The Riversleigh

About this hotel

Nestled in Bairnsdale, this charming hotel for $80 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Overlooking the peaceful Mitchell River, The Riversleigh is a historic hotel built in 1886. Some rooms offer a private spa bath and a private balcony. A continental buffet breakfast is provided.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Bairnsdale

Nearby attractions

Lakes Entrance Lookout

Nyerimilang Heritage Park

16.37 miles

The Riversleigh

4.0

Good(389 Reviews)

Hotel in Bairnsdale

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Bairnsdale

Nearby attractions

Lakes Entrance Lookout

Nyerimilang Heritage Park

16.37 miles

Reviews

4.0/5.0

Good(389 Reviews)

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1.0

Apr 2024

Not worth the money

Location was great, outside aesthetic was very nice

No staff, so many stains on carpet, filthy windows, no curtain on street facing windows, bar and restaurant closed on a Saturday, Coles brand water provided, no reception staff, dirty areas, VERY basic facilities, NOT boutique at all.

2.0

Apr 2024

Couldn’t not relax at all

Location was convenient

Considering the price, no staff on premise, requires someone who is more interested in running it as a professional hotel as the building itself has potential. Broken latches, broken runners, stained carpet, mismatched random furniture. We stayed in King suite with balcony but to get out to the balcony we had to maneuver the old window(one if the cable broken)…. Couldn’t find the room first and no instructions, had to go through the back gate to enter and as there was nobody to ask it took a while to find the room. Honestly a bit shocked to see the high reviews some have left- some of the rooms we saw on the way had no window whatsoever and they had the doors open all the time.

8.0

Apr 2024

Staff were fantastic. Love the grandeur of this building. Very comfortable and spacious rooms and will love to stay ag

Love this grand building. Tall ceilings, open fire places, tastefully renovated. Gorgeous bar.

The gorgeous bar was not open due to a shortage of staff.

10.0

May 2023

I was only staying for one night but I will come and stay again.

the staff were very friendly and they were very kind to me, I will recommend this hotel to all my friends.

10.0

Apr 2023

it was memorable I left feeling it was a unique experience

it had a great ambience

not much

9.0

Mar 2023

great little gem in Bairnsdale - simply stunning

stunning rooms, great location, easy to access

nothing

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

big rooms and central location

They advertise buffet breakfast but really only a continental selection. very hard to speak to them directly. we asked about electric car charging but found it was only for Tesla’s

8.0

Mar 2023

Warning: it's a remote check-in

Comfortable bed and great shower.

Not being told it was an over the phone check-in made us feel we had been scammed. We turned up and headed to the door marked reception to find that every door was locked with no answer from knocking. We then rang the number (from a UK phone which would have cost a fortune) to find I then had to call another number to be given my check-in code to open our room. It put a damper on our stay to say the least.

9.0

Feb 2023

enjoyable comfortable overnight stay

The character

Access to the deck

8.0

Feb 2023

Great location in the town of Bairnsdale. Will be even more lovely when renovations are completed.

My room was upstairs and had a lovely view of the river and surrounds. It was very clean and neat. Great TV. Breakfast was continental and well set out. (Available on day 2) Check in went smoothly even though it was not in person. Text message was accurate on how what to do on arrival.

Breakfast was unavailable on the first morning due to a medical issue with a staff member. No one else was available to open up the breakfast area so I needed to get breakfast elsewhere. The balcony area needed attention. I believe the new owners are working on bringing the establishment back to it former status.

8.0

Jan 2023

Great!

beautiful building, cleanliness and facilities.

nothing

7.0

Dec 2022

a good stay once we got there, but all the emails to cover for no staff took a great experience away

Location and comfort

All the automated emails, no human contact in the entire stay. No reception on arrival, whilst we did get in it took time to find the entry and then enter as the key pass looked like you needed a card to get in.

9.0

Nov 2022

Superb

The room was very nice, spacious and comfortable. Staff member we dealt with was extremely warm and welcoming. The Continental Breakfast was a lovely way to start the day, presented in the dining room over looking the lovely gardens on the property, with nice morning music. Location very good. Will definitely love to return in the near future.

10.0

Nov 2022

Lovely hotel. Highlighly recommend for families. Generous buffet - lots of blueberries kid friendly

Amazing and very generous buffet breakfast. Very helpful staff on site. Thanks again for a great stay. We will be back

5.0

Oct 2022

overall for the cost the stay was not worth it

it’s location

rooms too small;bathrooms to small; outdoor steps a slip hazard and not all weather; internal building not accessible; booking system not personal and can result in delays getting into room; poor room layout

10.0

Sep 2022

A lovely stay back in time.

The place has charm and character being an old era building. Access after hours was easy and well explained. Ample parking. Really clean, pleasant but simple room. If I had a negative , we arrived at midnight and it would have been nice if the heater was on already, but that’s it. Will stay there again if we’re in Bairnsdale.

One tiny soap! Maybe leave two. Lol

8.0

Sep 2022

great stay

we have a 11 month old and the openness of apartment and having a dishwasher in the room were a big plus.

the kitchen had no running hot water and the hot water toke about 20 minutes or more to come thur. it must cost a future in water rates.

5.0

Aug 2022

very disappointing only a three start property.

Nothing

Not a 4 Star property. No PowerPoint in bathroom No Microwave, no tissues, noisy rooms. cracked toilet and basin

8.0

Aug 2022

Enjoyed our stay, lovely old world charm.

Breakfast was excellent, loved the local jams.

Light coming in at night from street light. Heavy drapes would help.

10.0

Aug 2022

The room was lovely. Met my expectations. Best night sleep I’ve had in ages.

Friendly staff, so helpful and accomodating and the beds are amazing.

Loved my stay. Could not fault anything.

10.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

Communication was excellent. Staff are the best I've encountered My next stay will be longer so I can enjoy everything thewre is to offer.

There is nothing I didn't like about this stay.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Bairnsdale?

The average price for a rental in Bairnsdale is $105 per night. This rental is $25 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Riversleigh. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Riversleigh pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Riversleigh?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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The Riversleigh

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Bairnsdale

Nearby attractions

The Riversleigh

Hotel in Bairnsdale

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Bairnsdale

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Bairnsdale?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Riversleigh pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Riversleigh?

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