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9.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Hotel Riviera

The Esplanade, Sidmouth, gb

Hotel Riviera - main view

About the Property

Stunning Sea Views
Indulge in the breathtaking sea views offered by many of our classically furnished rooms. Relax and unwind while taking in the beauty of the ocean right from your window.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Treat your taste buds to AA rosette-awarded cuisine in our air-conditioned dining room with bay views. Savor the freshness of local produce and the delectable seafood dishes prepared by our talented chefs.

Convenient Amenities and Activities
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi internet access and parking during your stay. Explore the local area with ease, as the hotel can help organize activities such as golf, riding, and shooting. Don't miss out on the Heritage Coast Trail and other nearby attractions.

Book your stay at Hotel Riviera today for a luxurious seaside getaway!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Lift / Elevator

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note that only small dogs are allowed on request, and charges are applicable. Dogs are not allowed in any of the public areas. Parking spaces are available at an additional charge at the rear of the Hotel, please reserve with booking. Please note that when requesting extra cots or beds, please advise of the ages of the children for an accurate quotation. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.2
Exceptional658 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the excellent service and frequently praise the great location.

Categories

Cleanliness9.3
Service9.8
Location9.8
Room Quality8.7
Amenities8.3
Value for Money9.2
Food and Beverage9.3
Overall Experience9.3

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MalcolmgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 27, 2026

"Very good, staff very helpful, it would have made it easier with more room."

8.0

Breakfast good, staff helpful, very clean.

Room for a twin bedroom was very cramped, not like picture shown on your site. On arriving beds were made apart but not pushed apart, which would mean I you would still disturb my husband. We told the staff we were not happy and they kindly pushed them apart which made the room even more cramped.

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DudleygbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 25, 2026

"Excellent hotel and staff, great location, highly recommended but no air conditioning in bedroom"

9.0

Friendly welcome on arrival. Help with luggage then valet parking for car. Subsequently discovered car had been parked under cover as it is a cabriolet with a fabric roof so no seagull dropping damage - exceptional! Room good size - bathroom absolutely immaculate - no stains on grouting or floor - superb. Good lift - very quick service. Sea view but on 3rd floor so looking through small windows rather than bay windows lower down but no issue. Bed comfortable and full tea making facilities. Breakfast very good and dinner too. Pleasant staff and good food. Good bar and many places to sit and relax including seats with umbrellas outside front of hotel where food and drinks can be served. Seagulls can be noisy and troublesome. Great location, very close to town and beach and in addition main bus stop just 3min walk away in the Triangle, for Beer, Seaton etc!

Really only feature we didn't like was no air conditioning in the bedroom. Bar was covered but the room was stifling, sun full on each morning even with curtains closed. Resulted in disturbed and most uncomfortable sleep. I realise cost to install may be prohibitive but will be a deciding factor when we consider a return visit especially as we enjoy air conditioning at home, including our main bedroom.

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CLAIREgbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 23, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. The room was bright and cheerful with a spacious bathroom. My bed was lovely and soft which suited me.

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CynthiagbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 22, 2026

"Nice break, staff lovely, dinners not to our taste"

8.0

Location, brilliant staff

Dinner service was late for us, vegetables hard, beef tough, breakfast was fine apart from fried bread which was very overdone like concrete

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JoangbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Pleasant staff eager to please. Rooms spotless

Too hot with very heavy top quilts. Bathroom extremely warm even with front and back windows open. We had to change rooms for the last night room was a lot smaller to move about in. Very comfortable just smaller than travelodge size. 1st room brilliant apart from the heat 2nd room on the small side.

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KlaasjannlNL
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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AngelagbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Great location"

8.0

Very friendly, helpful staff. Had a lift. Hotel was very close to the beach.

Nice food but quite expensive.

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EvansgbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

It was very close the sea abd the shops.

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SarahgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Disgraceful!"

1.0

Absolutely nothing. It was listed under disabled facilities on booking.com with lift to all floors. The ramp into hotel was inadequate. The lift only took one person standing.

The attitude of the receptionist was abysmal. We were told that even the room had steps to the bathroom. She was rude and patronising and we felt like third class citizens. We have complained to the hotel and Booking.com and have been ignored. We couldn’t stay and were so upset I drove us home.

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GordongbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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