Set among 8 acres of tropical rainforest, the 19th-century Riviera Nerang offers guests an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and massage services. Riviera Bed And Breakfast is within 20 minutes’ drive of popular Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World. Surfers Paradise is a 25-minute drive away. Nerang Riviera B&B features French Provincial style decor with mosquito nets. All rooms feature either a shared veranda or a private balcony with garden views. Facilities include a guest lounge with a shared kitchenette, which includes a microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. A laundry and ironing service is available for an additional charge. The Riviera features French specialty breakfast on weekends, and continental breakfast on weekdays, served on the deck with views of the rainforest and exotic birds. French and Italian cuisine is available for dinner upon advance reservation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Gold Coast
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    Amanda
    Australia Australia
    This place is wonderful. It’s up in the trees in a beautiful setting. It feels like one of the most relaxing places to be. It’s away from the high rises and cement in the Gold Coast and surrounded by tropical bush. The pool was great and the deck...
  • Christophe
    Australia Australia
    Friendly owners who made you feel at home. Beautiful location. I will definitely go back.
  • Olivia
    France France
    Caroline and Robert are lovely and attentionate hosts. The property is a beautiful and relaxing oasis. Caroline and Robert were also able to accommodate our large dog, Rocky, which we were very grateful for. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Hosted by Caroline and Robert

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Caroline and Robert
The greatest beauty of our B&B property is that we are nestled in the Hills of the Gold Coast Hinterland, the Green behind the Gold, secluded in the beauty of rainforest bushland. Yet close enough to National and Theme Parks, also shopping complexes to be able to have easy access to whatever needs you may have. Riviera B&B (formerly Gilston Retreat) was built in 1837, then consisting of just 4 rooms, the current kitchen and dining room as well as 2 bedrooms. In 1953 the rest of the house was built (upstairs only) with outhouse & laundry sink underneath. It was restored in 1985 and beautified some time later by a Dutchman and his wife. We have retained their style because of the European flavour whilst adding French touches throughout the B&B.
Caroline is a Queenslander, birthplace being Bundaberg & having lived in 2 Queenslanders as a child. She had the privilege of living in Switzerland then 4 cities in France for several magnifiques years! Robert originates from Nice. For him, food has always been a family affair - his father, a wonderful French cook, Robert fondly remembers his Italian Nonna rising at 5 am to make homemade gnocchi, teaching him from age 12 to cook French/Italian dishes
Gilston was a farming area in the subtropical region of the Gold Coast Hinterland. Riviera B&B (formerly Gilston Retreat) was built in 1837, then consisting of just 4 rooms, the current kitchen and dining room as well as 2 bedrooms. In 1953 the rest of the house was built (upstairs only) with outhouse & laundry sink underneath
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Italian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Riviera Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Massage chair
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Riviera Bed & Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. That's about USD 129. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
AUD 10 per child, per night
2 - 8 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per child, per night
9 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per child, per night
13 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 55 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Riviera Bed & Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note, twin bedding will incur an extra charge of AUD 15 per night.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riviera Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Riviera Bed & Breakfast

  • Room options at Riviera Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double

  • Riviera Bed & Breakfast is 5 miles from the center of Gold Coast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Riviera Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Massage chair
    • Cooking class
    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at Riviera Bed & Breakfast is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Riviera Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Riviera Bed & Breakfast has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1