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The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine

14 Burnaby Road, Alum Chine, Bournemouth, BH4 8JF, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.1
Very Good
2,408 reviews

Nice little balcony facing South towards the sea. Hotel generally a bit tired. Short walk to the beach.

Thomas United Kingdom

Buffet breakfast was good! A lot of variety including cereals, croissants etc. Location is good is as well as it is near to the beach and staff friendly. Room is clean and good for family of three.

Nhung United Kingdom

All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly, makes such a difference. Plenty of choice at the buffet breakfast, you can actually see the see from the breakfast conservatory too.

Cheryle United Kingdom

Great location - short walk to the beach. Small and old hotel but got everything we need. Kids love the swimming pool, hot tub and games room. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cecilia United Kingdom

Great location, happy/friendly staff, breakfast was really nice and the hotel was clean.

Iain United Kingdom

Very nice and friendly staff. Breakfast tested way better than what we get in London, all ingredients are local and from the farms.

Amin United Kingdom

the pool table, swimming pool, table tennis , arcade- kids loved this ..The restaurant looked grande and was lovely eating there . Staff were excellent and polite and helpful. Location could not have been better and family had a parking space and we were so close to the beach which was so handy with the little one and this heat. Variety of food for breakfast-yum.

Parvinder United Kingdom

Good location , comfortable beds , very clean. enjoyed gym pool and hot tub. Staff friendly

Christine United Kingdom

Great Breakfast, very nice restaurant evening meals superb…well presented and good value. Staff very helpful and friendly at all times. Great to see the whole family can be catered for with games room indoor pool, gym garden. Lovely bedroom spotless bathroom the balcony with sea view was a bonus. Bar area was cosy and I felt completely at home as a sole traveller!

Carol United Kingdom

The accommodation was outstanding. We stayed in a one bedroom apartment that was very spacious and clean. It had everything you could think of and was ideal for our family of four. The staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble.

Sarah United Kingdom
8.1
Very Good
2,408 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Nice little balcony facing South towards the sea. Hotel generally a bit tired. Short walk to the beach.”
    Thomas Thomas United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Buffet breakfast was good! A lot of variety including cereals, croissants etc. Location is good is as well as it is near to the beach and staff friendly. Room is clean and good for family of three.”
    Nhung Nhung United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly, makes such a difference. Plenty of choice at the buffet breakfast, you can actually see the see from the breakfast conservatory too.”
    Cheryle Cheryle United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location - short walk to the beach. Small and old hotel but got everything we need. Kids love the swimming pool, hot tub and games room. Friendly and helpful staff.”
    Cecilia Cecilia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location, happy/friendly staff, breakfast was really nice and the hotel was clean.”
    Iain Iain United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very nice and friendly staff. Breakfast tested way better than what we get in London, all ingredients are local and from the farms.”
    Amin Amin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the pool table, swimming pool, table tennis , arcade- kids loved this ..The restaurant looked grande and was lovely eating there . Staff were excellent and polite and helpful.”
    Parvinder Parvinder United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good location , comfortable beds , very clean. enjoyed gym pool and hot tub. Staff friendly”
    Christine Christine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great Breakfast, very nice restaurant evening meals superb…well presented and good value. Staff very helpful and friendly at all times.”
    Carol Carol United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The accommodation was outstanding. We stayed in a one bedroom apartment that was very spacious and clean. It had everything you could think of and was ideal for our family of four.”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi8.4

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The Riviera Hotel has a peaceful location, looking out over the trees of Alum Chine to the bay. With free Wi-Fi and free parking, leisure facilities include a hot tub and indoor pool. The property also features a small studio gym.

Every bedroom is well-equipped, featuring tea/coffee facilities, a flat-screen TV, work area and private bathroom. Many also have a balcony with sea views. Pets are allowed on request and charges will apply.

The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine is just a few hundred yards from the clean, sandy beach. Bournemouth pier is a mile away along the seafront.

Boasting sea views, the award winning Cunarder Conservatory Restaurant provides a contemporary take on a traditional British menu, which is adjusted accordingly with the seasons.

The hotels offers a games area with pool table, table tennis, Nintendo Wii, table football, board games and childrens' toys.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 1, 2005

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Most popular amenities
Indoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Fitness center
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

FREE parking!

