The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive

Property class: 4

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Consider a stay at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is £107
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a door.

1 Single Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a door.

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a door.

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a grey carpet, a white door, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

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A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame, a round table with a gold base, and two armchairs.

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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 area

Located in Salisbury, The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive is in the historical district and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Homington Down, while Mompesson House and Salisbury Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Raymond McEnhill Stadium or Shrewton FC. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Salisbury travel guide
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Harnham Road, 70, Salisbury, England, SP2 8JN

What's nearby

  • A large Gothic cathedral with a tall spire, surrounded by trees and a grassy courtyard.
    Salisbury Cathedral
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historic cloister with Gothic architecture, featuring arched walkways and a large tree in the foreground.
    Magna Carta Chapter House
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A historic building with a sign reading "The Salisbury Museum."
    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
  • Caffè Nero
    18 min walk
  • The King's Head Inn
    18 min walk
  • The Jade
    12 min walk

About this property

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive

  • Upscale hotel by the river
  • At The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
    • Meeting rooms, a reception hall and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
    • 40-inch LED TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: REST. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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 centre
  • 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

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive on 4 Oct 2026 start from £107, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Salisbury Museum, Salisbury Cathedral and Arundells. College of Matrons and Mompesson House are also within 1 mile (2 km). Salisbury (XSR-Salisbury Train Station) is 22 minutes by foot and Salisbury Station is 22 minutes.

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Reviews

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 397 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location, classic property, wonderful staff, great dining.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely views over the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My single room was comfortable and well-equipped. The breakfast was plentiful, with a good quality and variety of items. The staff were friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay see the river and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good air conditioning. One small towel missing. Gravel and sand parking lot so difficult to wheel luggage to entrance. Nice green lawn with river and seating. Pretty terrace to sit and enjoy views of the countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel, friendly staff and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful staff, clean room, lovely property, easy walk to the Salisbury Cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very welcoming and attentive at breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, easy parking and the cathedral view was a dream! Actually looked like a painting when you pulled the curtains back 😍. Staff were really efficient and friendly, what a amazing city break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel has been fully refurbished to a very high standard and is located in a quiet area of Salisbury. Yet it is within easy walking distance of the City, plus there is plenty of free parking on site ! The only downside is that Dinner is not available at the hotel. However a free shuttle service is provided into the City Centre. Would definitely recommend the Riverside Hotel for a City break.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, plenty of parking, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast menu was excellent. The room was better than when we last stayed. Great views and spotlessly clean. Best of all were the staff. They were all so friendly and helpful. Parking was good and the complimentary minibus into town is brilliant (with a very friendly driver).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026