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Reviews of RiverView Retreat

Marina point port Owen 19, 7365 Velddrif, South Africa

#11 of 38 hotels in Velddrif

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Review score

Based on 54 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    9.0
    I enjoyed our stay and will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host is very friendly and helpful. The house has everything you may need.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    8.0
    Comfy stay at great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely stunning location right on the marina. Lovely 4 bedroom apartment that has everything you need. Walking distance from brewery and gin distillery, as well as putt-putt and kayak and paddle boat hire. Mari was a fantastic host and very accommodating. We are excited for our next stay at Riverview Retreat.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    8.0
    Westcoast Treasure
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms had an amazing view. The sunsets are fantastic. The home was perfectly suited to our family

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The host was great with communication, the house was right along the river. My family and I had Christmas here and the kitchen was well equipped and the rooms were clean and spacious. Definitely worth another visit!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    10
    Fantastic well appointed, great for a break away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful and scenic views. Everything that you could ever want in the kitchen . Very clean throughout and comfortable beds.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2022

    10
    A home away from home with all the amenities needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is absolutely nothing to dislike.

    Everything

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    8.0
    Everything but the pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no pool access. Pools are only available if you book with Port Owen Marina Resort. That being said, the jetty is sufficient for adults for pure relaxation and the kids could play around at low tide.

    The accommodation was very comfortable and spacious. Loved the three bathrooms and outside seating. Well equipped kitchen...couldn't ask for better.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Geen klagtes gehad nie.Diens baie goed.Alles is daar wat jy nodig het.Jy kan net jou klere en kos vat. Alles is baie skoon en netjies Sal weer in toekoms van verblyf gebruik maak. Dankie vir n heerlike naweek..

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was superb👌 All expectations were exceeded.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2022

    9.0
    Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    No negatives.

    Property was very good. Safe location. Host was helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2022

    10
    Hidden Gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing hidden gem. Spacious, neat, modern and clean. Equipped with all the creature comforts. Our host was extremely caring and professional. Will defiantly be back !

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    8.0
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the venue didn’t have just basic things like salt, coffee sugar

    the view, the cleanliness and pillow was the best.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2022

    9.0
    We had a wonderful two day stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great with an amazing view on the river. The house is well equipped and nice and spacious.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2022

    8.0
    will definitely recommend for a quiet relaxing stay. not very child friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the doors of the rooms need attentions does not close properly but there were doorstops.

    the host was very friendly and showed us all the gadgets and procedures. the view was exceptional

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2022

    9.0
    Port Owen
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The description of the property says it has 3 bathrooms, but it does NOT. Please correct this. It has 2 bathrooms as described above, one ensuite and one separate bathroom that effectively the occupants of the other 3 bedrooms must share. These are on the first floor. Then there is a guest toilet on the ground floor. Also we were 5 (mature) adults (3 siblings and 2 partners) and were given one set of keys and 1 remote to access the property, so if any of the party left with the remote to go for a walk, to the shops, the rest of the party could not leave. It would have been a nice touch to have a booklet of instructions on how things like Alexis, dishwasher and washing machine worked along with a bit of info of the area and recommendations of things to do.

    The location was excellent. 4 lovely bedrooms. A very comfortable open plan lounge, dining room and a kitchen including a dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle, toaster, small bar fridge and a fridge/freezer combo. All cutlery, crockery, pots and pans. Outside braai, magnificent views. 2 large balconies. One bedroom ensuite with (small) shower, double basin and bath, another bathroom with (small) shower, basin and toilet. Downstairs guest toilet. You can get access to more parking bays if you ask.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2022

    8.0
    Nice experience of Velddrift, and a friendly community!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing in particular bothered us We might just go for a longer period the next time

    We had a nice experience of Velddrift and will return during a nice summer period

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely beautiful house. Well kitted, has everything you need and more. The house was clean and well maintained. An absolute pleasure to visit!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2022

    10
    Beautiful, relaxing place with amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a beautiful and calming view, when I sat on a porch I just stared for 30 minutes enjoying the view and not talked. It's so peaceful and relaxing we loved every bit of our stay and even extended out booking for extra night. We will be definitely staying over there again, we really enjoyed the accommodation, beds are super comfy, we all had the best sleep that we had in a while.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2022

    9.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2021

    8.0
    Enjoyable Riverview Retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was winter and the house was cold with no heating facilities; no mirror in 2nd bedroom; no hairdryer; no basic toiletries such as soap or shower gel.

    Spacious house in lovely setting, well equiped kitchen, good size TV with access to Netflix.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our stay was absolutely marvelous. Marie was so helpful and kind and just a message away. I can assure everyone that value for money and high quality services remain at the heart of this Villa. I will definitely visit again. Special thanks once again to Marie!

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What we liked the most was the view and the relaxing atmosphere. Stunning view of the marina. We had fantastic weather and enjoyed our stay tremendously. Will definitely be back for another relaxing stay.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2021

    10
    A perfect location for a family getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.

    The location was excellent with easy access to nearby attractions.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    7.0
    we loved it and the house was really nicely situated
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    could do with a bit of paint inside.

    loved the location and view from the Main bedroom.

    Stayed in February 2023

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