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 Clyde Bar - 3 min walk
Ardencaple Hotel - 3 min drive
Flamingo - 3 min walk
The Commodore - 9 min walk
Sugar Boat - 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.
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
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
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)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Very clean room,quiet. Helpful staff. Very adequate continental breakfast. Helensburgh has places worth visiting notably Hill House and the midget submarine museum.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Excellent hotel, friendly staff and a great location.
Tiffany
Tiffany, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2025
Booked a superior King room but unfortunately the room seemed like an average size with no view (there was a wall directly outside our window blocking sun/sky view). Apart from that the stay was great, the room was clean and the breakfast was nice with good selection of foods and drinks. Loved the later checkout time at 11AM. Hotel was very quiet and in an amazing location.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2025
Nice clean hotel, close to a river walk.
Mrs Iryna
Mrs Iryna, 1-night trip
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
6/10 Good
Aug 22, 2025
Average - Positives & Negatives
Postives-
Room was small but very clean.
Bed very comfortable.
Staff very friendly.
Nice bar area for drinks.
Negatives-
Shower didn’t work spoke to staff but never got fixed during our stay.
Continental breakfast very basic tea/coffee from a flask, luke warm & sitting for long time. Pastries not fresh.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 20, 2025
Weekend stay
Location was great, Room was dirty, the bathroom specifically with fresh mould growing in many areas of the shower and dirt , hair etc all around the toilet , room not hoovered during our stay, Was was very average and even had to return a salad because it had be served on the main plate which was very hot so salad was wilted and warm, when replaced the same salad had just been put on a cold plate. The bed was well overdue needing replacement.
Richard
Richard, 3-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
Nov 19, 2024
Comfortable bed, clean hotel with great atmosphere. A must stay if in the area.
Joe
Joe, 2-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
Jul 13, 2024
Beautiful hotel, enjoyed our stay and lunch
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 27, 2025
The room was tiny! The bed was soft & sloping & we both awoke several times in the night due to its discomfort. The view was of some abandoned buildings at the back of the hotel. The food was mediocre.
Sharron
Sharron, 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
8/10 Very good
Nov 1, 2024
A nice hotel with good facilities and excellent staff
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Enjoyed our quiet stay . Perfect location.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Rea
Neil
Neil, 2-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 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
8/10 Very good
Dec 22, 2024
The staff was great. Food was tasty.
Aaron
Aaron, 3-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
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
Oct 18, 2024
Night away
Great place comfy bed good food, friendly helpful staff