Riverview Guest House
17 Chestnut Crescent East London, East London 5201 South Africa
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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 basically be gutted. It has taken four years, and much blood, sweat and tears; but we finally have our "forever" home. Each room has the same magnificent view, a view which we would love to share with others. We are successful entrepreneurs, who have run many businesses in the past, and are quite determined to make a success of this new venture as well. 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. A luxurious a-la-carte breakfast will be served in the guest dining room each morning from 7.30 am to 8.30 am. We have coffee and tea making facilities in every bedroom as well as in the breakfast room. We trust that you will join us and share our dream with us. Our establishment can only be described as a modern, minimalist home with a twist of old world charm. We currently have two luxurious bedrooms that are ready for guests and in the near future we will have four rooms available. Our bedrooms have magnificent views over the Nahoon river and valley. A modern, fully refurbished guest house with amenities. Rooms have a magnificent view of the Nahoon River and Valley and are well appointed. Your hosts will go the extra mile for you. We have coffee and tea making facilities in every bedroom as well as in the breakfast room. Each room has the same magnificent view, a view which we would love to share with others. Work space, ceiling fan. The East London suburb of Beacon Bay is situated roughly ten minutes from the city centre, and lies between the Nahoon and the Quinera rivers, set amongst pristine white beaches, lagoons and striking sand dunes. Known as the "Garden Town" of the Amatola region, Beacon Bay is home to tree lined streets and lovely residential properties, and is considered to be one of the most picturesque and friendly areas in the Eastern Cape. Closely situated to the ocean, there are many coastal resorts, shopping malls and office parks, all of which make Beacon Bay one of East London's most popular and sought after residential and holiday destinations. The suburb of Beacon Bay is also in close proximity to all of East London's cultural attractions, which include the brilliant East London Museum, and all the interesting architecture of the city centre.
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17 Chestnut Crescent East London, East London 5201 South Africa
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I have an air bnb of my own and I can honestly say that this bnb exceeds all expectations in every aspect. The tranquil and relaxed feeling that you get is coupled with the most amazing hosts that you could ever hope for, friendly, professional and so attentitive. I have to mention the breakfasts, they were superb, we felt like we were eating at a top restaurant. We felt so at home and didn't want to leave. The whole experience felt like perfection and we would stay here again in a heartbeat. Absolutely loved it. Huge thanks to Andre and Toni for an amazing stay.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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The owners are the sweetest, friendliest people who will, without a doubt put a smile on your face. The B&B interior is stunning, it was lovely to wake up to such a beautiful view of the river and they have cutest doggies who come and say hi. Would highly recommend Riverview Guesthouse - it feels like a home away from home!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from ANDRE HAYWARD, Owner at Riverview Guest House
Responded 14 Jan 2024
Ahh how sweet is this review. Thank you so very much for this awesome review.
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The old cliché of home away from home is what Riverview is. Andre and Toni are superb guests and the attention to detail is spot on.
I won't even mention the view of the Nahoon River - simply astounding
Breakfast is on point too.
All round just brilliant!
And do book early to avoid disappointment
I won't even mention the view of the Nahoon River - simply astounding
Breakfast is on point too.
All round just brilliant!
And do book early to avoid disappointment
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from ANDRE HAYWARD, Owner at Riverview Guest House
Responded 17 Jul 2022
Thank you Jeremy for the fantastic review and for your continued support. It is returning guests like you that keep us on our toes :) To everyone reading this message, Jeremy is one of our long term guests and has been supporting us at least once a month for the couple of years. When guests become friends.
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Breakfast is always amazing, the view from the room is absolutely breathtaking I do wish there was a guardrail for the little balcony. The guesthouse is close enough to amenities. I overall love the place. Andre and Tony are wonderful hosts. I will definitely go back over and over again.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from ANDRE HAYWARD, Owner at Riverview Guest House
Responded 02 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for the great review
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Lovely location and beautiful view. Quiet. Excellent wifi and tv/streaming options, load-shedding free thanks to generator, great food (tried all 3 meals a day!) and friendly hosts, decor with character in rooms and dining room.
Not ideal for a family holiday though; better for business trip/adults.
Not ideal for a family holiday though; better for business trip/adults.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from ANDRE HAYWARD, Owner at Riverview Guest House
Responded 08 Dec 2022
Hi Chiara. Thank you so much for the fantastic review. I see you have already booked your next stay with us. See you soon.
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My stay was so comfortable, I really didn't want to leave. The room with the small courtyard offered everything I needed - privacy, comfort and peace. The Wi-Fi was excellent and microwave / fridge handy for evenings when I just wanted to stay in. The breakfasts are a highlight, beautifully presented and delicious. The hosts' kindness and warmth make this truly feel like a home away from home.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from ANDRE HAYWARD, Owner at Riverview Guest House
Responded 13 Nov 2022
Hi Cecily. Thank you so much for the fantastic review. It was great having you stay with us. So happy you enjoyed everything we have on offer. Hoping to see you again some time.
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Set in a quiet residential area, Riverview Guest House has wonderful gardens and a beautiful view of the river. The room was neat and clean and comfortably suited three of us. Would definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from ANDRE HAYWARD, Owner at Riverview Guest House
Responded 10 Feb 2023
Thanks so much for the kind review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back again soon.
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Riverview Guest House was everything we had imagined and more. Andre, Toni and Dora were so helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble - including getting our washing done as we had run out. It is very clean, modern, safe with on-site parking and beautiful views of Nahoon River. We enjoyed our daily chats and laughs with the owners. Having the 2 little pooches around lent itself to a very warm and homely feel. We would definitely recommend. Thank you for your hospitality.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from ANDRE HAYWARD, Owner at Riverview Guest House
Responded 08 Nov 2023
Hey Jolan, Thank you so much for the lovely review, we certainly enjoyed hosting you for your stay in East London. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our guesthouse and we hope to welcome you again when next you visit S.A. We hope that you enjoyed the rest of your travels, Andre and Toni
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The Guest House is well located overlooking the river in cosy and friendly settings. A good place to be when in East London either for business or holiday. The rooms are clean and well kept with friendly staff and management.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from ANDRExTONI, Owner at Riverview Guest House
Responded 12 Jan 2020
Thank you so much for the great review. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again very soon. Regards Andre
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Andre and Toni are exceptional hosts. We had the ladies Bride Tribe stay over for Pre wedding gathering. The vendors (hair dressers & make up) were all allowed in on the day of the wedding. It has the most beautiful views, friendly and accomodating staff with neat, clean and comfortable Rooms. Top Notch !! Well done and thank u once again.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from ANDRE HAYWARD, Owner at Riverview Guest House
Responded 19 Dec 2023
Hey, Thank you so much for the lovely review. We were so pleased to be able to be a part of your special day and are very glad that it all went according to plan, even with the rain! Many thanks for our very thoughtful gift, which was definitely not necessary but very much appreciated! Andre and Toni
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PRICE RANGE
R 1,365 - R 1,523 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaEastern CapeEast London
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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