Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Comfort and decor concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
5.58
Reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including stained sheets and a filthy bathmat.
Service
8.55
Staff were described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful.
Location
9.09
Great location mentioned multiple times, close to the beach and various amenities.
Room Quality
6.54
Rooms had great views but also noted some issues with comfort and tired furnishings.
Amenities
7.07
Indoor pool and breakfast included added value; however, issues were raised regarding additional charges for some amenities.
Value for Money
7.53
Good value for some aspects, but extra fees impacted overall value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Breakfasts were reported as good, with a decent selection.
Overall Experience
7.55
Generally positive stays, although some guests had significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:51

Property Description

Seafront Location and Amenities
Located in Sandown on the Isle of Wight, the Royal Pier offers a prime seafront location. Guests can enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, spa pool, 2 bars, and Wi-Fi access. With easy access to the town centre just a 2-minute walk away, convenience is at your fingertips.

Comfortable Rooms with Stunning Views
Each room at the Royal Pier is equipped with an en suite bathroom, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. For a touch of luxury, some rooms offer panoramic sea views, providing a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Delicious Breakfast and Dietary Options
Start your day with a hearty breakfast served in the spacious dining room, featuring a full English breakfast. Vegetarian options and special dietary requirements are also available upon request, ensuring a tailored dining experience for all guests.

Book your stay at the Royal Pier now for a memorable seaside getaway!

Important information:

Kindly note that children can only be accommodated in the bedroom Family Room. The hotel will not honor bookings made for children in any other room type.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 8 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 515 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 6.54
Amenities: 7.07
Value for Money: 7.53
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 7.55
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Chris family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Lovely sea views from our room.
The kids loved the bunk beds, adding to the adventure.
Very good breakfast
Very good swimming pool.

Cons:

It’s not within the hotel staff’s control but there is only day and overnight paid parking directly outside the hotel, but there is free on street parking in close proximity.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Puneeth couple gb
1
Will never return and a terrible experience
Pros:

Location of the hotel was good

Cons:

Room was terrible, the shower drains were not clean and the water was clogged in shower area. There were no basic toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, handwash were available. We even asked the staff but they simply denied saying they do not provide it. When the water clogged in shower area, we asked for a room change they were slightly hesitant but they changed to a smaller room. Though the room was meant for a sea view, it was not worth as the view was not so great but a tiny glimpse through the window. There was no air conditioning and windows were dirty and not cleaned. Breakfast was limited and they denied to provide extra by saying it is a set meal for one. There is NO WIFI available in rooms, only in lounge reception / dining area with very poor connectivity. No intercom telephone is available in the rooms to contact reception. We always had to walk all the way down to talk to staff.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Zahid family_with_children gb
7
great location and ok hotel
Pros:

great location and room had a nice sea view. The included breakfast was served quickly although quite a basic presentation of traditional fry up and available in a vegetarian option.

Cons:

no easy free parking and hotel needs some decor improvements/fixes here and there but no major issues

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Louis family_with_children gb
1
End up leaving because it was discusting room
Pros:

Nothing, it smelt

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
6
Over all a lovely hotel with exceptional staff
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely and so was Alex the Assistant Manager.
The location is spot on and very near to all amenities.

Cons:

We chose this hotel for the swimming pool on site but it closes far to early at 18:00. Should be open at least till 22:00.
We had a large double room, which infact wasn't that large in my estimation.
There is no air conditioning and it was really hot in the room, with no way to cool it down. We did get a fan from reception but it was only 2 speed and didn't really do anything

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
B
Bhavin extended_group gb
7
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
V
Vijay family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
B
BIN solo_traveller gb
8
will recommend to friends
Pros:

Sandown Seafront ; the location is great !!

Cons:

All good, enjoy the stay!

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
S
sean family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Great location and pool

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
S
Spencer extended_group gb
10
2025-11-29 via Nuitee
R
Ram extended_group gb
9
Pros:

Excellent location. very close to the Pier and the beach. Clean rooms.

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
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Holbrook solo_traveller gb
10
2025-11-02 via Nuitee
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Vivienne couple gb
8
Good value
Pros:

Has an indoor pool and breakfast included.
Great location close to town and bus route.

Cons:

Need to hire hairdryers and pay extra for hot tub use.

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
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Richard n Pam couple us
8
Tired but convenient location
Pros:

The room. Large, awesome views & location

Cons:

The place is trying.. But appears tired & overused. Bathmat was filthy. Would have liked to try pool but closed early.

2025-10-22 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
9
A nostalgic, welcoming stay with great staff, cosy charm, and a few minor quirks.
Pros:

Excellent location and fantastic staff — truly an asset to the hotel. The room had a nostalgic charm that reminded me of my Nan and Granddad’s spare room growing up — not modern, but warm, homely, and full of that classic 90s hotel character. It was cleaned daily, which I really appreciated.

The pool and jacuzzi were great bonuses and added to the overall experience.

The hotel is truly unique, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. I’d happily recommend it — and would stay again.

Cons:

The only minor downsides were a bit of noise from guests passing by and what I assume were the boilers, as well as the lack of Wi-Fi in the room (which, combined with Sandown’s poor phone signal, meant no WhatsApp).

2025-10-18 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller au
10
2025-10-18 via Nuitee
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allison solo_traveller gb
7
2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
6
Pros:

Breakfasts & meals were very good& Good selection & portions

Cons:

Small double we had, was more a single,bathroom was like a broom cupboard and very tired looking.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Dick couple za
3
Average stay
Pros:

Property is situated very close to shops and the beach, restaurants. Staff was really friendly, accommodating, and well organized.

Cons:

I wasn’t too happy about the cleanliness of the room, the sheets were stained and mattress was quite bad. The bathroom shower was not used as it didn’t looks very clean.

The bed wasn’t very comfortable and something that really bugged me was that there were no block out curtains (due to my job having to sleep when it’s light out that’s important, this is why I didn’t extend my stay)

The lift also wasn’t always available and I’m disabled so made it a bit hard.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
J
Jordis couple gb
10
2025-09-03 via Nuitee