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Riverview Guesthouse

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B near Bonza Bay Beach

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Property grounds
Protea Room with River View | Aerial view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Blue Room with River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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17 Chestnut Crescent, Beacon Bay, East London, Eastern Cape, 5201
  • Place, Bonza Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Nahoon Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, East London (ELS)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Blue Room with River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Blue Room with River View

  • River view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Garden Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Protea Room with River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Protea Room with River View

  • River view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

East London

Close to the beach.At this East London B&B, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Bonza Bay Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Nahoon Beach. Ann Bryant Art Gallery and East London Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bonza Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Eastern Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Nahoon Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • East London Museum - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Cove Rock - 24 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pla's Thai Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Table - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jules On Jarvis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Plato - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Riverview Guesthouse

3.5-star B&B near Bonza Bay Beach
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Riverview Guesthouse. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Water dispenser
Riverview Guesthouse offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This East London bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverview Guesthouse to the airport?

Riverview Guesthouse is 10.6 mi (27-min drive) away from the East London (ELS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverview Guesthouse?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverview Guesthouse on Mar 18, 2026 start from $92, including 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.

Does Riverview Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Riverview Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Riverview Guesthouse to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 2.7 mi (5-min drive) from Bonza Bay Beach and 4 mi (9-min drive) from Nahoon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Riverview Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Riverview Guesthouse offers free English breakfast every day from 7 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Riverview Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Riverview Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riverview Guesthouse?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Riverview Guesthouse have a pool?

Riverview Guesthouse features an outdoor pool.

Does Riverview Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Riverview Guesthouse to downtown East London?

Riverview Guesthouse is 3 mi away from East London.

Riverview Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

Prof John H

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gert

Business traveler
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

Business traveler
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

Lisa

Business traveler
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

W

Business traveler
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

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

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

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

ROWENA

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

10/10 Excellent

Anders

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

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