Altavia Hotel

Hotels
6.2 (112 reviews)
18 Beachfield Road , Sandown , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Covered parking
Accessible shuttle
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
3.6
Flush is not working. Toilet is so dirty.
Service
7.57
Wonderful and friendly owner and staff making it a cosy and lovely place to stay.
Location
8.1
A good location easy reach to the beach plenty of shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
4.56
Room needs an upgrade - carpet dirty, spiders, and dusty.
Amenities
6.09
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
5.55
Got what we paid for.
Food and Beverage
8.09
The breakfast was very good plenty of good start to the day.
Overall Experience
6.07
Having stopped I wouldn't have any problem going back.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:38

Property Description

Proximity to the Beach
Located just a 4-minute walk from the nearest sandy beach, Altavia Hotel offers the perfect seaside getaway.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at Altavia Hotel is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a TV, and an en suite bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking, a garden to relax in, and a TV lounge with Sky channels. Additionally, the hotel's staff are readily available to assist with booking activities such as horse riding lessons and fishing trips.

Experience a relaxing beach vacation at Altavia Hotel - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that the property can arrange ferry tickets at a discounted rate. Please contact the property using contact details on the booking confirmation to arrange this.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.2
Based on 112 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.6
Service: 7.57
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 4.56
Amenities: 6.09
Value for Money: 5.55
Food and Beverage: 8.09
Overall Experience: 6.07
B
Bernard solo_traveller gb
8
Having stopped i wouldn't have any problem going back.
Pros:

A good well presented English breakfast plenty of coffee.
A good location easy reach to the beach plenty of shops and restaurants.

Cons:

Only problem was the door to shower which didn't open enough even though there was room for adjustment.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
D
Derek couple gb
8
Pros:

Good location nice breakfast and parking.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
couple gb
1
Pros:

As above

Cons:

Shocking wouldn't stop there with a gang of lads

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
S
swayne couple gb
3
location great thats all
Pros:

location

Cons:

room - needs an upgrade - carpet dirty - spiders and dusty

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
T
Thambyappah family_with_children gb
1
We left one day early but we pay the money for entir stay
Pros:

Very very bad . Sheets & Towel are not good . Entire stay they Didnt change the sheets.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
T
Tahir
4
Pros:

Ff

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
A
Annabella
10
Lovely place at a great price
Pros:

Wonderful and friendly owner and staff making it a cosy and lovely place to stay.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Its not clean
Pros:

Flush is not working.Toilet is so dirty

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
J
John
10
Pros:

Nice breakfast and reception.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
S
Samantha solo traveller gb
8
Very good
Pros:

The staff were really lovely and welcoming, the room was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
A
Anonymous family with young children gb
7
Got what we payed for
Pros:

The breakfast was very good plenty off good start to the day

Cons:

Was a shame the bar was closed

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
J
John family with young children gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

All a bit run down sadly. Looks like the hotel has hit hard times

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
T
Trevor group gb
3
Very Average
2024-09-22 via Nuitee
D
danel
10
Pros:

very helpfull good breakfast very clean room good service

2024-09-02 via Nuitee
C
Chris with friends gb
1
Stay away
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Well it’s cheap for a reason. I’ve stayed in some bad hotels but this is definitely in that category. Dirty room. Shower minging and must be the smallest space I’ve showered in. No tea or coffee. Room stunk of damp. Two sharing and had to shuffle past each other. Bed not comfy. One pillow the thickness of a wafer. Breakfast well all I can say the toast was decent. Cooked breakfast well wasn’t cooked. Decor in dire need of upgrade I would definitely not recommend this to anyone. Not even the homeless.
STAY WELL CLEAR.

2024-08-27 via Nuitee
D
Derek with friends gb
5
Passable
Pros:

Breakfast and location

Cons:

Very dated room no curtains damp walls and a leak in the bathroom.

2024-08-27 via Nuitee
P
Pete young couple gb
5
Good location, helpful staff.
Pros:

The owner, John and the staff are really helpful. The location is good, and there was plenty of parking for the scooters.

Cons:

The rooms were clean, but they are starting to look at little tired.

2024-08-26 via Nuitee
S
Sabina family
10
Pros:

Owner and staff were very friendly, close to the beach and big room.

2024-08-21 via Nuitee
H
Howitt solo traveller gb
6
Stay was OK, could be better
Pros:

Breakfast was nicely cooked.
Shower worked perfectly
Room was as expected in terms of having sea view.

Cons:

No tea or coffee was in the room when it was advertised as having so. The shower was a bit under pressure. Beds mattress was uncomfortable do had to improvise by laying some of the towels supplied on top to ease the uneasy feel of the mattress springs. Some guests had kids who were running around the hotel unsupervised. The proprietor wasn't aware of my attendance as I had to fully explain what I came for, and he seemed a bit lost. Was at first given twin room on back, but once I addressed the booking again being a sea view room, he had kindly swapped it for me.
Hotel in general could do with a refurbishment or re decoration in rooms as looked dated.

2024-08-20 via Nuitee
S
Shaina family with young children gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Location is really good and worth for money.
Breakfast was also very good.

2024-08-19 via Nuitee