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
or
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Closest beaches

  • Alum Chine beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    850 feet from property

  • Westcliff Beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    2,700 feet from property

  • Canford Cliffs Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    2,950 feet from property

  • Eastcliff Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    1.1 miles from property

  • Sandbanks Beach

    9.2 Wonderful beach
    1.4 miles from property
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.4

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Thomas
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Nice little balcony facing South towards the sea. Hotel generally a bit tired. Short walk to the beach.”
  • Nhung
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Buffet breakfast was good! A lot of variety including cereals, croissants etc. Location is good is as well as it is near to the beach and staff friendly. Room is clean and good for family of three.”
  • Cheryle
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly, makes such a difference. Plenty of choice at the buffet breakfast, you can actually see the see from the breakfast conservatory too.”
  • Cecilia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location - short walk to the beach. Small and old hotel but got everything we need. Kids love the swimming pool, hot tub and games room. Friendly and helpful staff.”
  • Iain
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, happy/friendly staff, breakfast was really nice and the hotel was clean.”
  • Amin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very nice and friendly staff. Breakfast tested way better than what we get in London, all ingredients are local and from the farms.”
  • P
    Parvinder
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the pool table, swimming pool, table tennis , arcade- kids loved this ..The restaurant looked grande and was lovely eating there . Staff were excellent and polite and helpful. Location could not have been better and family had a parking space and...”
  • Christine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Good location , comfortable beds , very clean. enjoyed gym pool and hot tub. Staff friendly”
  • Carol
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great Breakfast, very nice restaurant evening meals superb…well presented and good value. Staff very helpful and friendly at all times. Great to see the whole family can be catered for with games room indoor pool, gym garden. Lovely bedroom...”
  • Sarah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The accommodation was outstanding. We stayed in a one bedroom apartment that was very spacious and clean. It had everything you could think of and was ideal for our family of four. The staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble.”
Property questions and answers
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  • I spoke to someone yesterday via phone and changed my reservation from sat 28th to this Saturday 21th due to virus hope this message is what u asked
    Good morning, I am afraid you would need to contact third party to make any changes. We cannot amend third party bookings at the hotel. Kind Regards,..
    Answered on 18 March 2020
  • Is the swimming pool open at the moment? Due to Covid19, which facilities are closed? Thank you
    The pool will be open from the 25/07/20, you need to book at reception a time slot and only 2 families may use the pool at once, spa bath & gym TBA
    Answered on 11 July 2020
  • Is swimming pool?
    Yes, we have an indoor swimming pool
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Is there a freestanding shower I am semi disabled can’t climb over the side of a bath and would like a balcony with sea view. Many thanks
    Thank you for letting us know. We will accommodate this for you and if you would like to guarantee a sea view room then there is an extra charge of up..
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Is their lifts to the probity
    Yes
    Answered on 20 October 2019
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Local

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
Indoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Fitness center
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
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

From 3:00 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 15 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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Full payment is required upon arrival.

Kindly note due to a longer change-over, check-in for apartments cannot be guaranteed before 16:00, however guests are welcome to use the hotel luggage storage and leisure facilities if arriving earlier.

The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine does not accept American Express cards.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

Dogs can be accommodated for a £10 charge per night. Dogs are not permitted in the apartments or food service area.
Please contact the property for more information.

Children under the age of 14 are included in the price under the relevant family rooms. Children over 14 are classed as adults. Extra beds/ children cannot be accommodated in double rooms.

When checking-in, all guests that have pre-paid for their bookings must show the card used at the reception desk.

Please note the self catering apartments are not serviced daily and can be serviced at an additional charge of GBP 10 per day.

Restaurant: Closed from Mon, Jan 02, 2023 until Sat, Jan 14, 2023

Bar is closed from Mon, Jan 02, 2023 until Sat, Jan 14, 2023

Fitness center is closed from Mon, Jan 02, 2023 until Sat, Jan 14, 2023

Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Mon, Jan 02, 2023 until Sat, Jan 14, 2023

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Mon, Jan 02, 2023 until Sat, Jan 14, 2023

FAQs about The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine

  • The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine is 1.1 miles from the center of Bournemouth.

  • Room options at The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Apartment

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine on this page.

  • The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine.

  • The prices at The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Fitness
    • Locker rooms
    • Beach
    • Themed dinners
    • Swimming pool