1 / 8Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 1 dog per room.
A seaside hotel in wooded Alum Chine, Bournemouth, where dogs share breakfast, lunch and dinner with you in the Bridge Bar & Grill.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner with your dog beside you, and a view over Alum Chine and Bournemouth Bay from the Art Deco Bridge Bar & Grill: that is how the Riviera looks after dog owners. The hotel sits in the wooded Alum Chine between Bournemouth and Poole, with panoramic sea views across the bay and a short walk to a seven-mile stretch of golden sand, a dog friendly hotel with generations of guests behind it.
One dog can stay per room, and it receives complimentary treats on arrival, with dog blankets on loan and water bowls on hand. In public areas a lead is a must, and a dog is never left unattended in the bedroom. Dogs aren't permitted in the Garden area or the Leisure Club.
Dogs aren't allowed in the Cunarder Restaurant; the Bridge Bar & Grill is where you eat together, from homemade pizzas and light meals to traditional fish and chips at dinner. Afterwards, the comfortable reception alcoves are a spot where you and your dog can relax after a long day exploring Dorset.
The Leisure Club, complimentary to guests, has a heated indoor pool, a bubbling spa bath and a studio gym, and there is a games room for children. Branksome Dene Chine is 0.6 miles away and is the closest beach on Wildpack's map; its Wildpack page carries the dog rules to check before you go. For a longer walk with your dog, the hotel suggests the coast towards Sandbanks and Hengistbury Head.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- Up to 1
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Not allowed
- Dog extras
- Treats and bowls
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Branksome Dene Chine, 0.6 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Hot tub. Indoor pool
- Views
- Sea views
- Things to do
- Gym and games room
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 1 dog per room. This comes from Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments?
Up to 1 dog per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Is there a dog friendly beach near Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Branksome Dene Chine, 0.6 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments, Burnaby Road, Alum Chine, Dorset, Bournemouth BH4 8JF
50.7122, -1.8997
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