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The Vicarage Geraldine

5.0 star property
Travelers can catch up on the day's events in the lobby TV area before unwinding with a good book from the well-stocked library at this riverside retreat

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The Vicarage Geraldine sits right on the riverwalk, offering a peaceful getaway with practical amenities like in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Guests particularly appreciate the welcoming atmosphere of the lobby TV area and the property's library for quiet moments.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Room 1 Superking Ensuite, Downstairs | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 1 Superking Ensuite, Downstairs

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 2 Superking Ensuite, Accessible | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 2 Superking Ensuite, Accessible

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 3 Superking Ensuite, Downstairs | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 3 Superking Ensuite, Downstairs

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 4 Superking Ensuite, Upstairs no lift | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 4 Superking Ensuite, Upstairs no lift

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 5 Superking Ensuite, Upstairs no lift | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 5 Superking Ensuite, Upstairs no lift

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room 6 Superking Ensuite, Upstairs no lift

Room 6 Superking Ensuite, Upstairs no lift | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 6 Superking Ensuite, Upstairs no lift

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Geraldine, The Vicarage Geraldine is on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peel Forest Park and Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, while Geraldine Historical Society Museum and Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum are cultural highlights. Geraldine Observatory and Pleasant Valley Daffodils are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Geraldine travel guide
Map
69 Talbot Street, Geraldine, South Canterbury, 7930

What's nearby

  • Geraldine Historical Society Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Geraldine Observatory
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    30 min drive - 28.7 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Village Inn
    2 min walk
  • Mundel's Cafe and Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Subway
    4 min walk
  • Berry Barn Bakery
    1 min walk
  • The Running Duck
    4 min walk

About this property

The Vicarage Geraldine

Luxury hotel on the riverwalk
The Vicarage Geraldine provides amenities like a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heated floors, designer toiletries, and showers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, cookware/dishes/utensils, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

The Vicarage Geraldine Hotel
The Vicarage Geraldine Geraldine
The Vicarage Geraldine Hotel Geraldine

Frequently asked questions

Is The Vicarage Geraldine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Vicarage Geraldine?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Vicarage Geraldine?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Vicarage Geraldine located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Geraldine Historical Society Museum, Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, and Geraldine Observatory. Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum and Vintage Car & Machinery Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Vicarage Geraldine Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay; definitely superior facilities and accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were charming and the staff were so kind and friendly. It was perfectly situated and you could really tell the renovations had been done with such great care. Everything was perfect. This includes the attached farm shop / cafe. Thank you so much, we would love love love to stay again one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean room, nice people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place in the area, very clean and beautiful 😍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Vicarage hotel is super cute and throws an elegant villa style. The hotel was super clean and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Absolutely amazing place to stay

Amazing place! Spotlessly clean, beautifully renovated, and in a great location. I can’t fault anything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, traditional-style inn. Very clean and comfortable accommodations. Only drawback is that most dining options in the area close quite early (by 8pm), so plan accordingly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hatty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely comfortable in every way, best linen and high quality mattress, comfortable and useful furnishings, spacious bathroom - felt very luxurious and much enjoyed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, cleanliness, nicely appointed room with very thoughtful conveniences. We loved the historic nature and sitting rooms. It was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Vicarage- the room was impeccably presented, very comfortable and quiet. The location is great, we walked everywhere, and the shop/food store behind was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored, immaculately maintained. A real gem.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sock peng

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

Definitely 5 star standard

This is the best stay for our 2 weeks NZ trip, its like staying in a rich man home. Bed is super comfortable, shower room is spacious and fittings are high quality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the few available accommodations in the area with actual Hotel flair and not an AirBnB. The rooms are renovated with brand new bathrooms. Everything's clean and there is free coffee, tea, milk and even port. Barker's estery for breakfast right next door is icing on the cake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

The Vicarage is all class, tastefully refurbished and modern inside It’s the little things that make the difference and this place has them Close to shops and eateries, we loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very well managed turn key operation that does not require any staff interaction to come and go. Lovely place to stay with modern facilities in a historical house. I would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property in a great location. Superb furnishings and spotlessly clean. Stayed in Room 1 Dining and takeaway options nearby. Lovely little town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing boutique hotel with only six rooms. Cute town of Geraldine. Rooms have super high quality appointments. Very quite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had no personnel on-site. A lock box provided the key. Adequate instructions were inside the room. A fabulous restaurant was behind the hotel. Very clean. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel has just six rooms completely updated with highest quality fit and finishes. Super quiet. Comfy. Upstairs and downstairs common sitting rooms to relax and read.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely lovely and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a special night away. My only suggestion would be a note next to the Nespresso machine letting you know decaf pods were available in the sitting room as we only found these the morning after our stay and I do prefer to drink decaf in the evenings.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with the Vicarage property and of course our beautiful room/un-suite. The comfort of the huge bed, and fantastic front windows! The magnificent bathroom & shower…our compliments to the designer. The room’s accoutrements were a pleasant addition and made us feel very comfortable, specially the Nespresso coffee maker! The guest sitting room was an added bonus and we enjoyed eating a take home meal in comfort. The Vicarage staff were very hospitable & personable.The decor of the Vicarage should be award worthy. The added bonus of the Barkers Foodstore & Restaurant being on the same property should also be rated as 5 Stars.!. We will be back to enjoy more comfort and hospitality of the Vicarage and the surrounding community.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal stay! Clean, antique-feel. Great manager who answered my questions promptly. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

This a very special acom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024