Hotel Riviera By The Sea – A Favorite for Families in Bournemouth
About the Hotel
Rooms with Sea Views
The Riviera Hotel offers 69 en suite rooms, many with private balconies overlooking Bournemouth Bay and Alum Chine. Each room includes a wide-screen digital TV, complimentary tea and coffee, and 24-hour room service. Some rooms are located in a garden lodge with private seating areas. The QE2 suite features a lounge, dining area, and an extensive balcony with sunbeds.
Onsite Dining Options
The Cunarder & Conservatory Restaurant serves a seasonal British-European menu with sea views. The Bridge Bar & Grill offers homemade stone-baked pizzas and drinks in an Art Deco setting. Breakfast includes full English and continental options, with gluten-free choices available.
Leisure and Pool Access
Guests can use the indoor swimming pool, spa bath, and studio gym with cross trainers and treadmills. A games room with pool and football tables is available for children. The garden terrace has sun loungers and outdoor seating.
Near Beaches and Attractions
The hotel is a 1-minute walk from Alum Chine Beach, known for its Blue Flag status and suspension bridge. Bournemouth Pier and the Oceanarium are 1 km away. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Peninsula are a 20-minute walk along the promenade.
Events and Family Stays
The hotel hosts weddings, conferences, and private events in function rooms seating up to 230 guests. Family rooms sleep 3-5, with cots and highchairs available. Group packages include walking tours and golf breaks. Christmas and New Year's events feature themed menus and entertainment.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Reception
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor