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The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive

Property class: 4
4-star Victorian hotel near Salisbury Cathedral

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A row of traditional brick houses with a grassy lawn and a canal in the foreground.
A calm river with a wooden dock and a gazebo on the left.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a lush garden and a distant church spire.
A bar area with a long counter, shelves with bottles, two stools, a mirror, and wall art.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Harnham Road, 70, Salisbury, England, SP2 8JN
  • Place, Salisbury Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Magna Carta Chapter House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Salisbury Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a door.

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a grey carpet, a white door, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame, a round table with a gold base, and two armchairs.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Salisbury

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

What's nearby

  • Salisbury Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Magna Carta Chapter House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Salisbury Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mompesson House - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Market Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Greyfisher - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chick-O-Land - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The King's Head Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bishops Mill - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive

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, WorldHotels Distinctive 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, WorldHotels Distinctive 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.

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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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Salisbury
The Riverside Hotel Salisbury

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive to the airport?

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive is 24.2 mi (39-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $153, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive.

Does The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive have a pool?

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive does not have a pool.

Does The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive to downtown Salisbury?

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive is 0.5 mi away from Harnham.

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 417 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our stay with a stunning view.. Would be great if restaurant was open a little longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very clean and comfy with lovely helpful staff. Beautiful location, room had a river view which was just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and quiet room. Staff very attentive. Lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay see the river and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always good to stay here, nice rooms, free parking and great location. A lovely 15 minute walk into the city centre. Could really do with a decent coffee machine in the room. And a local beer on tap, other than love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable and quaint boutique hotel beautifully located on a little creek. Staff was very pleasant and stay was perfe t for a night before our cruise out of Southampton. Breakfast was perfect and parking was right in front of hotel.. Try and get a riverview stay if you can!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, very good staff and one of the best breakfast I’ve had for a long time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, friendly staff and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very enjoyable stay Staff friendly, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean room, lovely property, easy walk to the Salisbury Cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, the breakfast was very good, there was plenty of parking spaces and the staff were very helpful, polite and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Riverside and will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, Convenient to city but across the river to quiet.. Right next to trail thru water meadows to city as well as roads direct to city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to downtown Salisbury. Free parking is very handy. Of course, A/C is the main reason for us to stay there. The only problem we have is the EV chargers don’t take credit card or debit card which is very inconvenient because we don’t want to download another app to charge the car especially the app has very low ratings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at The Riverside Hotel beautiful views from hotel bar and patio, easy walking into the town past the cathedral. Friendly helpful staff, clean comfortable room with good quality teabags.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very welcoming and attentive at breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, staffed by people who seem to take great pride in their work. It's a 10-15 minute walk from the city centre, but that's no bad thing, as the walk is pretty (especially across the water meadow) and there's a shuttle bus in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyable stay. I didn't realise they had no restuarant for the evening, however they do offer a shuttle service in to the town centre which will drop & collect you at a time that suits you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel in beautiful pastoral setting!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location and a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy parking and the cathedral view was a dream! Actually looked like a painting when you pulled the curtains back 😍. Staff were really efficient and friendly, what a amazing city break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026