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River Rock Estate
Vineyard View Junior Suite, River Rock Estate in Cromwell
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9.6

Exceptional

92 reviews

92 reviews

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9.5

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Jackson Orchards 880 m
Cromwell Heritage Precinct 1.6 km
marie velenski 1.6 km
Vintage 1.6 km
Cheeki Cherries 4.0 km
Dam Good Fruit 4.0 km
Remarkable Wines 5.5 km
Akarua 5.9 km
Goldfields Mining Centre 6.3 km
Bannockburn Sluicings Walks 6.5 km

River Rock Estate

1 Shortcut Road, Cromwell, Cromwell, New Zealand - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Cromwell part of Cromwell, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Rated with 4.5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant, hot tub and indoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Top Value

Excellent room comfort & quality

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Hot tub

Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Check-in/out [private]

Swimming pool [indoor]

Hot tub

Bicycles

Spa

Value for money9.5
Distance to city center1km
Location rating9.5

Rooms available at River Rock Estate

Exceptional
Room comfort & quality

9.1

Bungalow for 2 People
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  • Room size: 74 m²/797 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 king bed
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Vineyard View Junior Suite
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  • Room size: 68 m²/732 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed
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Romantic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Vineyard View, Courtyard Area
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  • Room size: 73 m²/786 ft²
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Luxury Suite, Patio, Vineyard View
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio, Vineyard View
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
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Luxury Suite(Patio)
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
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Deluxe King Suite
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  • Room size: 38 m²/409 ft²
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Deluxe Suite
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    DELUXE SUITE KING BED WITH VIEW
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        Frequently asked questions

        What time is check-in and check-out at River Rock Estate?

        Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee.

        How do I get to River Rock Estate?

        For those who wish to drive their own cars, River Rock Estate has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests.

        Is breakfast offered at River Rock Estate?

        Wake up to a great continental breakfast at River Rock Estate. Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 21 NZD if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hotel.

        What is the smoking policy at River Rock Estate?

        River Rock Estate does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

        What restaurants are nearby River Rock Estate?

        Restaurants including The Cider House Cafe & Bar, Fusee Rouge Cafe and Souvlaki & Kebab Grill are popular in River Rock Estate’s neighborhood which is known as Cromwell.

        What popular shopping places are close to River Rock Estate?

        Located in the Cromwell area, River Rock Estate is close to great shopping choices like marie velenski, Vintage and Dam Good Fruit.

        What are popular attractions near River Rock Estate?

        Guests at River Rock Estate can easily visit Jackson Orchards, Cromwell Heritage Precinct and Cheeki Cherries located in the Cromwell area.

        What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to River Rock Estate?

        River Rock Estate is located in the Cromwell area, which is famous for natural sightseeing destinations such as Bannockburn Sluicings Walks.

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        What people love about River Rock Estate

        • 10

          Exceptional
          Cleanliness

          "It’s spotlessly clean, quiet, convenient to Cromwell shops and bars, and the hosts are very friendly and welcoming."

          Andrew

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          March 21, 2023

        • 10

          Exceptional
          Cleanliness

          "Room was very clean with lovely touches."

          Yim

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          January 4, 2021

        • 10

          Exceptional
          Location

          "Fabulous room looking out over grape vines, walking distance to town and restaurants."

          Maree

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          February 26, 2022

        Property ranking|Compared to 64 Cromwell properties
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        Value for money score
        9.6/10
        Location score
        9.6/10
        Room size
        71 sqm.
        Service score
        9.6/10
        Better than
        98
        %
        of Cromwell properties
        Better than
        98
        %
        of Cromwell properties
        Bigger than
        98
        %
        of Cromwell properties
        Better than
        97
        %
        of Cromwell properties
        Overall rating:

        9.6

        Exceptional
        92 reviews
        Cleanliness
        9.6
        Facilities
        9.7
        Location
        9.5
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        More about River Rock Estate

        More about River Rock Estate

        River Rock Estate

        River Rock Estate provides the best in services and amenities to help make guests feel comfortable. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hotel's free Wi-Fi internet access. Parking is available and free, provided by the hotel for guests with their own transportation. If you want seats to city's best entertainment, you can get help through the hotel's tours.
        The hotel even offers a fireplace for a warm atmosphere on chilly nights. The hotel's on-site laundromat and laundry service help you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. In-room conveniences include room service and daily housekeeping, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. The hotel is entirely non-smoking, ensuring a clean air environment.
        Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
        Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and essential amenities. The hotel provides air conditioning in some rooms for the benefit of guests. Some selected rooms at River Rock Estate include a balcony or terrace, as part of the room design. Some selected rooms have television and cable TV to keep guests entertained.
        The hotel also provides guests with a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar in some rooms. River Rock Estate also provides a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.


        Dining and things to do

        Start your vacation days in the best possible way. Begin every morning of your stay with an in-house breakfast. Wake up bright and energetic in the mornings with a cup of good coffee offered at the cafe right at the hotel. Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options. Have fun at night with your travel companions right at the hotel's bar.
        If you're truly selective about eating, you'll be grateful for the in-house BBQ facilities available here.
        River Rock Estate offers wonderful recreational facilities for guests to enjoy. The hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Ski every day of your trip with an easy access to on-site ski slopes. Pamper and indulge yourself with a visit to the hot tub and spa. The hotel's on-site pool invites you every day for a cooling dip or a few refreshing laps.
        Hot days can be cool fun with water activities like the fishing. You won't need anything for water activity fun other than your own enthusiasm, with aquatic activity conveniences like boats and water park made available at River Rock Estate. In a competitive mood? Get sporty with your travel group or other guests at the mini golf course and hiking trails in the hotel. Souvenir shopping for yourself or those back home takes no time at all at the shops.


        Reasons to stay here

        Rooms here are cheaper than 98% of accommodations in the city.
        This hotel scores higher than 98% of the city's accommodations on value for money
        Past guests rate facilities here higher than 98% of the city's accommodation.

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        Amenities and facilities

        Exceptional
        Facilities

        9.7

        Most talked about facilities

        Breakfast

        2 mentions

        Food & Dining

        1 mention

        Internet

        1 mention

        View

        1 mention

        Languages spoken
        • English
        Outdoor
        • Bicycles
        Internet access
        • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
        • Internet
        • Internet services
        • Wi-Fi in public areas
        Things to do, ways to relax
        • Boating
        • Fishing
        • Garden
        • Hiking
        • Hot tub
        • Mini golf course
        • On-site entertainment
        • Pool with view
        • Private bath
        • Skiing
        • Spa
        • Spa/sauna
        • Swimming pool [indoor]
        • Tours
        • Water park
        Cleanliness and safety
        • Breakfast in room
        Dining, drinking, and snacking
        • Alternative meal arrangement
        • Bar
        • BBQ facilities
        • Breakfast [continental]
        • Coffee shop
        • Happy hour
        • Kitchen
        • Restaurants
        • Room service
        Swimming & soaking
        • Hot spring bath
        Services and conveniences
        • Air conditioning in public area
        • Daily housekeeping
        • Elevator
        • Fireplace
        • Heating in public area
        • Invoice provided
        • Laundromat
        • Laundry service
        • Shops
        • Smoke-free property
        • Smoking area
        • Terrace
        • Xerox/fax in business center
        Land sports
        • Golf course (within 3 km)
        Access
        • Adult-only property
        • CCTV in common areas
        • Check-in/out [private]
        • Couples only
        • Non-smoking rooms
        • Pets allowed
        • Safety/security feature
        • Security [24-hour]
        • Smoke alarms
        Getting around
        • Bicycle parking
        • Car park [free of charge]
        • Car park [on-site]
        Available in all rooms
        • Air conditioning
        • Alcohol
        • Balcony/terrace
        • Bathrobes
        • BBQ facilities
        • Carpeting
        • Closet
        • Clothes dryer
        • Clothes rack
        • Coffee/tea maker
        • Dining table
        • Electric blanket
        • Electric kettle
        • Executive lounge access
        • Fan
        • Free bottled water
        • Fruits/snacks
        • Ground floor available
        • Hair dryer
        • Heating
        • Ironing facilities
        • Kitchenette
        • Linens
        • Microwave
        • Mini bar
        • Outdoor furniture
        • Private bathroom
        • Private entrance
        • Radio
        • Refrigerator
        • Safety/security feature
        • Satellite/cable channels
        • Seating area
        • Separate dining area
        • Shower
        • Smoke detector
        • Socket near the bed
        • Sofa
        • Soundproofing
        • Tile/marble flooring
        • Toiletries
        • Towels
        • Trash cans
        • Washing machine
        • Wi-Fi [free]
        • Wine glasses

