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Riviera Bed and Breakfast

Property class: 3.5

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A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden area with a bench.
A bed with a white canopy and a wooden headboard.
A two-story house with a porch and a staircase.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered deck, and a building with a green roof and balcony.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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53 Evanita Drive, Gilston, QLD, 4211
  • Place, Lower Beechmont Conservation Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Nerang Conservation Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Robina Town Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Le Monet Rose Room (Ensuite)

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a hanging plant, and a window with curtains.

Le Monet Rose Room (Ensuite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Le Mediterranean Room (Private Bathroom)

A bathroom with a door, a sink with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Le Mediterranean Room (Private Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Le Parisien Room (Shared Bathroom)

A room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Le Parisien Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Le Provencale Room (Shared Bathroom)

A bed with a white canopy and a wooden headboard.

Le Provencale Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Riviera Bed and Breakfast

3.5-star B&B in Gilston
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a seasonal outdoor pool are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Riviera Bed and Breakfast offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

Children under 7 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The bed & breakfast offers a restaurant. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Colonial bed & breakfast also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Wedding services and tour/ticket assistance can be provided. Onsite secured self parking is complimentary.

Riviera Bed and Breakfast has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 9 AM.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1853
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: AUD 10

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 15.00 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 10 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 10
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
For double occupancy stays in Le Mediterranean Room, Le Parisien Room, Le Provencale Room, use of the single bed requires a fee of AUD 15 per night.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to April 30
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 7 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Riviera Bed & Breakfast Gilston
Riviera Gilston
Riviera And Breakfast Gilston
Riviera Bed and Breakfast Gilston
Riviera Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Riviera Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast Gilston

Riviera Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice, peaceful, quiet stay in a green area, not to far from the Gold Coast. Lovely hosts and superb fresh breakfasts, also with very nice charming guest lounge to chill out. Highly recommend, we will go back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Caroline was a great hostess, went to great lengths to make sure we got there safely late at night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Caroline was so welcoming and helpfull, she made the stay very special
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt safe whilst I stayed there and it was quiet and Nerang was only 15 mins away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely queenslander villa!

Lovely queenslander villa, good communication with the hosts and lovely surroundings. Close the parks, walking tracks and the bush. Great price!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hospitality!

This was an amazing B & B. We received personal attention from the owners eg some French style meals and pleasant conversation. The accomodation was charming and comfortable. A
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic quiet & serene B&B with wonderful hosts

