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Reviews of River Rock Estate

3.5 out of 5
River Rock Estate
1 Shortcut Road, Cromwell, Central Otago

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Mesquite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Our cottage was very comfortable and we enjoyed a hot tub in the afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Edith, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Graeme on 27 Feb 2024
Thankyou.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts !!!! Cottage was right in the middle of a well manicured Vineyard. Beautiful gardens and fruit trees. We had a glass of wine or wine tasting each evening with the hosts . What a wonderful stay. Plus they have hot tubs to rent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Graeme on 27 Feb 2024
Thankyou, pleased you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Joshua L Ward

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location in the middle of a vineyard. Excellent property and everything we needed was provided. The cottages are lovely and the bonus of free wine tastings made us feel very welcome. Best place we have stayed at in the South Island.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and felt very welcomed right from check-in. Incredible accommodation that we would highly recommend. The rooms were very clean and spacious. The breakfast included was amazing, and there were numerous other complimentary snacks which was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaz, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guest only wine tasting was great, entertaining hosts, awesome experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the highlights of our NZ tour. Immaculate, well equipped room with kitchenette and sofa seating, large bathroom, private verandah with BBQ and table/chairs for wonderful evening meals overlooking vines. Hosts very welcoming and responsive. Beautiful property and gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Greame on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for your kind words and great review. Hope to meet again one day. Hope you are all safe.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Graeme on 19 Feb 2020
Thanks for your review. Appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodation, great hosts and a great location to explore Otago
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The town of Cromwell is not that interesting, but if you have value for your money, this is a great place. Truly deluxe, with wine tastings each night, a great hot tub/spa, and very relaxing atmosphere. 30-40 minutes to Wanaka and the mountains.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Graeme on 19 Feb 2020
Thanks for your review, hope you had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our night at River Rock Estate. Very clean, cosy little cottage amongst the vines. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Graeme on 19 Feb 2020
Thanks for your review, great to meet you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owners were excellent hosts.,The room was very large and had wonderful outlook . There was a fully equipped barbecue available for our personal use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Gra on 19 Feb 2020
Thanks for your review, appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Town with grocery store and restaurants a few minute walk away
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Graeme on 19 Feb 2020
Thanks for your review, appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous place to stay. The view over the vineyards to the mountains is beautiful, the owners are really friendly, the wine is good, and you’re close to amazing places to eat. The room was lovely, well fitted out with everything you might need. Breakfast was a really nice touch, with local fruit juices and preserves. There are other wineries, and the rest of Central just a short walk or drive away. I can’t speak highly enough of River Rock Estate. Such a lovely weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great hosts, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Graeme on 27 Mar 2019
Thanks for your review, appreciate you staying with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fabulous cottage with everything you could wish for. very well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Graeme on 6 Mar 2019
Thanks for your review, pleased you enjoyed everything.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully equipped and comfortable room. It was easy to access the 4 Barrel Walking tour and sample the local wines. The kitchen and BBQ were meticulous and it was terrific to cook our own dinner and enjoy it with the wonderful River Rock sauvignon blanc from grape vines growing right outside our room! Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Graeme on 27 Feb 2019
Thanks for your review. Pleased you enjoyed your stay and liked the room and wine. Hope to meet again some day. Cheers Graeme & Jan-Marie.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The unit was beautifully situated overlooking the vines. It was spacious, extrememly clean and the service was impeccable. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. The spa was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Graeme on 20 Feb 2019
Thanks for staying at River Rock Estate. Pleased you enjoyed your experience. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely 2 bed apartment
Great hospitality, loved all the jacuzzi options! And the wines...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Graeme on 20 Feb 2019
Thanks for choosing to stay at River Rock Estate, pleased you enjoyed your experience. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Taiwan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
nice host, great vineyard view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Graeme on 20 Feb 2019
Thanks for staying with us. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay amongst the vines
A really lovely stay. Our room had everything we needed and was a little oasis amongst the vines. Everything was really well organised and simple, breakfast was really tasty and the location was perfect to visit the Otago wineries and also walk into Cromwell. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Graeme on 12 Feb 2019
Thanks for choosing to stay at River Rock Estate. Pleased you enjoyed your stay, look forward to meeting again someday.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place - can’t rate it highly enough
This is a fabulous place to stay. The guesthouse is really comfortable and private with everything you need provided - including delicious goods left in your room for breakfast. What a treat to have your own BBQ in a vineyard too - accompanied by a bottle or two of excellent wine from the estate. The wine tasting experience was really personal and enjoyable and we thoroughly enjoyed the company of our hosts. The swimming pool is also a bonus. We will most definitely be back and next time for a lot longer than 2 days. An outstanding stay of our 5 week NZ trip. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Graeme on 12 Feb 2019
Thanks for choosing to stay at River Rock Estate. Pleased you enjoyed your stay, look forward to meeting again someday.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very comfortable. Jan & Graeme were wonderful hosts. Especially enjoyed the 5:30pm cellar door drinks. Typical southern hospitality. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Graeme on 31 Mar 2019
Thanks for the review, pleased you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

