Channel View Hotel

Hotels
Independent
4.8 (20 reviews)
4-8 Royal Street, isle of wight, Sandown, England, PO36 8LP , Sandown , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
Wheelchair accessible
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Housekeeping on request
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good for budget hotel
Handy for town and beach
Cons:
Rude owner
Inconsistent amenities
Dusty and musty rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
3.8
Several reviews mentioned dustiness and an overall need for updating.
Service
5.8
Negative comments about rudeness from the owner affected the perception of service.
Location
6.8
Convenient for town and beach, appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
4.3
Issues with stairs and the musty smell affected the room quality.
Amenities
4.3
Amenities such as food availability were misleading.
Value for Money
4.8
Guests felt that the hotel provided a budget option, but some thought they were overcharged.
Food and Beverage
3.8
No food available despite being advertised as such.
Overall Experience
4.8
Mixed feelings due to various issues, but some positives about location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 03:46

Property Description

Discover an inviting coastal retreat at Channel View Hotel, where the beauty of Sandown Beach meets exceptional comfort.

Luxurious Accommodations
Choose from 38 thoughtfully designed guestrooms equipped with flat-screen televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected throughout your stay.

Unmatched Convenience
Enjoy the ease of free self-parking on-site and indulge in hotel room service, making your experience as relaxing as possible. Refresh in modern bathrooms complete with showers and hair dryers.

Prime Location
Situated just a short walk from Sandown Beach and Sandown Pier, you’re perfectly positioned to explore stunning local attractions like Dinosaur Isle and the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Book your stay at Channel View Hotel today and create unforgettable memories by the sea!

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

4.8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.8
Service: 5.8
Location: 6.8
Room Quality: 4.3
Amenities: 4.3
Value for Money: 4.8
Food and Beverage: 3.8
Overall Experience: 4.8
A
Alan partner
6
Pros:

It's a budget hotel so don't expect any Bella and whistles. Room is compact but comfortable enough. Shower is not great very low pressure. If your just after a bed for the night it does the job.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
B
Brian
8
Pros:

Good for budget hotel, clean,good parking, handy for town and beach, short walk,

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
A
Allan partner
6
Pros:

No food when it was posted as available. Shower inconsistent heat and hairdryer kept cutting out.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
K
Kathiresan family_with_children
2
Pros:

Worst, the owner very rude . They're overcharged me extra £100. Very dusty

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
D
David
2
Pros:

I think it was closing down. Not much sign of life!!!

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
K
Kay family
4
Pros:

We had to walk up 4 flights of stairs to get to the room my husband has COPD so we couldnt go back out for food as he knew he couldnt manage those stairs again - we were offered a different room lower down the building if we wanted to pay the extra bedside lamp was falling off the wall it smelled really musty the bed linen was white so could see it was clean but overall I wish I had booked somewhere else - overall the building needs updating ripped carpets need replacing etc

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Pros:

the hotel was deserted, no staff, the bar was shut, no entertainment, no breakfast,no evening meal if I wanted to book one,so all in all new year ruined. the phoned me and said the wanted to check my bank details because they were giving me a small refund but then took the full amount and no refund. if this is how they run an hotel and treat there guests then beware and avoid

2020-01-05 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Life at the Channel View hotel
Pros:

When I arrived at this hotel I thought I had picked a winner, but when I went inside it all changed, there was nobody on the desk. After wandering about for half an hour or so still unable to find anybody I found the phone number and gave it a call. The lady that answered seemed a bit put out that I rang her but finally agreed to come and book me in. After a wait of about twenty minutes, she arrived and then it really started to go downhill. First no breakfast "not enough people" must then no bar, "not enough people" Then no evening meals why you quest it " not enough people" When I found my room I was pleasantly surprised, it was clean and tidy nice, apart from the shower door naming off and the water at a very fast drizzle. All in all, not one of my better picks

2019-09-24 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Lovely Hotel, clean and tidy. Customer service also great

2019-09-05 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Bargain price
Pros:

For the price I paid for the night, I was not upset with the hotel. Yes, the decor could do with a little work, but my room was clean and the bed was comfortable enough.

2019-08-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
4
Pros:

Fairly close to bus stop, not too far from beach. View from the room was okay.

2019-08-18 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Pros:

The manager needs to learn some people skills, instead of saying everything is the customers fsult

2019-06-01 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Pros:

Arrogant staff, not helpful, couldn't make any decision by himself, he was so stressed out, Staff has no idea about our pre-booked stay, they didn't have Double rooms and we been allowed to buy from expedia website, left us in the situation where i have to pay more then double price to stay in different hotel

2019-05-28 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
2
Pros:

Service was poor. Staff difficult to find and there was no record of my booking. I was asked to leave after 1st night with promise of an alternative room in manager's house without breakfast! This i of course declined. At breakfast thete was also no record of my booking and no soap or towel in bedroom. Very poor service. I recommend this hotel to nobody.

2019-05-26 via Nuitee
M
Maurice
8
Pros:

Good value for what i paid , they gave me a double room instead of paying for a single

2018-09-24 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Dirty, Bad service, leaks, Bar-Rest closed
Pros:

There are 2 hotels with exactly same name different owner. I booked based on the nice one pics and actually the Map app only showed me that one so went to the wrong place. And then find this 'hotel'.
I asked to change towels and left the dirty on the floor, the room wasn't made which I said is fine leave but please bring clean towels. Never got them and the next day had to re-use the dirty ones from the floor because there was nobody around to help.
Reception, Restaurant and Bar were almost always closed.
There were leaks dropping on the carpet...
Don't recommend this hotel, for that price can go to a much better place.

2018-09-01 via Nuitee
A
AJ
6
Budget
Pros:

Basic but clean hotel with fresh bedding and towels etc.
I would stay again.

2018-08-28 via Nuitee
C
Chrystelle
6
À défaut de mieux mais à éviter de préférence
Pros:

Chambre quadruple de taille tout à fait correcte, un lit double et des lits superposés pour les enfants. Matelas à ressorts de pauvre qualité et très grinçante.
Salle de bain personnelle mais eau de douche qui s'écoule très mal, problème signalé au matin mais que l'on retrouve non résolu le soir venu. Sol sale.
Petit déjeuner (full English breakfast) de qualité très moyenne, peu copieux.
Rapport qualité prix peu satisfaisant, cette réservation avait été tardive et les établissements de meilleures prestations n'étaient plus disponibles.

2018-08-08 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Pros:

The location of the hotel was great but dont expect a premier inn. You get what you pay for I suppose.

2018-06-24 via Nuitee
J
Julie
2
Bad stay would not recommend.
Pros:

We booked into the Channel View Hotel and they put us in the guest house down the road. If we wanted to eat in the hotel or go to the bar we had to walk up the road to get there. Defeats the object of staying in the hotel. If I wanted to stay in a guest house I would have booked a guest house. The beds were uncomfortable and the pillows were lumpy. The tea making facilities were poor and there was no one around when we ran out of toilet paper. Shower took 5 minutes to warm up and was not at powerful. It was noisy with doors being shut and talking on the landing. They took my payment even before I had arrived. Was so bad we checked out a day early. Would not recommend.

2018-05-02 via Nuitee