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Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Riverside can be found in Nelson, close to Trafalgar Park and less than 1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment. The spacious apartment with a terrace and river views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at Riverside. Nelson Airport is 7 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Nelson, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Nelson

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kaylene
    Australia Australia
    The location was peaceful and great and the unit was spacious, well equiped and warm
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The apartment was spotless and welcoming. It is very spacious with everything you need for a longer stay. I will definitely come back.
  • Venetia
    Australia Australia
    It felt like home away from home for us and our teenage daughter…very spacious, comfortable beds, every detail catered for, excellent location, beautiful hosts and loved the morning visits from the beautiful sausage dogs, Bertie and Poppy…. thank...
  • Cheryle
    Australia Australia
    Everything. Location perfect close to restaurants and view of the river.
  • Declan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nice apartment near river and town and with outside area for evening setting
  • Kirstin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was very clean and comfortable, the outlook lovely over the river and a full kitchen. Easy walking distance to the town centre with shops, restaurants and bars. We would see definitely recommend and stay again.
  • Sheryl
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Roomy, close to town centre, great view, well-equipped. Warm.
  • Carol
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Riverside. The location was fantastic; both being near the city and on the riverside. The house was warm, clean and had a large kitchen. Great hosts too.
  • Maria
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had the most perfect holiday thanks to our accommodation and our hosts Ali and Robyn. Plan to go back there again. The location perfect for walking everywhere we wanted to g. Can not fault at all.
  • Rosa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location is amazing, beautiful outlook and easy walking distance to Nelson city centre attractions. Good family space.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ali & Robin

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Ali & Robin
Riverside Apartment is a stand alone townhouse overlooking the Maitai River in the heart of Nelson City. It is tucked away in a very quiet & private position at the back of the Waimarie Motel away from any traffic or city noise.
Ali & Robin have been successfully hosting domestic, international & corporate travellers for 20 years. They both enjoy sharing their knowledge and experiennce of the Nelson/Tasman region with their guests and welcome back many repeat customers from around New Zealand and all corners of the globe. Please don't hesitate to contact them for further information.
Riverside Apartment is only a few minutes walk to the nearest supermarket, cafes & restaurants and the iconic Nelson Saturday morning market. The apartment overlooks and has it's own private gate to the Maitai River walkway. This takes you along the river to the Queens Gardens, Suter Art gallery and on up the hill to the 'Centre of New Zealand' a landmark with amazing views over the city, surrounding hills and Tasman Sea.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Riverside
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

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

  • Parking garage

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

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Fax
  • Telephone
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

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

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
  • Detached

Transport

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Riverside takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 45 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Riverside 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Riverside

  • Riverside offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
  • Riverside is 350 yards from the centre of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riverside on this page.

  • Check-in at Riverside is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Riverside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Riverside has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Riverside is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Riverside can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riverside on this page.