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Located in Wanaka in the Otago region and Puzzling World reachable within 5.7 km, The River House Wanaka provides accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. The property has river and garden views, and is 10 km from The Wanaka Tree. The villa also offers facilities for disabled guests. The villa with a patio and mountain views features 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Activities such as skiing, cycling, fishing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. The villa has both a sun terrace and garden for your convenience, along with ski storage space. Cardrona is 41 km from The River House Wanaka. Queenstown Airport is 67 km away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Skiing

Hiking


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.9
High score for Wanaka

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our group had the most amazing time very relaxing weekend away. Great place for larger groups..
  • Ashalea
    Australia Australia
    Great location, friendly staff and beautiful space
  • Kim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The house is amazing, fire and underfloor heating in the Winter is a must after experiencing it here. An amazing place. Hosts were also super responsive.
  • Dale
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The accommodation was warm and spacious and in a quiet, peaceful surrounding with large grounds for the kids and dog to explore. Our family group really enjoyed the stay :-)

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.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The River House Wanaka
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area

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

  • Accessible parking

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

Kitchen

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

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

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

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • TV

Room Amenities

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

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden

Common areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Wellness

  • Open-air bath

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Beach
  • Ski storage
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Detached

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Laundry

Miscellaneous

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The River House Wanaka takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
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.

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
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

Please inform The River House Wanaka 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 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The River House Wanaka

  • Yes, The River House Wanaka is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The River House Wanaka is 3.7 miles from the centre of Wanaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The River House Wanaka has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 5 bedrooms

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

  • The River House Wanaka can accommodate the following group size:

    • 10 guests

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

  • The River House Wanaka offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Open-air bath
  • The prices at The River House Wanaka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The River House Wanaka is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.