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 - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal - 31 min drive - 29.4 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
Hotel size
14 rooms
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
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
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
No onsite parking
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
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Food
Bed
Location
Restaurant
Shower
Drinks
Coffee maker
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)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
A relaxing week
We spent 5 days at Riva .
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The hotel if very easily accessible from the train station.
If we were ever in Helensburgh again we would certainly stay
Thanks to all the staff for their kindness
Ethel
Ethel, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Great Stay with great food
Hotel was amazing very good service, great food and great breakfast, amenities where very good, record player, fan, coffee machine in room great touch. Very welcoming. However room was very small but amenities made up for it.
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Lovely boutique hotel, 4th stay and it never disappoints.
Nice clean rooms
Brilliant power shower
Comfy beds
Leigh
Leigh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Had a lovely stay, Melina and Gary were both so nice and made our stay so nice
We will be back x
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Property has restaurant and located next to waterfront. Car charger is available close to the hotel. Staff were amazing and very helpful.
Bhargav
Bhargav, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
Lovely stay
Very comfortable stay.Staff very friendly and sorted out car parking for us.
john
john, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
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
Sarah Belshaw, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Comfortable bed, clean hotel with great atmosphere. A must stay if in the area.
Joe
Joe, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 31, 2025
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
Christian Elgaard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Glass doors on the bathrooms was a shock, suggest they be changed.
other than that our stay was faultless
JOHN
JOHN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
What a gem of place. The room was amazing with lots of style and nice touches. Will 100% recommend to friends
Iain Coventry
Iain Coventry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 17, 2025
This hotel is well situated on the main road going through Helensburgh. There are a number of pubs and restaurants within walking distance, and the hotel also has a restaurant. Parking is free, in the large leisure centre car park across the road. The only negative for me was the hotel does not offer a cooked breakfast, which is surprising as it has a restaurant built into it. The continental breakfast appeared to be your average hotel continental breakfast. Staff were friendly.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
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
Neil, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 1, 2024
A nice hotel with good facilities and excellent staff
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 22, 2024
The staff was great. Food was tasty.
Aaron
Aaron, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Beautiful hotel, enjoyed our stay and lunch
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
Lovely modern hotel
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
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Enjoyed our quiet stay . Perfect location.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Great little place!
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
Fiona, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Lovely overnight and friendly staff
Clare
Clare, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Night away
Great place comfy bed good food, friendly helpful staff
Mrs Wendy A
Mrs Wendy A, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Great hotel
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
Frances, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 20, 2024
Very attentive staff, comfortable well appointed rooms.
Grant
Grant, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
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
Jo, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 24, 2024
Nice and clean ! Warm and comfortable room ! Definitely stay again!!