Walk in booking on spec with my wife & our three year old daughter. Hotel is as you'd expect in excellent order throughout, overall the staff were very acommodating - there is a baby a baby listening service, children's menu - really good . We stayed in a rearward room, I would recommend staying toward the front of the hotel... More

This is a hidden jewel in this small seaside town. When I phoned up the night before for a lunch time reservation today 5 May, I was advised I was the only couple booked in so there would be plenty of room. I was also advised that the Sunday lunch would cost £29.5 each. So it was with some apprehension... More

I must admit that my heart sank when I walked in to this hotel as the decor was not to my liking. However I have learnt my lesson not to judge a book by its cover because during my five night stay I was treated to superb service, food and friendliness from the staff. I can honestly say that this... More

I have written glowing reports on the Hotel Riviera before but decided to do another following my latest visit because it's important to note that the standards at this amazing hotel never falter. I used to visit Sidmouth a lot as a child and have rekindled my love of the town over the last 5 years with regular visits with... More

It's just like coming home. Of all the places in all the world, in my experience, this hotel is unrivalled in terms of customer service and what anyone would want as a holiday experience when staying in a hotel . Mr Wharton has got it spot on - exactly the right balance of interaction with the guests without it being... More

We have been coming here for a number of years. The food is exceptional, with a lovely choice of well cooked courses. The staff are so friendly, and very attentive (this has been consistent throughout our visits, including today). Peaceful setting, with a lovely view across the sea. Recommend you get a table in one of the windows for the... More

Everything about this hotel was excellent! The staff were kind and caring, nothing was too much trouble. A good variety of food. Amazing view from the balcony in my room over-looking the sea. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

We stayed at the Riviera for 3 nights recently and were delighted to find that their values of good service, cleanliness and excellent food haven't changed since our first visit years ago. The rooms however have been updated, without losing their character and are as lovely and warm and comfortable as ever. The food is traditional with modern edges but... More

We enjoyed a wonderful break at the Riviera a year ago and so were rather wary about booking a return trip in case it didn't live up to the previous experience. Could the food possibly be as delicious? Could the service still be first class? Could the welcome be as warm? Could the cleanliness still be spot on? We needn't... More