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Riverview Mansion Hotel

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A cozy living room with a large Christmas tree, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs. - Riverview Mansion Hotel (Golconda)
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Take advantage of free continental breakfast, an attached winery, and a marina at Riverview Mansion Hotel. Sip on a glass of local wine at this guesthouse offering a tasting room and wine release events. The on-site restaurant, The Levee Lounge, serves dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and sledding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a firepit.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A room with two beds, a chest of drawers, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with two beds, a bookshelf, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Golconda is home to Riverview Mansion Hotel. The Chocolate Factory is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Golconda Marina State Recreation Area. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing, canoeing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Golconda travel guide
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222 s Columbus ave, Golconda, IL, 62938

What's nearby

  • A forested landscape with prominent rock formations.
    Shawnee National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A rocky landscape with a sunset in the background.
    Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    31 min drive - 26.2 miles
  • Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Paducah Riverwalk
    44 min drive - 44.2 miles
  • Lake of Egypt
    45 min drive - 47.6 miles

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Riverview Mansion Hotel
    6 min walk
  • Riverport Antiques
    6 min drive
  • Flamm Orchard
    26 min drive
  • S&S Pizza's and such
    5 min walk
  • The Mansion of Golconda Inn & Restaurant
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekends for a fee of USD 60
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Fork & Cork Supper Club
  • Hotel's Lounge
  • The Levee Lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sledding
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1896
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 USD 39 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 39 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 49 per stay
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 60
  • Firewood fee: USD 25 per accommodation per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverview Mansion Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Riverview Mansion Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 39 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverview Mansion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Riverview Mansion Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Riverview Mansion Hotel located?

Situated in Golconda, this guesthouse is steps from Shawnee National Forest and Ohio River Valley. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area and Ohio River are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Riverview Mansion Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I spent a night here after a long drive through heavy and windy rains. It was a great place to rest and recover. I loved our room, the beds were comfortable and we had an enjoyable dinner in the restaurant/bar downstairs. The staff was friendly and helpful and we hope to stay again. Definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a place to stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golconda Mansion House

Golconda Mansion House was amazing! Cool, huge old Victorian house right by the Ohio River that was beautifully decorated. Many different kinds of wine and beer. The host was extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Interesting Inn

The room was interesting. The beds were comfortable. The owners were an amazing family. Being the 1st time at this type of lodging was a little disappointing. The description said breakfast included served 8 to 10. This ended up being a bagged breakfast with a sandwich to be microwaved in your room. We were told garbage could be brought down to the front desk. The restaurant had limited hours. Pretty hefty fees were charged for limited services.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall weekend trip

We really enjoyed our stay at this quaint, warm and welcoming place. The room was large and filled with antiques. We could see the river from our room. The service was excellent! We had a nice dinner one evening and a wonderful breakfast on Sunday. The sack breakfast on Saturday was perfect to take with us and start our day enjoying the beautiful fall day and National Forest. If you're coming from the city, keep in mind this is a rural area - not many gas stations or grocery stores, but if you love nature, this area can't be beat. The mansion has a great selection of wine so grab a bottle and have a picnic. The hosts will be happy to help you plan your day! Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property and unique experience. It is “off the grid” in a sense, but had everything we needed and was clean. Friendly staff and very cool antique decor. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
Historic also needs to be cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Beautiful room. Difficultly sleeping due to lots of neighborhood dogs barking throughout the night, but we did have our windows open.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice people but a more disappointing experience I cannot imagine. We paid $347.60, including a not previously shown $49 "property fee" for 3 nights, to include a free breakfast. The more notable low points: while using my laptop in bed the first night a cockroach crawled across the screen. There was a live bug in the bath tub. Dead bugs on the floor under the bed. Owner's comment was "this is southern Illinois". First day breakfast was a nondescript potato and ham casserole, cartons of yogurt, tiny oranges and lukewarm coffee with only powdered creamer and sweeteners-no juice or toast or anything else. Second day was dry biscuits and sausage gravy, same coffee and yogurt. No butter, no jam, no juice. Third day I drove 30 miles to find a McDonalds. Had pizza one evening. Surprisingly it was really good. Theres's no parking except on the street in front of the place, room for maybe 5 vehicles. Unhappily the proprietors parked their pickup truck and golf cart directly in front of the place, taking up most of the spaces. Seems like a really bad choice to me. Companions with whom we traveled also had bugs in their rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far the most extreme case of false advertising I’ve ever experienced. The property is a cluttered mess both inside and out. Not advertised was that four children live at this property and can be heard and seen throughout your stay. We were advised when we checked in that the kids should be quieting down around the same time as we are going to bed. The walls are so thin that in our bedroom we could hear the children talking and guests checking in and the hosts talking and people in the hallway outside the bedrooms and people coming in and out of the front door. There is no hope for a “romantic getaway“. Our room had only a tub (no shower) which was still wet when we got there and had a clump of hair in it. It appears that nothing has been updated in this house for at least 40 years. Old, grimy bathrooms. The interior of the house appeared dirty, the rugs appeared filthy and old, and they may not have been filthy but it was impossible to tell because everything is so worn. My husband and I left shortly after checking in and did not end up staying there. We did not receive a refund of our $262 that we paid to stay in a quaint historic mansion that somehow had great reviews ????
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful opportunity to experience an historic, old home. Mansions like these, if still standing, are rarely available to the public. If you love old homes, and appreciate those who are working hard to keep them standing, you should visit and enjoy a nice stay. The mansion has interesting rooms to explore and a great place to stay while becoming familiar with this beautiful region.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decorated with an array of unique and interesting items. Small details were thoughtful included. Host was personable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice vintage historical setting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Victorian run by a friendly couple. I was impressed with the extensive dinner menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WONDERFUL experience

