Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site, but it is limited. An electric car charging station is also provided.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is offered. The serving hours are not specified.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is from 14:00 until 19:00, and check-out time is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The Riversleigh is located in Bairnsdale, in a rural area. It is close to the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre, providing easy access to local attractions.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is a family room available. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Riversleigh

What guests think

At The Riversleigh, guests praise the characterful historic building, comfortable rooms, and a generally well-liked continental breakfast, while feedback frequently notes friendly staff alongside frustrations with unmanned reception, digital check-in mishaps, and the bar/restaurant being closed.

The location is convenient for shops, river walks, and regional sights, with several mentioning easy access to Raymond Island and local dining. Cleanliness is often praised, though a number of reviews mention worn furnishings or maintenance issues in some rooms and bathrooms. Expect boutique charm with occasional service and facility limitations.

Facilities

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Facilities

Historic lounges, gardens, and a bar are noted, plus complimentary EV charging; however multiple reviews report the bar/restaurant closed or limited and some exterior lighting issues.

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Maryanne

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Brendan

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No reception on site. No restaurant as advertised. Building is undergoing renovations and hasn’t been completed yet still renting out rooms. It’s the most expensive in town yet only offers a continental breakfast and no fox tv.

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Birgit

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a boutique hotel and very beautiful. We were disappointed with the hospitality as there we no people in reception and it was all closed off - you could only get to your room. Even though it said bar and restaurant, they were not open and we had to find somewhere else to eat. They served cold breakfast, which was nice. The yoghurt and croissants were amazing. Had the bar been open it would have been a totally different experience. Bairnsdale seemed pretty dead and hard to find somewhere to eat but we found a Thai restaurant around the corner from the hotel and that was very nice.

10

Lana

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Kathy

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely neat room and staff were friendly and helpful. The bar area was comfortable with a good variety of drinks available .Very convenient to have Tesla destination charging

10

EVAN

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Trang

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful period building. Comfortable bed, lovely garden. Continental breakfast was included but the spread was not just toast and cereal: there was ham, cheese and tomato croissant, crumpets, fresh fruits, yogurts and a coffee machine. Dining and reception area has beautiful decor. The best surprise, not listed in the facilities, was the complimentary EV charger for guests’ use. Will definitely stay again.

10

Cathy

Jan 15, 2023

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Stayed 19,367 nights

Beautiful gardens. A good base to explore the town.

10

Marie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks great inside and has a bar and places to relax. Friendly staff.

2

Alastair

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Zero service. Formal areas closed. Do not go.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean or spotless, but several mention tired public areas, worn or damaged furniture, and occasional bathroom maintenance problems.

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Brendan

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No reception on site. No restaurant as advertised. Building is undergoing renovations and hasn’t been completed yet still renting out rooms. It’s the most expensive in town yet only offers a continental breakfast and no fox tv.

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Ann

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No reception. Grotty. Poorly maintained premises. Very small bathroom in suites. Cheap, damaged furniture. Frayed carpets.

10

Carol

Apr 19, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The Riversleigh was one of the most beautiful places I have stayed. This majestic old building was very well kept for its age. The room was cozy and bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was very satisfying. Will definitely stay again.

10

Yoshinori

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean and tidy Breakfast was good.

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Line

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Pinar

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A unique and well looked after building.

10

Edith

Apr 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were amazing lovely and clean. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Great breakfast also many thanks Edith and Charlie

4

Stephen

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No contact with staff - no reception office. All transaction done by phone or online. Building and public areas in terrible condition. Room was very drab and in a poor state. Overpriced for what was on offer. Two nights of hell. BEWARE.

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ronald

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The toilet seat cover would not stay upright. The Toilet seat did not fit the toilet bowl. In addition the toilet bowl had a crack. This defect itself spoilt the overall ambiance of the room. Would have preferred to have had a small built in robe/ cupboard.

10

Juan

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room Was spotless the toiletries were amazing . The staff friendly and extremely helpful .the hotel is close to Raymond island and other amazing spots around Gippsland.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable—some spacious with large showers and comfy beds—but a few are small and issues like a broken sofa bed, awkward aircon placement, or bathroom fitments affect comfort in places.

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Tony

Jan 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For what we had to pay it was not worth it for example the aircon was in a stupid position in the room which was wright next to the bed on the floor

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Anita

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

1 bedroom apartment was good for Our family of 2 adults and 2 kids but unfortunately sofa bed in the lounge Room is broken and terrible to sleep on. Needs to be replaced asap. Amenities were good and everything you need for a night away. Breakfast was good and something for everyone. Overall great value

8

Loraine

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was spot on. However, I find the bed very uncomfortable. Did not sleep well. Location is good.

10

Robyn

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have been staying here for years but not for a long time. Beautiful old home with lovely bedrooms. Close to a great Thai restaurant. Very quiet and sumptuous. Large shower and comfy bed.

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Carol

Apr 19, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The Riversleigh was one of the most beautiful places I have stayed. This majestic old building was very well kept for its age. The room was cozy and bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was very satisfying. Will definitely stay again.

8

Jennifer

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was rather small as was the bathroom.. breakfast v good

10

Kathy

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely neat room and staff were friendly and helpful. The bar area was comfortable with a good variety of drinks available .Very convenient to have Tesla destination charging

10

EVAN

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Robert

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Huge room with very comfy bed. The breakfast buffet was served in a beautifully decorated room. Not your usual boxes cornflakes etc but instead several choices of cereal, fresh fruits, breads and crumpet. Even a self serve latte/espresso/cappuccino machine. Would definitely stay again.

