The Riverstone
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
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Check out before: | 10:00 |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Laundry
Disabled facilities
More about The Riverstone
The Riverstone
The Riverstone is Canterbury's only 5-star motel (awarded by Qualmark - the official NZ tourism quality assurance organisation). All accommodation is ensuite and we are only 20 minutes' drive from Christchurch Airport.
Reviews from 
Couple
NZ
Comment: 4 Jun 2026
Stayed in: Jun 2026
A Great Stay!
A superb stay at this motel. The hosts were very friendly, the room was spacious and extremely clean, it took no time to heat with the heat pump and the facilities were all that you needed. It was also very quiet even though it’s near a main road. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks for the lovely stay!
Hotel response
Comment: 5 Jun 2026
Hi Shelley and Alisdair - it was lovely to meet you both and have you to stay with us at The Riverstone this week. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed and positive review of your experience - very kind. We look forward to seeing you again another time
Wishing you safe travels - always
Cheers, Charlotte, Mike and The Riversone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ team!
Wishing you safe travels - always
Cheers, Charlotte, Mike and The Riversone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ team!
Couple
Comment: 13 Jan 2026
Stayed in: Dec 2025
Comfortable accommodation in well appointed room and wonderful hosts.
Let’s not beat about the bush.
The Riverstone Motel in Rangiora is one of the best motels in New Zealand.
It’s not just its spacious room spotlessly clean and well-appointed with a very comfortable bed that give it this top honor; it’s the people that run it that gives it the edge over most other New Zealand motels.
Mike and Charlotte are such wonderful hosts that the minute you meet them, you feel you have been old friend for many years. Nothing it too much trouble for Mike and Charlotte to make sure you stay is perfect.
No wonder it is the only motel in Canterbury with a well-earned Qualmark 5-star gold rating for immaculate accommodation and sustainable tourism
Having stayed at The Riverstone once, you will make it your Rangiora home for ever.
The Riverstone Motel in Rangiora is one of the best motels in New Zealand.
It’s not just its spacious room spotlessly clean and well-appointed with a very comfortable bed that give it this top honor; it’s the people that run it that gives it the edge over most other New Zealand motels.
Mike and Charlotte are such wonderful hosts that the minute you meet them, you feel you have been old friend for many years. Nothing it too much trouble for Mike and Charlotte to make sure you stay is perfect.
No wonder it is the only motel in Canterbury with a well-earned Qualmark 5-star gold rating for immaculate accommodation and sustainable tourism
Having stayed at The Riverstone once, you will make it your Rangiora home for ever.
Hotel response
Comment: 21 Jan 2026
Hi Sue and Graham - thank you so much for your wonderful and kind words regarding your stay at The Riverstone... it was so lovely to meet you both and to chat to you on and off throughout your time with us. You certainly had a very active holiday and made the most of your trip. We are delighted you appreciated the things we do, the little extras - and that you recognised our endeavour to be up there with the best! We do hope you will return to these shores again soon and we look forward to welcoming you back - as 'weel kent freens' again then.
Thank you once again for the lovely review and for overcoming technology... as a certain gent once said, "if at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again."
Wishing you health, happiness and much heelan' dancin' throughout 2026
Cheers, Charlotte, Mike and The Riverstone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ team!
Thank you once again for the lovely review and for overcoming technology... as a certain gent once said, "if at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again."
Wishing you health, happiness and much heelan' dancin' throughout 2026
Cheers, Charlotte, Mike and The Riverstone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ team!
Couple
Comment: 29 Nov 2025
Stayed in: Nov 2025
A great stay
In Rangiora visiting family and friends.
Excellent location in Rangiora. Next door to a Restaurant, supermarket, and cafe across the road. Lovely clean rooms. Very quiet considering it is on a main road. Comfortable bed, and the room had everything you could need and more. Hosts are excellent, and we will definitely stay again on out next visit. Many thanks
Excellent location in Rangiora. Next door to a Restaurant, supermarket, and cafe across the road. Lovely clean rooms. Very quiet considering it is on a main road. Comfortable bed, and the room had everything you could need and more. Hosts are excellent, and we will definitely stay again on out next visit. Many thanks
Hotel response
Comment: 8 Dec 2025
Hi Linda - thank you for your lovely and kind review We're delighted you and Bruce enjoyed your Riverstone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ experience and even happier that you will return again on your next visit south. We believe our location and local amenities are excellent - great for guests and us alike - we do enjoy a (normally quick) coffee at the cafe too! Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review - we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Couple
NZ
Comment: 28 Oct 2025
Stayed in: Oct 2025
LOVELY MOTEL
This is a lovely comfortable Motel, 5 minutes drive from the center of Rangiora.
The hostess is wonderful, she went out of her way to accommodate our needs.
We were in a 1 bedroom studio apartment upstairs, it was immaculate, lovely furnishings, very comfortable bed, good kitchen facilities and an excellent shower.
The hostess is wonderful, she went out of her way to accommodate our needs.
We were in a 1 bedroom studio apartment upstairs, it was immaculate, lovely furnishings, very comfortable bed, good kitchen facilities and an excellent shower.
Hotel response
Comment: 30 Oct 2025
Hi Marjorie - thanks for taking the time to leave a review - we're delighted you and Terry enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you both again and remember to book direct as our room rates on Booking.com and Expedia are higher than available direct. Wishing you safe travels - always
Cheers, Charlotte, Mike and The Riverstone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ team
Cheers, Charlotte, Mike and The Riverstone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ team
Couple
Comment: 10 Oct 2025
Stayed in: Oct 2025
Wonderful stopover!
The Riverstone is a spotlessly clean new motel run by a charming couple, Charlotte and Mike. The king bed was extremely comfortable and the kitchenette was very well appointed.
The owners were very helpful with dinner recommendations, and Mike went above and beyond to help me out with change for the onsite laundry. They couldn’t be more accommodating!
The owners were very helpful with dinner recommendations, and Mike went above and beyond to help me out with change for the onsite laundry. They couldn’t be more accommodating!
Hotel response
Comment: 13 Oct 2025
Hi Mary & Geoff... thanks so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review of your stay at The Riverstone. It was super lovely to meet you both and we're stoked you enjoyed your time with us! We replaced all our beds and bedding over the winter this year (Jul/Aug 2025) and a delighted that all the reviews that mention the beds are positive We love it when we have Americans to stay as you folks generally always ask for ice... and having defrosted our freezers that day, we were just pleased that the ice maker had kicked out some cubes just for you!! We hope you had a good trip to Kaikoura and enjoyed the remainder of your Kiwi holiday
We do hope we will have the pleasure of your company again another time
Wishing you safe travels - always
Charlotte, Mike and The Riverstone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ team!
We do hope we will have the pleasure of your company again another time
Wishing you safe travels - always
Charlotte, Mike and The Riverstone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ team!
Excellent location
18 Southbrook Road, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand|2.26 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
10:00
Good to know
Pets not allowed
Extra beds are available for an additional charge, depending on the size of the room.
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