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 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Great for your stay
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Deena
New Zealand“Location easy to find and buy supermarket and shops. quiet at might” - Kieran
Australia“Friendly service, convenient spot and very clean rooms” - 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.”
- 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.”
- Denise 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“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“This has to be the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in. Absolutely immaculate! Spacious room and good value.”
Property surroundings
House rules
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
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.
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 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.
