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The Riverside

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
$96
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12

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Harnham Road, 70, Salisbury, England, SP2 8JN
  • Place, Cathedral Close
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Magna Carta Chapter House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Salisbury Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room, Family Room, Sofabed

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Superior Room, Family Room, Sofabed

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room River View Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 Single Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 1

Classic Room With 2 Single Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King Room with River View-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Riverside

4-star Salisbury hotel close to Salisbury Cathedral
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 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.

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Victorian hotel also offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Riverside is a smoke-free property.

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
  • Limited onsite 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 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

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 324 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bobby

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel in beautiful pastoral setting!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What lovely location. We were lucky enough to get a room with a beautiful ciew of the meadows and the cathedral which was stunning. The staff were friendly and helpful. I'd like to use this hotel more often.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Laguna Niguel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found The Riverside a charming stay in Salisbury, and very walkable to town on a perfectly gorgeous walking path. The easy breakfast, and view of the Cathedral were enchanting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deniece Anne

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Andre

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Salisbury stay

Good location, very nice rooms and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kristian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were amazing. The only fault was that the walls for the room were really thin and we were stuck next to a family with a child who was very chatty and made it very clear she didn't want to go to bed when she was induced to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I slept terribly. The pillows were flat and hard, the mattress was uncomfortable and I felt the springs on my back. Why have a winter weight duvet on the bed in August! The air con was directly above the bed, so far to cold to sleep with it on. Bathroom was quite small (room 4). The breakfast was lovely, easy parking and a nice quiet location. I wont be returning as slept so poorly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a riverside room which had access to the garden. This was lovely as you could walk to the river at the bottom of the garden. Unfortunately there are only curtain at the window which means that anyone walking past could see in. I think it would be good to put net curtains up to allow you to keep main curtains open without people seeing in. The room was very nice, plenty of space for clothes. We did not have breakfast and due to not having a restaurant, the free transport into town is a great idea, although it is close enough to walk. The driver gave us great recommendations for where to eat too. If I have a couple of niggles. There are no shelves in the bathroom, to put toiletries on and a handle in the bath would be helpful when getting in and out of the shower. The free shower gel/hand wash was lovely. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Cosy Inn, Walking distance to the cathedral

We enjoyed a king bed room with a view of the back garden. The breakfast buffet is quite good (fresh, hot scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, potato crisp) and french press coffee is served at your table. There is no dinner service. The bar offers bags of chips, and you can sit outside on the terrace or walk out to the river gazebo. The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Salisbury a town worth visiting

Bathroom lacked any storage space for essentials. Otherwise room, modest sized but well equipped with stunning view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhanna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Great place to stay!

Beautiful hotel. Extremely comfortable and conveniently located. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025