Experience world-class service at The Riverstone

The Riverstone is Canterbury's only 5-star motel (awarded by Qualmark - the official NZ tourism quality assurance organisation). All accommodation 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • 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 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Ross
    New Zealand 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 New Zealand
    Great location. Clean, comfortable, very welcoming hosts. Amazing power shower!
  • Angela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly welcoming staff and very clean room. Could t fault our stay.
  • Denise
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had another wonderful stay. Great location and friendly hosts. A nice restaurant and a supermarket close by. Good kitchen and shower. Quiet and warm.
  • Sharyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Mike and Charlotte are superb hosts. They exceed all expectations with their friendly demeanor and helpfulness. We enjoyed our stay so much that we returned just to stay there on our return trip. Location is excellent with a very good pub, serving...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This has to be the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in. Absolutely immaculate! Spacious room and good value.
  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    The hosts were friendly, efficient & helpful. The room was very clean. Excellent shower & very comfortable bed. Parking was easy & it was quiet. The pub next door had a great selection of food & the staff were very good.

Property surroundings

House rules

The Riverstone takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
NZD 30 per stay
1 years
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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

Need-to-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 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.

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

FAQs about The Riverstone