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Reviews of The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine 3 stars

14 Burnaby Road, Alum Chine, Bournemouth, BH4 8JF, United Kingdom

#21 of 71 hotels in Bournemouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3251 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Nice break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good for us

    The hotel is nice staff are all good and helpful food is good and location is great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    Great break and we plan to come there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The service given by the staff and the clean pool.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    A lovely Hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The jacuzzi was out of order, this would have made my trip 100% perfect if it was in working order.

    Fantastic family room with sea view. Everything was lovely and clean including the pool facilities. Great location with free parking. Breakfast was lovely. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dated

    Clean, nice atmosphere, friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Annoyed about the difference in room price, otherwise had a very relaxing weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was charge £38 more for my room than my sister. I booked in Dec and she booked hers in Jan. When I queried this I was told it had to do with availability. Does not make sense! Also her room was bigger than mine and I had a dog.

    The staff were very attentive. A good choice of food for breakfast. Good location to beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not well decorated: room 1. Swimming pool was a few degrees colder than comfortable. Price was a bit higher than I felt was fair.

    Great location friendly staff. Nice looking pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is comfortable and friendly. As far as I know, it's not part of a chain. It's well run and has a relaxing atmosphere. Staff are very helpful and friendly. The menu and food are good and drinks reasonably priced. A hotel always worth a return trip.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Fun, friendly, lovely view, great food and customer service
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The spa was closed but this is notified on the website

    Clean tidy and very very friendly staff. Beds were comfortable and food and service was excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Good value by the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was very busy even restricted to 15 people

    Location, pool, restaurant, view of the sea from room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    7.0
    Nice location and clean spacious rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location Meal at dinner time was nice Facilities Plenty of parking

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    The room was nice specially the bed was comfortable and the light made our bedroom romantic time while we was ready to s
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We ate there but was very uncomfortable while staff came to collect dishes from us even we not fully finish our eating because we eat slowly and little by little .

    It was nearby beach, food was nice, place was clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Excellent facilities for the children and dog. Would stay again
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel was a tad dated, but it was clean and we had a lovely stay

    The food was amazing, so much so we tipped the chefs. Favourite member of staff was Sabrina was so friendly and knowledgeable about Bournemouth. She couldn't do enough for us.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic find of a hotel highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room decor was a bit dated but in good order. One member of staff was a bit grumpy. Parking for us was fine but I think it could be a problem as it’s limited.

    Amazing facilities for a family break. Restaurant evening meal was exceptional quality and value. Most of the staff were very nice and helpful. The whole place was spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    It’s like a warm hug. It’s always just lovely and happy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are uncomfortable

    We have stayed many times over the last 20 years. The staff are the friendliest and most welcoming of any other hotel in the area.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel, for a break by the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's nothing the hotel can really improve upon, but there aren't many many parking spaces. The other thing was I sent several messages asking us to check in on line - but it would not work for us, did not like my credit card, even though we used the same one on arrival. In the end that did not matter, but it was a bit frustrating. The hotel was also quite a bit outside of Bournemouth, which is a plus and a minus... it all depends on what you want.

    The staff were very good - especially on reception. The food was good, we ate in the restaurant one night - the Dover sole was excellent and great value compared to posh fish restaurants. Good choice for breakfast - and frequently replenished Also very quiet for sleeping even though there were a lot of guests.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Free upgrade to a balcony room! Kids loved the pool (I was disappointed the hot tub was not usable though). The free board games, table tennis etc by the bar was brilliant! We walked to the beach and playground and had a fantastic day out.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property didn’t informed before booking about swimming pool slots. But in the end they were flexible

    Amazing staff, very helpful and flexible

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic hotel and great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The staff were all lovely! The rooms were very clean and spacious! The pool was gorgeous too! Plenty of parking including an electric car charger at a very reasonable price!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard mattress

    Staff, pool, food, free parking, location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Well run hotel within easy reach of the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Furnishings were a bit dated.

    Staff were excellent. Fun to have access to an indoor pool.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Great find. Fab location and charming place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are paper thin between the rooms and so unfortunately you can hear everything from the next door room.

    Location was great for the beach. This hotel was charming with the added bonus of having a swimming pool. Receptionist was lovely and so accommodating too. Great find.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The smell of fish that seemed to pervade the entire hotel in the evenings Bed not very comfortable for a tall person Shower not powerful enough

    Staff friendly and helpful Breakfast well stocked and great start to the day Good location for the beach

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pool a little too cold

    Good location, nice games facilities for children

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Great find!
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa pool was closed

    Bed was very comfy, staff friendly and helpful, food great and lovely location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Despite a slightly old fashioned feel the hotel is well run and well kept in contrast to many Bournemouth seaside hotels
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little old fashioned in style

    Clean and very friendly helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

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