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Hotel Riviera

3.0 star property
Beach hotel near Bournemouth Pier

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Double Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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In the heart of Bournemouth City Centre, Hotel Riviera welcomes you to a charming retreat. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the on-site restaurant, relax in the garden or unwind with a drink at the bar. With free in-room WiFi and helpful multilingual staff, this hotel near Bournemouth Pier is perfect for your next stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bournemouth City Centre, a neighborhood in Bournemouth, is home to Hotel Riviera. Sandbanks Beach and Poole Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Bournemouth Pier and Oceanarium are also worth visiting.
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5 West Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5HL

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oceanarium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪the palm - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ojo Rojo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nala Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riviera

Hotel near Bournemouth Beach
Close to Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Pier, Hotel Riviera provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Riviera include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Riviera Bournemouth
Riviera Bournemouth
Hotel Riviera Hotel
Hotel Riviera Bournemouth
Hotel Riviera Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Hotel Riviera?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riviera?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riviera?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Hotel Riviera located?

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Durley Chine Beach and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Pier are also within 15 minutes.

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Hotel Riviera Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Charming hotel with great location

Wonderful Hotel and very helpful staff! Calm area close to the beach and a nice walk in to the city centre. The interior is a bit dated, but that is only part of the charm! Astounding view of the sea. Spent four nights at the hotel and would definitely stay here again when visiting Bournemouth.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No

Wanted to take our car keys which definitely was not happening I pretty much had to walk side ways to get into the room and attitude changed when we refused to give the car keys great location but definitely wouldn't be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sea views and good location

Fabulous location with sea views, beautiful gardens overlooking the sea and a few mins walk to the beach, just 10 mins from the pier. Although the hotel is very dated in decor, you’re really paying for the view and great hospitality. The building has a beautiful Victorian staircase, and a traditional feel. The room was functional but needs updating. Shame there were no toiletries other than hand soap in the bathroom. A little shampoo could be included in the room rate. Free parking and ample space in the Carpark. The owners were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was extra but very nice and sustained us for the day. I’d stay again. Great location and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

As requested twice now...i hsve been carged twice for staying in this hotel...once by you ,& once by the hotel...who shoukd i be reimbursed by???
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Best sea view

Brilliant location with fantastic sea view. Short distance walk to sea and the town centre. Room basic and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Paulo Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel de médio padrão.

Quarto pequeno,mas o suficiente para uma pessoa que está de turismo e fica pouco no hotel. O complicado é a pia que fica no quarto fazendo o quarto mais apertado. Local muito bom. O banheiro tem sua deficiência mas dá para satisfazer por uma semana. O serviço é bom. As pessoas prestativas e educadas.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Marcin , Carnoustie Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice small hotel, perfect location.

Slightly outdated but very clean place. Perfect location, close to the beach and the town centre. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

BRENDAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Welcomming

Friendly staff, nice sea view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Very old deco, small room, no shower cubicle, slow wi-fi, and extremely bad value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay , location perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Phil, Nottinghamshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel close to the beach

We had a three day break, wanting to do some walking by the sea and to Relax and that's what we did, perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pleasant stay at Hotel Riviera

Pleasant hotel . Very small car park but staff were very helpful in helping me park. Breakfast was good , I ate out in the evening , only 10 minutes walk to a number of restaurants. Will find was decent and although compact , the room and bathroom were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

joann, jc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

close to beach

Lovely view and not far from town and beach and hotel was very clean and staff very helpful would stay there again , only down thing I could say is rooms could do with a bit off a update

8/10 Good

Eileen M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Douglas, Hereford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in easy and quick with charming friendly staff. Breakfast good and plentiful with lots of choice. Room was a little dated but very clean with gorgeous sea view. Draught beer in the bar would be a great addition!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Sea View

Excellent position in the town. Ramp down to beach close to hotel. Staff very helpful and friendly. Sea view was really a sea view.

10/10 Excellent

Mr Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and attention at Riviera - relaxing

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Don't expect a Palace

I paid £24, so I wasn't expecting a palace. I didn't get one. The building is old and tired - I've no problem with that, I use an old building in Berlin regularly. The stud walls used to split up the old rooms meant I could hear people in adjoining rooms to my left, and I could also hear people upstairs. The TV didn't work properly, and the wi-fi didn't work at all. I need to be back in Southampton / Bournemouth soon, but have no plans to return to this hotel - but again, £24 vs over £100 in Southampton when I was booking

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

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