Riverview Guesthouse East London

17 Chestnut Crescent, 5241 East London, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>357</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
357 reviews

Great host who took care about us like we are part of the family. Good breakfast and great room with wonderful view to the river.

Battokiri Netherlands
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Riverview Guesthouse East London

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Riverview Guesthouse East London enjoys a location in East London, 3.8 miles from East London Golf Club South Africa and 4.2 miles from East London Museum. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and daily room service. Outdoor dining is also possible at the bed and breakfast. All units feature air conditioning and a cable flat-screen TV. All rooms include a coffee machine, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while some rooms will provide you with a patio and some have pool views. At the bed and breakfast, all units include bed linen and towels. À la carte and full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available daily at Riverview Guesthouse East London. As an added convenience, the accommodation offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace. East London Aquarium is 4.9 miles from Riverview Guesthouse East London, while Nahoon Corner is 5 miles away. The nearest airport is East London Airport, 9.3 miles from the bed and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for East London
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Battokiri
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Great host who took care about us like we are part of the family. Good breakfast and great room with wonderful view to the river.”
  • Malibongwe
    South Africa South Africa
    “The owner was very much welcoming, and the facility was really home away from home. The room had a stunning view of the Nahoon river. The breakfast was feeling, well prepared, delicious and the presentation was great.”
  • Liesel
    Germany Germany
    “The view was breathtaking, and the owners and staff were very friendly and accommodating. I felt right at home and will definitely book this accommodation again in the future!”

Hosted by Andre and Toni Hayward

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
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

Area info

Amenities of Riverview Guesthouse East London
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Riverview Guesthouse East London takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 13 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 13 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Riverview Guesthouse East London accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

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 Riverview Guesthouse East London 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.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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

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

FAQs about Riverview Guesthouse East London

  • The prices at Riverview Guesthouse East London may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Riverview Guesthouse East London include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at Riverview Guesthouse East London is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Riverview Guesthouse East London is 3.1 miles from the center of East London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Riverview Guesthouse East London offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • Guests staying at Riverview Guesthouse East London can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte