The Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (464 reviews)
Belgrave Road , Ventnor , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Excellent Food
Cons:
Dated Rooms
Plumbing Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Some rooms need updating and the plumbing was criticized.
Service
9
Staff were kind, friendly, and professional.
Location
9
Great location close to the sea and sights.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms generally clean but a bit dated and in need of refurbishment.
Amenities
8.5
Good amenities overall, but the TV was reported as tiny.
Value for Money
8.6
Good value for a hotel of this standard.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Excellent food quality and well-prepared meals.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall positive experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:49

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Experience the epitome of luxury at The Royal, a 4-star hotel offering breathtaking views of Ventnor Bay on the Isle of Wight. Indulge in award-winning cuisine at the conservatory eating area and take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool.

Comfort and Convenience
Relax in well-appointed rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the hotel and enjoy the convenience of complimentary private parking.

Natural Beauty and Exploration
Unwind in the subtropical gardens or embark on cliff-top walks along the picturesque coastline. With sandy Heritage beaches just moments away, and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty at your doorstep, there's always something new to discover.

Book your stay at The Royal now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

Pets are allowed on request in some rooms.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Children can be accommodated in Family Rooms only.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 464 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Anthony couple gb
6
Loved the Isle of Wight
Pros:

Location was nice, outdoor areas and garden was lovely

Cons:

Restaurant was very disappointing supposed to be award winning however the food was not great

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
C
Cynthia solo_traveller gb
10
A fabulous place to stay and very good value for money
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
S
Stefan couple gb
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Phillip couple gb
9
Our stay was excellent it was a kast minute decision to book a room
Pros:

Breakfast was very good service was excellent.

Cons:

More parking would be nice but not a real issue.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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ANN solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Excellent food.
Quiet genteel atmosphere.

Cons:

Tiny issues with room. 'Wonky' tap.
Cigarette smoke rising from open window

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Peter D solo_traveller gb
7
Noisey Dogs at night
Pros:

Hotel and staff were perfect

Cons:

Dogs barking from 9pm to 11 30pm.....if l wanted to stay overnight in a kennels l would have. Would never stay in hotel again while poxy dogs are allowed

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Zoe couple gb
9
A thoroughly enjoyable stay
Pros:

The welcome we received and the general, positive attitude of the staff made our stay a pleasure. The room was comfortable and clean. The ambiance was of old fashioned style with all the mod cons you would expect today. The food was excellent and well presented.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller gb
8
We had a lovely stay apart from the hot room
Pros:

Charming traditional hotel
Loved the Pool

Cons:

We arrived in good weather 21 degrees
The heat g was on in the room which made the it stifling to sleep at night
We told reception they said it comes
on when people are showering!
It was a on all night
Very uncomfortable for sleeping
Obviously the system is faulty
Room 48 not sure if it’s every room.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
A
Andrew extended_group gb
7
overall happy with our choice, just let down with the room tiredness and stained carpet.
Pros:

loved the character and the charm of the property, beautiful dining room for breakfast, relaxing and peaceful.
all the staff were very friendly and well presented.

Cons:

The bedrooms are dated for the expensive price, also heavy stains on the carpet which was unnecessary just needed a carpet cleaner, abreakfast closed without really finishing, would’ve been nice to be informed that the kitchen was closing.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
7
Great location fabulous dining room and garden. Room needed an update
Pros:

Breakfast good although portiiions small. Alll staff were great and the gardens superb

Cons:

Room needed an update. It was hot and there was no aircin or even a fan

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
A
Andrea solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely old-style hotel with perfect service in a stunning sub-tropical setting.
Pros:

The staff stood out all the time, from reception to bar to dining room. Very friendly, professional, fast and efficient.
Just one thing, at breakfast I asked for a coffee with hot milk. The waiter asked a fellow waiter next to him if he could manage my order and I heard him say "a black coffee for the gentleman". So I chipped in and said "and hot milk". A third waiter then came with hot milk and no coffee.
As part of training, please ensure you teach staff to be attentive all the time and to everything. Every minor mishap still is a mishap and to a client being at your hotel to relax and enjoy, things like these dent the experience.

Cons:

I think the bathroom in the room was sub-standard. Grey vinyl flooring with dirty edges. Also, I understand this is an old-style hotel, but please, separate hot and cold water taps? In 2026? This to me shaves off a star or two in my rating.
There were three families by the pool and their young children were making a lot of noise and splashing around and taking over the whole pool. I had to move away from there as it was too noisy.
Please manage this better.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
M
Mousis couple gb
5
A mediocre stay
Pros:

Good position in Ventnor

Cons:

Hot rooms, dated furniture
Old facilities
Very expensive for the quality of the hotel

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Brenda solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff were amazing & helpful.The food was delicious & the dining room was stunning.

Cons:

Didn't have AC, but had a huge sash window to open with a cool breeze & thick beautiful curtains to keep the mosquitos out.The bathroom having no windows was very warm, but only minor issues as it was the hotest May we have experienced!

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Adam extended_group gb
9
It is a wonderful hotel and highly recommended.
Pros:

The location is perfect and the property is wonderful. Staff are very helpful and very welcoming.

Cons:

Since the weather was very hot it would be nice to have a fan in the room to help circulate the air since there was not much wind to get the room to cool.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
T
Terence couple gb
8
Pros:

Historic building, good facilities.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple gb
9
Will return.
Pros:

Location, areas for relaxing in the gardens and conservatory. Light meals / snacks available during the day.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Soanes solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent stay - would definitely return
Pros:

Location and cleanliness were excellent as was the friendliness of the staff.

Cons:

Bigger breakfast portions for gluten free.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
B
Buckley couple gb
10
First class relaxation, wonderful Hotel.
Pros:

Breakfast superb, Ventnor is a beautiful place so much to see , stunning scenery, Hotels location is quite, stunning.

Cons:

Some of the carpet in hallways,

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
R
Robin couple gb
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee