River Rock Estate in Cromwell provides adults-only accommodations with a bar and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The guest house has private entrance. Providing a terrace, each unit is air conditioned and provides a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. Every room has a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes, while certain rooms include a fully equipped kitchen. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruit, and juice are served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is an on-site coffee shop. After a day of skiing, cycling, or fishing, guests can relax in the garden or the shared lounge area. Central Otago District Council is a 8-minute walk from the guest house, while Kawarau Suspension Bridge is 23 miles away. Queenstown Airport is 34 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    Australia Australia
    Brilliant accommodation Every need more than covered Great location and wonderful hosts Jan and Graeme Highly recommend
  • Ann
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We really enjoyed our one night stay. Lovely accommodation in a delightful vineyard setting. The hosts generously provided a wine tasting - we look forward to enjoying our purchases 😊.
  • Tashk74
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room and the property are so amazing and beautiful, exactly like the photos. We were very happy when we checked into our beautiful accommodation. The wine tasting at night was a great way to meet other people staying there. We had such a good...
  • Marty
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The Vinyard owner offered complimentary tasting at 1700 hrs of about ten different wine, incl. white, red and Port, which are of superior quality. It was a pity that I cannot carry any further additional weight in my check-in baggage on my return...
  • Vicki
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The attention to detail all around the property that showed it is has been carefully and creatively planned. Free wine tasting was such an enjoyable experience. Little extra touches inside the room that made us feel really welcome and...
  • Janice
    Canada Canada
    Well-appointed and comfortable unit with view of the grapevines from your patio. Bbq to cook an easy dinner and an assortment of breakfast items delivered to room...what is there not to like? Great hosts and a wine tasting of River Rock wines was...
  • Rachel
    Australia Australia
    It was peaceful well maintained the hosts were lovely The room was immaculate and the breakfasts were Devine The wine tasting at 5pm is a must to do 😊
  • Sarah
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Our room and the view out over the vineyard to the mountains is beautiful. And the complimentary wine tasting exceeded all our expectations. We tasted so many wines - all were wonderful and the talk about them was informative and interesting...
  • Dean
    Australia Australia
    So luch to like about Rivrr Rock. The setting was just lovely. Our hosts were fabulous and generous. The wines were great quality. Our cabin was great. We're definitely going back!
  • Grant
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The breakfast was great, lots of variety and different on both days. The location was awesome, beautifully peaceful looking out onto the vineyards yet only a few minutes walk to the town centre.

Hosted by Graeme and Jan-Marie McDowell

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Graeme and Jan-Marie McDowell
Cromwell’s River Rock Estate is a boutique vineyard, winery and cellar door with luxury vineyard accommodation and Hot Pools complex. The 1.3 hectare vineyard was first planted in 2004 and produces Pinot Gris, Chardonnay-style Pinot Gris, Two Together, Pinot Noir, Zesty Pinot Noir, Naked Pinot, Rose and Sauvignon Blanc wines and is also home to Tommy Cooper Port and now has available olive oil from its own small olive grove and Coops Honey from the family hives. The cellar door is housed in a picturesque barn which offers tastings, sales and merchandise. It is open daily from 12noon – 5pm. Accommodation at River Rock Estate offers Vineyard Ensuite rooms which cater for two adults and a cottage designed for four adults. There are two powered sites for fully self-contained camper vans. Also available is the new ‘adults only’ Hot Pools complex comprising of a private Hot Tub/Spa and inground plunge pool/swim spa, both housed in unique grain silo buildings. The Stables style Bath House has two separate baths which can accommodate two persons each. Also two outdoor tubs, a larger hot tub suitable for up to seven adults and a smaller one suitable for up to five adults set amongst a rocky setting. The Glass House which houses a two person oval tub set among an olive grove and also a Barrel style Sauna which can be booked with a hot tub or by itself. All with mountain and vineyard views.
We look forward to meeting and hosting all our guests.
Cromwell is now known as the hub for several bike trails including the new Lake Dunstan trail. Visitors will enjoy the estate’s restful views of the Carrick, Dunstan and Pisa Ranges and the fairways of the nearby golf course. River Rock Estate is conveniently located within a five minute walk to the Cromwell township where amenities include mini golf, shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of River Rock Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Executive lounge access
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Adults only
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Indoor swimming pool
    Additional charge

    • Open all year
    • Adults only
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Plunge pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool cover
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Fenced pool

    Spa

    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Public Bath
      Additional charge
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    River Rock Estate takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform River Rock Estate of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about River Rock Estate

    • Guests staying at River Rock Estate can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Breakfast to go
    • The prices at River Rock Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at River Rock Estate include:

      • Suite
      • Bungalow
    • River Rock Estate is 0.6 miles from the center of Cromwell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at River Rock Estate on this page.

    • Check-in at River Rock Estate is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • River Rock Estate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Mini golf
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Happy hour
      • Public Bath