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The Riversleigh

Property class: 4

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A bar area with high stools, a patterned floor, and a chandelier.
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a check-in counter, and a sign indicating availability.
A room with a fireplace, green sofa, and a large window.
A room with two upholstered chairs, a patterned rug, a framed painting, and a potted plant.
A bar area with a counter, shelves of bottles, and hanging lights.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $118
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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1 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875
  • Place, Nicholson St. Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St Mary's Catholic Church
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Robb Street Gallery
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Queen

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view of a mountain.

Classic Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a fireplace, a desk, and a window with a view.

Deluxe King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King with Spa

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe King with Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a large armchair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe King Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Executive Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Apartment

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a large mirror.

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

APARTMENT GARDEN VIEW ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10

APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 10

DOUBLE CLASSIC QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

The Riversleigh

4-star Bairnsdale B&B steps from Nicholson St. Gallery
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a meeting room, and concierge services.
The Riversleigh offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Bairnsdale bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The bed & breakfast offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Bairnsdale bed & breakfast also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Riversleigh is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The Riversleigh has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1885
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • 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 available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

The Riversleigh Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 361 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, comfortable, clean wth everything you need and very close to bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location so central Lovely room and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Riversleigh in Bairnsdale, the building is just gorgeous with onsite parking included. We had dinner and breakfast- both good We wished we could stay longer. It’s a pleasure to find such a nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked at short notice but was pleasantly surprised Nice rooms friendly staff very nice location Would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic old hotel. Large rooms. Great facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with crisp white linen. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean and tidy Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very grateful to the staff for allowing us to check in very late (after midnight) and accommodating us on our road trip. The room was lovely and cosy (even though it was a cold day). The bed was SUPER comfy. The breakfast is nice but would recommend hot dishes are added (it’s continental). It just felt quite basic and didn’t feel like it matched up to the accomodation offering. Safe parking at the rear of the hotel too. Make sure if you arrive late that you account for dinner not being open as it’s a small country town and not many options available after 7:30pm (we knew this and ate on the way in). Highly recommend this hotel to stay in for a journey to the Buchan Caves
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple but good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and stylish. The room was also very quiet. We were glad we chose this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks great inside and has a bar and places to relax. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could open earlier on the weekend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quiet and peaceful atmosphere and historic feel of Ravensleigh. Very comfortable and close to many things to see.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambiance was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with so much charm and character
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location, great facilities and attentive service. Could not fault this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to get into and close to Bairnsdale Oval where we needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025