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Situated on Ryde Esplanade, on the Isle of Wight, Royal Esplanade Hotel boats views of the Solent. The Grade II Victorian building, features a terrace and restaurant. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Free WiFi is available in public areas only. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Royal Esplanade Hotel features certain rooms that include sea views, and every room comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower. All guest rooms have a desk. A full English breakfast is served daily at the property. Enjoy evening meals at the restaurant or bar which offers home cooked meals made from locally sourced ingredients. Shanklin is 12 km from the accommodation. Ryde Hoverport is opposite the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Enid
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was lovely from start to finish 👏 😊 room nice and clean staff Very welcoming
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The nearness to the bus station and hover port. The restaurant , food and staff. All excellent
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel in a great seafront location. Spacious room with a sea view. Friendly welcoming staff and a good breakfast.
  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Biscuit- - digestive great ! Victoria cake delicious!
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good breakfast. Very handy for ferries from Portsmouth. Room is comfy but a little tired. The hotel is a lovely old building and the staff were very good.
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location very good, very clean, lovely food and a good bar. Staff were very good very attentive.
  • Corinne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, lovely food, clean and beautiful view from our room.
  • Katerina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have stayed a couple of times now and customer service is always 110%.Breakfast is beautiful,lots of choice and service is good.All the staff are more than happy to help with any request.
  • Daphne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location & restaurant; great coffee shop in reception area, friendly & helpful staff.
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location for bus travel to tour the island. The reception staff and waiting staff very friendly and so helpful .

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is there a tv in the room

    Yes.
    Answered on 31 January 2020
  • Hi, Are there any restrictions on breakfast considering Covid-19 or are there any restrictions at all when staying at the hotel? Regards Greg

    We are operating Breakfast as normal. We are staggering Breakfast times and socially distancing the tables in the Restaurant.
    Answered on 15 July 2020
  • Is there a guest lounge

    Yes.
    Answered on 31 January 2020
  • Do you have a lift?

    Yes we have a lift.
    Answered on 18 May 2021
  • Please can you provide price for 1 double and 1 single rooms with sea view preferably next to each other incl ferry for 4 nights commencing Thursday 3..

    Please contact the hotel direct for the best deals
    Answered on 10 May 2021
  • Do you have ground floor or first floor double rooms available for limited mobility?

    No.
    Answered on 31 January 2020
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Harry's Bar & Brasserie
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Royal Esplanade Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
4 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that due to the nature of the Victorian Hotel, rooms may vary in size, decor and bathroom facilities and therefore may differ to room photos. For specific room requests please add a note to your booking.

FAQs about Royal Esplanade Hotel

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Royal Esplanade Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Royal Esplanade Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Royal Esplanade Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Harry's Bar & Brasserie

  • Guests staying at Royal Esplanade Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Royal Esplanade Hotel is 350 yards from the centre of Ryde. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Royal Esplanade Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Live music/performance

  • Room options at Royal Esplanade Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Single

  • The prices at Royal Esplanade Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Royal Esplanade Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.