The Riviera Hotel in Bournemouth has been a family run hotel for over 60 years. In 2023 it joined the Oceana family who have other hotels in Bournemouth.
You’ll find the Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments at Burnaby Road, Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8JF. If you enjoy a hotel near the beach then you’re in luck as Alum Chine beach is a short walk away.
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Riviera Hotel Bournemouth Facilities
There are 60+ rooms at the three star Riviera Hotel, all with en suite bathrooms. These range from singles, doubles, twin, family rooms and interconnecting rooms. Some of the bedrooms are also dog friendly if you were looking for a dog friendly hotel in Bournemouth.
If you’re staying at the Riviera Hotel you’ll be pleased to find FREE car parking on site. There are spaces both at the front and rear of the hotel. Some rooms have balconies with sea views, and all rooms have FREE wifi and complimentary tea / coffee making facilities.
Alongside the hotel rooms, there are also some self contained holiday apartments if you prefer a self catering stay in Bournemouth.
In the bar area, there is a section dedicated to a gaming area. You’ll find table tennis, a pool table and some games. On nice days, you can also access the lawn area outside the bar for some garden games. Perfect for a family friendly stay in Bournemouth.
Dining At Riviera Hotel Bournemouth
When staying at The Riviera Hotel, you have the option of dining in the Cunarder restaurant or The Bridge Bar & Grill. Both areas offer sea views and plenty of natural light through the day.
The Bridge Bar & Grill is dog friendly if you are staying with your dog. It offers the same menu as when dining in the Cunarder restaurant.
Breakfast is served in the Cunarder restaurant. The breakfast choices are continental and full English which can be booked at reception or prior to your stay.
Spa Facilities At Riviera Hotel Bournemouth
Spa hotels in Bournemouth are popular with not just couples, but families too. The Riviera Hotel has an indoor swimming pool , spa bath and gym facilities. There is seating available around the pool area if you’re spending some time in the pool during your stay.
The swimming pool and spa bath is accessible via quite a steep set of steps. This is something to consider when visiting with young children or less abled guests.
Weddings At Riviera Hotel Bournemouth
As with many hotels in Bournemouth, wedding packages are offered at the Riviera Hotel in Bournemouth. In fact I myself got married at the Riviera Hotel in 2011. A little while ago now, but we have fond memories of our special day.
If you choose to have a wedding in Bournemouth, then the Riviera Hotel can turn the Cunarder restaurant into a ceremony room which offers sea views on a clear day.
Whilst you’re enjoying mingling with your guests and having photos taken, your guests can relax in the Bridge Bar & Grill. The Cunarder restaurant is turned into a spectacular space for your wedding breakfast.
An evening reception can also be catered for in the downstairs Britannic Suite. There are plenty of options for your wedding in Bournemouth at the Riviera Hotel whether you’re catering for 20 or 200 guests.
Our Review Of The Riviera Hotel In Bournemouth
As I mentioned we enjoyed our wedding at the Riviera Hotel, however we also stayed again recently on a short break.
We arrived on a quiet night and were able to enjoy the pool and spa facilities before dinner. The pool is booked at reception where you reserve your time slot. As we were the only ones enjoying the pool at that time, we weren’t restricted on the time.
For dinner on the night we stayed, the Cunarder restaurant was closed so we dined in the Bridge Bar & Grill. As I mentioned the menu is the same, so we actually enjoyed a very relaxed meal. We were able to move to sit in the comfy chairs after our meal.
We stayed in a double room with a balcony and sea view. The weather didn’t behave very well for our stay and the morning view was quite misted. I can definitely see the appeal of sitting on the balcony with a tea or coffee. The perfect chance to enjoy the view on a nice day.
Our double room was clean with plenty of facilities. My only criticism was there wasn’t a lot of space between the end of the bed and the dressing table. As all rooms will be designed differently, I’m sure this wont be the case in all the rooms.
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I can remember staying in a twin room that had plenty of space the night prior to my wedding. The bridal suite was obviously a lot larger and very well laid out. We had access to the bridal suite to get ready on the morning of my wedding. I remember having plenty of space for me and my bridesmaids to relax and get ready.
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Our room was situated at the end of a long corridor, but the signage was ample. We soon worked out we could take the lift down to the ground floor, or the stairs.
We had a very enjoyable stay at the Riviera Hotel and will definitely return again in the future for another stay.