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The Riverside

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby
The Riverside sits along the water, offering guests a peaceful garden retreat and a cozy coffee shop. Visitors appreciate the excellent breakfast, convenient bar, and reliable in-room WiFi. Previous guests consistently mention the staff's helpfulness as a highlight of their stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 17 of 17 rooms

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Four Poster Bed)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Four Poster Bed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room, Family Room, Sofabed

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Deluxe Room, River View, Four-Poster Bed

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Superior Room, Family Room, Sofabed

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room River View Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 Single Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 1

Classic Room With 2 Single Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Executive King Room with River View-Non-Smoking

Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive King Room with River View-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

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Harnham Road, 70, Salisbury, England, SP2 8JN

What's nearby

  • Magna Carta Chapter House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cathedral Close - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Salisbury Cathedral - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Salisbury Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Market Square - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Salisbury Station - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Head Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Greyfisher - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Chapter House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wig and Quill - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Riverside

Upscale hotel near Salisbury Cathedral
At The Riverside, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms, a reception hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

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

The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Salisbury
The Riverside Hotel Salisbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Riverside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Riverside?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Riverside?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Riverside?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Riverside located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cathedral Close and Salisbury Cathedral. Salisbury Museum and Arundells are also within 15 minutes. Salisbury (XSR-Salisbury Train Station) is 22 minutes by foot and Salisbury Station is 22 minutes.

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The Riverside Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 303 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel in beautiful pastoral setting!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality rooms and very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful calm hotel with the friendliest of staff !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from lounge, friendly stuff, very clean, awesome sheets, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ole W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very nice , bathroom shower could be better layout Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk reception was extremely helpful and friendly. Location perfect. View was exceptional. Good breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic one night stay for my birthday, to visit Salisbury playhouse.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent comfortable hotel with very good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Salisbury trip

There is nothing negative to say about this hotel. From the warm friendly welcome through to the equally friendly goodbye everything was spot on. Every staff members we met were so friendly and service was of a very high standard. We will stay here again
The welcoming front entrance.
What a view from the terrace!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, super staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful. The room and grounds were beautiful. There was a shuttle that took us into town so we didn’t have to worry about driving at night after enjoying the pub. Staff was extremely polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Baldassere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and in a lovely setting. Would definitely stay again. I was a little disappointed that there was no restaurant where I could have had an evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and Salisbury centre within easy walking distance. All staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view across the river to the Cathedral was lovely. Food in the restaurant was good. Easy walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the cathedral is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Friendly and helpful staff. Car park free and useful with 15 minute walk to cathedral close. Comfortable room and bathroom. We would definitely stay here again on a future trip to attractive Salisbury.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t fault . Everything was lovely and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Would recommend for a lovely stay in Salisbury
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Very nice and cosy hotel just a short walk from the centre of Salisbury. Would gladly return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Taking into account the place has a bar, and with that some expected evening entertainment, was overall a pleasant stay. Some small details needing attention but the staff I met were lovely and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was excellent throughout Nice room, great service and speedy! Really good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice overall. Very small steep staircases if there are mobility concerns. We loved it and they do a nice job on breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zelitsha

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

Lovely place to stay

I loved it. Very clean and comfortable. Staff were lovely. Got a complimentary drink. There is a shuttle to take you into the city centre if you want to eat out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a riverside room which had access to the garden. This was lovely as you could walk to the river at the bottom of the garden. Unfortunately there are only curtain at the window which means that anyone walking past could see in. I think it would be good to put net curtains up to allow you to keep main curtains open without people seeing in. The room was very nice, plenty of space for clothes. We did not have breakfast and due to not having a restaurant, the free transport into town is a great idea, although it is close enough to walk. The driver gave us great recommendations for where to eat too. If I have a couple of niggles. There are no shelves in the bathroom, to put toiletries on and a handle in the bath would be helpful when getting in and out of the shower. The free shower gel/hand wash was lovely. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mick

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

Comfortable friendly hotel

Lovely hotel, comfortable, clean and smartly decorated. A great location only a 15-20 minute easy walk in to Salisbury city centre with plenty of parking and a lovely riverside location. The staff were all friendly and polite and couldn’t have been more helpful. Breakfast was cooked or continental buffet and was very good.
View from the bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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