Hotel

The Riverside

70 Harnham Road, Salisbury, SP2 8JN, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 867 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.8
Excellent
867 reviews

The breakfast was lovely, our room was fab & we were made very welcome. Staff extremely friendly & helpful. The shuttle bus in to/out of town was a nice bonus

Rona United Kingdom

the staff were excellent, helpful and friendly. very comfortable bed

Joanne United Kingdom

The staff were very friendly and accommodating even providing free transport to and from the city center when the rain arrived. Good sized, well organised car park too. Hotel was easy to find located a pleasant ten minute walk from the Cathedral and amenities. A very enjoyable stay.

Allan United Kingdom

lovely position. Rooms were modern, spacious and comfy

J Canada

Beautiful views and friendly staff. I had issues sleeping and they very kindly upgraded me to a quieter room for no extra cost. Hopefully the restaurant will be open for the summer

Nicole United Kingdom

lovely location. very warm and welcoming well trained staff. Great breakfasts. comfy beds. very quiet rooms. complimentary chauffeur service into town.

J Canada

Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room. Amazing views. Complimentary drink in the bar and taxi service as the restaurant isn't open yet for dinner. Fantastic breakfast.

Sarah United Kingdom

The staff are very friendly. we had a great time. very easy to locate and accessible. The hotel is old and beautiful.

Alameen United Arab Emirates

Beautiful property, plenty of parking, convenient location.

Jessica United Kingdom

Lovely property with great facilities. Clean, cozy and modern. Service from reception to dinning was amazing.

Sara United States of America
8.8
Excellent
867 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The breakfast was lovely, our room was fab & we were made very welcome. Staff extremely friendly & helpful. The shuttle bus in to/out of town was a nice bonus”
    Rona Rona United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the staff were excellent, helpful and friendly. very comfortable bed”
    Joanne Joanne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff were very friendly and accommodating even providing free transport to and from the city center when the rain arrived. Good sized, well organised car park too.”
    Allan Allan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “lovely position. Rooms were modern, spacious and comfy”
    J J Canada Canada
  • “Beautiful views and friendly staff. I had issues sleeping and they very kindly upgraded me to a quieter room for no extra cost. Hopefully the restaurant will be open for the summer”
    Nicole Nicole United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “lovely location. very warm and welcoming well trained staff. Great breakfasts. comfy beds. very quiet rooms. complimentary chauffeur service into town.”
    J J Canada Canada
  • “Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room. Amazing views. Complimentary drink in the bar and taxi service as the restaurant isn't open yet for dinner. Fantastic breakfast.”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff are very friendly. we had a great time. very easy to locate and accessible. The hotel is old and beautiful.”
    Alameen Alameen United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Beautiful property, plenty of parking, convenient location.”
    Jessica Jessica United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely property with great facilities. Clean, cozy and modern. Service from reception to dinning was amazing.”
    Sara Sara United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.4
River view
Garden
Free WiFi
Free parking
Bathtub
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Baggage storage

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The Riverside is set amid 1.5 acres of scenic gardens, rolling lawns and towering trees which back onto the banks of the rivers of Avon and Nadder, Only a few minutes' walk from the center of Salisbury, it also offers cathedral views.

Each of The Riverside's rooms reflects the Victorian heritage of the property, as well as featuring modern facilities such as Wi-Fi and a TV with Freeview channels.

Views over the gardens and Salisbury Cathedral can be enjoyed from Mark's Bar with a wonderful selection of beers and wine.

Salisbury railway station is on the main London Waterloo line and is 20 minutes' walk or a 7 minute taxi ride away. Stonehenge is just 10 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

The Riverside has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 10, 2007
 Hotel chain/brand: WorldHotels Distinctive

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Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rona
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The breakfast was lovely, our room was fab & we were made very welcome. Staff extremely friendly & helpful. The shuttle bus in to/out of town was a nice bonus”
  • Joanne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the staff were excellent, helpful and friendly. very comfortable bed”
  • Allan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff were very friendly and accommodating even providing free transport to and from the city center when the rain arrived. Good sized, well organised car park too. Hotel was easy to find located a pleasant ten minute walk from the Cathedral...”
  • J
    CanadaCanada
    “lovely position. Rooms were modern, spacious and comfy”
  • Nicole
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful views and friendly staff. I had issues sleeping and they very kindly upgraded me to a quieter room for no extra cost. Hopefully the restaurant will be open for the summer”
  • J
    CanadaCanada
    “lovely location. very warm and welcoming well trained staff. Great breakfasts. comfy beds. very quiet rooms. complimentary chauffeur service into town.”
  • Sarah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room. Amazing views. Complimentary drink in the bar and taxi service as the restaurant isn't open yet for dinner. Fantastic breakfast.”
  • Alameen
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “The staff are very friendly. we had a great time. very easy to locate and accessible. The hotel is old and beautiful.”
  • Jessica
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful property, plenty of parking, convenient location.”
  • Sara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Lovely property with great facilities. Clean, cozy and modern. Service from reception to dinning was amazing.”
Property questions and answers
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  • One of our party is partially disabled and would need a walk in shower
    I am afraid that we do not have any walk in showers in any of our rooms.
    Answered on 2 July 2022
  • Hi, what's the difference between the classic family room and the superior family room please? thank you.
    The classic family room is located at the front of the property where as they superior family room is to the rear of the property with views of the river.
    Answered on 21 July 2022
  • Is the restaurant open?
    The restaurant is currently closed for lunch and dinner, breakfast is unaffected. We are running a free service to and from Salisbury centre in the ev..
    Answered on 14 January 2023
  • Hello. Can you tell me how far away are you from Sailsbury hospital, walking distance or short taxi ride?
    Hello. We are located 1.2miles from Salisbury District Hospital, you can walk or arrange a taxi which ever suits individual needs better.
    Answered on 5 October 2022
  • hi, does your family rooms include a fridge? thank you
    Good evening, Unfortunately our rooms do not have a fridge, however we can store fridge items in our kitchen fridge for you. Kind Regards. Chantelle Reception
    Answered on 25 September 2022
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Amenities of The Riverside
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche American Express The Riverside accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Pets are welcome to the property for an additional GBP 15 per night.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about The Riverside

  • The Riverside is 1 miles from the center of Salisbury.

  • Yes, The Riverside is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Riverside include:

    • Quad
    • Single
    • Double

  • The Riverside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Riverside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at The Riverside can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • Check-in at The Riverside is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.