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Reviews of Riva-La-Vista-Cooktown

21 Baird Road, 4895 Cooktown, Australia

#1 of 15 hotels in Cooktown

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 384 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    amazing location, spectacular view, spacious room with fantastic facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it. It was amazing ❤️❤️.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Fantastic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One night was just not enough ;(

    Everything! Absolutely perfect in every way

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    10
    Fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable. I was more than satisfied with this accommodation in every way. Please stay here - you will have a great experience.

    This is a beautiful place to stay. Friendly hosts, immaculately clean, and amazing views of the Endeavour River. I highly recommend this wonderful place.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Used the prime account , awesome what he’d reacher

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    I’ll definitely be staying there again
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gave the feeling of being home

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    All in all a great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although it was earmarked as a non smoking property, on of the guests in the neighboring room smoked outside pretty much the whole time which was really disappointing as the overpowering smell permeated the whole place and made sitting outside uncomfortable.

    It was a lovely location, very clean, excellent value for money and great, welcoming host.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The most unreal view over the river was to die for, the pictures don't do it justice. Literally sat and just looked out for hours in the afternoon it was so beautiful. Terri was very friendly and welcoming, and this was probably one of the cleanest places I've ever stayed. Bed was comfortable, room was spacious and aircon worked well. Location is great, a very short drive into town (literally like 4 mins). Could not recommend this place enough, and I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again on my next trip to Cooktown.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    10
    Excellent view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    An excellent and pleasant experience staying Riva-La-Vista Cooktown.  Our family booked the two rooms, 1 room has a ensuite and the other has amenities 5 meters away. Please don’t let this even deter you. The rooms are large and extremely clean and so comfortable.  When we first arrived Terri was there ready to greet us and explain the layout and the finer details of the property. Terri was very friendly, helpful and had strong local knowledge.  The Views are unreal, my wife and I loved eating breakfast, swinging on the dual chair swing looking out over the harbour,  The sunset from here is another unique and priceless experience.  The facilities include, BBQ, fridge, washing machine and microwave, all in excellent condition.   The negative, if we only booked one room, we may have received the room without the ensuite.   We will definitely be returning to Cooktown to do more exploring, and for us the is only one place worth staying and that is with Terry at Riva-La-Vista Cooktown.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    10
    Very relaxing place to stay , with perhaps the best view in town .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing .

    Great view over the Endeavour River , and to watch the sunset . The perfect location to catch the ocean breezes . Handy to town & Grassy Hill lookout .

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    10
    Fantastic, kind , clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing view from the outside kitchen , excellent host, very kind

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    10
    Best property we have stayed in cooktown
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great views, great staff, great spot, clean and comfort rooms

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    Host Terri really welcoming, couldn't do enough for us
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Neighbours shifting in at a late hour

    Location great as away from the resort. Great sunset & view over the harbour Ability to self cater

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    10
    The only place to stay in Cooktown.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great spot, views, cleanliness and hosts.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    10
    Lovely place, beautiful view and very friendly hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A nespresso macjune

    Breakfast was not expected so bread and raisin bread and jam in fridge were a pleasant surprise. There was instant coffee and nespresso capsules supplied but no nespresso machine. Small matter.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The view and staff

    The view for guests was magnificent

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    Bella Vista - Nature’s Window
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Wished we could have lingered longer.

    The View! The sunset over the water! Our room was very comfortable and clean. The kitchen and laundry were well appointed with everything one could need. I would return in a flash.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    10
    Great hosts, the best hosts we have encountered using Booking.com places
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, they were great hosts, nothing needs improving

    Accomodation & hosts were extremely helpful , left brochures & met us & gave us details about good eating places, places of interest and far exceded our expectations, left food and condiments for us, would go back to same place without hesitation

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Fantastic stay for two couples with a wonderful view of Cooktown. Facilities were excellent. Both Teri and Rick made us
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything! It was a very pleasant stay

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Joyfully experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was fantastic

    Can't say enough this place is 10 star

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    Amazing place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything! The view is amazing, the room clean & spacious, big comfortable bed, good wifi.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Comfort and views in Cooktown. Riva La Vista was a perfect place for a few days in Cooktown.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was perfect.

    The house, amenities, view and hospitality provided by Terri.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like

    Excellent accomodation with incredible views. Room was tidy and clean. Kitchen was well stocked with simple breakfast options. Terri and her husband were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    10
    After a restful night, enjoyed a coffee while taking in the glorious view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Finding it but well worth the search.

    Great setup. Fabulous view. Great facilities.

    Stayed in September 2023

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