Riviere Sands Holiday Park

Overlooking St Ives Bay, Riviere Sands is a glorious haven for beach lovers - offering direct beach access for surfing and safe bathing. Ideally situated for exploring the stunning Cornwall coastline, the park offers beachfront holiday homes with unsurpassable views of the vast white sandy beach. Activities include an indoor fun pool and outdoor pool with flume and crazy golf to archery. Enjoy stunning views across one of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches, with white sand and deep blue sea stretching across the bay to St. Ives. Riviere Sands near Hayle is heaven for beach lovers, offering direct beach access for both surfing and safe bathing. Tear yourself away from the views offered by our beachfront holiday homes and you’ll find plenty to see and do. Feel free to fill each day in just your own way. Every family is different of course, but a typical day might begin with a lazy lie in or a family 'wake 'n' shake' session. It could be a morning on the fabulous beach or enjoying some exciting fencing coaching. Lunch out at a great little pub or pop into the Bluff Inn. Spend the afternoon trying a game of crazy golf, explore the Cornish coast or relax around the indoor or outdoor pool with flume. In the early evening enjoying a stroll on the beach, a sunset bike ride or a barbecue. Then head off to the ShowBar for a drink, live music and dancing. So, whether it's out and about or staying on the Park, you're sure to have a great holiday at Riviere Sands.

Campground type

307

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Riviere Sands Holiday Park

Riviere Towans

Hayle

Cornwall

England

TR27 5AX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.1968°N
-5.4259°W

Nearest transport

Bus

0.6 mi War Memorial

0.7 mi War Memorial

0.8 mi Viaduct

Rail

0.8 mi Hayle Rail Station

1 mi Lelant Rail Station

1.4 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station

Ferry

7.2 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal

14.7 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing

14.8 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing

Airport

6.2 mi Penzance Airport

12.6 mi Land's End St Just Airport

25.4 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Carbis Bay: 5 miles St Ives: 7 miles St Michael’s Mount: 8 miles Land’s End: 19.5 miles The Flambards Experience: 19.5 miles The Eden Project: 40 miles Exmouth Cruises See the fantastic coast from the water. If you’re lucky you’ll see nesting guillemots and razorbills in beautiful detail. Dartmoor Explore an unspoilt wilderness with Castle Drogo, Buckfast Abbey and Becky Falls. The Eden Project The superb architecture creates a global garden; a place of beauty & wonder - a must see. Flambards Theme Park With unique exhibitions boasting the Flambards Victorian Village, Britain in The Blitz and Memory Lane exhibitions. Lands End One of the most popular outdoor attractions for families in Cornwall. surrounded by spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. Paradise Park, Hayle An award winning family attraction specialising in rare birds - with otters, red squirrels and red pandas also making an appearance. Tintagel Discover the ruins of the castle and the peace and tranquillity of the area with long and winding coastal walks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Mexico Towans	0.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Porthkidney Sands	0.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hayle Towans	0.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Upton Towans	1.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Carbis Bay	1.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tate St Ives 2.8 mi

St Michael's Mount 5.9 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 7.4 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 12 mi

Trebah Garden 14.8 mi

National Trust

Godrevy 2.8 mi

Godolphin 5.3 mi

St Michael's Mount 5.9 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 7.5 mi

Trengwainton Garden 8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 0.7 mi

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 1.2 mi

BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 2.6 mi

St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 2.8 mi

GODOLPHIN 5 mi

Local events

Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)
Newquay, England 23.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Offers

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Frequently asked questions

Does Riviere Sands Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Riviere Sands Holiday Park dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Riviere Sands Holiday Park? Carbis Bay: 5 miles St Ives: 7 miles St Michael’s Mount: 8 miles Land’s End: 19.5 miles The Flambards Experience: 19.5 miles The Eden Project: 40 miles Exmouth Cruises See the fantastic … Read more