        Food and dining

        Breakfast options
        • Continental

        Location

        1 Shortcut Road, Cromwell, Cromwell, New Zealand
        Exceptional
        Location

        9.5

        Property policies

        Children and extra beds

        Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

        Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).

        Others
        • This property is for adults only.
        • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

        Some helpful facts

        Check-in/Check-out
        • Check-in from14:00
        • Check-in until20:00
        • Check-out until10:00
        • Reception open until20:00
        Getting around
        • Distance from city center1km
        • Travel time to airport (minutes)60
        Extras
        • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)21 NZD
        The property
        • Non-smoking rooms/floorsno
        • Number of bars/lounges1
        • Number of floors1
        • Number of restaurants0
        • Number of rooms 2
        • Room voltage230
        • Year property opened2005

        Reviews of River Rock Estate from real guests

        Provided by verified guests of Agoda
        9.5
        /
        10
        Exceptional
        Cleanliness9.6
        Facilities9.7
        Location9.5
        Room comfort and quality9.1
        Service9.5
        Value for money9.5
        High score for Cromwell
        Rating
        9+ Exceptional (11)
        8-9 Excellent (3)
        7-8 Very Good (2)
        6-7 Good (0)
        <6 Below Expectation (0)
        Time of the year
        Mar - May (2)
        Jun - Aug (1)
        Sep - Nov (2)
        Dec - Feb (11)

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        Showing 16 verified guest comments
        10.0
        Exceptional
        Andrew from New Zealand
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 3 nights in March 2023

        Very relaxing stay”

        This is very nice accommodation to stay for a few days. It’s spotlessly clean, quiet, convenient to Cromwell shops and bars, and the hosts are very friendly and welcoming. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

        Reviewed March 21, 2023

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Maree from New Zealand
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 5 nights in February 2022

        Relaxing retreat”

        Fabulous room looking out over grape vines, walking distance to town and restaurants. Delicious continental breakfast which changed daily. Very hospitalable hosts. Luxurious bed. Would highly recommend

        Reviewed February 26, 2022

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        marian from New Zealand
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 3 nights in February 2021

        Exceptional”

        Fabulous place to stay

        Reviewed February 21, 2021

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Yim from New Zealand
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 1 night in January 2021

        Lovely stay, lovely hosts - highly recommended”

        This was our second time staying at this place, loved it just like the first time. Room was very clean with lovely touches. It's obvious that room was carefully prepared for us. Graeme and Jan-Marie were such lovely and welcoming hosts. Highly recommended the place for a nice getaway. Room amenities were of good quality, breakfast was great, wine was amazing. We also booked a private spa pool as a cherry on top!

        Reviewed January 04, 2021

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Elizabeth from New Zealand
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 2 nights in July 2020

        Lovely surprises good couples retreatvery relaxing ”

        Beautifull facilities, short walk to Cromwell that has a good range of eating places, loved the heated pool after a day out sightseeing and great tasting wine made on site. Perfect place to getaway for a romantic couples weekend. Felt so relaxed and the owners were so nice and friendly went up and beyond to make it a nice stay. Would definetly highly recommend.

        Reviewed July 25, 2020

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Neil from United Kingdom
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 1 night in January 2020

        Fabulous stay”

        Fantastic lodge on the River Rock Estate. The lodge is very well presented by the friendly owners. The bar in the main building was a great place to chat with the owners and their neighbours into the early hours. Continental breakfast is comprehensive and available in the lodge. Overall, a lovely stay.

        Reviewed January 15, 2020

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        robert from Thailand
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 1 night in December 2019

        Fantastic place to stay ”

        One of the best places we stayed during our trip to New Zealand. Perfect! Right in a vineyard with great hosts.

        Reviewed December 18, 2019

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        8.8
        Excellent
        John from Australia
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 1 night in March 2018

        Excellent”

        Dinner at pub was nice but just basic pub food

        Reviewed March 27, 2018

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Ken from Australia
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 2 nights in January 2017

        River Rock”

        Excellent hosts, lovely property, good location, highly recommended

        Reviewed January 17, 2017

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Tara from Australia
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 2 nights in October 2015

        Perfect honeymoon getaway”

        Being amongst vineyards, continental breakfast- many choices, had its own homely style unlike hotels

        We had a great stay, we enjoyed wine tasting with the owner and learnt a lot about how they make their wine. I loved that the room was amongst the vineyards that they use for wine making. It felt so homely and relaxing. Just a short walk to town made for a great location.

        Reviewed October 19, 2015

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        9.3
        Exceptional
        Keith from New Zealand
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 1 night in January 2015

        d”

        c

        awesome

        Reviewed January 17, 2015

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        9.0
        Exceptional
        Richard from New Zealand
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 2 nights in January 2015

        Cromwell stay”

        the detial to interior, the location in the vines and quality of food provided. Detail

        A most enjoyable, relaxing stay

        Reviewed January 09, 2015

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        7.7
        Very good
        June from Australia
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 3 nights in December 2013

        Relaxing, comfortable with lovely views.”

        Situated in a vineyard, lovely views to the mountains,private and comfortable.

        Our stay at River Rock Estate was relaxing and comfortable. With views of the vineyard and mountains in the near distance, it was too easy just to sit and chat and eat and drink in a sunny spot on the patio! It was an ideal spot, not far from Wanaka and Queenstown and had plenty of nice drives and surrounds. Local fruit for sale was nice and close to a shopping area for convenience. A great base to explore the surrounds.

        Reviewed January 24, 2014

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        8.3
        Excellent
        Anniina from Finland
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 5 nights in December 2013

        Lovely little B&B iän the middle if a vineyard.”

        Comfortable large room, beautiful surroundings, friednly staff.

        Lovely little B&B in a small winery. Bisnes luxurious room. Free wifi, but that was a bit unreliable. The winery produces great tasty wines, and there were some provided in the room. We drank one Bottle diring our stay and they did not charge anything for that. Breakfast was delivered in the kitchenette each day.

        Reviewed January 03, 2014

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Charles from United States
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 2 nights in January 2013

        Great location, very nice rooms”

        Rooms

        It's a great little out of the way bed and breakfast in Cromwell. The rooms were well designed and well furnished. The location is great if you are into wine with several vineyards within walking distance. Graeme and Jan are helpful and friendly and also run a nice restaurant/bar nearby. You are also a short drive from the lake, white water rafting, biking, etc. There are beautiful views of the mountains from your front porch.

        Reviewed January 20, 2013

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        8.0
        Excellent
        paul from Australia
        Couple
        Vineyard View Junior Suite
        Stayed 1 night in September 2012

        Peaceful vine view room”

        Vineyard setting,walking distance to Cromwell town centre,well thought out continental breakfast tray

        liked the newness and cleanliness of room.some dvd's provided. bed was too firm for us and a little difficult to get luggage to room on stepping stone path amid greenery.

        Reviewed September 08, 2012

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