John, Maryland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were very nice and gracious when we arrived very late in the evening; were invited to an afternoon of wine tasting; received plenty for breakfast every day with a nice variety; rooms/cabins were clean, spacious and nicely decorated in the middle of the vineyard. Just a bit noisy when big trucks go down the road but only happens once in a blue moon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Graeme on 21 Nov 2018
Thanks for your comments, pleased you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous B&B accommodation in the heart of Cromwell, within walking distance to local shops, supermarket, restaurants and easy to access the local walking winery tour too, so no real need to use the car during your stay! The units are well appointed and have everything you need for a comfortable stay alongside some thoughtful touches like make-up wipes in the bathrooms and the best juice ever in the fridge. The owners really make the stay at River Rock, they are lovely and long-time locals and are a wealth of knowledge of the region. The spa house onsite is also well worth doing!! Will be recommending to all we know planning to visit Central Otago.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Graeme on 17 Oct 2018
Thanks for you great review, it was a pleasure having you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, Dunedin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in Cromwell
Loved everything about the room, the outlook............stunning views over the vines, lovely bathroom, facilities and amenities throughout were great, lots of nice touches. Graeme and Jan were wonderful welcoming hosts thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Graeme on 3 Oct 2018
Pleased you enjoyed your stay, hope to meet again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday weekend away.
Stunning veiws.Close to shops all in walking distance.Has everything you need and more.Breakfast was awesome.Spa was excellent.Will definitely go back.Will recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Graeme on 23 Aug 2018
Thanks for staying at River Rock Estate. Pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to next time.

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique Winwey B&B
We had a very nice stay here. It is really an experience to stay at a B&B located within a winery and we enjoyed it. Waking up to a ground-level vineyard view in the morning is great! Everything in the room was clean and worked well. And the breakfast left for us to prepare in the unit each morning was generous. Best of all, the hosts were extremely kind in accommodating dietary requests. (One nut allergy; one vegan.) We were in Cromwell to visit wineries and other establishments for work. Be aware that there is not a lot else to do in Cromwell, especially in winter. Also, the restaurant options are limited. All in all, a very good stay, and worth the price. We would return here and recommend it to others as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Graeme on 9 Aug 2018
Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again. Thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Twin Waters QLD Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax unwind...
You can do as much as like or just relax, unwind with one of their wonderful wines. Hosts welcome you daily with wine tasting, cellar sales. Or if you are more action orientated , only a short drive to all the exciting tourist attractions the area has to offer. Will be going back real soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Graeme on 9 Aug 2018
Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again. Thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great set up, we really enjoyed our stay as it was a fantastic retreat. Quality breakfast as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Graeme on 22 May 2018
Thanks for your review, pleased you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, fantastic stay!
Gorgeous boutique vineyard with lovely hosts and fantastic room with a stunning view. We really enjoyed our wine tasting! The double fermented pinot is just great. Will return
Response from Graeme on 22 May 2018
Thanks for your review, pleased you enjoyed your stay and wine. Thanks Graeme & Jan.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A super place, wonderful people that were really hepful and the River Rock wine was very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Graeme on 20 Mar 2018
Thanks for your feed back

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Gaye, Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WOW factor - high
Graham and Jan are exceptional hosts. They have provided a wonderful setting and immaculate lodgings. We booked for 3 nights and ended up staying 4. Great location as a base for exploring the Otago region. Thank you both for your hospitality. We will be back with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Graeme & Jan on 20 Mar 2018
Thanks. Look forward to meeting again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic room, spa and hosts. Especially loved being able to cook our own BBQ amongst the grapes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Harold, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Experience! :-)
How often do you get a chance to sleep in a vineyard? This was such a nice treat to enjoy a room (feels like a cabin) surrounded by grape vines. Everything was spotless clean, comfortable bed and very quiet. Included is large selection of breakfast items. Hotel stays are quickly forgotten but this is a memory you'll fondly look back on as a great addition to your trip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy vineyard setting close to everything in the area. Welcoming hosts with breakfast provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Graeme on 5 Dec 2017
Thank you very much

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed my stay so clean and close to shopping Cromwell is so nice thank you Bob Robson p I
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from Graeme on 7 Dec 2017
Thank you very much

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay
We really enjoyed our stay! It was such a great spot for a little getaway. Awesome people, good wine and comfy room with a great view. Being able to have wines with Graeme and Jan was an additional bonus. We definitely will be recommending River Rock Estate to anyone who will listen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tanz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awsome experience, Great location in a vineyard. Close to town. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

keunkyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Graeme on 19 Feb 2020
Thanks for your review, appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Graeme on 12 Feb 2019
Thanks for choosing to stay at River Rock Estate. Pleased you enjoyed your stay, look forward to meeting again someday.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kleines paradis!!
Ein kleines paradis in den reben
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017