The Mill House

Riverwalk guesthouse in Herbert with free parking

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November 2025

December 2025

The Mill House welcomes visitors with genuine countryside hospitality. Enjoy drinks from the bar on the sun-kissed terrace or relax in the garden. The guesthouse offers practical in-room WiFi and functional meeting spaces for both leisure travelers and those needing to work.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Parking included
Free WiFi
Business services

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

2 bedrooms

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

50 sq m
2 bedrooms
Hill view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Large Studio

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchenette

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

37 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Located in Herbert, The Mill House is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shag Point Scenic Reserve and Te Hakapureirei Beach, while Totara Estate and Steam Train are cultural highlights. Totara Estate and Whitestone Cheese Factory are also worth visiting.

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2358 Herbert-Hampden Road, Herbert, 9495

What's nearby

Hampden Beach - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
Moeraki Boulders - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
Oamaru Harbour - 26 min drive - 33.2 km
Steampunk HQ - 26 min drive - 33.2 km
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 29 min drive - 34.2 km

Restaurants

‪Vanessas Place - ‬6 min drive
‪Lockies Takeaways - ‬6 min drive
‪Hampden Tavern - ‬6 min drive
‪Hampden Takeaways - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Mill House

Guest house in a rural location

You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar at The Mill House. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

Free self-parking
1 meeting room, barbecues and luggage storage
A banquet hall

Room features

All guest rooms at The Mill House offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Heating and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi

RM243 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

A bar/lounge

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Meeting room

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
On the riverwalk
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

2 buildings
Banquet hall
Built in 1879

Room amenities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV

More

Heating
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Mill House Herbert

Mill House Guesthouse Herbert

The Mill House Herbert

The Mill House Guesthouse

The Mill House Guesthouse Herbert

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mill House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Mill House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mill House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Mill House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Mill House located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this guesthouse is within 9 miles (15 km) of Te Hakapureirei Beach, Hampden Beach and Moeraki Boulders. Moeraki Lighthouse and Totara Estate are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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The Mill House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Janet

25 Nov 2016

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

Classy and a little bit different

Wow. What an amazing place to stay the night, beside the river and listening to the tuis in the trees. I felt like a princess staying in the Mill House itself. I really appreciated that the owner rang around Hampden to find out where I could get a meal.

6/10 Okay

Nicholas, Wellington

8 Sept 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Appeared to be only ones there on night of stay. Room clean but dated. Staff had turned on heating in room prior to arriving as chilly, nice touch.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joy, portarlington vic australia

20 May 2018

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

A quiet hotel in a picturesque spot in the nz countryside Helpful staff and a comfotable spacious room with microwave and simple kitchen equipmentwpuld recomnend youvstop here on your travels on the sth Is

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 May 2018

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

Excellent facilities, host was very helpful.

This was an excellent stay. The host was very helpful, and happy to talk. The venue would be lovely for a wedding, especially in summer when the garden is in full bloom.

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

7 Apr 2018

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful 2 night stay! The owners and staff were so friendly and helpful. Our studio unit was spotlessly clean, well equipped and so cozy. The beds were amazing and comfy. The gardens were beautiful and such peaceful surroundings. Look forward to staying again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Mar 2018

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

Has extremly beautiful garden. We were so glad to choose this place. Room is clean and big. Seperate toilet and shower.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

long

1 Mar 2018

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

住房靠近高速公路，晚上太吵，影响睡眠。

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

donna

20 Feb 2018

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

Historical facility with accomodating and u derstanding management. Wouldove to stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Daphne, Layton, Utah

5 Feb 2018

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

Nice hotel/motel with a lot of history

My husband and I stayed in the motel section of The Mill House for 2 nights. There are premium hotel rooms in the beautifully restored Mill House as well. These rooms don't tend to show up on hotel booking websites since they focus on the cheaper priced rooms. If you want to stay in the historic Mill House, you should call the hotel directly. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The gardens here are so beautiful. This place is right next to the River and a historic bridge built in the 1800s. I highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

25 Dec 2017

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

Directly on high way, easy to reach. Clean room, fornitures are new. No kitchen or laundery room.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Heather, UK

11 Dec 2017

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

Motel unit in beautiful garden

Historic old stone built mill in an amazing garden setting on a river bank. A profusion of flowers, shrubs and trees If you're a gardener you'll love it. Our host, Malcolm, regaled us with the story of the mill and the unique skewed arch bridge beside it. The unit in the garden was equipped with everything we could need and the bed was the most comfortable of any we had slept in so far in New Zealand. Thanks Malcolm

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Melbourne

3 Dec 2017

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

Plenty of character.

Beautiful old mill with gorgeous garden near a river setting. Very peaceful and relaxing.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

James

9 Nov 2017

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

Wonderful Stone Mill Converted to a Hotel

Wonderful three story old mill nicely concerted into a nice new hotel with the charm of 3' stone walls. Spectacular 2 acre garden. Additional rooms in the garden area. Nice owner hosts. Highly recommend a stay there.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Roland, Switzerland

31 Jul 2017

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

Nice and romantic hotel

We arrived a little bit late. The receptionist was very friendly. He already heat our room, because it was very cold outside. Good beds, nice room.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Apr 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Apr 2017

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

excellent hotel, friendly welcome, lovely room, will most certainly go back

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

16 Apr 2017

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

Very nice place, suggest youu visit Vanessa's Country Cafe in Hampden for breakfast

8/10 Good

Alison

14 Apr 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good could of been better

Booked twin room and received large family room which was cold and dark, due to length of stay wanted to change to opposite side which staff were unable to accommodate. Staff were freindly and good range of non cooked breakfast.

8/10 Good

Bob B., Gold Coast

24 Mar 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

unusual place

Booked online. Thought we were going to stay in nice old three storey "Mill House". Bit disappointed when accommodation was 100 meters away in much more modern unit. Even though unit was substantial distance from main south highway and parallel train line, noise penetrated the room which kept my wife awake. Asked owner about noise before we stayed and he said they were used to it, not a worry. Bed was huge but not comfortable.Total lack of hanging space, not even a towel rail in bathroom.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

19 Mar 2017

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Mar 2017

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

Historical place

Amazing stay in historical place, great place for a family or couple.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

15 Mar 2017

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

The toilet paper

The toilet paper was the thinnest we have ever used as was the toilet seat and no plug in sink. Lovely building helpful staff comfy bed good lounge.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, M

14 Mar 2017

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

Nice hotel a reasonable distance from Omaru

Malcolm was very friendly. We spoke about their serving breakfast, which would make the place perfect! Great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

6 Mar 2017

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

Lovely spot, lovely hotel, lovely people

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Feb 2017

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

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bathroom

Entertainment

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

National rating

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The Mill House Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

9.6/10

9.4/10

8.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Classy and a little bit different

Janet

6/10 Okay

Nicholas, Wellington

Nicholas

10/10 Excellent

Joy, portarlington vic australia

Joy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent facilities, host was very helpful.

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Wonderful stay!