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The Royal Hotel

4.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room, Garden View

Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Saver Single Room

Saver Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Saver Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room (with Annexe)

Family Room (with Annexe)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Trundle Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Trundle Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Saver Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Belgrave Road, Ventnor, England, PO38 1JJ

What's nearby

  • Ventnor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Steephill Cove Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ventnor Botanic Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 24 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Besty & Spinkys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Spyglass Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Plantation Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Haven Tea Gardens - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Upscale hotel by the sea
A terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Royal Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room and wedding services
  • A computer station, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 52 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Polish, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 05 January and 28 February.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Ventnor
Royal Ventnor
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Ventnor
The Royal Hotel Hotel Ventnor

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ventnor Beach, Oceanblue Sea Charters and Ventnor Park. English Channel and Steephill Cove Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with good price including breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm and serene

Lovely place to stay, walkable, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, spacious and beautiful rooms and the comfiest of beds. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lord Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Thank you for early check in....loved comfy bed.....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!!

We had a fabulous 3 night mid-week stay. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were attentive and really friendly and the food in the restaurant was exquisite. We had intended to find other places to eat during our stay but the food was so good here there was absolutely no point. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

An extremely lovely hotel great staff and beautiful food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The welcome at The Royal was second to none. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the location and surroundings. Particularly impressed with the service provided by the staff and the high quality of the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I felt comfortable and at home in the hotel. The staff were friendly and obliging. There is something very speckial about the Royal and that's why I have stayed more than once.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building,very good staff, Excellent location,very atmospheric.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable hotel which has elegant gentility which we hope is preserved by the future owners. The staff were efficient and friendly. Enjoyed our stay so would thoroughly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking our vehicle was quite difficult with a limited number of spaces which were difficult to navigate. We did enjoy sitting outside in the garden enjoying refreshments. We did like Ventnor and the Isle of Wight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was gorgeous. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel was located a short walk from the ocean and from the town. Staying at The Royal Hotel was a pleasurable experience that made my time on Isle of Wight exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good all round
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A two day break.

I booked late so the restaurant was fully booked but they made space for me in the conservatory. The staff could not be kinder or more helpful. The food is outstanding. I always look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in a good location

Beautiful hotel located close to the beach although there is a very steep hill down to the promenade so not ideal for anyone with mobility issues. Staff were very welcoming and efficient and I particularly liked that breakfast was made to order (also a good selection). Only negatives was shower pressure was not great and my breakfast wasn’t hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has an old-world graciousness and courtesy which is sadly lacking in many facets of life in 21st century. The quiet, relaxing ambience, and the feeling that nothing is too much trouble is the strength of this lovely old hotel. Really excellent food. Superbly comfortable beds. Lovely sea views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pete

Probably the best service, I have had in this country and that comes from a former travelling salesman. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Lovely rooms. Fantastic breakfast. We also had lunch there and the food was lovely. The bar's a tad expensive. Will be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality Hotel would recommend

We had a wonderful overnight stay. They kindly upgraded our room on arrival to a ‘garden view room’ which was lovely and the view from our window was not just the garden & terrace area but a fantastic view of the sea. It was also only a short 5 min stroll down to the sea front. We had cocktails in the bar in the evening, but on this occasion didn’t dine in. However, breakfast service was excellent. Staff were courteous and friendly and we would happily recommend this hotel. It’s more of an ‘oldy worldly’ experience with a lovely bar area and lounge areas. It felt like the grandeur of stepping back in time. It was a relaxing experience and we look forward to future stays.
View from our Garden Room
View from our Garden Room
Sumptuous bedroom
View of the hotel from the car park
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Royal in every way!

Old World Service! This hotel knows how to treat you. Nothing was too much to ask. Great location just up the hill from the beach. Food was amazing. And, when there was no taxi to take us to the train station, Steve, the night porter drove us! All the staff were over the top; Amanda and Janice at breakfast. Can’t say enough about the level of service! Our room was lovely with a comfy bed. Beautiful grounds. Wonderful piano player at dinner. Fun to lounge at the pool in the sun and order cocktails. We gushed over this place for days. It will be a special memory for a very long time. 10!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed at The Royal hotel in August

This is a well preserved 4 star hotel with excellent service and food. Do not expect air conditioning. There is a lift for access to upper floors. The beds are comfortable. Ensuite bathroom may not have an extract fan but a window is provided. In bedroom. Clothes cupboard is quite small but there are drawers in side tables and desk. Small colour tv is mounted on wall. Kettle tea making facilities, biscuits and complimentary water bottles provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Fabienne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid if you can

Avoid room 17 and presumably a few more rooms affected by the presence of the kitchen extractor fan just outside their windows. I didn't mind the pretty awful view on the back of the hotel but this extractor fan came on every morning at 7:00 and wasn't turned on until they had finished the dinner service at night. Not much chance to get any sleep when it's on. Very unsympathetic response when I asked to be moved, clearly used to people complaining and as they were apparently full nothing they could do. Overall the hotel looks tired and in need of a complete refit. Food was quite disappointing too, breakfast very average, dinner not up to much and service erratic. Shame that such a lovely building in such a nice setting is being let down by a lack of investment and uncaring staff. Not that many alternatives in Ventnor so I feel they're just not interested in trying any harder.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025