About this property

Overlooking the peaceful Mitchell River, The Riversleigh is a historic hotel built in 1886. Some rooms offer a private spa bath and a private balcony. A continental buffet breakfast is provided. Each air-conditioned room is uniquely decorated and includes a refrigerator, a coffee machine and an electric kettle. There is also a flat-screen TV, a seating area and ironing facilities. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and free toiletries. The Riversleigh Bairnsdale is located in the Bairnsdale town center, 656 feet from the post office. It is a 30-minute drive from Lakes Entrance and a 35-minute drive from Ninety Mile Beach.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steve
    Australia Australia
    Large rooms, quiet, very comfy beds, great continental breakfast. 1 min walk onto main street shops, great restaurants and pubs.
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    Charming old-style original buildings, fantastic location, friendly and responsive on-site staff and very good facilities.
  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    Loved the location - walking distance from good eateries. Good sized room and bathroom. Very pleasant.
  • Simon
    Australia Australia
    Place was beautiful inside when it's fully open
  • Shalini
    Australia Australia
    The self checking process is easier. They have a friendly staff and love their breakfast. The location is easy to access.
  • Judith
    Australia Australia
    The location The staff The food The room The service
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    beautiful spacious room and big comfortable bed. Lovely heritage property. Easy online checkin with key code pin access - good for late checkin
  • Eileen
    Australia Australia
    Beautifully presented and within easy walking distance of river walks, restaurants and cafes. Ease of entry with straightforward access door codes. Felt very secure.
  • Richard
    Australia Australia
    Everything was excellent. The staff were friendly and the room was outstanding. We were planning to drop our bags and go out to the movies but the room was comfortable and the television was large so we decided to get pizza and spend the night in.
  • Adam
    Australia Australia
    Everything was above expectations, the staff were amazing, the grounds were beautiful and it was a quick step over to the cocktail bar. Everyone should stay here

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast

House rules

The Riversleigh takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 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 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
AUD 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 20 per person, per night

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.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment will be taken at the time of booking. Please note that there is a 1.05% surcharge when paying with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. Please note that the property does not accept pre-paid debit cards. Valid photo identification and the same credit card used at the time of booking must be presented on arrival. The property has the right to refuse any booking when the guest cannot provide a valid photo ID or valid credit card that matches the name on the booking. Cash is not an acceptable form of deposit at this property. This property enforces a strict 'Non-Smoking Policy'.

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 The Riversleigh 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.

FAQs about The Riversleigh