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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
Executive Suite
Lounge
Lobby sitting area
1 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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Deluxe King with Spa

Deluxe King with Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area

Executive Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe King Twin

Deluxe King Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Classic Queen

Classic Queen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe King

Deluxe King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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
  • Bairnsdale Historical Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bairnsdale Regional Health Service - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at The Riversleigh offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1885
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

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 per cent

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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at The Riversleigh?

As of 23 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riversleigh on 20 July 2025 start from AU$152.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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. 179 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 318 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Easy access to get into and close to Bairnsdale Oval where we needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Huge thanks to the staff of this wonderful who went above and beyond to make our trip work
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Beautiful gardens. A good base to explore the town.

10/10

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

8/10

Nice old charm Wonderful staff

8/10

A unique and well looked after building.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

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

Breakfast was wonderful and fantastic supportive staff in the dining area in particular! Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Wonderfull
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

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

Lovely hotel with strong historic charm. Bairnsdale was a small but surprisingly charming little town. We had technical difficulties checking in as we were never sent the access codes and instruction. The entire hotel seemed to be run by only one exceptionally hard working staff member, but she was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10

No reception. Grotty. Poorly maintained premises. Very small bathroom in suites. Cheap, damaged furniture. Frayed carpets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

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

Zero service. Formal areas closed. Do not go.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10

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

4/10

The was a dead cockroach on the table The breakfast was delivered and not in the dining room. Expensive for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

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

8/10

Seemed to not get first email with room and access codes. Had to chase it up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10

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

4/10

Booking was via internet. All contact was via email or phone. There was no staff on site and that made it an empty experience. did not feel like a luxury event due to lack of personnel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023