The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive

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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 bar area with a long counter, shelves with bottles, two stools, a mirror, and wall art.
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $126
$105 nightly
$126 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7

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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

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Salisbury

When you stay at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive in Salisbury, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Salisbury Cathedral and New Forest National Park. .This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Stonehenge and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from College of Matrons.

What's nearby

  • Salisbury Cathedral - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Magna Carta Chapter House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Salisbury Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mompesson House - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Market Square - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

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

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include a picnic area and a reception hall.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • 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

Pets not 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

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 325 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 419 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
Lovely hotel and staff. Bonus was shuttle up to town for restaurants in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second visit, perfect location, beautiful setting right by the river, rooms very spacious and comfortable, spotlessly clean, staff very efficient and friendly, Breakfast was amazing, so much to choose from, they also offer a free shuttle service into Salisbury in the evenings, will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel, staff etc were excellent. It's a beautiful hotel wonderfully situated. The breakfast was excellent. My only surprise was that it didn't do evening meals, so you have to go out to eat, but there is a pub in close walking distance that does.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel locates just beside the river, with a vast lawn, great for kids to play. The are ducks and swans in the river. Walking distance to the cathedral. Lovely to have breakfast outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

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, 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

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, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location and a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023