The Riversleigh

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Nicholson St. Gallery

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Front of property - evening/night
Lounge
Garden
1 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe King with Spa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875

What's nearby

  • Nicholson St. Gallery - 1 min walk
  • St Mary's Catholic Church - 10 min walk
  • East Gippsland Rail Trail - 13 min walk
  • Bairnsdale Regional Health Service - 3 min drive
  • Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pepper's Fish & Chips & Takeaway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kim Long - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jax Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Riversleigh

Upscale bed & breakfast near Nicholson St. Gallery
Located close to Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre, The Riversleigh provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Riversleigh feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 AM on weekends
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.05 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.05 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Riversleigh B&B Bairnsdale
Riversleigh Bairnsdale
Riversleigh
The Riversleigh an Ascend Member
The Riversleigh Bairnsdale
The Riversleigh Bed & breakfast
The Riversleigh Bed & breakfast Bairnsdale

Frequently asked questions

Is The Riversleigh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Riversleigh?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Riversleigh?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Riversleigh?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Riversleigh located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is steps from Nicholson St. Gallery and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre. Koala Trail and Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre are also within 25 mi (40 km). Bairnsdale Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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The Riversleigh Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 310 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with so much charm and character
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quiet and peaceful atmosphere and historic feel of Ravensleigh. Very comfortable and close to many things to see.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge thanks to the staff of this wonderful who went above and beyond to make our trip work
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No reception. Grotty. Poorly maintained premises. Very small bathroom in suites. Cheap, damaged furniture. Frayed carpets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location, great facilities and attentive service. Could not fault this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Pinar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique and well looked after building.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were amazing lovely and clean. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Great breakfast also many thanks Edith and Charlie
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens. A good base to explore the town.

8/10 Good

BIMAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old charm Wonderful staff

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with boutique accommodation, awesome service, afternoon cocktails and continental breakfast. It’s like a retreat in the middle of town. We had a queen room and it was roomy, huge tv, you can order a platter if you wanted too. Really loved staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Window

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful and fantastic supportive staff in the dining area in particular! Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Louise

Check in/out is digital with reception closed Being unable to access the main building directly from the out building was inconvenient. Digital door entry is problematic for some guests (I was woken overnight by a drunk couple yelling/swearing as they were unable to open the external door) Late complimentary breakfast on weekends which meant I was unable to partake due to timing of work commitments.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Beautiful residence however very noisy and needs renovation, especially the carpets.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Line

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok, but overpriced and ver old
My review would have been much better, if the room rate and presentation was aligned with its actual condition. Pictures do not match the actual condition of the hotel. Maybe it did 30 years ago. But the place is very run down. I paid for a spacious room and cleaning was good taken the condition of the place into concern. But everything is old - incl. furniture which needed deep throughout cleans. There was a nice cleaning lady one of the days, who cleaned up my self inflicted messy room. That was nice of her. I wouldn’t have booked the hotel if I had read the reviews beforehand. I can only confirm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved the character of the building, its a shame they haven't used more heritage features in the decorating, we had a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

EVAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was very good. Close to shops, Walk along the river. Disappointing that the restaurant was closed but we ate at the Thai around the corner. Very good. We always find that the bed is too hot with a doona. Blankets are not as convenient but a lot more comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fsbulous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Seemed to not get first email with room and access codes. Had to chase it up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The message with the access code for the second room was truncated, however a staff member was pivotal to solve the situation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property but breakfast a bit disappointing- coffee machine broken which was only thing we wanted. Staff nice but bit inexperienced. No welcome area even though it’s a beautiful reception. Plus points were spa bath - great and properly is in great location. Try Cinnamon restaurant next door- fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was disappointing that the bar and restaurant were closed and the lights from the car park to our rooms weren’t on it had a beautiful area outside but because the part lights weren’t on we were not able to sit outside at night and enjoy the garden and swing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alastair

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zero service. Formal areas closed. Do not go.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Location
Good location. The room had a passcode which took a bit getting used to. There was a continental breakfast included but we choose the eat out instead as we eat breakfast earlier that the times on offer
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023