The Riverstone
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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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1 king bed | ||
2 twin beds and 1 queen bed | ||
1 king bed and 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 |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lisa
New Zealand“The staff were very helpful and welcoming. So clean and comfortable, everything was up to date and new.” - Evan New Zealand“Ground floor room and close to location of planned activities”
- Wade New Zealand“Just fantastic, warm welcoming staff and the room was awesome and very comfortable.”
- Debbie New Zealand“clean and very comfortable. felt very welcome and the personal touch of a welcome was appreciated”
- Dan
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“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“Place was lovely, clean, tidy, quiet. It was extremely nice.”
Ross New Zealand“Having 2 rooms was exactly what was required as i traveled with my daughter. When we arrived the heat pump was on to pre heat the room.”- Kathy New Zealand“Great location. Clean, comfortable, very welcoming hosts. Amazing power shower!”
- Angela New Zealand“Friendly welcoming staff and very clean room. Could t fault our stay.”
Area info
Amenities of The Riverstone
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- High chair
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Temporary art galleries
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/out
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Packed lunches
- LaundryAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
- Electric blankets
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Spa
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
Languages Spoken
- English
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
