Bed and Breakfast

Riviera Bed & Breakfast

53 Evanita Drive, 4211 Gold Coast, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 67 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Excellent
67 reviews

Friendly owners who made you feel at home. Beautiful location. I will definitely go back.

Christophe Australia

Caroline and Robert are lovely and attentionate hosts. The property is a beautiful and relaxing oasis. Caroline and Robert were also able to accommodate our large dog, Rocky, which we were very grateful for. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Olivia France

Location was great 👍 breakfast was lovely and plenty of.

Hazel Australia

Nice french breakfast. Spacious,clean and beautiful accommodation and very quiet. Very comfortable bed. Friendly Staff with warm welcome. Very nice bed and breakfast experience. So different to stay in motel and hotel.

Connie Australia

the breakfasts were really yum, and were enjoyed with the other guest

Poppi Australia

What a beautiful place, location & the place itself was so wonderful, the owners were such lovely people, I would definitely come back again If ever in the area. Just beautiful!

Arina-rose Australia

Relaxed and homely feel, beautiful breakfast experience with the native birds coming in for a feed too..

Ernus Australia

Amazing hospitality from two generous hosts. they cooked me the best omelette and crepes I’ve ever eaten. Beautiful scenery! Ate breakfast with the birds on the deck each morning. Loved it!

Nicholas Australia

Beautiful place, loved all the birds and kangaroos right outside, very peaceful. I book places through airbnb and booking.com regularly and caroline is the best host I've come across, went out of her way to make sure we felt at home. Didnt mind us having work done on our car on the property and offered a lower rate to stay an extra night while we were having car trouble, Thanks so much

Rachel United Kingdom

Service and hospitality. Breakfast was best I have had. My bed though firm was great.

George Australia
8.9
Excellent
67 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Friendly owners who made you feel at home. Beautiful location. I will definitely go back.”
    Christophe Christophe Australia Australia
  • “Caroline and Robert are lovely and attentionate hosts. The property is a beautiful and relaxing oasis.”
    Olivia Olivia France France
  • “Location was great 👍 breakfast was lovely and plenty of.”
    Hazel Hazel Australia Australia
  • “Nice french breakfast. Spacious,clean and beautiful accommodation and very quiet. Very comfortable bed. Friendly Staff with warm welcome. Very nice bed and breakfast experience.”
    Connie Connie Australia Australia
  • “the breakfasts were really yum, and were enjoyed with the other guest”
    Poppi Poppi Australia Australia
  • “What a beautiful place, location & the place itself was so wonderful, the owners were such lovely people, I would definitely come back again If ever in the area. Just beautiful!”
    Arina-rose Arina-rose Australia Australia
  • “Relaxed and homely feel, beautiful breakfast experience with the native birds coming in for a feed too..”
    Ernus Ernus Australia Australia
  • “Amazing hospitality from two generous hosts. they cooked me the best omelette and crepes I’ve ever eaten. Beautiful scenery! Ate breakfast with the birds on the deck each morning. Loved it!”
    Nicholas Nicholas Australia Australia
  • “Beautiful place, loved all the birds and kangaroos right outside, very peaceful.”
    Rachel Rachel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Service and hospitality. Breakfast was best I have had. My bed though firm was great.”
    George George Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness 9.3
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money 9.1
  • Location9.4
High score for Gold Coast

Set among 8 acres of tropical rainforest, the 19th-century Riviera Nerang offers guests an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and massage services.

Riviera Bed And Breakfast is within 20 minutes’ drive of popular Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World. Surfers Paradise is a 25-minute drive away.

Nerang Riviera B&B features French Provincial style decor with mosquito nets. All rooms feature either a shared veranda or a private balcony with garden views.

Facilities include a guest lounge with a shared kitchenette, which includes a microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. A laundry and ironing service is available for an additional charge.

The Riviera features French specialty breakfast on weekends, and continental breakfast on weekdays, served on the deck with views of the rainforest and exotic birds. French and Italian cuisine is available for dinner upon advance reservation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Riviera Bed & Breakfast has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 22, 2011

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Pet friendly

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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4 reasons to choose Riviera Bed & Breakfast

  • Prices you can't beat!
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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.9
Excellent · 67 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness 9.3
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money 9.1
  • Location9.4
High score for Gold Coast

