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Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Loch Lomond Golf Club

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Handrails in stairways
Located along the boardwalk, Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant offers continental breakfast and a cozy bar. Guests enjoy practical luggage storage, outdoor seating for relaxation, and reliable in-room WiFi. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Helensburgh, Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is near a train station and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Long, while SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium and Benmore Botanic Garden are popular area attractions. Loch Lomond Golf Club and Loch Lomond Shores are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking nearby.
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12-14 W Clyde St, Helensburgh, Scotland, G84 8SQ

What's nearby

  • Hill House - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Loch Lomond Shores - 15 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Balloch Castle - 18 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal - 31 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Helensburgh Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Esplanade Cafe - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪The Clyde Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scotts Greenock - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Flamingo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel near Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Located close to Loch Lomond Shores and SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium, Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and outdoor furniture
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and toilet paper
  • Highchairs, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 25 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: GBP 25 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Riva & Restaurant Helensburgh
Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Hotel
Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Helensburgh
Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Hotel Helensburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 25 per stay and a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Loch Lomond Golf Club, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium. Loch Lomond Shores and Balloch Castle are also within 12 mi (20 km). Helensburgh Central Station is only a 3-minute walk and Helensburgh Upper Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 318 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, friendly staff and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Iryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel, close to a river walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was fantastic, hotel and service were great. Perfect location for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel on the seafront. Lots of nice small touches made it stand out and free breakfast was welcome too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel, 4th stay and it never disappoints. Nice clean rooms Brilliant power shower Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, Melina and Gary were both so nice and made our stay so nice We will be back x
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharron

Liked: Staff & service
The room was tiny! The bed was soft & sloping & we both awoke several times in the night due to its discomfort. The view was of some abandoned buildings at the back of the hotel. The food was mediocre.
Tiny room!
Ugly view!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Lovely stay

Very comfortable stay.Staff very friendly and sorted out car parking for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Wendy A

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

Night away

Great place comfy bed good food, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rea
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

A nice hotel with good facilities and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Moved rooms 3 times because rooms were not fit for purpose. The first rooom had no water coming through the basin hot tap at all (and had a view over wasteland and derelict buildjngs). The second room sash window wouldn't close and the heating did not work, making the room freezing cold, and smelling greasy because the kitchen extractor fan was directly outside. The third room was a tiny twin (we had booked a double bed!) with a dreadful view of a drain pipe and metal trellis covered in fake greenery and false lawn. The shower tile grouting was filthy yellow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, enjoyed our stay and lunch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morag

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

Fantastic Find.

This is such a lovely wee Hotel fantastic location really friendly staff our room was fab with great views a bit quirky which made it special. We a definitely coming back. xx
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhargav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has restaurant and located next to waterfront. Car charger is available close to the hotel. Staff were amazing and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Belshaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was in Helensburgh to attend my cousin's funeral. The hotel could not have been better. I only ate breakfast twice and it was delicious. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The hotel is centrally located and it was easy to get to anywhere I needed to be. All in all, a very good experience and I will recommend the hotel to my friends who might be visiting Scotland.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain Coventry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a gem of place. The room was amazing with lots of style and nice touches. Will 100% recommend to friends
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food and the staff are great.Have stayed there on two occasions .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Food was tasty.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding all round, I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glass doors on the bathrooms was a shock, suggest they be changed. other than that our stay was faultless
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our quiet stay . Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Great little place!

Really loved this place for its stylish boutique vibes, very comfy and clean room, lovely staff and perfect central location plus on the waterfront. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with really friendly staff:) definitely recomend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean staff great very friendly.food is amazing would recommend this hotel to anyone in the area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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