Riverview Guesthouse East London

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

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About this property

Essential Facilities: Riverview Guesthouse East London in East London offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating areas and a private patio with garden, pool, or river views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as streaming services and work desks. Additional comforts include soundproofing, tiled floors, and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Breakfast is served in the room with warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Prime Location: Located 15 km from East London Airport, the property is near attractions like East London Golf Club (6 km) and East London Museum (7 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sivuyisiwe
South Africa South Africa
“The river view is very therapeutic Rooms nice and cozy”
Alex
South Africa South Africa
“Wonderful Hosts. Stunning Views and amazing accommodation”
Jani
South Africa South Africa
“I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will definitely recommend. The hosts are fantastic and the rooms were beautifully decorated, neat and clean with a magnificent view of the river. I was spoiled with the most beautiful view of the sunset. The...”
Thembi
South Africa South Africa
“Extremely beautiful and homely. Friendly owner and staff. Great breakfast.”
Enoch
South Africa South Africa
“The location of the guesthouse is excellent with an amazing view… The owner takes customer service to the next level - such a warm and friendly guy.”
Zoya
South Africa South Africa
“Julie was helpful and warm. She was understanding when I advised her of my travel and flight challenges which necessitated me to stay overnight in Gqeberha as our flight was re-routed. The view was incredible and gave me a sense of serenity and...”
Mark
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent location, comfortable accommodation and exquisite views from every window!”
Jennifer
South Africa South Africa
“Toni and Andre were fantastic hosts, being so accommodating even though we messed up the booking. The room was beautiful and clean with a stunning view and all the amenities you could need. The breakfast was also delicious”
Leonie
South Africa South Africa
“The room was neat, with a lovely view of the river. The small extra touches were much appreciated. I spent only one night there and unfortunately, I had to leave early and couldn’t enjoy breakfast. In the rush, I accidentally left behind a few...”
Jaques
South Africa South Africa
“The hosts are great and it’s a beautiful place and kept very neat and clean”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Andre and Toni Hayward

9.6
Host review score
Andre and Toni Hayward
We are a husband and wife team who love entertaining and enjoy meeting new people. We bought our "dream home" aka "a disgusting dump", in 2013; with a vision to turn the ugly duckling into something beautiful. During the planning stages of what alterations we were going to do to the house, a close friend insisted that we had to go double story, to maximise the view potential. We asked him what on earth we would do with so many rooms then?; and his answer was "open a guest house". And so the dream was born!! The house was in a very sorry state and had to be gutted. It took two years of planning and two years of building and we have achieved, what we believe to be, our "forever" home. Three of our rooms have the same magnificent view of the Nahoon River and our fourth room boasts a quiet and private courtyard.​ As this is our "forever home", we have spared no expense with the finishes in the house and have fitted each spacious room with decadent bathrooms, as well as modern amenities.
Our family is fun-loving and close-knit : Dad and Mom plus two daughters and one son - between the ages of 19 and 21, who are all currently living away from home, studying and working abroad. We have always had service-based businesses in the past and feel that we are quite suited to, and capable of, managing the hospitality industry. Therefore, going the extra mile in order to ensure that our guests are taken care of and are comfortable staying in our guesthouse, is routine for us. Riverview Guesthouse employs two dynamic staff members - Dora and Sylvia - who always do their utmost to deliver the highest of standards when it comes to room cleanliness and customer satisfaction.
Directions from the Airport 1. Head towards the East London City along Settlersway. 2. Cross over the circle at the bottom end of Oxford Street and continue in the direction you were heading. 3. Turn left at Fitzpatrick Road (R72 / N2 / 1049) and follow this road as it winds along to become the North East Expressway. 4. Follow the signs to Umtata/N2 until you see the M7 Beacon Bay Off ramp on your left. 5. Cross the Batting bridge over the Nahoon River and take first right after the bridge. 6. Follow the winding road along the river past the Sports Club. 7. Turn left into Acacia Rd and immediately left into Chestnut Crescent. 8. No. 17 will be on your left. Directions from the N2 highway. 1. From N2 take exit no 1051 to Beacon Bay and turn left onto Bonza Bay Road (M8) 2. Follow this road for 2 km and turn right at the circle (KFC) onto Beaconhurst Drive. 3. After 1.3 km Turn right onto Acacia Rd 4. Turn right onto Chestnut Crescent. 5. No. 17 will be on your right.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

Riverview Guesthouse East London takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 13 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 Riverview Guesthouse East London 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.