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Reviews of Hotel Riviera 4 stars

The Esplanade, Sidmouth, EX10 8AY, United Kingdom

#6 of 14 hotels in Sidmouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 167 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 21 December 2021

    8.0
    Expensive for what we were going to be offered but my sister saved the day with the upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Town View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My sister paid for a surprise upgrade to seaview room without which we would have had a room over looking the car park which for the price we paid and the fact it was our golden wedding anniversary would have been a major disappointment. The pianist took offence at us listening to a video message from our grandson and remonstrated with us loudly and directly. We were very embarrassed. The bar staff did not intervene. With hindsight were remiss to listen to the message and we apologised many times. The owner did investigate and took the time to phone us but seemed to have to come to the conclusion that the incident was our fault although he articulated this in a respectful way. Sadly our 50th anniversary will be remembered with some disappointment although with a lot of enjoyment too.

    All food was excellent, restaurant and reception staff very helpful and polite. Location great and christmas decor beautiful.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2021

    10
    We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back again next year.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Town View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We were lucky to get a book with such short notice but the only thing we were a little disappointed with was the size of our room, it was very tight to get into the room with the two chairs at the end of the bed. If you got up in the night to go to the bathroom you had to be careful not to walk in to the chairs.

    We very pleased with all the meals, there was so much choice, the service was excellent nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff. The cleanliness of the whole hotel was excellent not a speck of dust anywhere. Jolly well done.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2021

    8.0
    Nice break, friendly staff and comfortable accommodation (except the small bedroom and en-suite).
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and en suite we’re very small which proved to be difficult for my disabled husband. If we were to visit again I would ask for a larger room and walk-in shower.

    The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was very good. The location was superb.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2021

    10
    A wonderful. Break
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room too hot

    Orange juice

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2021

    10
    Superb hotel with great food ,staff and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Town View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nothing

    I am reviewing the hotel for my mother and her friend.They could not fault anything about their stay,the rooms were nice ,the staff superb and the food was excellant.Well done to everyone at the hotel.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2021

    8.0
    Everybody was very attentive to your needs and did there best to fulfill these needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Reception area was a little small

    Breakfast was very good plenty of options

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2021

    10
    An outstanding, most enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bed was a little too soft but overall we were very comfortable

    The location on the seafront is outstanding and the restaurant excellent. The staff were friendly, welcoming and most helpful.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room with Town View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prefer more modern furnishings. Very traditional. Prefer more vegetables with main course

    Service very good, personal. Staff remembered us and room numbers from the beginning

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2021

    9.0
    we had a brilliant three days close to the sea and shops it was over all to soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Town View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing really someone on the piano more than just on a saturday night would have been nice , but overall everything was very good.

    breakfast was lovely nothing was to much trouble for the staff in fact all of the staff were so helpful.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2021

    10
    Just wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Fabulous location and food. Exceptional service. Bedding, towels, furnishings and decor all high quality and immaculate. Traditional luxury.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Town View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great brilliant

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2021

    9.0
    I thik I`ve said it all
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Town View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    All the meals were excellent-I did ask staff to compliment the chef and kitchen staff.So nice,too, to have the car parking taken care of so efficiently.Thank you.Would love to visit again

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing !! The food was off the clock . All the staff were incredibly attentive and the hotel was spotless . We will defo be returning . Thank you Hotel Riviera

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2021

    9.0
    Excellent weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing myself personally I didn’t like is that they have blankets and sheets on the bed, I would prefer a quilt

    The staff were amazing

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Town View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old fashioned but really nice

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very expensive

    Our room was beautiful - with a wonderful sea view, the staff were excellent, the breakfasts were delicious.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2021

    10
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2021

    10
    Really enjoyed my stay, felt safe and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Town View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Absolutely perfect location, I love the terrace. Breakfast was very, very good, freshly cooked and hot! Staff very efficient, welcoming and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2021

    8.0
    Staff were very couteous and friendly and room very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Town View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The car parking was very limited, but helpful staff made it less stressful.

    Good.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2021

    10
    A relaxing, restful and very comfortable three nights with superb cuisine. Just what we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Town View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    As we are both over 80 we would have appreciated a room with a walk in showers and I wonder if this is an option for some rooms. Also, we would have preferred a duvet to. Blankets and wonder if this is an option.

    The weather was unseasonably cold and our room, on the top floor was absolutely freezing, including the bathroom. The housekeeper supplied us with a heater which was excellent and we were very grateful for the prompt service, but the bathroom remained cold because the towel rail was not turned on. We were told that all the heating had been turned off for the season and this seems odd, given the vagaries of English weather.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2021

    10
    Relaxing weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a little small Shower weak Bed mattress very soft, no springs left

    Polite friendly staff who did everything to accommodate me. Nothing too much trouble Excellent food.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Town View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air con

    Location

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2021

    9.0
    very enjoyable. Liked the live pianist before dinner
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Town View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Can't think of anything

    excellent bacon and sausage. Perfectly cooked egg.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2021

    10
    A little expensive as charge per person per night
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Town View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location on seafront Decor Very clean

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2021

    8.0
    The short stay at this hotel was very satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Town View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The town facing room is cramped for two occupants The removal of furniture was requested.Therefore the charge for the room could be considered to be on the high side.

    The staff and service is up there with the best I have ever experienced. Off street parking much appreciated. Excellent standard of meals. An issue raised regarding an onsite facility was discussed directly with the owner which is appre

    Stayed in June 2021

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