Reviews of Riverside Hotel
Moo Cow Trail, Portsmouth, Dominica

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Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI love how nice the staff were and the fact that they cleaned daily. The scenery was great, it was relaxing to wake up to the sound of a river and birds chirping. The AC in the room was great for those hot nights. I enjoyed my stay.
I do not eat Chinese food so having that as my only option for meals wasn't ideal. Added to that, options to eat out were very limited. No supermarket or mini mart in the area so I could cook on my own.
Hi Caine, Thank you for the review. It's good to know that your stay was relaxing and you enjoyed the scenery. Sorry you felt that you did not have eating options. It would be nice if you would inquire at the Reception desk because there are 3 mini marts within 5 minutes walk from the hotel. Cheers.
Hi Caine, Thank you for the review. It's good to know that your stay was relaxing and you enjoyed the scenery. Sorry you felt that you did not have eating options. It would be nice if you would inquire at the Reception desk because … Show more
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWell equipped. Great staff. Clean
Buttons for cooker, hob extractor, and shower were in Chinese.
Hi Jo Thanks for the review. Happy that you were comfortable. Sorry, the hotel is Chinese owned hence the reason the items are written in Chinese. Sorry
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe entire room and amineties.
The exterior. It needs painting and upkeep. The stairs are steep and the building has no elevator. Mostly everything in the room is written in Chinese language so people speaking English have a hard time following the direstions. The showers and TV for example. The checkout time online says between 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and it caused a little confusion because the receptionist says chevkout is 12 p.m., so this needs to be fixed.
Hi Tigere Thanks for your observations. We are in the process of giving the front facade a modern look, including an elevator. We hope that the next time you visit you'll see the change. In reference to the Chinese language or any other language on the TV, we have no control over it as guests do the changes to their preferred language. We once again apologies for the confusion in check out time. Cheers
Hi Tigere Thanks for your observations. We are in the process of giving the front facade a modern look, including an elevator. We hope that the next time you visit you'll see the change. In reference to the Chinese language or any ot… Show more
Reviewed: 7 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIt’s pretty beautiful with stunning views! The accommodation is very cozy and the food in the restaurant is very delicious. We really enjoyed our stay! Would recommend to others!
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Hi Shen. Thank you for taking the time off to give a review. We appreciate your honest feedback. See you again.
Reviewed: 7 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewStandard
Food quality not good enough for pricing
Thanks Eugenia for your genuine review. Much appreciated.
Reviewed: 20 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewStaff was nice, good location, and place was very clean
Water was cold/warm never got hot and pressure too low. Beds were too hard
Hi Debra Thanks for the review. We're happy that we could meet your expectations to a certain extent. We'll look into the water and bed concerns; we appreciate you drawing it to our attention. Thanks.
Reviewed: 12 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe apartment is very well equipped and clean everyday. Very comfortable and quiet with the river next to the building.
Hi Melvin. Thank you so much for your kind words. All the best
Reviewed: 26 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewLocation was fine and central. Staff where helpful and friendly
Doors couldn't lock properly and front door needed to be lifted to close. No lift had to walk up 2 flights of stairs Had to bring my bagged down the stairs. No mesh on window so if you are like me and not like air conditioning windows cant be opened or you will be attacked by flying creatures. Food gave me a running belly on first night so didn't eat in restaurant after that.
Hi Daz, We appreciate your review and it's good to know that the location and staff were helpful to you. Thank you. We also noted the problems you pointed out with the doors and windows. Sorry to hear about your experience with the food. We would appreciate that you would have drawn this to our attention at the same time. Sorry, the hotel does not have lift and all rooms can only be accessed via stairs. We are in the process of installing an elevator. Full information about the hotel can be found on the website at riversidehoteldominica.com Happy Independence!
Hi Daz, We appreciate your review and it's good to know that the location and staff were helpful to you. Thank you. We also noted the problems you pointed out with the doors and windows. Sorry to hear about your experience with the f… Show more
Reviewed: 22 August 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe stove, shower, TV, electric kettle, AC and plenty of storage in the bedroom.
We didn’t like the mattress, it’s old fashioned and you can feel the springs come through. The ventilation system in the bathroom is probably old and while we turned on the ventilation you’d smell the sewage from other rooms. The balcony door didn’t close properly. The kitchen had the minimal, like no kitchen towels or utensils for when you’d cook. The shampoo sachets were dried out.
