Business Details
Luxury Hotel & Event Venue in Bournemouth
As a family-run hotel, we treat our guests like family, offering complimentary upgrades to sea-facing rooms with balconies when booking directly. Our prime location in Alum Chine provides panoramic sea views and easy access to Bournemouth's award-winning beaches. We pride ourselves on warm service, excellent food, and extensive leisure facilities including an indoor pool, spa bath, and gym. Our award-winning Cunarder Conservatory Restaurant delivers creative British cuisine, while our versatile event spaces cater to weddings, conferences, and celebrations.With 69 en-suite bedrooms, self-catering apartments, and exclusive QE2 suites, we ensure comfortable stays for leisure and business travelers. Our dedicated team helps guests explore Dorset's attractions, from the Jurassic Coast to Poole Harbour. We offer best-rate guarantees, exclusive deals, and direct customer support for personalized experiences. Our leisure club provides complimentary access to guests with special membership options for local residents. We maintain high standards through continuous improvements and guest feedback.
Services
Hotel Rooms
Weddings
Dining
Leisure Facilities
Group Tours
Highlights and features
- We offer complimentary sea-facing room upgrades when booking direct
- Our prime location provides easy access to Bournemouth's award-winning beaches
- We maintain an award-winning restaurant with creative British cuisine
- Our versatile event spaces cater to weddings and conferences for 40-180 guests
- We provide exclusive direct-booking deals and best-rate guarantees
Services
Hotel Rooms
Our 69 en-suite bedrooms and self-catering apartments offer comfortable stays with sea views. Many rooms feature private balconies, digital TVs, and 24-hour room service. The exclusive QE2 suite provides luxury accommodation with panoramic sea views and interconnecting options for families. All guests receive complimentary upgrades to sea-facing rooms when booking directly (subject to availability). Our online check-in service streamlines arrival procedures for convenience.
Weddings
We host weddings for up to 180 guests in naturally lit ceremony rooms with beach access for photos. Our dedicated wedding coordinators offer packages from 55 per person, including use of our lawned garden for receptions. The Mauretania Room provides exclusive access with bar and dance floor. We offer bespoke event planning and have hosted generations of couples seeking coastal wedding experiences. Our team assists with registrar bookings and event logistics.
Dining
The award-winning Cunarder Conservatory Restaurant serves seasonal British cuisine with sea views. The Bridge Bar & Grill offers Art Deco-style dining with stone-baked pizzas and cocktails. Both venues accommodate public and hotel guests year-round. Our menus feature locally sourced ingredients, and we provide special dining deals for direct bookings. The garden terrace offers al fresco dining with lawn seating and drink service.
Leisure Facilities
Our complimentary leisure club includes a 10m heated indoor pool, spa bath, and gym with cardio equipment. Guests receive 10% discounts on pre-booked spa treatments at Oceana Day Spa. We offer local resident memberships and day passes for non-guests. The facility operates daily 7am-9pm with family-friendly pricing options. Special offers include 12-month memberships at discounted rates.
Group Tours
We accommodate group bookings for friends, families, and corporate events in Bournemouth. Our location provides easy access to Dorset attractions including the Jurassic Coast and Poole Harbour. We offer special group rates and event packages for stays of all durations. Our team assists with itinerary planning and local transportation arrangements. The hotel's event spaces can be adapted for meetings, reunions, and special occasions.
Questions
How can I book a room at Riviera Hotel?
Book directly through our website for best rates, complimentary upgrades, and exclusive deals. We offer online check-in and flexible booking options.
What wedding packages do you offer?
Wedding packages start at £55 per person with options for 40-180 guests. Includes use of ceremony rooms, reception spaces, and event coordination.
Are pets allowed in the hotel?
We do not allow pets in our QE2 suite or most rooms. Please check specific room policies when booking.
What leisure facilities are available?
Complimentary access to indoor pool, spa bath, and gym. Day passes and membership options available for local residents.
How close are you to Bournemouth Beach?
We're a 3-minute walk to Alum Chine beach with direct access to the 7-mile Blue Flag beach promenade.
Do you offer event hosting services?
Yes, we host conferences, parties, and special events for 40-180 guests with customizable packages and dedicated coordinators.
Reviews (6)
K. Ip Kip
Nov 28, 2021
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The first impression was that this hotel does need some updating. Room is nothing special. A bit dated, but clean. But the receptionist was very nice and friendly. And to me, if the people are nice, then the other little things are not so important.
Hugh Waters
Nov 26, 2021
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Very pleasant hotel. Dog friendly and with an EV charger available. Easy walk to the beach. Full English was a bit small, but OK.
Pity they didn't say that the restaurant was not available for non residents at the time of booking because we'd wanted to invite our son to join us for dinner.
Pity they didn't say that the restaurant was not available for non residents at the time of booking because we'd wanted to invite our son to join us for dinner.
Colette Farrell
Nov 15, 2021
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OMG. Only booked this hotel because it allows dogs but we won the lottery. What stands out is how exceptionally clean it is. It is old school but quality. We had a large balcony with a sea view. We were 5 minutes walk to the beach and Tropical gardens and in a quiet residential road. We didn't use half of the facilities because of commitments visiting our daughter at uni bit we are making a point of returning so that we can. What a find!
Tracy Hanson
Sep 29, 2021
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We loved it here last year but if this had been the first time we had visited, I don't think we would come back. Only good thing was the reception staff were lovely. The room (116) was far too warm, even with the window open and the fan on. It was also far too small to be a twin. You couldn't open a wardrobe door fully due to the bed, you couldn't use the desk (put your legs under it) because of the other bed. If one person wanted to get ready the other had to sit on the bed so the person getting ready could move around the room. The bed by the window was extremely soft and moved about a lot
Sharon Baker
Sep 13, 2021
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Wonderful hotel, great service from all staff. Decor looking a little tired, but lovely large room, comfy bed and balcony with sea view. Great breakfast, but restaurant food was uninspiring and not that great. Just 10 minutes walk from the beach. We'd definitely stay again.
Mr. B.
Aug 29, 2021
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It's average at best! +1300 for a week for two adults , booked via booking.com the rating of 8.3 out of 10 in my opinion is very generous!!! We were not informed that we would be staying in the apartments until we had signed the paper work and parted with the 1300 quid
The apartments are honestly somewhere to put your head for the night they do not come with room service as standard, when the rest of the hotel does!!!,
if you want fresh towels.or bedding even toilet roll you have to call reception a little bit "morning campers!" We are talking 6 apartments when the rest of a 100 room + hotel
The apartments are honestly somewhere to put your head for the night they do not come with room service as standard, when the rest of the hotel does!!!,
if you want fresh towels.or bedding even toilet roll you have to call reception a little bit "morning campers!" We are talking 6 apartments when the rest of a 100 room + hotel