Caroline & Robert are wonderful, friendly & communicative hosts who cater to client requests & do their best to ensure client content. The property is scenic, located out of town, in a quiet & serene area; great place to wind down! The accommodation is a gorgeous renovated Queenslander property; rooms are clean, comfortable & beautifully furnished - excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful surprise to find such a quaint experience. The decor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Caroline and Robert made us very welcome. The property is so beautiful and quiet, away from suburban noise, but close enough to get to sporting facilities etc easily. We loved retreating there after busy, noisy days. I appreciated the guest lounge/kitchen area and being able to prepare packed lunches for my kids or play board games. The abundant bird life was beautiful. Finally, having French breakfasts complete with homemade jams and sauces was divine. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob&Debs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was just so great for relaxing. Many diverse areas in and around the house and property to sit and chill or common areas to meet new people. Bed was so comfortable. Caroline and Robert are lovely hosts. Suggestion: send kids of to bed and pay the extra for the french (candlelight) dinner Robert prepares, don't forget to bring your own favourite bottle of wine. Robert a french chef loves to talk you through the meal preparation. Breakfasts are beautifully prepared and ample. We had no need to head out anywhere for the day, just relaxed around the pool, short walks and lounge around, perfect place to get away and chill. Thank you Caroline and Robert for a lovely weekend, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The WOTIF booking confirmation stated "The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10 PM" so I was shocked to be berated for being late on my arrival. While I had stated I would be there at 3pm, there were a number of delays during my trip. I did not appreciate the way I was spoken to on arrival (maybe organise self check-in like every other self-managed property in the world). As well I was probably able to find the bathroom and see there was a bath. A compendium would be more appropriate to assist guests. The property calls itself a "Bed and Breakfast which according to definition includes breakfast. It was one of the reasons I chose that property however the breakfast was only included for an extra payment. I consider that this is a "bait-and-switch" strategy and very misleading. I left without breakfast!!! The internet is not useable and I was unable to manage my emails/do anything on the net while at the property. There is no TV in the room. The room I stayed in was too small for 2 people. The door to the bathroom does not close so not much privacy if you are sharing with another person. I was told there is something wrong with the shower and I decided to take a bath. The blind to the bedroom closes but is almost impossible to open. During my stay I found the noise from other people who were staying to be quite loud esp in the room above me. Caroline did respond quickly and then the house was very pleasant. Overall it was expensive and poor value at $189.80.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything. It was a very nice weekend. The owners are very friendly and helpful. They were happy to accommodate our needs. We will be back. Thank you 🙏💚
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ROBERT IS A FANTASTIC CHEF! CAROL IS SUPER HOST GREAT STAY VERY RECCOMENDED
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and surroundings was beautiful and peaceful. You were still close to town, but felt like you were miles away. The owners provided great service. Having breakfast with the birds each morning was definitely a highlight.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the 3rd time i have stayed at the Riviera B and B. Robert and Caroline are the loveliest people you could meet. I'm always looked after as if i was part of the family!! The cleanliness and homliness of the property are 2nd to none. It is a breath of fresh air..the serene and tranquil setting of the property make it a wonderful place to relax or if you need to concentrate for work it is so quiet. From the chickens and ducks on the property to the wildlife you enjoy a lovely country feel while the shops are still close enough to access easily. My dog loves it too and is made as welcome as i am. This is my new home away from home..i've already booked to go back in December as i don't want to miss out!! Merci Caroline and Robert!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

bushkymushky

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hosts had forgotten about our booking and we were not made to feel welcome at all even after it was verified. I was asked to provide my mobile no. so the other host could ring me because she "didn't know who I was". The facilities are run down, and our bed had a doona without a cover, the bins were unlined, and there was religious paraphernalia littering the establishment which made us uncomfortable. When we arrived back from our function, one of the hosts was sitting outside our room waiting, which was very intrusive. The room was stuffy and hot, with only a small fan and no security if the windows were open. The bathroom facilities were not completely functional, and after over-explanation by the hosts we were confused as to whether we were actually able to use the shower or not. Overall a very unpleasant experience and would not recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a pleasant stay. The hosts were very accommodating and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and Friendly Stay

A lovely place to stay. Owners were friendly and welcoming. Beautiful, quiet surrouncings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host graciously welcomed us after a late booking. Rooms are quiet and private, pool sublime and French cooking a classy surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick and Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely Bed and Breakfast,

The hosts, Caroline and Robert are a beautiful couple, very friendly and accommodating, beautiful and peaceful place, serene, with wild life, a pool, pet friendly, Our little dog, Wendy made a new little friend in their adorable little girl, cutie, would nightly recommend this place
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an excellent stay and I will stay again if I am in the area again, it's central to the national parks and the coast.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not coming back.

The place is nice, calm and romantic. But the breakfast was disappointing, continental breakfast, lots of jams on the table but no bread. Then, the owner offered to make ham, tomato, cheese toast. We accepted and was charged 20 dollars for two !!!!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely people, great food and conversation. Comfortable facilities
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Located halfway between beach and mountains

We enjoyed our two night stay very much. Our hosts were friendly, welcoming and great breakfast companions.This B&B is charming and homely, and is situated most conveniently between the Gold Coast and mountain destinations such as Springbrook. The location was peaceful and quiet.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little slice of paradise

This was such a pleasant surprise, particularly for the price. Waking up to the beautiful rainforest surrounds was gorgeous. The hosts were lovely and made a delicious brekkie. Would definitely like to stay again. One night wasn't enough!