Yelf's Hotel

Hotels
Union Street, Isle of Wight , Ryde , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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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

Historic Coaching Inn Charm
Yelf's Hotel, a former coaching inn in Ryde, Isle of Wight, offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort. The cozy bar, lounge area, conservatory, and patio provide the perfect spots to unwind after a day of exploring.

Convenient Location
Situated near hovercraft and ferry services to Portsmouth and Southsea, Yelf's Hotel is the ideal base for exploring the Isle of Wight. With Newport and Cowes just a short drive away, and the sea a few minutes from the hotel, convenience is at your doorstep.

Flexible Accommodation Options
With rooms in both the main hotel and Bromley House, guests can choose from a variety of accommodation options. From ground floor rooms to spacious family suites, Yelf's Hotel caters to every traveler's needs.

Experience the historic charm and modern comfort of Yelf's Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable Isle of Wight getaway.

Important information:

Please note that some rooms are located in Bromley House which is opposite the main hotel building. This facility has some ground floor accommodations as well as large family rooms. Yelf's Hotel cannot guarantee that guests will be located in the main hotel.

Please note that breakfast is served in the main hotel.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest 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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laura • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

We just had a fabulous great value 2 night stay. Such a quirky traditional old fashioned English seaside hotel, just what we wanted we loved it!  Our room was spotless, and fully equipped with iron, hairdryer, lots of tea, coffee and biscuits, huge fluffy towels and comfy beds.  The reception rooms downstairs were so interesting, and we had a lovely sunny drink out on the pretty patio. And all the staff were friendly and helpful. Thanks so much 😃 also recommend looking for the zabre secret cafe, opposite and slightly down the road.  A lovely friendly cafe hidden behind a clothes shop with a beautiful flower filled sunny courtyard garden... and wine!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Hankers • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were amazing, the manager josh couldn't do enough for us ,bar staff and reception were friendly, nothing was to much trouble 😊

Cons:

When we first got to the reception we was told we would be across the road in their other hotel, as the main one was full, I asked if there was a lift as l had just had carpal tunnel operation on my hand and my sister had recently had a mini stroke,were taken over by the manager Josh when we entered it ,it was disgusting , grotty it looked like student accommodation and the sink was cracked the chair was broken and the bed looked like someone hadn't long got out of it ,so we told josh we wasn't happy with the state of it considering we booked in January because the picture of the twin room looked absolutely stunning that's why we wanted to stay there,so josh said give him 10 minutes ,he would sort it out,he then took us back to the hotel and gave us a choice of 2 rooms,so after a bad start we had a lovely holiday thanks to josh and his team,we even got them a thank you card and chocolates

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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karen • family_with_children • gb
6
For what we paid it was ok.
Pros:

Location was perfect for Ryde/public transport
Staff very helpful

Cons:

Hotel looking unloved. Bin not emptied, stained bedding, and dead plants in the patio area.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jinsmon • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location is good. Close to shops, and transports

Cons:

Booked two rooms . Which they gave it in two different buildings.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
8
Nice
Pros:

Nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good value and location
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Msimanga • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The place in a good place walkable distance from pier.

Cons:

The smell of carpets and carpets are dirty deep cleaning might help.Also glasses for water drinking are necessary inside rooms.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • gb
5
A tired hotel
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Could really do with a makeover and more staff

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • gb
4
It was ok but would not stay again.
Pros:

Location was ok

Cons:

Very dated. And put on the top floor with no lift.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Kaniya • family_with_children • gb
1
Cons:

Room floor carpet is not clean dirty please change the floor carpet

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
7
Well equipped large room, ideal for a weekend.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No breakfast on site had to go to pub next door. Decor a bit tired. No double glazing, traffic very noisy over night.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alderton • couple • gb
1
Very disappointed with the facilitys,completely a waste of our money, hotel is very tired and needs a refurbished, we wo
Pros:

Just the location of the hotel

Cons:

Room was up 3 flights of stairs and a attic room with no head room at all , and all the walls had stains on them the blind on the window was ripped torn and letting in light as per photos,
The bathroom was dirty above the sink , and one of the taps was broken, and the shaving didn’t work , the fan in the bathroom didn’t work, and there was stains on the wall of the bathroom, the light on the bed didn’t work so all in all very disappointing in deed.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
6
Back to the Future on an empty stomach
Pros:

A very comfortable hotel and friendly staff.
Comfortable beds.

Cons:

No in house catering
Breakfast starts at 09.00. A lot of people are sightseeing on the island and this means a later start losing half a day. Also staying with you for 6 days - that's over £200 alone for breakfast that we spent in the diner down the road.
The meals we had were awful - including salad that had been sitting out since the morning - another example of lost revenue with meals we could have had at £100 a night.
Housekeeping- leaving lights on all day after cleaning.
Dusting and hoovering needs to be looked at around the hotel - not just in the rooms.
And the toilet paper was just awful.
Talking about toilets - the mismatching toilet seats and the disabled cubicle not locking in the public area.
In all - I stayed at the hotel in 2018 after a strong recommendation.
I will sadly not be recommending anyone to the hotel in this state.
Though the lady with glasses at reception (who was here when I first came here) was absolutely 💯 lovely.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Roberta • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Well situated, I just needed a base for 1 night. Room was OK, probably a little dated especially the bathroom. Staff I spoke too very friendly. For the price I paid I was satisfied.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Luz Amparo • couple • es
2
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

El personal y la limpieza

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

All of it

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
8
Return to Yelfs
Pros:

The staff were friendly as usual. Had help to get my suitcases upstairs. Always feels like meeting friends. The view of the pier and roof tops was amazing. Prices not silly as was Ryde Carnival, many other hotels had really put their prices up

Cons:

One mattress was rather stained, windows need cleaning

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location, staff really friendly, big rooms, comfortable beds. Really great place

Cons:

Nothing. It maybe needs a titivate in some areas but doesn't deter from all the good

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee