Our travel agent booked us in here for a night during a touring holiday. It was fantastic, gorgeous spot and a brilliant unit in great condition. We had spent a week in hotels and to able to spread out, cook, wash clothes and the like was great. First class stay and we will definitely go back if we are in... More

we booked this baches via internet.ariving in auckland we drove to matakan ,only 80 km,since we liked to startnour nz trip with some days relaxing and overcoming the jet lag. riverside was a very good desission .super quiet location,modern design and with everything one needs.we stayed 5 nights and made excursions to the north as well as to auckland.matakana itself... More

Riverside is quite unique ; the bach style was a little offputting at first until we settled in.I was a little concerned at the lack of a conventional oven (there is a microwave and hob) until I noticed the steel barbecue and broiler. It's much more fun than being in the kitchen and cooked everything from steaks to grilled vegetables.... More

We spend 4 days enjoying the facilities and area, and found the accomodation hard to fault. The accommodation was modern and practical for a family of 5. The facilities were brilliant and created some endless memories of tennis, swimming & fishing ( kids caught 5 fish) off the private jetty. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and maintain a picture... More

I organised a Leadership team offsite for my company at Riverside Matakana recently and it was perfect for our needs. The conference space is great for a group from 12-15 with a break-out room for catering with bi-fold doors to a huge deck overlooking the vineyard. The service and catering was fabulous. The accommodation "bach's" have two bedrooms and two... More

We stayed in these lovely 2 bedroom baches in Riverside Matakana recently and loved it. The baches are well appointed, with everything you need , including you own BBQ. Great views from the deck over the Matakana river. Very clean and tidy. And also quite private, with each bach having its own space. Set amidst grapevines in rolling green hills,... More

This is the second time we have stayed here. The first time was by ourselves, and this time we also took our 2 teenagers.It is both a relaxing place to go and unwind as a couple, as well as fantastic for a family holiday.The baches are spacious, immaculately clean, and well appointed, with great kitchen facilities, and a BBQ for... More

“It was amazing! Big and spacious, quiet and tucked away yet so close to Auckland. We drove up in the evening as I had been in Hamilton earlier in the day and arrived to find a stunning, large and clean house style apartment! Would be a perfect family getaway. We enjoyed a good drink and eat and catch up (Lisa... More

Riverside Matakana is made up of around 20 two bedroom small houses, built like an upmarket bach. They have full cooking facilities and two ensuite bathrooms. They are designed so the second bedroom can be opened up to increase the size of the living area. Furnished beautifully and very peaceful surroundings. They have tennis court and boat ramp onsite so... More