Sandringham Hotel - Seafront, Sandown, Isle of Wight - FREE Return Car Ferry Ticket for 3 nights or more

Hotels
8.1 (514 reviews)
Esplanade, , Sandown , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Bar
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly Staff
Clean Pool
Cons:
Food Quality
Service Delays

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Some rooms were clean, but there were issues with room servicing.
Service
9.03
Friendly and helpful staff, although there were service delays.
Location
9.07
Great beachfront location with nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.02
Rooms were described as comfortable but dated.
Amenities
8.05
Good amenities like pool and jacuzzi, though some were dated.
Value for Money
7.51
Mixed reviews on costs, especially for food and breakfast.
Food and Beverage
7.06
Food quality and options received criticism; breakfast was overpriced.
Overall Experience
8.53
Overall positive experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:06

Property Description

Beachfront Location and Relaxing Amenities
With its prime location overlooking the beach in Sandown, Sandringham Hotel offers a relaxing retreat with a spacious lounge, indoor swimming pool, and hot tub.

Comfortable Accommodations
Experience comfort in every room with amenities such as a TV, tea/coffee facilities, en-suite bathroom, and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy a restful night's sleep on comfortable beds with crisp linen.

Entertainment and Leisure Options
Make the most of your stay with a games lounge, well-stocked bar, and a large indoor swimming pool. Additionally, explore nearby attractions like Shanklin Chine and Isle of Wight Zoo.

Book now to enjoy a beachfront getaway at Sandringham Hotel, complete with fantastic amenities and a picturesque setting. Hurry, offer ends November 2nd!

Important information:

Guests can advance book a meal package for the duration of their stay to include evening dinner and breakfast. Guests should contact the hotel directly in advance of their stay to check availability and reserve their table and meal package.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 5 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 514 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 7.51
Food and Beverage: 7.06
Overall Experience: 8.53
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Michael solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Les solo_traveller gb
10
Thoroughly enjoyed Sandown and the whole IOW
Pros:

Great staff who liked a giggle 😁

Cons:

Nuffin! It was fine 🏡

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
9
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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sultana couple au
1
Terrible and disgusting hotel
Pros:

It was on the beach

Cons:

The hotel and the rules are very old and dingy and smelly
The breakfast included was disgusting
The service is terrible. The staff didn’t give us an included breakfast when we arrived only five minutes late.
The area is terrible and there’s nothing nice in that area
The hotel is overpriced for what you’re getting
We took the suite and it was very small. The shower was tiny and it felt like a closet.
This must be the worst hotel on the island and overpriced. We asked for a late checkout after spending almost 1000 for three nights and they automatically said no. The staff is not accommodating.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

The hotel was quite nice and clean.

Cons:

We informed them prior to going we were bringing a mobility scooter on arrival we were told they were not allowed in the hotel we had to take the battery off and take it to reception so they could watch it charging?(really). There was nothing going on in the hotel for the whole week the facilities are there just not utilised for the amount we paid you would expect some entertanment even if only a couple of times during the week.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
8
Great location and value for money
Pros:

Excellent location and rooms. Wonderful views

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Bernard solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Nazia extended_group gb
8
amazing relaxing trip with sun, beach and beautiful scenery
Pros:

the friendliness of staff, very welcoming and accommodating. beautiful classic hotel on beach front, had an amazing, relaxing time, would defiantly visit again. a ew pool tables so can relax with amazing views.

Cons:

too much chlorine in jacuzzi

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Dan adrian family_with_children gb
1
Definitely not recommended
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

This Hotel should not be listed in Booking.com at all.
The place is lost in time and it hasn’t been any improvements in the past of 30 years. Soon you get in you can smell intense mould and dirt. Carpet on the common area are completely dark because of the dirt. The smell it is completely unbearable. The council environmental health department should have this place closed as it is a real danger to its customers. Inside rooms the cleaning staff are not changing the towels and they not supplying soap and shampoos to cover the customers staying period. When you ask the receptionist to supply those items they become rude and they show incompetence. The breakfast area it is, again, unsanitary, the chairs are falling down as the springs of the seat come of from underneath. Breakfast Food it is poor and not enough to cover the number of the customers. Sometimes the staff needs to go to the locals shop to buy more groceries to be able to satisfy the customers needs!
Booking.com should check this properties before lister into their website.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children gb
6
Great location on the beach, Sandown itself is pretty run down but if you are only there for a few days it’s a good base
Pros:

The location is excellent. Nice pool area.

Cons:

The hotel is in need of modernisation. We booked last minute so had a room without a view which was a convoluted journey up and down stairs to reach. The public areas in hotel all carpeted but spacious enough. Don’t include breakfast, it isn’t pleasant, we did but after going once, we ate out for breakfast.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Verona family_with_children gb
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Ajay family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Great location with lots of things to do!!

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Rachel extended_group gb
9
Lovely and clean,easy check-in,comfortable few days.
Pros:

excellent clean rooms, Kerry on reception went above and beyond-so helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Liked everything really- a little old fashioned but that's part of the island!

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Valmir family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

Location was very good sea view

Cons:

Very old not even a fridge to keep a drink!without air con
And the worst part was breakfast we had to wait for a long time. We had to ask several time for our toast and in the end I give up staff was all over the place they seemed lost
Shame the location was fantastic but the hotel needs big improvements

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Edwards solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The staff were kind and helpful. They changed our room as it wasn't suitable because of the stairs. We were disappointed that they no longer serve evening meals as they did last year.

Cons:

The heating was far too hot, especially in the rooms and corridors.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Restell solo_traveller gb
6
Good facilities but the prices of the rooms are a bit off
Pros:

I liked the facilities, the pool and hot tub were really enjoyable.

Cons:

The room I had was pricey but one that was almost 3/4 of the price that my friends stayed in had a massive balcony with a view over the beach and had access to the same facilities while the view from mine was covered by scaffolding despite being more expensive.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Carrie solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Sea view, large bar sitting area.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
D
Duignan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Sabina family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

Near the beach

Cons:

Not worthy at all

2026-01-19 via Nuitee