Reviews of Riverside Retreat Hotel
10 - 3 Ao Tou Village,Dongling, 541900 Yangshuo, China

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOur stay was only extraordinary! The room was perfect, clean, with a great view! The pool was great to relax. And the food was superb. Thank you for our great stay at Riverside Retreat! We hope to come again!
Nothing!!!
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation and morning view. It was great to be in such a peaceful are of a crazy city. Really nice staff too
The shower of the room should be improved
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe place looks exactly like the pictures. It is managed by Shelly, the owner and a lively warm hearted lady who always has a smile on her face. The outdoors space by the pool smells of Jasmin Flowers and big butterflies everywhere. And then the views of the karst landscape and the city down below everywhere you look. its is slightly away from the Town, roughly 16 minutes by scooters which you can rent at the reception. I LOVED this place. I felt home. Wei wei the chef, Xing xing the cleaning lady, Craig the main receptionist and of course Shelly have left a print on my heart. If you are visiting the area, this is thee absolute best value for your money situation. That being said, Yangshuo is an all around kind and hospitable city so i am sure that wherever you end up will be Sweet.
Nada. I loved everything.
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was superb. The view, the cleanliness, the food, the staff.
The location is not good. But the view from there was spectacular!
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery nice scenic location. Nice outdoor pool area. Room was comfortable and clean with air conditioning. In particular we found Craig and Shelly who run the hotel to be very friendly and helpful with arranging tickets for local attractions. Excellent service.
Nothing really - it suited our needs very well.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSpacious rooms, with amazing views on the mountains and the river. Biggest compliments to the staff at reception with good English and being helpful beyond any expectations and making suggestions for the surrounding sites.
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean and spacious room with an amazing view! The guy at reception was very kind and helped me plan what to visit, rent a scooter, and he speaks good English :)
Breakfast could definitely be improved—it was quite bad. The place itself is beautiful, but it’s very far from everything. If you’re looking for complete peace and quiet, it’s fine. Otherwise, be prepared to pay for a taxi every time you want to eat out or go to the center
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe buffet breakfast was a plus! The view from hotel is stunning!
Nothing
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe view is amazing! Loved our room with a terrace. Family owned with caring kind people. My kids loved the pool too. Everything was very clean!
Loved it all!
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff! Nice and clean room. We liked the pool and the view over Yangshuo. The food was really good (vegetarian food available).
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAmazingly Beautiful
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewPerfect stay! Location is great from the train station because you don’t have to go through the busy centre. Views were serene and staff were exceptional. Easy to rent mopeds, order food and so forth. Would recommend.
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect, the view, the staff, the food, the room!
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReally peaceful and relaxing place. The room with terrace has a view that is wonderful and worth the stay The staff is really gentle and kind, and the owner speaks super fluently English. If we come back will come back here! Thanks for everything!
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe view was amazing. It is a quiet place with large rooms and balcony facing the mountains
It is about 15 minutes drive from West street. Nothing around for eating
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe view of the hotel is amazing. It is very quiet, so it is a good place to relax. The staff is very nice, especially Craig who was very helpful to us and spoke good English. The breakfast is very good and western and vegetarian options are available.
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Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBedroom confort, the views and the staff.
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe property is quiet and has a beautiful view of the mountains surrounding the city. The room was comfortable and clean. The staff was attentive, friendly and gave us lots of good tips on things to do/see.
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewView of mountains from room, hotel grounds, helpful receptionist, location to town, comfortable bed.
Breakfast could have more variety.
Reviewed: 22 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
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