Nestled by the river, The Riverside offers a serene retreat with a charming garden and cozy coffee shop. Enjoy top-rated breakfast, unwind at the bar, or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Helpful staff have impressed previous guests.
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 39 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 100 min drive
Salisbury (XSR-Salisbury Train Station) - 22 min walk
Salisbury Station - 22 min walk
Romsey Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
The King's Head Inn - 18 min walk
Greyfisher - 6 min walk
The Chapter House - 14 min walk
Costa Coffee - 18 min walk
Caffè Nero - 18 min walk
About this property
The Riverside
The Riverside puts you within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Salisbury Cathedral. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
38 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1880
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Reception hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Also known as
The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Salisbury
The Riverside Hotel Salisbury
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Riverside?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Riverside?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Riverside?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Riverside and nearby?
The Riverside has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around The Riverside like?
The Riverside is located by the river, a short 13-minute walk from Salisbury Cathedral and 10 minutes' walk from Cathedral Close. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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The Riverside Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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.
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
View
Cathedrals
Location
River
Restaurant
Walking
Towns
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, with hot and fresh options, including made-to-order eggs and a wide selection of choices. (29 reviews)
Free parking was easily accessible and available on site. (6 reviews)
The airport shuttle service was convenient, friendly, and helpful. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
Great place to stay
A lovely hotel, with tasteful, comfortable rooms in beautiful grounds. The staff are also very pleasant. I would love to stay here again
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Great little hotel
Lovely little hotel in a beautiful part of England. Will definitely stay again.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2025
Salisbury stay
Good location, very nice rooms and excellent staff
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Beautiful, comfortable and very charming hotel. Lovely stay!
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Good quality rooms and very friendly and helpful staff
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
Great place to stay!
Beautiful hotel. Extremely comfortable and conveniently located. Friendly staff.
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
A beautiful calm hotel with the friendliest of staff !
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Beautiful view from lounge, friendly stuff, very clean, awesome sheets, comfortable bed.
Marta
Marta, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Great weekend
Amazing, beautiful hotel, all staff very pleasant and extremely helpful, room very spacious, clean and bright, breakfast was lovely, plenty of choice, will definitely be back next time visiting family.
Karla
Karla, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Hotel very nice , bathroom shower could be better layout
Staff very friendly
Ole W
Ole W, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Excellent stay
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
It was like a castle and they treated us like royalty
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2024
We enjoyed our stay.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Top Location, Great Hotel
Amazing location made all the better by a lovely room and weather. Very attentive staff and free shuttle into Salisbury.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2025
Salisbury a town worth visiting
Bathroom lacked any storage space for essentials. Otherwise room, modest sized but well equipped with stunning view.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Front desk reception was extremely helpful and friendly. Location perfect. View was exceptional. Good breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
Fantastic one night stay for my birthday, to visit Salisbury playhouse.
erica
erica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2023
Wonderful location and a great place to stay
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
Cosy Inn, Walking distance to the cathedral
We enjoyed a king bed room with a view of the back garden. The breakfast buffet is quite good (fresh, hot scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, potato crisp) and french press coffee is served at your table. There is no dinner service. The bar offers bags of chips, and you can sit outside on the terrace or walk out to the river gazebo. The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in
Paula
Paula, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
We would recommend this hotel
Ngim
Ngim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
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
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Excellent Hotel
Lovely hotel in a nice part of Salisbury just a 15 minute delightful walk into the city. Free shuttle service in the evenings.
The staff & the service were excellent.
The view from our room & from the bar terrace is outstanding, open countryside, the river & the cathedral.
Highly recommended.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
Great Location Hotel
This hotel is in a wonderful location and is so beautiful outside and in. There was Christmas Functions on but the hotel was still quiet. Friendly staff and so helpful
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Friendly staff, lovely setting
Staff were very friendly.
Complementary drinks vouchers and also a complementary shuttle bus to and from town were fantastic touches.
It’s a shame they don’t offer food in the evening.
Lovely location, great setting with the cathedral in the background