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

Hotels
8.1 (507 reviews)
Esplanade, , Sandown , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Heated pool
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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 507 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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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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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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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
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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
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George • family_with_children • gb
7
great location and stay for our first time in Isle of White
Pros:

nice rooms, good seafront location with the added bonus of a swimming pool

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Vigil • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
10
Clean rooms, friendly staff, exceptional sea view room
Pros:

Beautiful room, exceptional seaview

Cons:

How empty the hotel was

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Alison • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sean • family_with_children • gb
10
Loved every minute,staff were great and the food was brilliantly,can’t wait to come back again
Pros:

We had a sea view room,the room was clean and all amenities you would need,lovely location and staff were great

Cons:

Heat the pool

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Susannah • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Panayiota • couple • gb
8
Relaxing
Pros:

Was close to the beach

Cons:

Really wasn't anything to mind

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
Very pleasant
Pros:

Ok

Cons:

More selection for dinner

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee