The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive

Hotels
WorldHotels Distinctive
9 (3978 reviews)
70 Harnham Road , Salisbury , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Limited dining options
Some amenities not functioning

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness and comfort.
Service
9.25
Staff were described as friendly and helpful numerous times.
Location
9.25
The location is praised for its proximity to attractions and beautiful views.
Room Quality
9.25
Rooms were noted to be lovely, comfortable, and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.75
Some amenities mentioned positively, though guests noted some shortcomings.
Value for Money
8.75
Overall seen as good value, but with notes on pricing for some services.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Breakfast was praised, but absence of dining options at times was noted.
Overall Experience
9.25
Generally high satisfaction with a commitment to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:21

Property Description

Victorian Elegance and Modern Comforts

The Riverside, nestled in 1.5 acres of picturesque gardens along the Avon and Nadder rivers, offers a charming stay just moments from Salisbury's center. Each room blends Victorian heritage with modern amenities like Wi-Fi and Freeview TV.

Scenic Views and Relaxing Atmosphere

Mark's Bar provides stunning views of the gardens and Salisbury Cathedral, creating a perfect spot to unwind with a drink from their excellent selection of beers and wines.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

With Salisbury railway station a short walk away, exploring the area is easy; don't miss the chance to visit Stonehenge, just 10 miles from the hotel.

Book your stay at The Riverside now for a delightful blend of history, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BOH

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 3978 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Javier family_with_children es
7
Cons:

No tienen ascensor ni servicio de comida/cena, solo desayuno

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Ralf solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage

Cons:

-Sauberkeit im Zimmer und vor allem im Bad unzureichend
- schlechte Funktion der Dusche

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Rossano couple ch
9
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Vincenzo extended_group it
3
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
9
This hotel has wonderful staff and was perfect for my nephew's wedding.
Pros:

All staff we were encountered were extremely friendly and helpful, from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. This is in a fabulous location close the centre of Salisbury plus has super views of the cathedral. The room was neat and well appointed - we were able to login to our NowTV on the TV in the room and watch the golf! It's a lovely venue for a small wedding but equally great for a visit to Salisbury.

Cons:

My only issue was that the hanging space in our room wasn't tall enough to hang a knee length dress which I had brought for the wedding that I was attending at the hotel. I had to hang it on the door closer.

The cleaners had also missed one or two of the less obvious spaces such as the shelf above the hanging space - my husband put his jumper there and it was very dusty when we took it out.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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I viaggi di Ines solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Bellissimo hotel con parcheggio situato ad una decina di minuti a piedi dal centro di Salisbury. La nostra camera era ampia e pulita. Punto di forza il giardino sul retro che affaccia sul canale e sulla cattedrale dove potersi rilassare e godere della vista.

Cons:

Buffet della colazione migliorabile nella qualità dei prodotti.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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matt solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff, room, view etc

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Paolo extended_group it
10
Luxury ❤️
Pros:

Super top

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Joanna family_with_children gb
7
Adequate for a one night's stay.
Pros:

Well located hotel close to Salisbury and a short pretty walk. Beds were adequate, super clean. Garden and views of the river and Salisbury cathedral spire were very nice.

Cons:

Breakfast was a disaster, terrible taste and the cooking was not four star standard. Coffee was really undrinkable. If they changed the chef or learnt to cook would stay again.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Mizuho solo_traveller jp
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Roger couple gb
7
A pleasant hotel, in an excellent location with very friendly, helpful staff.
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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zanna98 solo_traveller it
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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SERGIO couple es
5
Muy bien para visitar Salisbury y alrededores
Pros:

El desayuno excelente y el personal muy bien
Te ofrecen una cama extra grande y te dan una queen, la explicación que te ofrecen es que cumplen ya que su medida va de 1,50-2,00 y cumplen el mínimo

Cons:

Tiene dos plantas sobre el nivel bajo sin ascensor. Creo que las reservas por plataformas nos tratan peor y nos dan esas habitaciones del ultimo piso

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Really lovely hotel and freindly Staff, even showed me to my room on arrival, and I did not use this and enjoyed a nice walk in to town, but the hotel provide a free shuttle bus in to the town.

Cons:

I did enjoy my stay, only one thing, as I was serving my breakfast on my plate, it was not till the end i noticed there were no eggs, later finding you needed to order fresh, which is great, but to late for me.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
9
A great hotel in a fantastic location
Pros:

A really great hotel in a fab location within an easy walk to Salisbury Cathedral

Cons:

We had some problems with hot water but that was soon sorted and the staff were great in dealing with it

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
10
An enjoyable mini break staying in a wonderful place.
Pros:

Ideal situation, shuttle bus to city centre was useful, views, outside seating and rooms were great.
Nora on reception was a multi tasking genius!

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Jörg solo_traveller de
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller au
9
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Claire family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

Clim
Confort
Le personnel

Cons:

Loin de la gare
Le bus est très compliqué pour acceder

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Alessandra family_with_children it
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee