Stayed at the Riverview Resort through a VI timeshare exchange. Thought we were getting a one bedroom-got a very very small studio with a couch and a fold down murphy bed. Not appropriate for three adults. We had to upgrade to a larger unit for over $135 per night.

After staying at many Gold Star timeshare resorts, the Riverview was a big dissapointment. It looked like a converted motor lodge-not what we have come to expect with timeshare exchanges.

The indoor pool was very small and the pool room was way too hot and humid.

The parking lot is in dire need of repair.

The most disturbing problem was a lack of elevators. My husband is handicapped and it was very difficult for him to use the stairs. How does the resort comply with the Americans with Disability act?. The staff did not help us with our luggage -we lugged suitcases up the stairs.

The Riverview Resort is a wonderful place to stay. Newly renovated and it shows! It was exactly what we needed for our vacation. It is located in the middle of Cape Cod so we were an hour or less away from everything on our list. Provincetown, the islands, Boston, shops, restaurants, beaches. It is small, but very clean and has everything you need. The entire staff was so pleasant and helpful and whatever they may lack in amenities, they make up for in service. We stayed in a 1 bedroom on the first floor. It was clean and well equipped. King size bed and pullout couch, 2 full bathrooms, kitchenette with microwave, fridge, toaster, and coffee maker. Standards like iron, hair dryer, plus the room had a DVD player, VCR, and 2 TVs. Our room had 2 sliders that walks you right out to a patio overlooking the beautiful river that runs out back. We had our own picnic tables too. They have BBQ grills, a playground for kids, and plenty of chairs to enjoy the peaceful river view. Free washers and dryers and the free Wi-Fi was a plus. Exercise room (which we didn't use...it's vacation!) looked nice and there is a rec room with a communal kitchen, library and game room. We would stay at Riverview again, it was quiet and cozy and felt like home while we were there. Very nice!

Before making reservations, we checked on timeshare availabilities in the area for the dates we wanted, and a studio in Riverview was the only choice. We took into account all of Tripadvisor's reviews & decided that it would be basic but adequate for its central location.
Our first time on Cape Cod, we arrived in grey, rainy weather. The resort was easy to find, and located in the not picturesque "strip mall" area of the Cape (small outlet clothing shops, groceries, gas, inexpensive restaurants, mini-golf all nearby). The short "driveway" to the resort, as reviewed by other travelers, was muddy, bumpy, rutted. The parking lot was also muddy, with a huge pile of construction materials. The resort property sits on the shores of an inlet that leads to a small boat harbor.
Inside the office, we met a very friendly member of the staff. Photos on the lobby wall, however, showed progress on the seawall side of the resort, construction about which we had not been aware. That side of the resort, where sundecks, a gazebo and bbq were located, was closed off at the time and hazardous to explore.
Our studio on the second floor had a Murphy bed (pulled down from wall), small sleeper sofa (not as comfy as Murphy bed) , small bathroom (vanity mirror which was the only mirror in the room), armchair, a couple lamps, small dinette, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, dinnerware & utensils. By law, cooking isn't allowed in resort rooms. However, a community kitchen and large lounge area were down the hall equipped with a two stoves, dishwashers, refrigerator, cooking and serving ware, lots of tables and couches, big TV and stereo, pool table, a library and computer (with internet access), and enough room for entertaining a small crowd. Two washers and dryers are offered free to the guests. There is wi-fi in the lounge area and rooms near this area have reception. However, our room down the hall did not. It was not all that inconvenient to take my laptop down to the lounge. And it was a nice way to meet other guests.
Our second-floor studio was very clean and tidy with a tiny lanai that looked out over the boat slips and across to Skippy's Restaurant. Below the lanai, however, was the muddied drive to the seawall construction area. Heavy equipment was fired up early the next morning by workers on a tight schedule to complete the seawall. Needless to say, my hubby and I were not happy. We left a voice mail with the staff who did try to find us another room, but the choices were not good (views of muddy parking lot, unkempt grounds), so we stuck with our studio. Amazingly, the crew refrained from early starts the remainder of our stay.
We did not use the small, indoor pool nor the nicely equipped exercise room, but other guests appeared to enjoy the facilities. The river view from the resort, looked out across the inlet to an estuarine meadow which is slated for development and enlargement of the harbor facilities. Personally, I don't think more development is an asset in this area, but then, it is a visitor destination.
We were fortunate to be on Cape Cod before the summer crowds and very much enjoyed easy traffic and few crowds in the scenic areas, villages and historical sites of the Cape. After the 2nd day, the sun broke out and blessed us with warm days as we strolled through small towns (our favorites: Chatham, Wellfleet, Provincetown, Nantucket) and beachcombed the national seashore. We recommend the Hy-line hi-speed ferry (one-hour ride, pricey but worth it if you are going out for only a day trip) , which took us to Nantucket (recommend Gail's Island Tour, Whaling Museum, lots of time for exploring onfoot). Sail out on a morning ferry, catch the sunset sail back.
The Riverview Resort is in a central location and an easy drive to all of Cape Cod. It's close to Hyannis with its restaurants, shops, and the ferry docks. If you are considering Riverview, I'd call the property and ask about any construction and availability of the entire resort grounds to guest use. We were disappointed about the construction mess and noise, and that we could not enjoy the bbq and gazebo on the river side of the resort. However, the staff was courteous, friendly and as helpful as they could be.

We stayed here on a timeshare exchange. It was the only property offered in Cape Cod for the time we were able to travel. We had a one bed unit with two full bathrooms. The unit was spotlessly clean, as were the communal kitchen and free laundry.There is also free hi-speed internet access. The pool is small, we didn't use it.
The staff were all very pleasant and obliging. So why were we disappointed? Mainly because of the location. Down a bumpy road, with a fairly shabby parking lot. ( To be fair, there are plans to improve the parking area.) Also because the building looks like a cheap motel. ( Which it once was )
The restaurants nearby are all of the " cheap shellfish " variety . Tried the nearest, "Skippys " the night we arrived, pretty awful.
Later found two very nice restaurants a drive away, Abbici and the Red Pheasant. Realisedafter touring the area that we had the misfortune to be in one of the less scenic parts of Cape Cod.