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The Riverside

4.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $178
$149 nightly
$178 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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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 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a glass-top vanity, a white desk lamp, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a tray with toiletries.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

A double bed with a grey headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a grey carpet, and a door with a coat hanging on it.

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Four Poster Bed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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 WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Salisbury

When you stay at The Riverside in Salisbury, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Salisbury Cathedral. .This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Stonehenge and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Southampton Skating.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Close - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪The King's Head Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Charlie’s Café - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Riverside

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.

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
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 369 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

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

8/10 Good

sweta

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

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

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good hotel although a shame it doesn't serve food in the evenings. Easy walk into town and amazing cathedral views from the back of the building
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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

8/10 Good

PAMELA

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

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptionally clean and spacious room, friendly, helpful and efficient team, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with nice surroundings and amazing staff, couldn't fault anything the breakfast was lovely, the shuttle service was amazing and staff so friendly throughout the stay. Will defiantly be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ABRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with exceptional staff. Short walk to City Centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great little hotel

Lovely little hotel in a beautiful part of England. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Great place to stay

A lovely hotel, with tasteful, comfortable rooms in beautiful grounds. The staff are also very pleasant. I would love to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Odile

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very welcome greeting throughout !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deniece Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle service too and from town to restaurants was a fantastic service .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful & nice. The offer of the minibus into City centre was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025