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Riverside Haven Lodge & Holiday Park

Lodge

2328 Herbert-Hampden Road

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
14 mentions

Nice and quiet

Very spacious and the environment was great with the gardens

Friendly staff
7 mentions

The owners were very friendly

Very friendly, great facilities, perfect for kids, warm, comfy

Clean rooms
6 mentions

The bed was comfy and the bathroom was big and clean

The bed was really comfortable and the unit was spotless

Great location
4 mentions

The location was good for my visit to Waianakarua

Great location for our purpose

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

went through the wifi vouchers quickly, were kindly given extra

Breakfast available
1 mentions

Never had a breakfast

Overview

Riverside Haven Lodge & Holiday Park is situated in Waianakarua, 22 km from Oamaru. Free private parking is available on site. There is a shared kitchen, fitted with ovens, microwave, fridge and coffee machine. There is also a large dining room and lounge area. Guests can sit around the outdoor fire or enjoy some relaxation time in the spa and sauna. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. Dunedin Airport is 88 km away.

Traveller reviews

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Jane

solo_traveller

June 16, 2026

7

The location was good for my visit to Waianakarua. The bed was comfy and the bathroom was big and clean. The heatpump warmed the room but it was really too cold outside for a heat pump. This would be a great place to stay in the summer. It was quiet and peaceful and very close to the main road. The owners were very friendly.

D

Davena

couple

May 26, 2026

1

Wouldn’t recommend

Outdated

P

Piercy

solo_traveller

April 21, 2026

8

The owners were so accommodating. We were running past the 10.00pm check in time and they waited up for us. The bed was really comfortable and the unit was spotless.

K

Kristy Carfoot

solo_traveller

April 19, 2026

10

Very friendly, great facilities, perfect for kids, warm, comfy

S

Sue

couple

April 3, 2026

7

Served our purpose perfectly.

Great location for our purpose. Nice and quiet. Arrived late and departed early, no problems. Safe and secure as we were towing a trailer.

T

Tamati

family_with_children

April 2, 2026

10

It was a good and very comfortable accommodation. Very neat and affordable as well

Very spacious and the environment was great with the gardens

D

daryl

family_with_children

March 20, 2026

8

Lovely and clean.

Beautiful area, birdsong, hosts were friendly, quiet Grateful that u let us check in late and at last minute

G

Gary

couple

March 15, 2026

8

A good place to stay between Oamaru & Dunedin. Close to the Moeraki boulders

Rural setting close to a river. Well away from the main road

M

Mark

couple

March 11, 2026

9

Best campground we've stayed at in the South Island.

Lovely king bed, great very well equipped kitchen (with coffee maker!), nice dining lounge. Great shower pressure, cheap laundry, quiet and friendly.

B

Brian

couple

March 4, 2026

8

The stay was great and met all expectations. Lovely quiet spot even though beside SH1.

Great location beside the river, mixture of powered and unpowered sites along with a number of cabins.

M

Mark

couple

February 27, 2026

9

A brief stay, in a beautifully maintained property.

The room was very spacious and the bed was large and comfortable. The shared kitchen was super clean and well equipped. In fact all the common spaces were great. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We really enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer.

K

Kirsty

couple

February 22, 2026

10

What a lovely place to stay. Great rooms in the lodge, clean comfy and the communal facilities were great. It was a lovely spot down by the river with lots of gardens and trees. The owners are lovely people. Thanks for an awesome stay.

M

Marama

couple

February 20, 2026

9

Nice stay over close to Oamaru

The kitchen was well supplied with equipment but the lounge was a standout... huge and cosy and leant itself well to meeting other travellers. The gardens were lovely and the room very cosy and private. Heating worked well. The bathroom was a bit far for night time visits but it is what it is. The hosts were welcoming and helpful and obviously proud of their property. Was a very nice place to have respite from driving and the cold.

J

Joy

solo_traveller

February 18, 2026

10

Owners helped me find site seeing and checked the road conditions couldnt fault them

Everything was extremely comfortable and clean cannot fault the place

R

Robyne

couple

January 23, 2026

5

Did not meet our requirements, staff were great

Never had a breakfast. Did not request a quiet room but it definitely was not

J

Jeynes

extended_group

January 12, 2026

5

Location

H

Helen

solo_traveller

January 11, 2026

10

Short but sweet

Comfortable bed. When I went to hospital by ambulance they kept my bags until somebody could pick them up.

K

Kelly

family_with_children

January 8, 2026

10

Very clean, well looked after, lovely host.

D

Donna

family_with_children

January 6, 2026

8

Kids had a great time, owners were nice.

went through the wifi vouchers quickly, were kindly given extra. Nice people, kids enjoyed the river and playground. Were able to swap rooms when we realised the one booked didn't have a toilet.

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Ingrid

family_with_children

January 4, 2026

10

that it was quiet, felt close to nature

Facilities

Activities

Children's playground, Hiking, Cycling

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Heating, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Garden, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive

Services

Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Meeting/banquet facilities, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Fax/photocopying

Family Double Room

This air-conditioned family room has a shared bathroom, a private entrance, executive lounge access as well as a patio. The unit has 5 beds.

Max 6 guests 22 1 bedroom0
Family Room - Disability Access

This air-conditioned family room has a shared bathroom, a private entrance, executive lounge access as well as a patio. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 22 1 bedroom0
Family Room with Private Bathroom

The family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers a flat-screen TV, executive lounge access, a dining area, a barbecue as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 24 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom

The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a flat-screen TV, executive lounge access, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 22 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 10:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that there is a 2.8% charge when you pay with a credit card.Please inform 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:21 PM

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