Featuring river views, The River House Wanaka provides accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 5.7 km from Puzzling World. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The villa has a sun terrace and an open-air bath. The villa with a patio and mountain views features 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wanaka, like fishing. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a private beach area and ski storage space are also available on-site. The Wanaka Tree is 10 km from The River House Wanaka, while Cardrona is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 67 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Skiing

Hiking

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
10
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
High score for Wanaka
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Helen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our group had the most amazing time very relaxing weekend away. Great place for larger groups..
  • Ashalea
    Australia Australia
    Great location, friendly staff and beautiful space
  • Kim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The house is amazing, fire and underfloor heating in the Winter is a must after experiencing it here. An amazing place. Hosts were also super responsive.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The River House Wanaka
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Wellness
  • Open-air bath
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Ski storage
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The River House Wanaka takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

3 cots and 3 extra beds available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The River House Wanaka in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The River House Wanaka

  • The River House Wanaka offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Open-air bath

  • Check-in at The River House Wanaka is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, The River House Wanaka is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The River House Wanaka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The River House Wanaka has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 5 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The River House Wanaka can accommodate the following group size:

    • 10 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The River House Wanaka is 3.7 miles from the centre of Wanaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.