The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine – A Favorite for Families in Bournemouth
About the Hotel
Rooms & Apartments
The Riviera Hotel & Apartments offers 69 en-suite bedrooms with wide-screen digital TVs, complimentary tea and coffee trays, and 24-hour room service. Many rooms feature private balconies with sea views overlooking Bournemouth Bay and Alum Chine. Family rooms sleep 3-5, and interconnecting rooms are available. The QE2 Suite includes a lounge/dining area, a balcony with sunbeds, and options for connecting rooms. Riviera Holiday Apartments provide self-catering options with full access to hotel facilities.
Dining Options
The Cunarder Conservatory Restaurant serves modern British cuisine with seasonal adjustments and sea views. Breakfast includes full English and continental options. The Bridge Bar & Grill offers homemade pizzas, light meals, and drinks with views of Alum Chine. Outdoor seating is available on the sun terrace and garden lawn.
Leisure & Facilities
Guests have access to an indoor pool, spa bath, and a studio gym with cross trainers and treadmills. A games room with pool and football tables is available for children. The garden features sun loungers and a text-to-order drink service.
Location & Attractions
The hotel is in Alum Chine, a 5-minute walk from a Blue Flag sandy beach and the Alum Chine Tropical Gardens. Bournemouth Pier and the town center are a 20-minute walk along the promenade. Nearby attractions include Westbourne's Victorian arcade (1.5 km), Poole Harbour (15 km), and the Jurassic Coast (accessible by ferry).
Services & Events
The hotel provides online check-in, group event planning (weddings, conferences, and parties), and tailored packages for birthdays, baby showers, and prom nights. The Mauretania Suite accommodates up to 160 guests for events. Leisure Club access is free for guests. Staff assist with local itinerary planning.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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