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The Riverside

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with free parking, near Salisbury Cathedral

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Explore the area

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Harnham Road, 70, Salisbury, England, SP2 8JN
  • Place, Cathedral Close
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Salisbury Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Salisbury Museum
    ‪14 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)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 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)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 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

About the area

Salisbury

At The Riverside you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Salisbury Cathedral and Cathedral Close. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Salisbury hotel, attractions include New Forest National Park and Stonehenge.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Close - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Magna Carta Chapter House - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Salisbury Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Salisbury Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Market Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Salisbury Station - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Head Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Greyfisher - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Charlie’s Café - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Riverside

Victorian hotel with free parking, near Salisbury Cathedral
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Riverside also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Salisbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1880
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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 a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Salisbury
The Riverside Hotel Salisbury

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Riverside?

Yep, The Riverside has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Riverside?

As of 2 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riverside on 22 Feb 2026 start from AU$139.73, 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.

What makes The Riverside a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Riverside.

Does The Riverside serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors adore the full brekkie here! Offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Riverside?

No, The Riverside does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Riverside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Riverside?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Riverside Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 327 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and hotel. Extremely courteous staff. Front desk clerk walked us to our room. Very informative about local meal options.
Clean, comfortable rooms.
Beautiful grounds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel; within waking distance to the center of Salisbury…very clean, comfortable beds, very friendly staff, Nora and Jasmine were so pleasant and helpful…they made our stay most enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and hotel were lovely with the river and cathedral view out the back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Amenities
An excellent service throughout
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walkable to the centre of Salisbury. Great views from the garden and our room. Staff very friendly and room nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bobby

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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