"Overall a nice stay, a clean apartment and so close to the beach. Parking is free, the value for money"
"Nice, close to beach, ample parking, great value for the money. Btw, family friendly."
The 3-star The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine Bournemouth, located only a 7-minute stroll from Alum Chine Beach, offers guests the convenience of 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service. Boasting a swimming pool, this Bournemouth hotel is nestled 4.9 km from natural attractions like Shell Bay.
The hotel is situated about 25 minutes on foot from the victorian Bournemouth Pier and about 30 minutes on foot from the neo-gothic St Peter's Church. Sports fans will also enjoy visiting the Vitality Stadium, 3.8 km from The Riviera Bournemouth. The sand beach is located a mere 5 minutes' stroll away. The nearby entertainment attractions of Bournemouth include Parkstone Golf Club, which is 2.5 km away. Tower Road bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is in proximity to The Riviera.
Staying at one of the 77 rooms, guests are welcome to use high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee making facilities. Also, the accommodation features carpeted flooring. Some of the rooms look out over the sea.
An à la carte restaurant at this Bournemouth hotel serves local specialities. Drinks are available at the lounge bar. The neighbourhood features restaurants, including Branksome Beach Restaurant, which is around a 5-minute drive from The Riviera Bournemouth.
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
Free parking
Off-site car park
Sports & entertainments
Fitness centre
Billiard tables
Table tennis
Services
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Barber shop
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Board games
Children's menu
Game room
Leisure facilities
Indoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
Room features
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Lift
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Pets
Pets allowed
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Bournemouth Bay
3.8 km
Bournemouth International Centre
1.6 km
Bournemouth University
3.3 km
Airports
Bournemouth
14 km
Train stations
Bournemouth Central Station
3 km
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Staying at one of the 77 rooms, guests are welcome to use high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee making facilities. Also, the accommodation features carpeted flooring. Some of the rooms look out over the sea.
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Cyril
2024-04-27
7/10
The staff are pleasant and deserve a 3-star rating.
Ray
2024-04-14
9/10
Every detail was perfect and I enjoyed it. The staff was outstandingly accommodating, amiable with every request. Room was well-designed and reasonably large the food was freshly made, 4 stars. Sea view was a bonus.
Hugh
2024-03-28
7/10
The hotel was ideal, we would recommend it to anyone. Thanks to the exceptionally attentive staff everything was fantastic, including a good choice of good food. Unbeatable and exceptionally nice location - a short way from everywhere we needed. Really enjoyed their main bar.
Geoffrey
2024-03-15
7/10
The bedroom was immaculately clean and well laid out.
Andrew
2024-03-09
9/10
Huge and bright units available with balcony, extra bed, the fan.
Alan
2024-02-21
9/10
We loved the convenience of the double room, as well as a balcony, a storage, and complimentary WiFi etc.
Paul
2024-02-04
8/10
The location is stunning, the breakfast is delicious and satisfactory. The airport is 15 km away, easy to get to. The staff are superfriendly and amiable.
Harry
2024-02-04
7/10
Its location is amazing & fab, very close to a lovely beach and the restaurant which has beautiful views across the sea. Besides, the hotel is located 2 km away from an award-winning oceanarium. The rooms are bright and exceptional and complete with board games, balcony plus amazing view.
Nathan
2024-02-03
9/10
The room was good-sized and well-organised, it came with a double bed as well as balcony.
Jordan
2024-01-30
8/10
Freshly made food, delicious and satisfactory breakfast.
Terry
2024-01-18
7/10
Fashionable and bright units with a balcony.
Ethel
2023-12-30
9/10
Customer-focused staff, helped me a lot. The rooms were well laid out and the location was perfect.
Billy
2023-12-29
8/10
Tasty food selection. Well-equipped unit with a balcony. Unbeatable excellent location, in very quiet area.
Thomas
2023-11-27
9/10
It was in the residential location in the restaurant which has beautiful views across the sea. Its staff was superfriendly and amicable.
Herbert
2023-11-25
8/10
We had a good stay, the hotel was pleasant, clean, with stunning location in the restaurant which has beautiful views across the sea. The food was fresh and the staff were really polite and pretty friendly.
