. A great place to base your next Northern Rivers stay

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Riversleigh House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Spa
  • Waterslide
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Riversleigh House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 161. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 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

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash Riversleigh House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riversleigh House 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: PID-STRA-4376

FAQs about Riversleigh House

  • The prices at Riversleigh House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riversleigh House on this page.

  • Check-in at Riversleigh House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Riversleigh House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach

  • Room options at Riversleigh House include:

    • Double
    • Vacation Home

  • Riversleigh House is 0.7 miles from the center of Ballina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.