Overnight with a view.
Absolutely loved staying there overnight. Perfect spot to sleep over between Pta and Scottburgh. Safe for a solo woman traveller. The host is very friendly and makes you feel at home. It is safe to walk around on the beautiful property and enjoy a delicious meal at their restaurant.
Very good service, clean facilities and very good value for money!
This was our second time staying at Riverview. Perfect halfway stop between Joburg and the South Coast. Lovely grounds, historic buildings, great service. Good facilities for kids with a small playground and pool near the restaurant. Bar and restaurant are not super impressive by fancy Joburg standards, but have a good selection and good service.
The stay was disappointing.
We were a group of six travelling back to Gauteng from the South Coast and stayed at Riverview. However, the photos, description and reviews on the website are misleading and I would like to understand how the accommodation costs are measured against the standard. We use the website regularly to book accommodation and this is the first time I have had to give negative feedback.
I was disappointed in Riverview Country Inn. The units/rooms are very basic and appliances such as the fridge were not even plugged in when we arrived. We stayed in units 4, 5 and 16. The cushions on the furniture on the back porch of the larger unit were so dirty that you really can’t sit and relax there comfortably.
Only one of the rooms was equipped with a fan; the others did not have one at all. The sink and shower drains in unit 4 gave off an unpleasant smell which made it very difficult for me to sleep. The mold in the bathrooms is clearly visible — between the tiles and even against the window frames.
It seems that the cleaning staff only sweep and mop the floors, and make the beds, but that a thorough cleaning does not take place. The owners clearly do not make an effort to regularly check the units and clean them properly.
I went to compare accommodation options offered at the same price, and Riverview Cottages unfortunately falls far short. Unfortunately, I will not stay here again.
Die verblyf was teleurstellend.
Ons was ’n groep van ses wat vanaf die Suidkus terug na Gauteng gereis het en by Riverview oornag het. Die foto’s, beskrywing en resensies op die webtuiste is egter misleidend, en ek sou graag wou verstaan hoe die verblyfkoste teenoor die standaard gemeet word. Ons gebruik die webtuiste gereeld om verblyf te bespreek, en dit is die eerste keer dat ek negatiewe terugvoer moet gee.
Ek was teleurgesteld in Riverview Country Inn. Die eenhede/kamers is baie basies toegerus, en toestelle soos die yskas was nie eens ingeprop met ons aankoms nie. Ons het in eenhede 4, 5 en 16 tuisgegaan. Die kussings op die meubels van die groter eenheid se agterstoep was só vuil dat ’n mens regtig nie daar gemaklik kan sit en kuier nie.
Slegs een van die kamers was met ’n waaier toegerus; die ander het glad nie een gehad nie. Die wasbak- en stortdreine in eenheid 4 het ’n onaangename reuk afgegee, wat dit vir my baie moeilik gemaak het om te slaap. Die skimmel in die badkamers is duidelik sigbaar — tussen die teëls en selfs teen die vensterrame.
Dit blyk dat die skoonmaakpersoneel slegs die vloere vee en mop, en die beddens opmaak, maar dat ’n deeglike skoonmaak nie plaasvind nie. Die eienaars doen duidelik nie moeite om die eenhede gereeld na te gaan en behoorlik skoon te maak nie.
Ek het verblyfopsies gaan vergelyk wat teen dieselfde prys aangebied word, en Riverview Cottages kom helaas ver te kort. Ongelukkig sal ek nie weer hier oornag nie.
Delicious and will be back again.
Overnight with family on the way home from KZN. Rooms were comfortable with heater and electric blanket which beat the cold. The fireplace and very friendly staff in the restaurant are boss and the food is also delicious. The fact that the Boks won against Italy was also a bonus.
Heerlik en sal weer terug wees.
Oornag saam met gesin oppad terug huis toe vanaf KZN. Kamers was gerieflik met verwarmer en elektriese kombers wat die koue troef. Die kaggel en baie vriendelike personeel in die restaurant is bosbaas en die kos ook heerlik. Die feit dat die Bokke teen Italië gewen het, was ook 'n bonus.
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Best halfway stop on the way to Comrades!
We had a wonderful stay. The restaurant was like a big farm kitchen, with its fireplace. Our room was so nice and warm with the electric blankets and soft duvets.
Beste halpad stop oppad Comrades toe!
Ons het heerlik gebly. Die restaurant was soos 'n groot plaas kombuis, met sy kaggel. Ons kamer was so lekker warm met die elektriese komberse en sagte duvets.
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Absolutely worth it.
It was a very nice place. The people were friendly and the room was clean and prepared even though we were early for check-in. The restaurant's food was very delicious and we enjoyed the night's stay. Perfect place!
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From R840 per night, for 2 ppl
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