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Hotel Riviera

Sidmouth

📍 The Esplanade, Sidmouth, EX10 8AY

📞 +44 1395 515201

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.2 mi (Open Charge Map)

🌊 Sidmouth Town: Excellent bathing water 0.2 mi · Environment Agency

Hotel Riviera

Photo: Jonathan Thacker  (CC BY-SA 2.0)

  • Central Sidmouth Esplanade location overlooking Lyme Bay
  • AA Rosette restaurant with seasonal, local seafood dishes
  • Afternoon tea served in the lounge or on the terrace
  • Function and wedding venue for up to 120 guests
  • Live music entertainment on Saturdays
Hotel Riviera sits right on Sidmouth's Esplanade in Devon, overlooking Lyme Bay, with far-reaching sea views from many of its individually designed bedrooms. Rooms include fast WiFi, tea and coffee facilities and a hairdryer, with valet car parking also offered. The AA Rosette restaurant serves seasonal and local produce with an emphasis on fresh seafood, and guests can enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge or on the terrace. The hotel also hosts weddings, celebrations and functions for up to 120 guests, with live music on Saturdays. Just steps from the beach, Sidmouth offers Regency-era charm, coastal walks along the Heritage Coast Trail, and nearby museums including the Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum and Sidmouth Museum.

How far to…

Beach
0.2 miles
Station
7.8 miles

Practical details

Families
Children welcome

Accommodation on site

  • Rooms

Details taken from the operator's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Bar
  • ✓ Restaurant
  • ✓ Disabled Access
  • ✓ WiFi
  • ✓ Parking
  • 🌊 Sea Views
  • 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby

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Escot House

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Eat & drink local

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The Fort Cafe

🍦 Ice Cream & Creameries · 0.1 mi

The Fort Cafe

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Taste of Sidmouth

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Browns Bakery & Café

🫖 Tea Rooms · 0.1 mi

Browns Bakery & Café

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The Cornish Bakery

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Swan Inn

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Blue Ball Inn

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