The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine, Bournemouth
About the Hotel
The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine - A family-owned beachfront hotel with indoor pool, spa facilities, and sea view dining
Located in scenic Alum Chine, The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine stands as a 3-star Bournemouth hotel with direct access to a Blue Flag sandy beach. This family-operated property features 69 ensuite rooms, many offering private balconies overlooking Bournemouth Bay. The Cunarder Conservatory Restaurant serves modern British cuisine made with local seasonal ingredients, while The Bridge Bar & Grill provides homemade pizzas and light meals. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, and studio gym equipped with cross-trainers, treadmills, and weights. The property maintains dedicated function spaces accommodating up to 230 guests across the Britannic Suite, Mauretania Suite, and Conservatory Restaurant. A garden terrace offers outdoor seating with text-to-order drink service. Scenic Alum Chine features a Victorian suspension bridge and tree-lined slopes leading to the beach, with Bournemouth's town center accessible via a 20-minute promenade walk.
Pros
Free access to leisure facilities including indoor pool, spa bath and gym
Garden terrace with lawn seating and drink service
Walking distance to Blue Flag beach and Alum Chine Tropical Gardens
Multiple dining venues serving fresh local cuisine
Cons
Ground floor rooms require steps to access public areas
2 miles distance from Bournemouth Central
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- 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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