This Motel is right on the water, single story, quiet and a comfortable room. The room was very clean, all bedding fresh and the bed was comfortable. If you are looking for something different from big city hotels this is the place. There is a back porch with a wonderful view of the river and a porch swing to relax... More

The location in Southport is great - right on the water and walking distance to the shops and restaurants. Our room (room 2 I think) was right next to the attached restaurant, which wasn't ideal, and the porch swing area seemed more cramped in the corner than the other porch areas. The view was lovely, but the porches aren't very... More

Having read the reviews, I was prepared for "basic"...but a little taken aback by appearances. Later,after some time in the swing,getting a workable combination of pillows (my bad..should have brought my own) and finding the bedside light was just right for reading, I was Ok. I called to see about a TV listing and, returning from a torrential trip to... More

I have stayed at Riverside Motel about 6 times now, I love this motel. Pros: location, private swing on back porch facing the water, very relaxing, has connecting restuarant, other resturants in walking distance as well as shops. Fishing pier, has books in room to help with local events and stores. Cons: rooms are a bit small, the bathrooms could... More

I recently stayed at the Riverside for two nights. The location is unbeatable. No argument there. The room was comfortable, however extremely moldy and the smell was really difficult to deal with. I have allergies and needed to take a benadryll in order to be able to stay there. The water pressure in the shower was minimal - barely a... More

My husband and I are in love with Southport and try to make the trip every spring. We have NEVER been anything but completely satisfied with the Riverside Motel. The room's back porch is just too good to be true, literally right on the mouth of the Cape Fear. Everything is easily within walking distance, and it's so peaceful at... More

I wrote a review under the Lois Jane Inn which is run by the same people but across the street. The motel is water front, quiet, and a perfect place to write. The inn owners let us borrow bikes to take the ferry and there are interesting spots in town. Staff went out of their way to make us feel... More

In town for one night and decided to give Riverview a try. The room was very comfortable and very clean. Could not beat it for the price! Will come back for a Longer stay.

The view is amazing from the private swing on the back porch overlooking the river - many really good small, individually owned restaurants in easy reach. The only possible complaint would be that the A/C units are a little noisy.