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The Riversleigh

4.0 star property
B&B with restaurant, near Nicholson St. Gallery

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Near Nicholson St. Gallery, The Riversleigh offers a serene retreat with continental breakfast and stunning garden views. Unwind on the sunny terrace or sip coffee at the cafe while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$100 nightly
The total price is $111
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Classic Queen | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Queen

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe King | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King with Spa | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King with Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Microwave
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Twin | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area | TV

Executive Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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TV

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875

What's nearby

  • Nicholson St. Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Mary's Catholic Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Robb Street Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bairnsdale Historical Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bairnsdale Regional Health Service - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Club Estwood Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Classique Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mitchell River Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Riversleigh

Enjoy your visit to Bairnsdale with a stay at The Riversleigh. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast 7 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1885
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.05 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

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

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

Does The Riversleigh offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Riversleigh does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Riversleigh?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Riversleigh?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Riversleigh?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Riversleigh and nearby?

The Riversleigh has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Riversleigh?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Riversleigh like?

The Riversleigh is a short 10-minute walk from St Mary's Catholic Church and 13 minutes' walk from East Gippsland Rail Trail.

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Reviews

The Riversleigh Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was satisfying, good, well-provisioned, and had something for everyone. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Riversleigh

Riversleigh was a lovely boutique hotel. Renovations and friendly staff were the highlight. Breakfast was well provisioned it was close to good food options.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the quiet and peaceful atmosphere and historic feel of Ravensleigh. Very comfortable and close to many things to see.
Debra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was rather small as was the bathroom.. breakfast v good
Jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great value for short stay

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
Anita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Huge thanks to the staff of this wonderful who went above and beyond to make our trip work
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lana, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Birgit, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
EVAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The message with the access code for the second room was truncated, however a staff member was pivotal to solve the situation
Roland, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Line, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

No reception, find your own room. Directions were poor, room is at the top of the external staircase. No mention of the fact that there are two external staircases. Easy to fix. Room was okay, very clean and quiet. Bathroom very small. The toast and cereal breakfast was good. Good fresh coffee from the easy to use machine. Good fruit and yogurt. On their website there are wonderful pictures of their bar. It is alluring. Looks really good and classy. Was looking forward to having a drink on the delightful adjoining garden terrace. Not only was the bar shut all through our Easter stay, it was locked away so we could not use the adjacent sitting rooms either. We were very disappointed. The website lies, that alluring bar is not available. If the reason was outside their control they could have texted us and offered a discount but nothing. The website says that you get a wonderful bar, you don’t, the website lies.
Philip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the quite atmosphere, large spacious room and friendly staff in the restaurant for both dinner and breakfast. Loved the feel of the place old world charm with a modern twist. what we did not like 1 - the leaking pipes under the bathroom basin 2- the aircon filter was unclean 3- hairdryer was faulty
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Looks great inside and has a bar and places to relax. Friendly staff.
Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Robyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access to get into and close to Bairnsdale Oval where we needed to be.
Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful property with so much charm and character
Iain, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just lovely. Like a hug.
Nanette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all round
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, great facilities and attentive service. Could not fault this accommodation.
Maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful gardens. A good base to explore the town.

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were amazing lovely and clean. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Great breakfast also many thanks Edith and Charlie
Edith, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice old charm Wonderful staff

8/10 Very good

A unique and well looked after building.
Pinar, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was wonderful and fantastic supportive staff in the dining area in particular! Thank you 😊
Window, 2-night trip