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Riverview Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Nahoon Beach

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Experience the tranquility of Riverview Guesthouse, nestled near Bonza Bay Beach. Start your day with a delicious English breakfast, then unwind by the outdoor pool or stroll through the garden. With in-room WiFi and multilingual staff on hand to assist you.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Blue Room with River View

Blue Room with River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Room

Garden Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Protea Room with River View

Protea Room with River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
17 Chestnut Crescent, Beacon Bay, East London, Eastern Cape, 5201

What's nearby

  • Bonza Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Eastern Beach - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Jan Smuts Stadium East London - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Nahoon Beach - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cove Rock - 26 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pla's Thai Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sanook - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Table - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wykato Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Riverview Guesthouse

Bed & breakfast near Bonza Bay Beach
Located close to Nahoon Beach and Eastern Beach, Riverview Guesthouse provides free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a water dispenser and barbecues
  • Meeting rooms and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate dining areas and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Riverview Guesthouse B&B East London
Riverview Guesthouse B&B
Riverview Guesthouse East London
Riverview house East London
Riverview East London
Riverview Guesthouse East London
Riverview Guesthouse Bed & breakfast
Riverview Guesthouse Bed & breakfast East London

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverview Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverview Guesthouse?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverview Guesthouse on 7 Jan 2026 start from NZ$205.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Riverview Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Riverview Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverview Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riverview Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Riverview Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Riverview Guesthouse located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Bonza Bay Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Nahoon Beach and Ann Bryant Art Gallery. East London Museum and Eastern Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Riverview Guesthouse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Camel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, hosts are attentionate and so nice. Relaxing stay, especially with the beautiful view on the river...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The River Guesthouse is absolutely stunning with a beautiful river view. It is in pristine condition with amazing decor, and is quite impressive. The rooms are well designed, comfortable and spacious with comfortable beds, television, end tables, chairs, cabinets and countertops. The bathrooms are clean and bright with plenty of water pressure and hot water. The breakfast room is gorgeous, and breakfast is delicious and made to order. The view is mesmerizing and the pool is clean, and refreshing. Most of all, the hosts and their family are delightful, and very helpful with recommendations and directions, plus provide a wonderful booklet to navigate throughout East London. The staff were friendly, and accommodated us by doing laundry for a fee. Thumbs up to the Riverview Guesthouse for such a wonderful stay. We would not hesitate to stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gert

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

A must when traveling to East London

I will definitely return to Riverview whenever I need to work in East London and surrounds. What an amazing experience of true hospitality by caring hosts. Amazing breakfast! Great room, great bed. Excellent staff and a view second to none.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rikus

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

Fantastic stay

I had a fantastic stay. With excellent ownership
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

W

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

Home away from home

Great location and friendly staff and not to mention the peace and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Refilwe

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

Just Amazing

Everything was just amazing. Great view, ambiance, host and general set-up. Andre and Tani went all out to make our stay comfortable, relaxed and fun. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Thom, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean property with river views located in a upmarket neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

franca

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

Port Elisabeth

Camera spaziosa in un contesto molto bello e tranquillo . Ottima colazione. Personale molto disponibile
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Hassim A R

A good experience. From the time I got there I found the host Andre very helpful and proactive. I will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

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

Liebevoll geführtes Guesthouse mit tollem Blick

Liebevoll geführtes, wunderschönes und geschmackvolles Guesthouse mit tollem Blick auf den Fluss - wir haben nachts den Vorhang offen gelassen, damit wir gleich wieder den Blick geniessen können. Das Zimmer ist neu und schön eingerichtet mit modernem Bad und fantastischem Früstück am nächsten Morgen!!! Die Inhaber sind immer ansprechbar und unglaublich freundlich. Mein Bild von East London hat sich durch unseren Aufenthalt dort positiv verändert - ich kann es sehr empfehlen, auch weil es mit den 4 Zimmern eine persönliche Note hat!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Lovely place to stay with great hosts.

Met by 2 delightful daughters who helped us with somewhere to eat. Room beautiful, breakfast great, owners very accommodating and helpful. Wished we had stayed 2 days and gone straight to Durban.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

herzlich und zuvorkommend

ein kurzer stop over; ein wunderbares Erlebnis bezüglich familiärem Klima und von Herzlichkeit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Prof John H

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mzamo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andile

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

Perfect Stay

10/10 Excellent

Andile

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

8/10 Good

ROWENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017