Riverside Haven Lodge & Holiday Park
2328 Herbert-Hampden Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Nice and quiet”
“Very spacious and the environment was great with the gardens”
“The owners were very friendly”
“Very friendly, great facilities, perfect for kids, warm, comfy”
“The bed was comfy and the bathroom was big and clean”
“The bed was really comfortable and the unit was spotless”
“The location was good for my visit to Waianakarua”
“Great location for our purpose”
“went through the wifi vouchers quickly, were kindly given extra”
“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
Jane
solo_traveller
June 16, 2026
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.
Davena
couple
May 26, 2026
“Wouldn’t recommend”
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Piercy
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
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.
Kristy Carfoot
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
Very friendly, great facilities, perfect for kids, warm, comfy
Sue
couple
April 3, 2026
“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.
Tamati
family_with_children
April 2, 2026
“It was a good and very comfortable accommodation. Very neat and affordable as well”
Very spacious and the environment was great with the gardens
daryl
family_with_children
March 20, 2026
“Lovely and clean.”
Beautiful area, birdsong, hosts were friendly, quiet Grateful that u let us check in late and at last minute
Gary
couple
March 15, 2026
“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
Mark
couple
March 11, 2026
“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.
Brian
couple
March 4, 2026
“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.
Mark
couple
February 27, 2026
“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.
Kirsty
couple
February 22, 2026
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.
Marama
couple
February 20, 2026
“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.
Joy
solo_traveller
February 18, 2026
“Owners helped me find site seeing and checked the road conditions couldnt fault them”
Everything was extremely comfortable and clean cannot fault the place
Robyne
couple
January 23, 2026
“Did not meet our requirements, staff were great”
Never had a breakfast. Did not request a quiet room but it definitely was not
Jeynes
extended_group
January 12, 2026
Location
Helen
solo_traveller
January 11, 2026
“Short but sweet”
Comfortable bed. When I went to hospital by ambulance they kept my bags until somebody could pick them up.
Kelly
family_with_children
January 8, 2026
Very clean, well looked after, lovely host.
Donna
family_with_children
January 6, 2026
“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.
Ingrid
family_with_children
January 4, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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