Daniel
2023-11-22
9/10
I really enjoyed staying here and would recommend to anyone. Homely and perfect hotel, stayed here for 2 nights and had a very good experience. Everything was fantastic, the staff were extremely helpful and exceptionally attentive. The location was absolutely perfect, at a moderate distance from Bournemouth Beach. The restaurant was very spacious and offered tasty dishes.
Alfred
2023-11-22
7/10
The breakfast was delicious and well presented with toast and juices, as example. The staff were outstandingly accommodating and superbly friendly and the location was marvellous to Bournemouth pier along the beech.
Philip
2023-11-20
7/10
We had a really good stay and would recommend it to anyone. This hotel was located in a residential area close to the restaurants as well as the cafe. Seafood restaurant Heritage Fish & Chips was 500 metres away from the place.
Roger
2023-11-01
9/10
The breakfast was delicious and sensational, such variety, with juices and toast, as example. Everything was fantastic, however a few employees were very rude.
Cyril
2023-10-22
7/10
The breakfast had a great selection of decent food and drinks. The staff was very pleasant in any situation. The location of this hotel adjacent to a nice area, and beautiful beach was good. Besides, it was 2 km away from Lower Gardens.
Humphrey
2023-10-06
8/10
The breakfast is delicious and sensational, available with toast and juices, as for instance. The location is good, as the hotel is based in a residential area. Thanks, I would have extended the stay, appreciated this place.
William
2023-10-01
7/10
Reasonably good staff, unbeatable and exceptionally nice location short walk to the communal areas, the most gorgeous beach and Sandbanks, Poole and other pkaces. Easy walk to Tropical Gardens.
A little dated room.
Daniel
2023-09-19
9/10
Really enjoyed my stay. Hotel was fairly clean and the balcony overlooked sea. The extremely helpful and exceptionally attentive staff accommodated all the needs The location was excellent and absolutely perfect, just a short walk from the beach.
Charles
2023-09-12
7/10
Large, huge units provided with the fan, a balcony, table football.
Colin
2023-09-09
8/10
My room was perfectly clean, had smoke detectors for safety measures. It was equipped with a bathtub.
Frederick
2023-09-07
7/10
This accommodation was in the residential location se to the beach. The queen room I stayed in was neat and beautifully designed with amazing view.
Rodney
2023-08-18
7/10
The venue is fairly clean and reasonably large with extremely helpful and exceptionally attentive stuff members. Good dishes, residential location in the restaurant which has beautiful views across the sea. Main bar in the hotel.
James
2023-08-04
9/10
Our hotel is set in a residential location so close to Bournemouth, many areas and the main attractions. The units are huge, bright with a balcony.
John
2023-08-03
8/10
Overall, it's chilled-out base for exploring Bournemouth attractions. The staff are all really polite and super-friendly.
Andrea
2023-08-01
8/10
The location was fab - just a walk down to everywhere we wanted to go. Easy access to Bournemouth airport, which was about 20 minutes' drive away.
Tom
2023-07-28
8/10
The breakfast was delicious and the parking was on site. The location was particularly good and lovely there, near Alum Chine beach. I didn't want to leave and would use them next time.
Jim
2023-07-26
9/10
The breakfast was good, sensational with juices and toast, as example. The location offered was particularly good and lovely not far from the restaurant and bar as well as the lovely sandy beach.
Neil
2023-07-23
7/10
This family-friendly hotel had fantastic views. The venue was in a residential location right by restaurant, the beach to the main attractions and a nice area. Besides, an art museum was 3 km away from the property.
William
2023-07-10
8/10
Its location was marvellous and lovely to the beech. Branksome Chine Beach was 400 metres from the hotel.
Gerry
2023-07-08
8/10
Lovely pool area, delicious and sensational breakfast with juices and toast, as example. Unbeatable and exceptionally nice location - quite a walk from Tropical Gardens.
Mark
2023-07-08
9/10
The rooms were all exceptional and well laid out with a balcony. The food was freshly made with a wide range of alternatives.
Edith
2023-07-02
8/10
The breakfast food was fresh! It made our trip to Bournemouth a just perfect experience.
Kenny
2023-06-22
7/10
Stayed here for 2 nights with my adult children, had a perfect stay. The staff were excellent, thanks to them everything was perfect. Had a delicious breakfast with toast and juices, for example. The location seemed amazing and fab in the restaurant which has beautiful views across the sea.
