We planned two nights at this hotel as we were taking the boat for a day on Cumberland Island. The hotel is indeed old but we were unhappy about the lack of service. When we checked out the owner was at the desk. When we told him our poor service he said " I will have to talk to the... More

I have just arrived home to Beaufort SC after another stay at my favorite hotel. It is about an 8 hour boat ride down the ICW to St Marys and the Riverview Hotel. I could make the trip faster but it is kind of like staying at the Riverview. I just want to enjoy the view and time with friends.... More

I've only stayed here once but I will come back. The room was lovely, very clean, and furnished in period antiques. Everything about the hotel is quaint and "homey" - - including Pepper and Daisy, the two resident cats who will come and visit in your room if you like. Daisy spent a few hours on my bed with me... More

Best feature: Right across the street from Cumberland Island ferry. Worst: Rather pricey for an old, smallish room. Also, minimal b'fast choices.

This place is definitely not a chain. Very laid back sort of place, with cats hanging out in the hallway and at the front desk. Staff were a little dis-organized, but very friendly, helpful and accommodating. The room was great, nice clean and recently renovated/updated bathroom. This served as a great jumping off point to Cumberland Island and is definitely... More

My husband and I were celebrating our one year anniversary. We found this place last minute and we loved it. Perfect location and had the cozy home feeling of a bed and breakfast. The room we stayed in was nice but with 2 beds it was kind of hard to move around in. For a cheap stay this place was... More

We made our 7th trip to Cumberland Island the best ever by staying at the Rivewview Hotel. We couldn't believe the convenience to the Cumberland Island ferry, and the old time ambience of the hotel. It was great! Nothing like being able to park in front of the hotel, walk around the town, enjoy a view of the river, and... More

One of the things that also appeals to me is the legendary bartender-Cindy Dean. I understand that she is cutting back on her hours lthough. This Brit girlfriend of mine really enjoyed her sense of humor-sort of a Don Rickles southern counterpart, if you were around in 1960's, 1970's America.

We stayed at the Riverview over Christmas and found it charming and clean. Family owned hotels like this rarely exist these days. The owners were very friendly, husband and wife team. The husband seems to be a bit scattered but both were extremely friendly, and were very accommodating. If you are looking for the Ritz don't stay there. If you... More