Summary of reviewsRiver Rock Estate is a beautiful resort located in a stunning countryside setting with easy access to Cromwell and central Otago. Despite some traffic noise from the highway, guests have praised the location for its peaceful vineyard surroundings. The continental breakfast is excellent with a wide range of teas and coffee and guests appreciate the attentiveness of the hosts and the plentiful breakfast spread. The rooms are outstanding with lovely furnishings and private hot tubs in separate chalets. The hosts, Graeme and Jan-Marie McDowell, are exceptional and provide great service, going above and beyond to make guests feel at home. Overall, River Rock Estate is the perfect place to stay for a warm welcome in a beautiful setting. Show more
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Guest House near Vineyards
Guest House for Honeymoon
Romantic Guest House
Guest House with Swimming Pool
Heated Pool
Location of the pool:Inside a large Grain Silo styled building.
Is it a pool of special type?
Heated pool
Pool surface size:18 m2
Pool minimum depth:0,8 m
Pool maximum depth:1,5 m
Pool maximum length:8 m
When is the pool open?All year
Opening hours:As requested by guests
The pool also has:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub / Bubbling whirlpool
Jacuzzi / Hot tub / Bubbling whirlpool
Around the pool, there are also available:
Towels
Sunbeds
The water of the pool is sanitized using:
Ozone
UV system
Bromine
Are there written rules guests should follow before entering the pool?Yes
Is the pool accessible to persons with disabilities?No
Deluxe King SuiteThis air-conditioned suite features a sofa and a flat-screen TV. There is a kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests enjoy a daily maid service.
CottageThe fully self contained cottage is suitable for up to four adults. A continental breakfast hamper is available for $16 per person per night or $20 pp/pn with bacon and eggs included for guests to prepare in there preferred way.
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One-Bedroom CottageGuests will have a special experience as the bungalow features a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned bungalow consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The bungalow also offers a barbecue. The spacious bungalow provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
The River Rock Estate is a fantastic resort located in an absolutely beautiful countryside vibe. The lovely location suited many guests perfectly and the accommodation amongst the vines was absolutely stunning. The property itself is very nice and in a good location with easy access to Cromwell and great central location for day trips around central Otago. The hospitality by owners was also highly appreciated by guests. However, the traffic noise from the highway was sometimes noticeable. Despite this, the River Rock Estate is still considered a great location - close to everything in a peaceful vineyard setting with beautiful surroundings.
Breakfast
River Rock Estate offers a delightful continental breakfast with a big range of teas and coffee. Guests have praised the breakfast for being excellent, fabulous, amazing and superb. The hosts have been noted for their attentiveness and the beautiful layout of the breakfast. It's not just the quality of the breakfast that has impressed guests, but also the quantity with some describing it as plentiful and others commending the great breakfast spread. Additionally, guests have appreciated that breakfast and other little offerings are included in the price, which they found to be a nice surprise. Overall, breakfast at River Rock Estate is considered a bonus and a wonderful start to the day during one's stay.
Rooms
The rooms at River Rock Estate are absolutely beautiful and comfortable with guests raving about their outstanding quality and lovely furnishings. The private chalets are spotless, cosy and furnished beautifully with many describing them as ideal and excellently appointed. Guests also enjoyed the luxury bed and breakfast accommodations with many appreciating the super clean and tidy rooms. The separate chalets also offer private hot tubs which guests found to be perfect for relaxation. All in all, the rooms at River Rock Estate are a beautiful and comfortable place to stay.
Staff
River Rock Estate is a haven for those who are looking for a warm welcome from hospitable hosts, Graeme and Jan-Marie McDowell. Guests have described their service as great, exceptional, terrific and excellent. The couple is known for being the epitome of friendliness – guests are charmed by their welcoming nature. The hosts are also remarkably helpful – going above and beyond to make guests feel at home. Visitors have enjoyed their time here, thanks in large part to the wonderful hospitality of the owners. Overall, River Rock Estate seems like the perfect place to stay if you're looking for a warm welcome in a beautiful setting.
Yes, River Rock Estate has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool. For more information, read the answers to the Pool questionnaire
No, a spa isn't available at River Rock Estate.
No, River Rock Estate doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at River Rock Estate.