John
2023-06-18
7/10
We didn't have time, so we also would definitely return. Spent 2 nights here with our family members, had a relaxing stay overall.
Danny
2023-06-18
8/10
Reasonably priced food choices for breakfast. Huge unit with a balcony. Good and lovely location in a pretty quiet area close enough to the communal areas as well as shops and eateries.
Robert
2023-05-10
9/10
Its lovely place for sightseeing and exploring Bournemouth. Amiable staff and incredible and fab location make it a great choice!
Reg
2023-05-06
8/10
Hotel's location was fab, very close to the seaside. Besides, Westover Gallery was 2 km away from the venue. The food was fresh - a huge variety of options.
Jamie
2023-04-29
6/10
Well-organised and well-equipped hotel units with a double bed, balcony and panoramic views.
Beds were a little hard.
Christopher
2023-04-28
9/10
They provided plenty of nice choices for breakfast that was included. Loved the unbeatable and amazing location very close to the beach.
John
2023-04-25
8/10
Stayed here for 2 nights and didn't feel like leaving. Little place with accommodating staff, everything was good.
Ruth
2023-03-27
9/10
I loved staying in this homely family-friendly hotel. The stuff was efficient, offered wake up calls and ironing free of charge. My room was huge and exceptional with a lovely view. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, I enjoyed it.
Edward
2023-03-24
7/10
The whole hotel was clean and the atmosphere was family. The breakfast was delicious and there were plenty of options. I was happy, the family room I booked came with table tennis, amazing view, as example. Location: the venue was so close to Pier, the seafront and the beach and walking to Bournemouth.
Steven
2023-03-22
7/10
I had a stylish and tidy room to stay, it was complete with table tennis as well as a sofa bed.
Edmund
2023-03-13
8/10
Cosy and cool units with a sofa bed, balcony, as example, and efficient staff. Savoury meals.
Tim
2023-03-08
7/10
Our stay was real good, would recommend this hotel to anyone. The location was excellent and unbeatable, and we could reach Tropical Gardens by walking.
Frank
2023-01-24
7/10
The rooms are neat and fashionable with extremely comfy beds and smoke detectors.
Suzanne
2023-01-19
7/10
There was plenty of exceptional meals. The location was residential, magnificent in a hill. And it was also very close to beach, Bournemouth and the restaurant.
Fairly clean property, attentive and amazingly efficient staff. Cool queen room with amazing view, a sofa bed and a balcony. Breakfast with juices and toast, as for instance.
Steve
2023-01-08
9/10
The room was great and with exceptionally comfortable beds. It faced sea.
Arnold
2022-12-27
8/10
We loved king room provided with extra bed, amazing view and balcony. The property's location was peaceful, in very quiet area.
Frank
2022-12-22
9/10
The location was incredible, in a residential area! Also, we were 2 km from a victorian pier.
John
2022-11-27
8/10
Quiet hotel, spent our time here lovely. The staff were pleasant at all times, the rooms was spotless. The location in a nice enough area was marvellous and brilliant. The restaurant onsite was reasonably priced, it served amazing dishes. We enjoyed staying 2 nights here.
Tim
2022-11-07
8/10
Tidy rooms with very comfy beds and wake-up service. Very good service from the staff. Not to mention free wifi! Residential location, good base for discovering Bournemouth.
James
2022-10-28
9/10
Everything there were fantastic, including good facilities. Delicious breakfast with toast and juices, attentive employees. Stunning and peaceful location in the very very nice area, not far from Bournemouth, the restaurant and the seaside.
James
2022-10-04
9/10
Asked for the queen room and it was ready when we arrived. The location was marvellous, down the hill, it's a plus. Branksome Beach, where you can eat delicious food, was set 20 minutes walk away.
Nigel
2022-09-28
8/10
Everything was good, pleasant staff made our stay quite comfortable. We had a double room and it was tidy and exceptional. The service was good as we had expected.
Steve
2022-09-26
9/10
It was in a residential location, in very quiet area. Moreover, it was 3 km from a live music venue.
John
2022-09-22
9/10
The bathroom was large, included shower facilities, a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Alec
2022-09-08
8/10
The location couldn't be more excellent and brilliant in a nice area. The staff was accommodating and exceptional, offered good services. We took a queen room with coffee and free wireless internet access, it was exceptional.
