The Riverside

Hotels
WorldHotels Distinctive
9 (3498 reviews)
70 Harnham Road , Salisbury , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 3498 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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Charlotte couple gb
9
Great location, comfortable bed and delicious breakfast!
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location next to the river and a 10 minute through to the centre. The hotel itself is very attractive looking and our room was a good size. The staff were very welcoming and the breakfast was delicious. A free subtitle bus to the centre was great as it was pouring down- free pick ups too!

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
6
Lovely stay in an excellent location. Very enjoyable
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff. Really appreciated the shuttle bus service in the rain.

Cons:

Clearly a busy weekend. Staff struggled to keep up with the breakfast rush.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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rosemary family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

All of the experience it is a beautiful hotel the staff are so helpful the breakfast was excellent lovely comfotable beds

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Deborah family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

The nice staff and nice hotel

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
J
Jessica couple gb
9
Great place to stay
Pros:

Staff were excellent, room clean and tidy, breakfast was great.

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
10
Pros:

On arrival the receptionist was engaging and helpful,providing a map of city and a printed list of nearby restaurants. The hotel provides a shuttle sevice into town. It was pouring with rain and the driver was kind enough to drop us to and then collect us from our chosen restaurant. The room was large and comfortable with a great view of the cathedral across the river. Although we had checked out we were allowed to leave the car in the car park for the day so we could walk into town to visit the attractions. Great service all round.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Nicole solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Jo couple gb
9
Would definitely stay there again The staff were fantastic and the food delicious
Pros:

The accommodation was lovely located on the river with beautiful views

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
G
Gary family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Hotel was reallly nice skipped breakfast as fo expensive

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
S
Sarah solo_traveller gb
8
Great location, friendly staff and thefeee shuttle to town each evening was an unexpected bonus and super helpful
Pros:

It was a beautiful setting and well furnished. It was comfy and decorated to a high standard.

Cons:

A few little changes to the room would have made it perfect - hooks to hang coats as u go in and a shelf in the bathroom would have really been useful

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
N
Nigel couple gb
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
A
Andreas solo_traveller gb
9
I will stay here again
Pros:

Great location and good value for money.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
M
Myfanwy couple gb
8
My stay was lovely overall, but there were a few maintenance and room setup issues that could be improved.
Pros:

The property was lovely, with a beautiful location and incredible views. The surroundings were peaceful and made the stay very enjoyable. The staff were polite and incredibly accommodating.

Cons:

There was a large amount of damp on the windows which left the window sill soaking, and there was visible mould surrounding the area. I was also disappointed to receive two single beds instead of a double. Additionally, there were some black/brown marks on the mattress sheets.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Caroline Smallwood couple gb
10
Really enjoyable stay in a lovely setting within easy walking distance to the centre of town.
Pros:

Very friendly welcome from reception staff. Lovely spacious clean comfortable room with river view (had an upgrade). Free shuttle into town which was handy due to heavy rain.

Cons:

Noise from adjoinining rooms. You can hear people talking.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller gb
10
Great hotel
Pros:

We had a riverside view upgraded room and it was a great upgrade, breakfast was great hot & cold choice plus a bar in the evening, there is no evening meal but a free shuttle bus into town nice touch, hotel very clean lots of free parking staff were very friendly especially Freya, would definitely recommend this hotel & we will return in the summer.

Cons:

Nothing at all !

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
A
Andrew family_with_children gb
9
Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable rooms and convenient location. A great place to stay.
Pros:

Rooms were spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We requested rooms close together but were allocated one on the ground floor and one on the second floor. Actually this was fine. The ground floor room was perfect for my mother to avoid the stairs.
The free shuttle service provided to and from the city centre was excellent and much appreciated on a rainy night.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Eyre family_with_children it
10
Pros:

Very well presented.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Janette family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Great location for the center of town, which is walkable, but the hotel has a shuttle bus which is a great plus ( especially in the rain).

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple gb
10
Loved it, great staff, helpful, friendly, beautiful, stylish room, great bathroom! Loved it, would def book here again
Pros:

Beautiful, stylish, clean FAB

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
9
2026-01-31 via Nuitee