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The Riverside

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Salisbury Cathedral

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Set amidst a serene waterway, this property offers a tranquil retreat with a well-maintained lawn and traditional homes.
Relax in a serene outdoor setting surrounded by lush greenery and a picturesque view.
Experience classic elegance in this beautifully appointed space, featuring a grand staircase, chandelier, and cozy seating area with fireplace.
Enjoy a diverse selection of wine, champagne, and spirits at our bar.
Escape to a serene riverside haven surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil waters.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Harnham Road, 70, Salisbury, England, SP2 8JN
  • Cathedral Close
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Salisbury Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Market Square
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Four Poster Bed)

Classic four-poster bed with a canopy, adorned with pillows and a throw, sits beside a reading nook with a small table and chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Cozy loft-style room with a large bed, bedside tables, and bench.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, nightstand, and comfortable seating area, offering a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair.

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, nightstand, and comfortable seating area, offering a view of the outdoors.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, nightstand, and comfortable seating area, offering a view of the outdoors.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Cozy loft-style room with a large bed, bedside tables, and bench.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Salisbury

On river.You'll find Salisbury Cathedral and Cathedral Close within a 15-minute walk of this Salisbury hotel. Salisbury Museum and Arundells are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Magna Carta Chapter House - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cathedral Close - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Salisbury Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Salisbury Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Market Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Salisbury Station - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Refectory - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Greyfisher - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Camp - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Boston Tea Party - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Riverside

4-star Victorian hotel near Salisbury Cathedral
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Riverside also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Salisbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1880
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Riverside offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Salisbury
The Riverside Hotel Salisbury

The Riverside Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 277 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
Staff was very friendly and attentive. Good breakfast. Jason who drove the shuttle very accommodating. The room was nice but lacked storage space in the bathroom. The bathroom fan cycling on and off was irritating. And it didn’t clear the steam from the shower. Pillows were flat and hard. But even with these shortcomings I’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful calm hotel with the friendliest of staff !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Paula

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Location, Great Hotel

Amazing location made all the better by a lovely room and weather. Very attentive staff and free shuttle into Salisbury.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Consuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Riverside, and I can confidently say it was one of the best hotel experiences I've had in a long time. From the moment I arrived, the warm hospitality and attention to detail were evident. What truly set this hotel apart, however, was the outstanding service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every guest felt valued and well cared for. Whether it was providing recommendations for local attractions, arranging transportation, or simply checking in to see if everything was perfect, their dedication was remarkable. Overall, The Riverside is a true gem that offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and genuine hospitality. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable stay, and I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights, loved everything. The check in, guy took us to our room..the room, beautiful, spotlessly clean, room 34 perfect. Parking on site...fantastic. Walk into town about 10 mins, so easy. Great view of River Avon and Cathedral from deck. Can't recommend this place enough...do stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton, Grimsby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!

Very exceptional stay at Riverside. Lovely big room, well heated and very comfortable. Beautiful view from the bar terrace and lovely staff. We were told our breakfast was included mistakenly, however the hotel allowed us to have coffee and tea. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic one night stay for my birthday, to visit Salisbury playhouse.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025