Evan
2022-08-31
9/10
It was in a residential setting in very quiet area. Moreover, it's very close to the restaurant as well as the beach.
Jenny
2022-08-30
9/10
Exceptionally comfortable beds in our double room. Good area, residential location close enough to Westbourne, and beach.
Rob
2022-08-26
9/10
I had very comfortable days staying at this family-friendly hotel. I loved very good staff and location, and so much more. The breakfast was delicious and offered a lot of items.
Nicola
2022-08-19
9/10
We enjoyed rooms with extra bed.
Ralph
2022-07-21
9/10
I booked a king room for 2 nights and had a such wonderful stay. The staffs were pleasant & efficient. It was based in pretty building in a peaceful location, down a hill. What's more, it was just next door to the beach and Sandbanks and the communal areas.
Charles
2022-07-05
8/10
The setting is stunning and incredible, near to beach, seaside and land train stop.
Edward
2022-06-05
9/10
The venue is reasonably large and fairly clean with a good value and polite staff. Fantastic food, lovely view, good service.
Lloyd
2022-04-17
8/10
Its staff and location were fab that's why I loved the place. I found there lots of restaurants to eat, like Branksome Beach that is only 25 minutes' walk away.
James
2022-04-16
8/10
The restaurant was lovely, we tried tasty dishes. Totally really good stay at an excellent hotel in a perfect location.
Clifford
2022-04-04
8/10
I appreciated this hotel, its staff and rooms. Welcome base for 1 night.
Bill
2022-03-31
9/10
Homely and fairly clean place with a friendly reception. I liked that the room was neat with balcony. The staff were all respectful and helpful. I came here for 1 night and had a very pleasant stay.
Tom
2022-03-17
8/10
Everything was fantastic and clean, I enjoyed staff and location.
John
2022-03-03
9/10
We liked staff and amenities and every detail provided for our weekend.
Peter
2021-12-31
9/10
Its staff and location were excellent, and for us everything was lovely.
Scott
2021-12-29
8/10
Staff and cleanliness were pleasant, I had a truly memorable stay.
Steve
2021-12-29
9/10
That place was homey including great staff and location. I loved my brilliant stay.
Thomas
2021-12-16
9/10
Very good service, incredible views of sea from my family king room. The location was fab, for example, Bournemouth Beach was within walking distance of the hotel. The restaurant was good with a family atmosphere.
Luke
2021-12-10
8/10
The staff and food were ideal, we loved this cheap hotel.
Charles
2021-11-26
9/10
Interesting design, delightful staff, exceptionally comfortable bed. Main bar was nice and clean. The service was fantastic, I had 2 restful nights here. Had no problem using their safe parking, the internet was good.
Will
2021-11-19
8/10
The units are stocked, recently refurbished.
Jake
2021-10-15
9/10
Everything here was brand-new, and the weather was particularly warm, loved it. I had warm family queen room with table tennis, a balcony, board games. Brilliant location to an art museum. Had savoury drinks in the main bar.
Arthur
2021-09-20
8/10
Standard decor, the staff were happy to help.
George
2021-09-01
8/10
The place was little and restaurant was reasonably priced. And it also had panoramic view.
Chris
2021-07-29
9/10
Rooms and staff were outstanding and I especially loved that the place was neat. It was great to have a bar in the reception. The restaurant was top-notch, it had cold dishes.
John
2021-07-28
8/10
The location was residential. Besides, we were very close to both - the end of the foyer and the beach.
Mike
2021-07-03
8/10
I liked the residential location plus the staff was willing to help. The staff did all they can for a comfortable stay. The beds were amazingly comfortable, I slept well. The breakfast was good hot, featured a good choice of meals.
Ian
2021-05-22
9/10
The hotel was well kept, I liked its impressive location and staff. It had a fabulous restaurant. I had a just perfect time...
Bradley
2021-03-19
9/10
competent staff and location was such beautiful. i loved vegetarian cuisine served here. the rooms were impeccable & very basic, the decoration was homey. the property was set in a leisure area.
Colin
2021-01-02
9/10
We find it excellent value for money in Bournemouth. Comfy bed & AMAZING position. Only 20 min walk to downtown. Breakfasts were good and satisfactory.
