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Riverdale Retreat - spa pool & spa bath

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large window, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern kitchen with wooden ceiling beams, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large window overlooking a backyard.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with a bottle of wine, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a black and white cowhide rug, a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a dining area in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Place, Victoria Esplanade
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, New Zealand Rugby Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arena Manawatu
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Palmerston North

Awapuni, a neighbourhood in Palmerston North, is home to this holiday home. Centrepoint Theatre and New Zealand Rugby Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Esplanade Scenic Railway and De Molen, Windmill. Travelling with kids? Consider Community Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Arena Manawatu.
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Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Victoria Esplanade - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Esplanade Scenic Railway - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Square - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Arena Manawatu - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chinatown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pita Pit - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boho Cafe - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverdale Retreat - spa pool & spa bath pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Riverdale Retreat - spa pool & spa bath?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverdale Retreat - spa pool & spa bath?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverdale Retreat - spa pool & spa bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverdale Retreat - spa pool & spa bath located?

This family-friendly Palmerston North holiday home is located in Awapuni, within 2 mi (3 km) of Victoria Esplanade, Esplanade Scenic Railway and New Zealand Rugby Museum. Centrepoint Theatre and Te Manawa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seamless stay and a great spot to enjoy a spa at the end of a cold day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! We were 3 families of 4 and we loved it - spa bath was great, nice big back grass garden, close to everything! Comfy beds and plenty towels Sarah was very accomodating with how we needed the beds as well as allowing us to check in early
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matariki weekend away

Great place, great set up for kids and adults alike and really close to lots of cool things to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, very warm and cosy. Loved the spa and the very generous supply of towels to go with it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

The house was lovely and clean. Owner was super easy to deal with and even let us check in earlier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

We had a great time at the Riverdale retreat - brilliant location and had everything we needed (and more!). Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous for Groups

This property is well set up for groups, with all the extras that make for a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place to stay, everything we need and more including a lovely cafe very close. The people are so great to deal with, they go above and beyond. Thank you for making our family stay great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverdale Retreat was the perfect place for our family weekend, with plenty of space for everyone to relax and unwind. Thank you, Sarah and Tim
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home

Lovely home with all amenities, clean and tidy, private with shops close by. Would highly recommend. It was wonderful for our large family to all stay together
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Everything was perfect, hosts went out of their way to make sure bedrooms were set up exactly how we needed and were overall very accommodating. Would highly recommend and many thanks for making our experience wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short and Relaxing

What a wonderful home to get together with family or friends. It was warm and had enough space for 5 couples. The Spa pool was a hit and having the shops just a short distance away was a bonus. I would definitely recommend this place. Definitely booking again, maybe an annual event :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thankyou

9 of us stayed, with plenty of space for us all. Comfortable and warm. Quiet and private location. For what we needed it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute with lots of room

We loved our stay here and found it to be big enough for the 15 of us travelling as a sports team. It was awesome that everyone had their own bed. There is an awesome cafe and bakery nearby. It was only 5 min from our sports arena. The spa was a great way to relax after a big game. We would definitely stay here again if we play Palmy in the future :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Wonderful! 10 singles meeting for reunion, and was pleasantly surprised to find the house configures with 10 single beds to accommodate. And a lovely welcome note and wine. Property is so cute! 100% recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay thanks! Warm, clean, had everything we needed. Great being so close to bakery, excellent café, takeaways and dairy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic accommodation suits two families , group of friends

Fantastic property, excellent location to town/ sports fields and shopping. Exactly as described. Extremely comfortable beds, warm and cosy , high quality kitchen and bathrooms. Has excellent facilities with 2 mins walk away, cafe, dairy, chemist, bakery etc. spa was great to relax in at night . Will definitely stay here again and recommend to friends
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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