The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine
Hotel in Poole
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this hotel
The Riviera Hotel has a peaceful location, looking out over the trees of Alum Chine to the bay. With free Wi-Fi and free parking, leisure facilities include a hot tub and indoor pool. The property also features a small studio gym.
Amenities
Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Poole
Available Rooms
1 Double • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Single • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 269 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 Double or 1 Bunk • 269 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 Double • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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££££
Reviews
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3.5
Location, staff, breakfast
The walls between the rooms are too thin, the carpets have stains
5.0
The staff were fantastic we had a medical emergency and they were amazing helpful and showed such care we could not have asked for better
Nothing
3.5
Good location , only ten minutes from the beach. Lovely pool and hot tub. Reception staff were friendly and helpful, but some bar staff could be quite aloof. Room was a bit tired but comfortable. All in all would stay again.
Food was a bit hit and miss, but hotel is 3 star so probably in line with that. Light on in the hall all night was a bit annoying and my curtains were not blackout so it got light quite early in the morning.
4.5
Very good facilities, enjoyed the pool and spa area. Staff very helpful
There were stains on pillows
5.0
Room was very clean and comfortable. Friendly, helpful staff.
Lovely swimming pool
All good
4.0
Close to the beach.
Clean and very good English Breakfast.
All staffs are very welcome and helpful.
4.0
The staff, food, the room size was perfect, wifi excellent, pool was fun.
The room needs to be rejuvenated and have air conditioning. Toilet doesn't flush properly
3.5
The staffs were very helpful
The breakfast was really good
3.5
Lovely pool and jacuzzi.
Comfortable bed.
Plenty of usb points
Mostly helpful staff
Dated boring decor. Booking policy in pool seemed unnecessary.
One towel had a very unpleasant brown stain
Floor in room was quite grubby with grit on it.
Wc seat was poor fit
No full length mirror
4.5
Kids enjoyed the leisure facilities … and the spa was good too
Very close to the beach, and lots of games for the late eves
NA
3.5
The hotel has a great location, minutes walking from the sea. Clean indoor swimming pool and activities like ping pong table and billiard.
Cleaning standards could be higher. Also bathroom did not have an extractor / vent and as a result all its moisture and odours end up in the room. Breakfast options were very limited lacking even cheese. Breakfast could be richer.
3.5
This hotel is very quiet at nights inside and out, great for sleeping in late.
Lovely hot water in the bathroom and the radiator was on all night, keeping the room cosy and warm.
The pillows were too hard.
the sea view rooms are not what we were expected !
The seafront is not near unless you’re driving
5.0
We loved the location - a short walk to the beach - and the fact we got a room with a balcony and great view when we checked in!
Friendly staff and great for families and pets. Comfie bed.
Table tennis, table football + near the family bar area for the kids. Good breakfast and reasonably priced, decent lunch too.
If I was going to be fussy, the shower pressure (over the bath w curtain) but the great overall experience and good value for money meant we will be going back, irrespective.
3.5
Chance to use leisure facilities- swimming pool, sauna, squash courts and gym. Location right near beach and not far from town. Room size was good.
Hotel cancelled our stay and transferred us to cumberland hotel where they tried to charge us more for dog.
Rooms were Uncomfortably hot during night and we couldn't turn it off.
5.0
Nice location, nice location for walks
Very hilly for the elderly or disabled in near by roads
4.0
The location, staff and breakfast all great.
I was expecting at least a small fridge in our family room.
4.0
The staff were very nice and helpful, the rooms were comfortable and clean, they were cleaned every day, and towels were lovely and big .
It was a fair walk for us to get anywhere and very hilly , but fairly close to the beach for younger families, central for travelling by car
4.0
friendly nothing was to much
the food in restaurant at night wasn’t great
5.0
The staff were fantastic. Specially the front of house staff.
Nothing
4.5
The property is exceptionally clean and the bed is so comfortable…
3.5
Very nice breakfast
Small room
4.5
great location, very clean
a little old fashioned, tired in some places
5.0
My room was excellent and the staff very accommodating. Breakfast excellent, plenty of it and a lot of variety. would recommend the hotel good value for money. The swimming pool is one of the best I have ever swam in.
Nothing
4.5
The staff were excellent the food was great the facilities were excellent
Distance from the town
3.5
Room fine, breakfast ok could be improved with variety and good bread! .Location ok. Staff very good especially Nicole helpful with a smile
parking too many cars in a small area
2.0
The location
The rooms and hotel very old looking
2.5
Staff friendly and helpful
Rooms very tired. Bed was incredibly uncomfortable . Jacuzzi not clean. Food very average
3.5
Location to the beach, nice room, friendly staff, parking, facilities, quiet location, entertainment.
The buffet breakfast wasn't hot. The door between the kitchen and Restaurant would bang, maybe an adjustment could be made to it.
4.5
Nice warm, helpful welcome from receptionist Mike.
Good choice at breakfast. Room very clean.
Not too far to beach. Nice quiet area.
Would happily return.
Hotel was a little bit dated but that did not worry us.
2.5
great location
room 108 was appalling. bed as hard as concrete, along with concrete pillows. but upgraded to room 126 with a balcony, nice soft bed and soft pillows. don’t understand the difference in quality between rooms.
3.5
It was convenient and the staff were great.
The room was really small and the building is getting tired.
1.5
close to the beach. bar staff were friendly
room was dirty (my white socks turned brown from walking on the carpet). booked the room with 2 children (<1 and a 2 year old) - there were two rooms - one room had a double bed and in another compartment two single beds - not sure how is this suitable. the shower was very weak. breakfast had little choice for the price.
4.0
Good staff & nice clean room and linen.
Nice food too. All the family enjoyed the football table & table tennis was great fun.
Think a little tired in places. Like the Swimming pool, balcony.
3.0
clean and tidy with good facilities
nowhere near sea and not set up for disabled people
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Poole?
The average price for a rental in Poole is £120 per night. This rental is £7 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine. Enjoy the water!
Is The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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