Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Shanklin Beach - 25 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 134 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 138 min drive
Sandown Brading Station - 15 min drive
Ryde St John's Road Station - 20 min drive
Shanklin Station - 24 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
When visiting Ventnor, The Royal Hotel is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, Polish, Romanian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
52 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 05 January and 28 February.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Royal Hotel Ventnor
Royal Ventnor
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Ventnor
The Royal Hotel Hotel Ventnor
Frequently asked questions
Is The Royal Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 05 January and 28 February.
Does The Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Hotel 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Royal Hotel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Royal Hotel and nearby?
The Royal Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?
The Royal Hotel is located near Ventnor Beach, only a short 14-minute walk from Ventnor Botanic Garden and 20 minutes' walk from Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
24 Nov 2024
The welcome at The Royal was second to none. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly.
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Oct 2024
Simon
Simon, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Sept 2024
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.
Jim
Jim, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Sept 2024
Colin
Colin, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2024
Royal Treatment at The Royal
I received The Royal Treatment at The Royal thanks to the outstanding service provided by the manager, Seda, and the wonderful wait staff in the hotel's restaurant! Excellent location too! Yes, I highly recommend The Royal!
Irene
Irene, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2024
Fantastic seaside hotel
Mark
Mark, 7-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
James
James, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
7 July 2024
Connor
Connor, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2024
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
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.
Colin
Colin, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Apr 2024
Very friendly restaurant staff. Reception team efficient and very helpful. Asked us about a ramp for my son's wheelchair anytime we came in and out of the hotel. Afternoon tea was an excellent experience. Since covid this is the 1st place that did housekeeping which really made us feel we were on a holiday.
dr s
dr s, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2024
Amazing stay
An extremely lovely hotel great staff and beautiful food.
Merv
Merv, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Apr 2024
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2024
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.
Jenny
Jenny, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Nov 2023
Service and atmosphere very good
Staff excellent… bathroom of our room was tired in places, nice atmosphere and great food
Nicki
Nicki, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2023
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2023
Laurence
Laurence, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Oct 2023
G
G, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2023
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
John
John, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
15 Sept 2023
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.
Fabienne
Fabienne, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Sept 2023
Enjoyed the location and surroundings. Particularly impressed with the service provided by the staff and the
high quality of the food.
Lyndell
Lyndell, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Aug 2023
Comfortable high quality hotel with excellent staff and service
Harland
Harland, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Aug 2023
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.
Nana
Nana, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 July 2023
Beth
Beth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2023
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!