10

Trang

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful period building. Comfortable bed, lovely garden. Continental breakfast was included but the spread was not just toast and cereal: there was ham, cheese and tomato croissant, crumpets, fresh fruits, yogurts and a coffee machine. Dining and reception area has beautiful decor. The best surprise, not listed in the facilities, was the complimentary EV charger for guests’ use. Will definitely stay again.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, yet many guests experienced unmanned reception, delays, or access-code problems due to digital check-in.

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Roland

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The message with the access code for the second room was truncated, however a staff member was pivotal to solve the situation

8

BIMAL

Dec 26, 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

Nice old charm Wonderful staff

10

Kathy

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely neat room and staff were friendly and helpful. The bar area was comfortable with a good variety of drinks available .Very convenient to have Tesla destination charging

6

Jill ashall

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived Good Friday and the reception wasnt manned and we were locked outside with no instructions how to access the hotel. I called the telphone number on the reception door inside (another couple let us in to the actual building but we were stuck in the hallway) a key code was then sent to us. This relied on having phone battery which I had been low on after travelling. They couldnt message be before hand as it was a UK number??? I found it alittle disconcerting and if I was a lone traveller I wouldnt have been happy. Also totally screwed if our phones disnt have signal/battery. I was in another annex and if you arrived in the dark then it didnt look part of the hotel. It needs lights, you litterally go through a shared carpark and through a garden gate. No signage or lights very very poor. Once inside the room it was quite nice.

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Mark

Dec 11, 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in, no one on site and no one answering phone, left waiting 50 minutes to check in. Had to call after hours number during business hours to get hold of anyone

10

Marie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks great inside and has a bar and places to relax. Friendly staff.

4

Stephen

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No contact with staff - no reception office. All transaction done by phone or online. Building and public areas in terrible condition. Room was very drab and in a poor state. Overpriced for what was on offer. Two nights of hell. BEWARE.

10

Juan

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room Was spotless the toiletries were amazing . The staff friendly and extremely helpful .the hotel is close to Raymond island and other amazing spots around Gippsland.

10

Derek

Jun 6, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful 3 night stay and couldn’t have been better especially Belinda giving us Gr8 local eatery options and looking after us at breakfast as well/much appreciated and above her call of duty

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Louise

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Location

Convenient base near shops, river walks, Bairnsdale Oval, and regional attractions like Raymond Island, with several good dining options nearby.

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Loraine

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was spot on. However, I find the bed very uncomfortable. Did not sleep well. Location is good.

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Katherine

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to get into and close to Bairnsdale Oval where we needed to be.

10

Robyn

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have been staying here for years but not for a long time. Beautiful old home with lovely bedrooms. Close to a great Thai restaurant. Very quiet and sumptuous. Large shower and comfy bed.

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Monica

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Lana

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Scott

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Riversleigh was a lovely boutique hotel. Renovations and friendly staff were the highlight. Breakfast was well provisioned it was close to good food options.

10

EVAN

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Debra

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the quiet and peaceful atmosphere and historic feel of Ravensleigh. Very comfortable and close to many things to see.

10

Cathy

Jan 15, 2023

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Stayed 19,367 nights

Beautiful gardens. A good base to explore the town.

10

Juan

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room Was spotless the toiletries were amazing . The staff friendly and extremely helpful .the hotel is close to Raymond island and other amazing spots around Gippsland.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is commonly praised for variety, though some report occasional quality or coffee-machine issues; several note the on-site restaurant/bar is closed and breakfast timing can be too late for early schedules.

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lyn

Jan 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately they had 'staffing issues', hence no reception welcome. A young lady tending bar directed me to read a message giving details to enter the room etc. Complimentary breakfast consisted of cereal, yogurt, juice, stale bread and croissants. Coffee machine was the only saving grace. As the restaurant was closed due to the staff issues, we had to dine elsewhere, returning at 8.30pm to find the bar and lounge area in closed and in darkness.

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Anita

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

1 bedroom apartment was good for Our family of 2 adults and 2 kids but unfortunately sofa bed in the lounge Room is broken and terrible to sleep on. Needs to be replaced asap. Amenities were good and everything you need for a night away. Breakfast was good and something for everyone. Overall great value

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Monica

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Scott

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Riversleigh was a lovely boutique hotel. Renovations and friendly staff were the highlight. Breakfast was well provisioned it was close to good food options.

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Mike

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Yoshinori

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean and tidy Breakfast was good.

10

Robert

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Huge room with very comfy bed. The breakfast buffet was served in a beautifully decorated room. Not your usual boxes cornflakes etc but instead several choices of cereal, fresh fruits, breads and crumpet. Even a self serve latte/espresso/cappuccino machine. Would definitely stay again.

10

Trang

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful period building. Comfortable bed, lovely garden. Continental breakfast was included but the spread was not just toast and cereal: there was ham, cheese and tomato croissant, crumpets, fresh fruits, yogurts and a coffee machine. Dining and reception area has beautiful decor. The best surprise, not listed in the facilities, was the complimentary EV charger for guests’ use. Will definitely stay again.

10

Nils

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Simple but good breakfast

6

Louise

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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The Riversleigh

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room with Spa Bath

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One-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View

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