We enjoyed an overnight stay here this weekend. A friend was celebrating her 50th birthday here. Our room on the 2nd floor was very clean, had a balcony, fairly spacy and had a balcony and sea view. This could no doubt all be enjoyed so much more in the summer.
The hotel was I believe quite full - which says a lot for it, in January!
The bar staff at the party were very good - polite and helpful - which helped make the evening enjoyable.
There was some noisy chatting in the corridor before 9am the next morning, from some of the other older guests from another party, but they sounded as though they were enjoying themselves - presumably early to bed, early to rise, whereas we were the opposite! Still nothing worth complaining about.
Impressed with the breakfast - the restaurant was certainly busy and the waiters did a good job, making sure you had your drinks. help-yourself-butter - plenty and hot! As I remarked, set us up for the day ahead.
Check-in/check-out quick, friendly and easy.
Only slight annoyance - there are approx. 30-40 car parking spaces in front of and behind the hotel and all were taken when we arrived in the early evening. Luckily we were able to park in a nearby road. If I were to stay here again I would ask them to reserve a space, especially if it were in the summer. "First-come, first-served" as stated in their terms and conditions is not a great option!
TIP: This hotel is in an excellent location, walking distance to a beautiful beach, but parking is extremely limited in the whole area, with plenty of double yellow lines, so if you have a car make sure you have a parking space.
- Riviera Hotel Bournemouth
- Riviera Hotel Holiday Apartments
