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Riverstone House

3.5 star property

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A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a patio area with outdoor furniture and a barbecue grill.
A garden pathway surrounded by various flowering plants and trees.
A wooden door with a stone wall, a glass door, and a wooden bench.
A dining area with a long table set for six, surrounded by chairs.
A bathroom with a window overlooking a garden. There are two bottles and two boxes on the sink counter.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $112
$97 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

Explore the area

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91 Pye Road, The Downs, RD 21, Geraldine Downs, Canterbury, 7991
  • Place, Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Geraldine Historical Society Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Geraldine Observatory
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room (Upstairs Retreat)

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a chair, and a bedside table.

Superior Room (Upstairs Retreat)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Ground Floor

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a gold headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Suite, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Geraldine Downs

With a stay at Riverstone House in Geraldine Downs, you'll be in the historical district, just a 3-minute walk from Vintage Car & Machinery Museum and 13 minutes by foot from Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve. .This bed & breakfast is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Geraldine Observatory and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Geraldine Historical Society Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Geraldine Historical Society Museum - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Geraldine Observatory - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 45 min drive - 29.8 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 51 min drive - 32.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barker's Foodstore & Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mundel's Cafe and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crown Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Running Duck - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Riverstone House

Riverstone House offers 2 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Geraldine Downs bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary English breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Riverstone House B&B Geraldine
Riverstone House B&B
Riverstone House Geraldine
Riverstone House Bed & breakfast
Riverstone House Geraldine Downs
Riverstone House Bed & breakfast Geraldine Downs

Riverstone House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful bed and breakfast. We only stayed overnight but we rested comfortably and really enjoyed the hospitality of our hosts. Spotless, fresh breakfast, beautiful garden and birds, Tastefully decorated. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jenny & Ken were extremely attentive and helpful. Location peaceful amongst a most beautiful garden, with easy access and the ability to come & go as you please. Really comfortable bed and great shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

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The owners were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight and it was wonderful. Jenny & Ken were so welcoming and friendly offering us great choices for dining in town. Our room was lovely & airy with fantastic views of the garden area. Two beautiful cats and a dog made it so homely. The amenities in our room were great and very clean and the scrumptious cooked breakfast served up by Ken topped our stay there. Highly recommend +++
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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Lovely surroundings with very friendly hosts. Really enjoyed breakfast. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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Wonderful place! Beautiful house, great garden, friendly hosts who will go out of their way to provide the best experience. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful gardens and very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts and enjoyable breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were very accommodating and friendly! Loved the fresh jams during breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and relaxing, host’s Ken and Jenny are great hosts and we would return again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host snd hostess made us feel at home
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, lovely accommodation. Very quiet setting with beautiful gardens with the most fragrant flowers. Ken and Jenny are the perfect hosts. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious in a lovely dining room setting. Highly recommend Riverstone House.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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Hosts are delightful, go above and beyond to make one's stay comfortable and engaging!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hosts and a gorgeous property made for a love stay. Best night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

A lovely, peaceful place where the calming sound of birdsong made it perfect for relaxation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yongqin Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jenny was an outstanding host. The rooms were extremely clean and had all the amenities needed for a restful night. Breakfast was delicious and the icing on a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sweet hosts. Clean and comfy room. Bathtub plus shower. Free laundry with help from host Cute kitties. Gorgeous landscaping
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Riverstone House. Ken & Jenny were wonderful hosts and cooked a fabulous breakfast. The room was quiet, clean, comfortable and beautifully presented. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely BnB hosted by homeowners Jenni and Ken. The property and gardens were beautiful and the two cats and doggie were enjoyable as well. Breakfast was delicious - eggs, bacon, toast and homemade jams, fruit and granola + juice, coffee & tea. Geraldine is a cool little town and we enjoyed the auto/equipment museum as well as a nice latte at the record store (open on weekends). We completely enjoyed our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our 1 night stay with Jenny and Ken. Our room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. Nice little spot to sit outside in their glorious garden, which must keep them very busy. A couple of friendly cats in the main part of the house. It is a 20 minute walk, or short drive into Geraldine with it's restaurants and cafes. Barkers (the jam people) have a store and café there. There is also a nice little craft brewery across the street from there called Bonnie's. Nice cooked breakfast in the morning. Thank you Jenny & Ken.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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An excellent stay

An extremely friendly welcome and very comfortable room, this was our first night in New Zealand and got our holiday off to an excellent start. The location is blissfully quiet and only a short drive to good restaurants in Geraldine. No hesitation in highly recommending.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not use the laundry service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The Riverstone House. Ken and Jenny are excellent friendly hosts. The room was wonderful and the grounds and gardens are beautifully maintained. Breakfast was cooked to order. Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024