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christophe
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Friendly owners who made you feel at home. Beautiful location. I will definitely go back.”
  • Olivia
    FranceFrance
    “Caroline and Robert are lovely and attentionate hosts. The property is a beautiful and relaxing oasis. Caroline and Robert were also able to accommodate our large dog, Rocky, which we were very grateful for. Thank you for a lovely stay!”
  • Hazel
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Location was great 👍 breakfast was lovely and plenty of.”
  • Connie
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Nice french breakfast. Spacious,clean and beautiful accommodation and very quiet. Very comfortable bed. Friendly Staff with warm welcome. Very nice bed and breakfast experience. So different to stay in motel and hotel.”
  • P
    Poppi
    AustraliaAustralia
    “the breakfasts were really yum, and were enjoyed with the other guest”
  • Arina-rose
    AustraliaAustralia
    “What a beautiful place, location & the place itself was so wonderful, the owners were such lovely people, I would definitely come back again If ever in the area. Just beautiful!”
  • Ernus
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Relaxed and homely feel, beautiful breakfast experience with the native birds coming in for a feed too..”
  • Nicholas
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Amazing hospitality from two generous hosts. they cooked me the best omelette and crepes I’ve ever eaten. Beautiful scenery! Ate breakfast with the birds on the deck each morning. Loved it!”
  • Rachel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful place, loved all the birds and kangaroos right outside, very peaceful. I book places through airbnb and booking.com regularly and caroline is the best host I've come across, went out of her way to make sure we felt at home. Didnt mind us...”
  • George
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Service and hospitality. Breakfast was best I have had. My bed though firm was great.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi Do u have private shower in the room.. or shared?
    HELLO, In the Monet Rose Room, there is an attached Ensuite to the Bedroom. This is 100% private. There is both a bath and a shower....all private...
    Answered on June 11, 2021
  • Is there air conditioning?
    Hi 2 rooms that share a bathroom have airconditioning Provencale and Parisian. Also guest lounge/kitchenette area. Look forward to your stay rega...
    Answered on March 7, 2022
  • is there a shuttle bus / to theme parks ..thankyou marissa
    Hello! I am sorry for delay in responding and allso sorry to say that we do not have a shuttle bus to theme parks. 99.9% of our guests hire a car w...
    Answered on March 23, 2022
  • How much extra for pets
    Sorry for late reply but I was away from my desk. We allow only fully house-trained dogs as guests with booking-no puppies younger than 2 yrs. $10-to...
    Answered on March 26, 2021
  • How far from Coolangatta Airport are you please?
    By car, it is approximately 30 minutes from the Airport to 53 Evanita Drive, Gilston
    Answered on March 26, 2021
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Hosted by Caroline and Robert

9.5
Host Review Score
Caroline and Robert
Riviera B&B (formerly Gilston Retreat) was built in 1837, then consisting of just 4 rooms, the current kitchen and dining room as well as 2 bedrooms. In 1953 the rest of the house was built (upstairs only) with outhouse & laundry sink underneath. It was restored in 1985 and beautified some time later by a Dutchman and his wife. We have retained their style because of the European flavour whilst adding French touches throughout the B&B. The greatest beauty of our B&B property is the fact that we are in the Hills of the Gold Coast Hinterland, a former farming area, secluded in the beauty of rainforest bushland, yet close enough to suburbia and shopping complexes to be able to have easy access to whatever needs you may have.
Caroline is a Queenslander, birthplace being Bundaberg & having lived in 2 Queenslanders as a child. She had the privilege of living in Switzerland then 4 cities in France for several magnifiques years! Robert originates from Nice. For him, food has always been a family affair - his father, a wonderful French cook, Robert fondly remembers his Italian Nonna rising at 5 am to make homemade gnocchi, teaching him from age 12 to cook French/Italian dishes
Riviera B&B (formerly Gilston Retreat) was built in 1837, then consisting of just 4 rooms, the current kitchen and dining room as well as 2 bedrooms. In 1953 the rest of the house was built (upstairs only) with outhouse & laundry sink underneath
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Italian
Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: French

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Riviera Bed & Breakfast

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Pet friendly
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cooking class Additional charge
  • Massage chair
  • Hiking
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Seasonal
  • Opening times
  • All ages welcome
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Riviera Bed & Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
AUD 10 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed by request
AUD 20 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Riviera Bed & Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note, twin bedding will incur an extra charge of AUD 15 per night.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Please inform Riviera Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Fri, May 22, 2020 until Thu, Sept 03, 2020

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Sat, May 01, 2021 until Thu, Sept 30, 2021

FAQs about Riviera Bed & Breakfast

  • Riviera Bed & Breakfast is 6.8 miles from the center of Gold Coast.

  • The prices at Riviera Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Riviera Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Riviera Bed & Breakfast is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Riviera Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Riviera Bed & Breakfast by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 30min

  • Riviera Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Massage chair
    • Cooking class
    • Swimming pool

  • Riviera Bed & Breakfast has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant