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ALA Riverview Lodge

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,558 reviewed · 6,776 listed · Scored from 99 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(99) 64 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Guest HouseBeachfront & Island HomestayVacation Home / Holiday RentalHomestay
ALA Riverview Lodge
Services
Guest House, Beachfront & Island Homestay, Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
Reviews
99

What recent reviews say

River views attract families and fishing enthusiasts, with clean rooms and good drinking water. Pool neglect, weak cooling, and dim lighting deter couples seeking comfort or those wanting active amenities, and complaints about upkeep go unaddressed.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • river views and sunrise scenery
  • good for large families and anglers
  • clean floors and drinking water
  • spacious rooms with extra bedding
Watch-outs
  • pool poorly maintained and unsafe
  • weak air conditioning
  • dim lighting
  • old bathroom design and odour
  • pest issues
  • unresponsive to complaints
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Best for: large families and fishing enthusiasts seeking river views and affordable group accommodation
Think twice if: swimming pool is filthy and neglected, weak air conditioning, old bathroom, dim lighting, and owner ignores maintenance complaints

Strengths

  • river views and sunrise scenery
  • good for large family groups
  • fishing directly from property
  • spacious rooms with ample bedding

Worth knowing

  • Pool has mould and cloudy green water despite low cost
  • Free Coway drinking water machine
  • Accommodates 6+ people with extra mattresses and pillows
  • Fishing access from roof of house
  • Weak air conditioning for large rooms
  • Bathroom mirrors dirty, unpleasant soil-like odour
  • Ant infestations if food left uncovered
  • Owner does not respond to complaints about pool safety

What reviews say by service

Guest House
Rooms are spacious and floors clean, but bathrooms are dated, lighting is poor, and AC is underpowered.
Private Pool Villa Homestay
Pool is severely neglected with mould and cloudy green water; reviewers report skin itchiness after use and no owner response to complaints.
Family & Large Group Homestay
Large rooms sleep 4-6 people with extra bedding; good for families on a budget, but maintenance issues may disappoint.
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
River views and fishing access appeal to certain guests, but poor pool maintenance and weak air conditioning limit comfort.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.48 average across the 578 guest house businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 67
Review volume 87
Review recency 49
Review sentiment 47
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
64
4
22
3
10
2
1
1
2

Common questions

Can you fish here?
Yes, fishing is available directly from the roof of the house.
How many people can stay?
Large rooms accommodate 4-6 adults with extra mattresses and pillows provided.
Is the pool usable?
The pool has a history of being poorly maintained with mould and cloudy water; reviewer experienced skin itchiness after using it.

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Last updated 2026-08-27