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The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments

Hotel in Bournemouth

Hotel★★★3-star★ 4.2 (997 reviews)

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

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About

The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments is a hotel in Bournemouth. The hotel is close to Alum Chine Beach and Branksome Dene Chine Beach, about 2.1 km from Branksome. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4.2/5 across 997 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Rooms are clean and the food (breakfast and dinner) was fabulous..

What guests mention

friendly staff4cleanliness3comfortable rooms3the pool3breakfast & food2parking2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Location

What's nearby

  • Alum Chine Beach0.4 km
  • Branksome Dene Chine Beach0.5 km
  • Branksome Chine Beach0.8 km
  • Branksome Chine Beach Land Train Station0.8 km
  • Lollipops Play Cafe1.2 km
  • West Cliff Lift1.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 7 places to eat💊 1 pharmacy or clinic

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Bournemouth Airport (BOH) — 8.5 km → all hotels near BOH
Nearest station
Branksome — 2.1 km
Nearest beach
Alum Chine Beach — 0.4 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 19.3 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments?

From The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments, the nearest station, Branksome, is about 2.1 km away; Bournemouth Airport (BOH) is around 8.5 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments from the beach?

The nearest beach, Alum Chine Beach, is about 0.4 km from The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments in a straight line.

Does The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments have parking, a pool?

Yes — The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments offers bar, breakfast, fitness centre, parking, swimming pool, restaurant, spa & wellness.

How is The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments rated?

The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments scores 4.2 out of 5 across 997 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.

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