Burlington Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (800 reviews)
5 - 9 Avenue Road , Sandown , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable
Helpful staff
Clean and tidy
Good location
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Noise issues
Inconsistent restocking of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Many reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, but some suggested issues with maintenance.
Service
7.9
Staff were described as helpful and friendly in several reviews.
Location
8.44
The hotel is well-located near the beach, which was a frequent positive remark.
Room Quality
6.39
Several reviews highlighted problems with room conditions, such as outdated bathrooms and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
7.92
Positive mentions of breakfast and hotel features, despite some missing amenities.
Value for Money
7.38
Some guests felt it was good value, especially for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.93
Breakfast was appreciated, but pre-booking was necessary.
Overall Experience
7.4
Mixed overall experience, with highlights on location and service but complaints about the room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:37

Property Description

Convenient Location near Sandown Beach

Comfortable Accommodation with Free WiFi

On-Site Restaurant and Bar

Experience a relaxing stay at Burlington Hotel, just steps away from Sandown Beach. Enjoy comfortable rooms equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar. With free private parking and a garden, the hotel offers convenience and relaxation for your getaway. Book now to enjoy a memorable stay on the Isle of Wight.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 800 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 7.9
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 6.39
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 7.93
Overall Experience: 7.4
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Ceney couple gb
8
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Brian couple gb
10
Pros:

Comfortable and warm hotel and helpful staff.

Cons:

If I were to be picky it would be the bathroom needs updating.

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
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Bethany couple gb
1
2025-11-30 via Nuitee
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Denise couple gb
1
Disappointed
Pros:

We didn’t get to go to the Burlington it was cancelled last minute and we had to go to the wight which is located next door and apparently it was an upgrade which it clearly was not

Cons:

We liked the look of the property that’s why we chose it but never got to stay as apparently there was a coach who canceled and they couldn’t stay open just for us as I got told please see photos of our stay at the wight

2025-11-28 via Nuitee
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Tina couple gb
2
Hotel would not use again
Pros:

Looked nice on entry

Cons:

Bathroom was awful you had to run hot tap in bathroom sink to get hot water in shower however this never worked
We ended up leaving early as bed was awful and there was a private party which we weren’t told about until arrival so Saturday night there was shouting and swearing in the courtyard be our room most of the night and fireworks being let off
If we had known we would of cancelled our booking to somewhere else
We were very disappointed also bathroom was very outdated

2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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jessica couple gb
6
was good value for money (£113 for 3 nights) but had an achy back for a while, good for short stays
Pros:

very clean and tidy

Cons:

the squeaky bed :(( sos to be one of them customers but the bed kept waking me up whenever i’d roll and was also quite hard to lay on

2025-11-08 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children gb
1
If i knew that i was not going to be staying in the Hotel that i had booked, i would have cancelled
Pros:

Nothing!

Cons:

I received an email to inform me that due to the Burlington hotel not having enough guests, they shut the hotel. I was told that i had been upgraded to the Wight hotel instead.
The accommodation was in no way an upgrade, the room was smaller and dated, the bathroom had a bathroom suite from the 1970's or early 80's with mismatched toilet seat, the windows were mouldy at the bottom and one of them was missing both closing lugs. The other room had a bed with an old mattress which caused the springs to dig into your back.

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Dean couple gb
10
Pros:

Great place will.be staying again

2025-11-02 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple gb
7
Trip to sandown
Pros:

The location is perfect and only yards from the beach, the room was large room that was clean and well presented. Large TV. Blackout curtains which keep the room dark even when the sun is up. A well set out folder with useful information. Taxi numbers and places to eat.

Cons:

While at burlington hotel there was really only 1 thing that bothered me and that was 1 day the room wasn't restocked with tea,coffee and sugar. I went to reception and was given a couple of coffee and a few sugars.. I ended up going to buy a jar of coffee.

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
couple gb
5
2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
6
2025-10-18 via Nuitee
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Turtle family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

We were very happy at the burlington hotel. Would certainly go again.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
8
Pros:

Liked the re decoration, Helpful staff, good flushing toilet.
Breakfast was good value for money.
Hotel was good location for buses.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
couple gb
8
Pros:

Good choice

Cons:

Nothing considering the price paid

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
couple gb
1
Pros:

Very bad

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Rachel family_with_children gb
9
It was an lovely break away from work and be able to relax for awhile.
Pros:

The hotel was lovely place with high ceilings in some rooms .The breakfast was very good and good value for money but you do need to book it advance before you go or when you get. which is what we did. The hotel is good walking distance to the town centre of Sandown and good walking to the local train station to Ryde or Shanklin.

Cons:

NOTHING ,there was nothing I didn't like about the hotel .

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Bernd solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Zimmer war sauber und in gutem Zustand. Das Personal ist freundlich.

Cons:

Das Bett war für uns etwas zu eng (Queen Size). Unser Zimmer lag zur Straße hin, nachts öfter Lärmbelästigung durch Fehlzündungen provozierende Autoposer.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
7
Okay
Pros:

Location/ parking

Cons:

Very dated, sound from other rooms

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
family_with_children gb
1
2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Toktam family_with_children gb
3
Poor service, poor quality accommodation in good location
Pros:

The location was great.
For children who are dinosaur lovers you are within walking distance. Also a large climbing park and children's mini gulf.
Pier was lovely.
Sandy beach and various good restaurants and shops. Down breez and sea breez base stops are just two minutes away.

Cons:

1. The receptionist was abrupt and seemed unhappy to see us, which felt far from welcoming. When I realised our room was on the ground floor, with a window opening directly onto the main street where cars are parked, I asked if it was possible to move upstairs. As it was a hot evening, I did not feel comfortable leaving the window open at street level. The response was simply “we are full,” which I accepted as fair enough.
2. In the ground floor room, the water pressure was extremely low — a basic failure for any room. After a long journey, it took us a considerable amount of time to wash our hair. I was told there was a general issue with water pressure across the island, which I initially accepted. However, when we moved to a top floor room, the water pressure was perfectly fine, suggesting the issue was specific to the ground floor.
3. After a lengthy shower, the glass shelf under the bathroom mirror slid down and struck my child’s foot, leaving a bruise. It had not been secured properly, and when I tried to reattach it, I realised there was no clip to hold it in place. Both myself and my young children were shocked by the incident. I logged the matter the next morning after seeing the bruise. The receptionist I spoke with then was very kind and supportive. However, when I later emailed the manager to raise a formal complaint, I was shocked to be accused of fabricating the incident. I took photographs the following day, and we were fortunate that the shelf had not shattered on my child’s foot.
4. Breakfast consisted of very low-quality items — the cheapest possible bacon and sausage, and notably no mushrooms.
5. The mattress in the ground floor room was extremely rough, with protruding springs, making it very uncomfortable. The top floor room, however, had a far better bed. If absolutely necessary, the top floor rooms might be tolerable for a couple of nights, but overall, this felt closer to a two-star standard.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee