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The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive

4.0 star property

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A row of traditional brick houses with a grassy lawn and a canal in the foreground.
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 calm river with a wooden dock and a gazebo on the left.
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 Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Harnham Road, 70, Salisbury, England, SP2 8JN
  • Place, Cathedral Close
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Salisbury Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Salisbury Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 Single Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

1 Single Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a glass-topped vanity, a mirror, two desk lamps, a coffee maker, and a small tray with toiletries.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(18 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(25 reviews)
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive

This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the breakfast at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Salisbury Cathedral. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the location
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Salisbury Cathedral and 13 minutes from New Forest National Park
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

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
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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Salisbury
The Riverside Hotel Salisbury

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 388 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

Metin

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

gary

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

8/10 Good

Sammie

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

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Simon

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bennett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in every way. Easy to get to, responsive staff, comfortable spacious room, perfectly maintained, and a short scenic walk into town via the cathedral grounds. I'd list negatives but there weren't any.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very welcoming and attentive at breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good would be better if dinner was available
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely. Breakfast was very good quality and tasty. The hotel service was brilliant. We very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

sweta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was excellent. The room was better than when we last stayed. Great views and spotlessly clean. Best of all were the staff. They were all so friendly and helpful. Parking was good and the complimentary minibus into town is brilliant (with a very friendly driver).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by a river, overlooking the water meadows to Salisbury Cathedral. No lift, but staff showed us to our room and helped with luggage. The hotel runs a useful free minibus into the centre each evening, to enable easy access to local restaurants. Pleasant bar and terrace. A lovely short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful hotel with stunning views of the cathedral. Very clean and modernised. Checking in was not straight forward. Would have been good if there was a restaurant on site
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had just a 1 night stay, but facilities were great, staff were very friendly and helpful, especially with the evening shuttle service. Lots of parking and access in and out of the city. I didn't stay for breakfast but my daughter said it was great. This was my second visit and I'd highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Salisbury. The views across to the Cathedral are stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bobby

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

8/10 Good

PAMELA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, plenty of parking, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ameae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and grounds were very nice and parking was easy. Having seen they had a restaurant, was a little taken by surprise to find out they did not serve dinner. They do provide transport to restaurants in town though
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026