Yelf's Hotel

Hotels
Eviivo
8 (1411 reviews)
54 Union Street, Ryde, England, PO33 2LG , Ryde , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Wedding services
Billiards or pool table
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Value for money
Cons:
Tired decor
Lack of cleanliness
Room maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
Some reviews mentioned sticky bits on carpets and tired decor.
Service
9.05
Multiple mentions of friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.59
Consistently praised throughout reviews, a strong positive.
Room Quality
7.04
Comments highlighted worn rooms and lack of maintenance.
Amenities
8.07
Some amenities were adequate, others needed improvement.
Value for Money
7.53
Mention of a low cost but mixed feelings about offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Breakfast was a positive highlight, but some options were lacking.
Overall Experience
8.05
Guests expressed a generally favorable experience despite issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 21:28

Property Description

Terrace with Stunning Views

Experience the beauty of Isle Of Wight from our terrace. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and take advantage of our wedding services.

Dining Options and Bar Lounge

Savor a delicious meal at our restaurant or grab a snack at the hotel's café. End your day with a refreshing drink at the bar lounge.

Convenient Amenities and Event Facilities

Enjoy a comfortable stay with amenities like a business center, 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Host successful events in our conference space and meeting room.

Plan your stay at Yelf's Hotel in Ryde, just a short walk from Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath and Ryde Harbour. Book now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Health & Safety

    Property uses a professional cleaning service

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1411 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 7.53
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Jess couple gb
3
Blazing hot ,old and in need of TLC
Pros:

This old hotel is a legend in our e house defying all attempts at modernization or change . It’s not any better on this visit . The teenage staff mostly with some old hands are Loverly . Mostly not around but really nice bunch . The room was huge with badly decrepit windows one of which I managed to open as it was 30 degrees. The fan I was given was a tiny office fan which did nothing . No AC No lift . .i never have breakfast there.

Cons:

See above

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
8
Lovely, quirky hotel, ideal for travel and transport links, shopping & eating out. Friendly, comfortable, would defi
Pros:

Location for both the FastCat transfer and Festival shuttle bus was excellent. Also surrounded by lots of places to eat, shop and walk and very close to the sea! The building and decor was a bit tired but not to the detriment of our stay! The staff were always friendly & very helpful and there was a nice vibe to the whole place - great beer garden too!

Cons:

Not enough power sockets in the room although fortunately my friend had brought an extension lead! No hairdryer which was a surprise! Strange “low down & high up” layout…the tv and mirrors were all very low down and the bathroom especially the WC were higher than the bedroom…very quirky but again not detrimental to our stay!

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Room wasn't in main hotel it was across main road opposite hotel and a old building below a ladbrooks betting shop. Noise and dirty.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Lesley extended_group gb
10
The hotel is run by lovely people
Pros:

It was very nice for a 2 hundred year old property the rooms were very clean and spacious we had a little problem and the management went above and beyond to sort it out . I would definitely stay there again

Cons:

I liked everything about the property

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location, staff pleasant. Fan in room.

Cons:

Attic room 3 flights stairs no lift. One blind
broken on rooflights

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
10
Perfect for us for a short stay
Pros:

Great location, plenty of bars, shops and restaurants on the door step. Lovely lady on reception let us check in a bit earlier, a nice young man took our luggage to the room and we got a fan for the room as it was so hot. The room has everything you could need tea/coffee and a selection of biscuits. Toiletries in the bathroom.
Lovely large bath sheets. Bed and pillows were comfortable.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Reshob solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Lucy extended_group gb
7
Glad it was just somewhere to sleep before carrying on our journey
Pros:

Cheap, beds were ok

Cons:

No headboards on beds, sheets marked, States can cater for gluten free, advised them upon. Checkin i was gluteb free, was going to order a steak and flat out refused to serve me as i have coeliacs. Please dont offer gluten free and then tell the customer you wont serve them. Wouldnt even serve me a gluten free sandwich which was on the menu!! Had to get a sandwich meal deal from down the road wheb i was wanting a warm meal.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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O'Donohue solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Good locale and mostly helpful staff except for making available the listed laundry facilities. They provided a lock-up for a bicycle on request.

