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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: September 2024

The Riviera Hotel is a wedding and events venue located in the coastal town of Bournemouth in Dorset, England. Nestled near Poole and in the woody Alum Chine, this hotel serves as an ideal setting for couples that want to say their vows by the oceanfront. The variety of wedding packages, event spaces, and onsite amenities will ensure that you and your guests have a wave of a good time.

Facilities and Capacity

The Riviera Hotel can host events of various sizes, from intimate gatherings of 30 to detailed, lavish events of 200. Since the hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies, you will have the option to spend your entire day onsite for an all-in-one experience. Their largest option is the Mauritania Suite, which sports an open floor plan to create a variety of seating arrangements. The down-to-earth design scheme, from the exposed wood walls to the minimalist lighting fixtures, will ensure that the couple's wedding theme takes the spotlight. Also present is the Conservatory Restaurant, where up to 140 guests can dine and dance while surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and picturesque views. For a more close-knit ceremony, you're welcome to make the most out of the Brittanic suite. Here, you can place your altar in front of the large windows, covering your ceremony in plenty of natural light. In addition, you and your loved ones can enjoy an overnight stay in one of the many onsite bedrooms and apartments, with sea views and private balconies allowing you to fully take in the fresh seaside air.

Services Offered

The hotel staff includes a dedicated wedding team ready to work with you throughout your planning process. You will have multiple packages to choose from, which can be customised to suit your needs, wants, and budget. For your menu, the catering team will be ready to provide a selection of dishes to match your favourite flavours.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Large hotel

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool
Fitness centre

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
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14-16 Burnaby Rd BH4 8JF Bournemouth (Dorset)
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