Hi Ayumi, Thanks for the review. I'm happy that there were a few thing you liked. Sorry, you felt that way about the mattresses but they are new. They were changed in April 2024. Minimal utensils are placed in the kitchen (additional items are given upon request). We'll check the balcony door, ventilation and sewage system; thanks for drawing this to our attention. Cheers.
Hi Ayumi, Thanks for the review. I'm happy that there were a few thing you liked. Sorry, you felt that way about the mattresses but they are new. They were changed in April 2024. Minimal utensils are placed in the kitchen (addition… Show more
Reviewed: 2 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewOur 2nd stay at this hotel. Came here as an stay due to an emergency visit for a funeral. The place was as before with a great view of the river and it’s wonderful peaceful and soothing sound. The staff were great especially if there was an issue it would be solved very speedily. Valda was extremely attentive, as with the other staff, but she when the extra mile to make sure our stay was comfortable. She fixed the TV and sliding door, stopped the window from shaking. Truly going beyond the call of duty as a receptionist. The rest of the team from reception, housekeeping, security and maintenance were all great. Thank you all so much which made a sad visit a very pleasant stay. God bless you all.
Dear Carol, Thank you for your meticulous review. We are happy that Valda was able to assist you all the way, thereby, making your sad visit a pleasant stay. Our deepest sympathies to your family and siblings. Blessings.
Reviewed: 4 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewChinese restaurant on site. Great food!
TV and remote was in chinese. Netflix and other online viewing apps in English, but no clear directions on how to navigate to those options without understanding Chinese.
Dear Richard, Thanks for the review. We're happy you enjoyed the food. Thanks for pointing out the language barrier with the remote. We'll try our best to find a solution. Cheers
Reviewed: 2 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewStaff are amazing they were helpful and friendly Nothing to much trouble if you're short of anything in your room. Just ask.
There are a lot of stairs to our accommodation, so if you have any mobility issues, please ensure you mention when booking. A suggestion to the hotel that some outside furniture would be a bonus to enjoy breakfast outside in the mornings.
Dear Rosie We appreciate your honest review. We have been listening to our guest concern about the stairs and has decided to install an elevator soon. Cheers
Reviewed: 6 May 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewPerfect location for our needs Super helpful staff Restaurant on site Spacious rooms each with an en suite
Kitchen was not fully equipped with essential equipment and had to ask for items to be added. No hot water in the bathroom sinks was very unexpected and inconvenient and the shower water temp was very awkward to adjust. It is not clear from the hotel description and pictures that the two bedroom unit is not in the main hotel, only accessible by a flight of steep stairs and the internal layout does not include a lounge.
Dear Helen Thank you for taking the time off to give this review. Sorry, it wasn't what you expected. We'll certainly consider your concerns. Regards, Cynthia
Reviewed: 6 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewVery friendly staff. Very good restaurant. Worth a visit.
Some malfunctioning electrical sockets and equipment.
Dear Martin We appreciate your honest review. We'll check the equipment. Thanks Management
Reviewed: 1 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewEverything
Bed was a bit short...as I'm tall
Hi Mas767, dm We appreciate your review. Thank you very much. All the best.
Reviewed: 18 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewIt was like the inside of the forest though the location was not far at all from the downtown center. And the room was good with balcony and water streaming sound from the creek. Overall it was a good healing place.
From the airport to the hotel was almost narrow mountain road, an hour drive.
Hi Dongsu kr, We were happy to serve you. Thanks for the review. All the best.
Reviewed: 24 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewNice little balcony overlooking river. Two comfortable beds. Lots of choice for evening meals, loved the Chinese and Thai choices. Friendly staff. They organised car hire for us.
Although they organised a taxi to meet us at the airport it didn't come. Luckily another driver was able to bring us. They told us the car hire should accept credit cards so when cash was needed this caused a problem for us . We should have brought more us dollars cash. In the room we had a large sofa but very low, so not so comfortable for us. Also the info had suggested a garden but there is no garden at all.
Hi Christine Thanks for your honest review. Our apologies for the taxi not being available to pick you all up at the airport. This was totally beyond our (taxi driver and hotel) control. The garden was taken over by trees. Sorry about that.
Hi Christine Thanks for your honest review. Our apologies for the taxi not being available to pick you all up at the airport. This was totally beyond our (taxi driver and hotel) control. The garden was taken over by trees. Sorry about th… Show more