Along the boardwalk, Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a cozy bar. Take advantage of luggage storage, unwind with outdoor furniture, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
Balloch Castle - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
Loch Long - 30 min drive - 28.7 km
Getting around
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 41 min drive
Helensburgh Central Station - 3 min walk
Helensburgh Upper Station - 14 min walk
Craigendoran Station - 21 min walk
Restaurants
The Ashton - 4 min walk
Clyde Bar - 3 min walk
The Rhu Inn - 4 min drive
Annayas Restaurant - 4 min walk
The Henry Bell - 3 min walk
About this property
Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant puts you within a 15-minute drive of Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Romance packages
Facilities
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: GBP 25 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Riva & Restaurant Helensburgh
Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Hotel
Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Helensburgh
Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Hotel Helensburgh
Frequently asked questions
Does Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of GBP 25 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and mountain climbing.
Are there restaurants at or near Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant like?
Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is just a short 3-minute walk from Helensburgh Central Station. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
The restaurant offered an excellent menu with delicious food and attentive staff. (5 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and a highlight of the stay. (22 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
The room was fantastic, hotel and service were great. Perfect location for what we needed.
Christine
1-night trip
10/10
Had a lovely stay, Melina and Gary were both so nice and made our stay so nice
We will be back x
Lynn
1-night trip
10/10
I was in Helensburgh to attend my cousin's funeral. The hotel could not have been better. I only ate breakfast twice and it was delicious. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The hotel is centrally located and it was easy to get to anywhere I needed to be. All in all, a very good experience and I will recommend the hotel to my friends who might be visiting Scotland.
Sarah Belshaw
4-night trip
4/10
The room was super dirty and we had to ask them to change linen and vacuum. Still not clean.
Lots of noise from the street and bar downstairs.
Christian Elgaard
1-night trip
10/10
This is such a lovely wee Hotel fantastic location really friendly staff our room was fab with great views a bit quirky which made it special. We a definitely coming back. xx
Morag
2-night trip
10/10
Very comfortable stay.Staff very friendly and sorted out car parking for us.
john
1-night trip
10/10
Glass doors on the bathrooms was a shock, suggest they be changed.
other than that our stay was faultless
JOHN
1-night trip
10/10
What a gem of place. The room was amazing with lots of style and nice touches. Will 100% recommend to friends
Iain Coventry
1-night trip
10/10
Comfortable bed, clean hotel with great atmosphere. A must stay if in the area.
Joe
2-night trip
10/10
Fantastic boutique hotel.
Located on the the front in Helensburgh. Nice bar and restaurant, very nice room and ensuite.
Staff were very helpful and the one evening meal we had was really good.
The staff were very accommodating with out son from the base coming down to share breakfast with us.
We will definitely be staying again.
Neil
2-night trip
10/10
Outstanding all round, I will definitely be back.
Josh
1-night trip
8/10
Lovely hotel; the decor was fabulous. Comfortable room with water, chocolates and coffee, tea and biscuits. Good shower but not so keen on a glass door to the en-suite! Staff very friendly and helpful.
Amanda
1-night trip
8/10
The staff was great. Food was tasty.
Aaron
3-night trip
8/10
A nice hotel with good facilities and excellent staff
Anthony
1-night trip
10/10
Beautiful hotel, enjoyed our stay and lunch
Lynn
1-night trip
4/10
We were lucky to visit Scotland when we were having lovely weather about 20 degrees. However our room was on the top floor which meant it was very hot. The window wouldn't open very wide due to the design and the curtains. There was a fan in the room but it was just blowing the hot air around.
It would have been nice if the room was attempted to have been cooled prior to our arrival.
We were also next to the laundry room and the washing machines were spinning at gone 22:30 at night making everything in the room shake.
Appreciate this may be a one off occurrence but it did severely impact our stay especially as we were struggling to sleep in the heat anyway. I let the hotel know in the mornight, but didn't feel they were apologetic and just said it's unusual weather. If visiting in summer months it's worth bearing in mind.
Sophie
1-night trip
10/10
Enjoyed our quiet stay . Perfect location.
Deborah
1-night trip
10/10
Really loved this place for its stylish boutique vibes, very comfy and clean room, lovely staff and perfect central location plus on the waterfront. Would definitely stay here again.
Fiona
2-night trip
10/10
Lovely overnight and friendly staff
Clare
1-night trip
10/10
Great location, hotel was lovely. Really liked the decor. The double room was idea and had a record player in it which was nice to play. Nice touch
Frances
1-night trip
10/10
Great place comfy bed good food, friendly helpful staff
Mrs Wendy A
1-night trip
8/10
Nice hotel with friendly staff. The double room we stayed in is quite small with very limited storage. The bed was a bit lumpy in parts. The continental breakfast was great. Would stay again but in a different room.
Neil
1-night trip
10/10
My niece and I really enjoyed our stay at the Riva. It's a small, intimate hotel with bar that is very nicely appointed and beautifully decorated. Fabulous location, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, comfy beds and excellent shower!
Jo
2-night trip
8/10
Nice hotel, well decorated only negative is when we checked in we were told Sunday breakfast is between 8-10. We went to breakfast at 9:30 where there was not much left and advised breakfast finishes at 9:30. Although we got fresh tea and a couple of fresh pastries. We did feel a little bit of an annoyance at the start. However worth the stay.
Stephen
1-night trip
8/10
Nice and clean ! Warm and comfortable room ! Definitely stay again!!