Our stay as WONDERFUL!!! Beth is a rock star host!!! We will be going back in the fall! Our room had an amazing garden tub!! Pair that with our complimentary bottle of wine our evening was perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome trip into the past. Amazing ambiance and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was an amazing inexpensive get away. We rented the honeymoon suite and it was perfect! Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great 3 night stay at the mansion. Hospitality was great thru-out our time there. Rooms were clean and bed was very comfortable. I would recommend staying at the RiverView Mansion.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. This place is unique and authentic, and provides a great base for those looking to explore Southern Illinois and the Shawnee National Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property was definitely unique, if you're into unique. The carpets were dirty, air conditioner was turned off to conserve energy and only turned on when we arrived. The continental breakfast was white bread sitting on a plate getting dried out from 8-10 am. Extremely overpriced for the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was great, clean and comfortable. Breakfast the second day was cinnamon rolls and coffee - not what we expected for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Worth Every Penny

We spend a night at the Riverview Mansion on 08/12/2018, heading down the road to Shawnee National Forest. The mansion itself, and all the surroundings are truly amazing. It is old enough to feel the postbellum atmosphere and has all the necessary modern appliances. It reminds me of the Dacota Building in NYC, as it was portrayed in Jack Finney's "Time and again". Some fellow travelers were reporting that there are many imperfections in the interior — come on! For such a building, the imperfections are the intangible part of an image, and I don't mind to pay for it. I especially want to express my gratitude to the management. The owners and their entire family are great, hard-working people. Hope to be your guest again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will definitely be back!

This place is amazing! Beautifully decorated, charming and even a little funky! I came down from a suburb of Chicago and stayed in the Gilbert room for 3 nights on my own little mommy getaway. The room was huge, had a great view of the river and the bed was incredibly comfortable. I was the only one staying the days I was there and they still went out of their way to put out a nice continental breakfast every day. This was EXACTLY the trip I needed! Days filled with hiking on the breathtaking trails in the Shawnee National Forest and coming back here to quiet and relaxing nights! Unfortunately my stay was Mon-Thurs, so the lounge was not open, but Tony opened the door for me to show me and it is super cool! Since no one else was staying there at this time, he also let me peek into the other rooms, which were all equally amazing. I have family in AL and this is almost an exact halfway point. I'm hoping to set up a full family vacation in the future. At the very least, I will DEFINITELY be back with my boyfriend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I absolutely love this place! The owners and their entire family (Jamie and Patricia included) are amazing, wonderful people with a great passion for this place. We have had a wonderful stay and have enjoyed every moment. This place is beautiful and the staff is great. Thank you Riverview Mansion. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021