5 West Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5HL
What's nearby
Bournemouth Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Bournemouth International Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Bournemouth Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
The Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Bournemouth Station - 7 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Brasserie Blanc - Bournemouth - 5 min walk
Brewhouse & Kitchen - 8 min walk
Pasa Too - 8 min walk
The Hop Inn - 4 min walk
The Durley Inn - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Riviera
Hotel near Bournemouth Beach
At Hotel Riviera, you can look forward to 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 luggage storage
A reception hall 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
Languages
English
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
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Reception hall
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Heating
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
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. Middle Chine Beach and Alum Chine Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Hotel Riviera Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 20 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
6
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 20 reviews" "
8 - Good
9
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
4 - Poor
2
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
1
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Jordan
30 June 2019
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
Jordan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Sarah
29 June 2019
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!
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Traveled with partner
28 June 2019
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???
We had a three day break, wanting to do some walking by the sea and to
Relax and that's what we did, perfect.
Phil
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
29 June 2017
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.
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
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!
Excellent service and attention at Riviera - relaxing
Mr Peter
4/10 Poor
Michael
5 April 2017
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
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Paulo Vicente
29 August 2017
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.