Opened in February, 2017, Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads features views over the Nambucca River. Free breakfast, WiFi, Netflix, books, games and puzzles are available. All bedrooms at Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads have river views, balconies, air-conditioning, wide-screen TVs, bar fridges and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has its own bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The property is 5 minutes' drive from the highway. It is 41 km from Coffs Harbour. Sawtell is 32 km from Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads, while South West Rocks is 28 km from the property. Coffs Harbour Airport is 38 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Nambucca Heads
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  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    We were made to feel very welcome by Sharon. The rooms were very comfortable and situation was nice and quiet. We were given a great breakfast in the morning with plenty of choice cooked to order.
  • Lorraine
    Australia Australia
    The Breakfast was lovely and wholesome, homebaked bread and jam. the location was easy to get to and can walk to RSL for dinner. The host was very friendly and helpful. Thank you.
  • Tom
    Australia Australia
    Hostess was wonderful. We we able to get curteousy buses from golf club and RSL, so made night time dinners easy.

Hosted by Sharon & Darrin Coleman

9.8
9.8
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Sharon & Darrin Coleman
Riverside Rest is a haven created with guest comfort in mind. Enjoy a freshly cooked or continental breakfast with fresh fruit, homemade bread and jam. Dinner is also available by arrangement. Riverside Rest is nestled in a quiet area with river views from just about every room. Opened Easter of 2017 with contemporary furnishings, light and airy rooms & modern spacious bathrooms it is a great place to relax & unwind from the stresses of every day life. All rooms are air-conditioned, have their own bathrooms, desk/table, wide screen, smart TVs with free Netflix, free You Tube & free WiFi. All bedrooms have access to a balcony with river views & outdoor settings. Please note: all bedrooms are upstairs. The Riverside Rest offers the privacy of a hotel with the comfort of a bed & breakfast. The common areas provide spacious lounge and dining rooms and a deck, all overlooking the river. There is also a library and games for guest enjoyment. Off street parking is provided. Come, stay, relax, we know you will be back.
The Nambucca River offers pristine crystal clear waters for guests to enjoy. Fishing, boating, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding. swimming, snorkelling, fun, fun, fun - in, on & around the water. The river is so clear & clean that you can see the fish and there is abundant wildlife & great bird watching. Dolphin watching is available all year and whale watching is from June to mid November. Nambucca Heads is a small town with some lovely ladies boutiques, some great cafes & restaurants, picture theatre, parks & recreation areas. The Riverside Rest is situated a short, level walk to the RSL, Bowling & Golf clubs. Golf packages are available. The breakwall offers an ever changing artwork, where locals & visitors adopt & paint rocks, some maintaining their artworks year after year. Kids are kept amused in the search for "Wally". As well as the river, Nambucca has some beautiful beaches including Shelly Beach which was voted in the top 10 beaches in Australia. Riverside Rest is a great base to explore the nearby towns of Macksville, Valla, Bellingen, Bowraville, Dorigo & Scotts Head. Local museums: Headland Museum, Frank Partridge Military, the Folk & the Mary Bolton Pioneer Cottage.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • River view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Executive lounge access
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 20:30

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos American Express Cash Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that this property is accessible by stairs only. It does not offer disabled access facilities.

    Please note that this property does not accept school graduate guests. The property apologises for any inconvenience caused.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration

    FAQs about Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads

    • Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Bowling
      • Snorkelling
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Squash
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Room options at Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads include:

      • Double
      • Triple

    • Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads is 700 yards from the centre of Nambucca Heads. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.