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The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive

4.0 star property

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A row of traditional brick houses with a grassy lawn and a canal in the foreground.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a lush garden and a distant church spire.
A calm river with a wooden dock and a gazebo on the left.
A bar area with a long counter, shelves with bottles, two stools, a mirror, and wall art.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Harnham Road, 70, Salisbury, England, SP2 8JN
  • Place, Cathedral Close
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Salisbury Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Salisbury Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

1 Single Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a glass-topped vanity, a mirror, two desk lamps, a coffee maker, and a small tray with toiletries.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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

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

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

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

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
(17 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • River view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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, desk, laptop workspace

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
  • Free WiFi

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Salisbury

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive is a short stroll from Salisbury Cathedral and Cathedral Close. This 38-room, 4-star hotel has a bar/lounge along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Close - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Salisbury Cathedral - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Magna Carta Chapter House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Salisbury Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪The King's Head Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Jade - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive

The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch LED TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other amenities include coffee makers, desks, and wardrobes or closets.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Salisbury
The Riverside Hotel Salisbury

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Salisbury based on their ratings, and it's a short 10-minute walk from Cathedral Close and also 13 minutes on foot from Salisbury Museum. You'll also find Magna Carta Chapter House and College of Matrons less than a mile away.

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

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive on Aug 31, 2026 start from $181, 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.

Is parking available on site at The Riverside?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive include a casino on the premises?

No, The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Riverside?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include premium bedding as well as a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe.

Are there hot tubs at The Riverside?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Does The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive.

Are there connecting rooms at The Riverside?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive?

The closest major airport to The Riverside, WorldHotels Distinctive is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 24.2 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is Southampton (SOU), which is located 24 mi away (36-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Riverside?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Riverside that offer a balcony.

The Riverside Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 385 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Metin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay see the river and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, friendly staff and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean room, lovely property, easy walk to the Salisbury Cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very enjoyable stay Staff friendly, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyable stay. I didn't realise they had no restuarant for the evening, however they do offer a shuttle service in to the town centre which will drop & collect you at a time that suits you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very welcoming and attentive at breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good would be better if dinner was available
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

sweta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by a river, overlooking the water meadows to Salisbury Cathedral. No lift, but staff showed us to our room and helped with luggage. The hotel runs a useful free minibus into the centre each evening, to enable easy access to local restaurants. Pleasant bar and terrace. A lovely short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful hotel with stunning views of the cathedral. Very clean and modernised. Checking in was not straight forward. Would have been good if there was a restaurant on site
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had just a 1 night stay, but facilities were great, staff were very friendly and helpful, especially with the evening shuttle service. Lots of parking and access in and out of the city. I didn't stay for breakfast but my daughter said it was great. This was my second visit and I'd highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Salisbury. The views across to the Cathedral are stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ameae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and grounds were very nice and parking was easy. Having seen they had a restaurant, was a little taken by surprise to find out they did not serve dinner. They do provide transport to restaurants in town though
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel in beautiful pastoral setting!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

PAMELA

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

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good hotel although a shame it doesn't serve food in the evenings. Easy walk into town and amazing cathedral views from the back of the building
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026