Cons:

The price asked for me to wash and dry a load of laundry was twice the local launderette.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Lydia family_with_children gb
1
Never again. I am unsure how they are allowed to stay open. It’s a health and safety nightmare amoung other things.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The windows that couldn’t open or close. Filthy dirty with dead trailing ivy blowing in and out. The peeling paint, water marks, noise from outside, stains on the carpet, wall and furniture. The hairdryer that would have caused a fire if I attempted to use it, the coffee, tea and sugar bowl that someone had very kindly filled with water so we couldn’t use. The dirty bed side table’s. The lamp shades that were falling apart. The dirty towel left on the back of the bathroom door, the hair left in the shower wall. The doors that wouldn’t close unless locked. The net curtains that were stained and ripped. The window that was stuck open next to a bed where you could literally roll from the bed out the window. Nice touch when you have a family room!! No Label to prove any electrical item had been electrically testing and fit for purpose. The view below of mobility equipment that looked like it had been dumped along with other furniture and rubbish. And to top it off no one available at check out to speak to regarding the multiple issues found.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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chantelle solo_traveller gb
6
great location, lovely staff
Pros:

staff were very friendly & helpful. room was lovely & clean

Cons:

i was right at the.top up a very narrow winding staircase. lots of stairs involved to get to my room

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Lydia family_with_children gb
1
Never again, read the multiple reviews before staying here.
Pros:

The guy at reception seemed friendly.

Cons:

It’s falling apart, windows stuck open or won’t open. Stained walls, floor ,Bedding and furniture.
Bathroom floor felt like it may fall thought at any point. No thermostat on shower, went from burning you to freezing you, furniture ripped, bathroom filthy, sealant strips nailed to the bath and covered +++++ in dust. Paint peeling from walls and ceiling. Very rickety table holding a tea tray including a kettle.
Found a Fan marked as Don’t remove from reception in the wardrobe, thank god we did as it was boiling hot and we couldn’t open the windows bar the bathroom one that I couldn’t work out if the window pane may actually be missing. Or just stuck open.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
8
Great location. No complaints
Pros:

Should include breakfast

Cons:

Towel

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Alan extended_group gb
7
Very nice staff & location.
Pros:

Location was great had a great explore of the town & shoreline.

Cons:

They only had one real important job to get right, I was with my mate so wanted a 2 single bed room,
When we got back to the room it was a double but couldn’t be bothered to try and move.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Michele extended_group gb
9
Value for money and great service…..
Pros:

When we got to the hotel we were a bit dubious about staying there because it does need some TLC but the young man that checked us in was absolutely delightful (sorry I didn’t get your name) and any other staff we encountered were lovely. We had booked two rooms - a single and a double. Room 36 was the double and turned out to be more of a suite with a comfy sofa and a choice of two TVs! The single room - Room 5 - however was tiny and a little grim and was only about £12 cheaper than the double room. (The young man on reception had changed the original booking from a top floor room to a lower floor room because it was so much cooler - great customer service and much appreciated). Would we stay here again? Most definitely. It’s good value for money, staff are friendly and it’s in a great location.

Cons:

It’s tired and needs a coat of paint/redecoration.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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House solo_traveller gb
7
Fair to ok
Pros:

The room was ok

Cons:

Bathroom dusty. The side of the stairs is dusty and very poor parking

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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karin solo_traveller gb
2
overpriced
Pros:

the staff were very friendly

Cons:

our room was in total need of refurbishment, ceiling exposed to roof space and brown stains...furniture filthy..bathroom like a rough hospital room..who does clinging shower curtains anymore?
Only was a bed for the night so wasn't prepared to inspect the bed or probably wouldn't have slept!
On 3rd floor and raging hot..£225 for this room without breakfast 😑

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
6
Lovely staff just needs up dating
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Needs updating to be honest

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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caroline couple gb
8
Perfect
Pros:

Staff were lovely

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Alexis couple gb
8
Arrived early stored our cases didn’t get back till 2 am night portor was lovely didn’t see anyone to check out
Pros:

Easy to find two mins from ferry

Cons:

Very old very creaky floor boards

2026-06-21 via Nuitee