River Rock Estate

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.3

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: River Rock Estate in Cromwell offers a serene garden and terrace, complemented by a bar and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and outdoor seating areas. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bathrobes, and amenities such as a washing machine, dining table, and kitchenette. Additional facilities include a barbecue area and free on-site parking. Prime Location: Located 54 km from Queenstown Airport, River Rock Estate is an 8-minute walk from Central Otago District Council. Nearby attractions include Kawarau Suspension Bridge at 37 km and various activities like fishing, skiing, and cycling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, River Rock Estate is praised for its attentive host and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Keryn
Australia Australia
“Wonderful location nestled amongst the vines. Close to eateries as within walking distance of the location. Attention to detail with little extras to make our stay more enjoyable. Our hosts were congenial and provided a thorough orientation.”
Anne
Ireland Ireland
“The wonderful cottage among the vines and of course the lovely wines to taste”
Malcolm
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location as base for touring area, private outside space to relax, well equipped with added extras. Complimentary wine tasting and hot pools facilities were a much enjoyed bonus.”
Copsinz
New Zealand New Zealand
“The atmosphere amongst the vines is so relaxing, and the attention to detail in the finishing of the rooms is faultless. We didn't use the pools or spa but would anticipate the same excellence. We will most definitely stay again, hopefully on...”
Michelle
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely accommodation looking over the vineyards, spacious room with good facilities. Evening wine tastings were a very nice addition.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quiet, welcoming, fab wine tasting, excellent breakfast. Good dining recommendations. Very responsive.”
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
United Kingdom 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...”

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 Graeme and Jan-Marie McDowell

9.2
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

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House rules

River Rock Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 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 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.