Name: Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight
Address: 31 Dover Street, Ryde, England, United Kingdom, Ryde, Isle of Wight, GB
Price range: $62–$122 per night
Rating: 8.3

What guests think

Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight offers basic, good-value stays in a convenient Ryde location near the seafront and transport, with many guests praising the friendly staff and cooked breakfasts, and generally finding rooms clean though dated.

A recurring complaint is very low or unreliable shower water pressure and temperature. Rooms are often small or basic, and the property has many stairs with no lift. On-site parking is available but can be tight, and reception is not always staffed or welcoming. Expect a simple, budget-friendly base close to town and beach.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available and appreciated, though spaces can be tight. There is a small bar/lounge, and the building has many stairs with no lift.

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8

Margaret

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Dorset was ideal for my stay. Comfortable bed and room, good breakfast options and quality, lounge area with tv and bar. Parking at the hotel an added bonus. Have stayed here before.

8

Jacqueline

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent. Free parking was a big plus. Easy walking distance to shops and Esplanade. Hotel was very clean but dated. Extremely low shower pressure in our room.

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Sharon

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have sent you a message. I couldn’t stay there the room needed attention decoration as well as not being clean .curtains were torn . No secure parking didn’t feel safe as I was a woman on my own

8

Richard

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is close to the hovercraft ferry. I had to call someone to check in, since the reception is not staffed all the time. I was traveling by bicycle and they have a shed for safe storage. The breakfast is chosen from a menu with a few options. Restaurants are about a 10 minute walk away. The shower had very low waterflow.

8

Roy

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a lovely stay. Hotel is very clean and a good choice for breakfast. There are quite a lot of stairs which is something to consider if you have mobility issues.

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Cindy

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

People who worked their lovely near beach and shops breakfast was lovely and did not wait long room was very clean and comfy tv bit high up on wall may come back again chair strained needs cleaning it is hard geting case up stairs if your second floor up no lift but had good relaxing stay

8

William

May 8, 2023

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Stayed 14 nights

Helpful staff and management. Great breakfasts!! Comfortable lounge area, older property but lots of character. The only complaint was no heating in communal bathrooms but we we supplied with a heater for the bedroom and a bathroom for our use only!! Overall a very happy stay.

6

Malcolm

Sep 29, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a tiny room with even smaller bathroom. I've never seen a smaller wash basin. The shower door was broken and virtually unusable - replacement were awaited we were told. The room was clean with not a bad view. There was no lift and many stairs. The breakfasts were good and the staff did their best to help. The location was not bad, not far from the centre of Ryde. On our final morning we needed to rise at 5.30am to catch our booked ferry. There was a fire alarm at 4am that took us all out into a very cold garden. The cause appeared to be a fire alarm fault.

4

Michael

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Limited choice of food .Crockery was not clean.Staff uncommunicative.Parking at the rear of the property was difficult because of parked cars there was literally inches either side of our car and the brick wall. Will not return and will not recommend.

10

Sean

Nov 19, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Well located hotel, worth every Penny, very hot hotel and a nice little bar which was great after coming back from town

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, though the property is dated and some guests noted shabby or stained furnishings and occasional dirty crockery.

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Jacqueline

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent. Free parking was a big plus. Easy walking distance to shops and Esplanade. Hotel was very clean but dated. Extremely low shower pressure in our room.

10

Michael

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was a very nice stay staff friendly and room was clean

6

Stephen

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Room clean but shabby. Could do with new quilts and covers.

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Sharon

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have sent you a message. I couldn’t stay there the room needed attention decoration as well as not being clean .curtains were torn . No secure parking didn’t feel safe as I was a woman on my own

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Stephen

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a first floor room on the side of the house, and being on a hillside there was a good view over the rooftops to the sea. The room and bathroom were clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was served from 07.30 and as I needed to leave just after 8 o clock I was very pleased that the service was very prompt. To sum up a hotel I could recommend to friends.

8

Peter

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and tidy very nice and helpful staff just a bit dated will use again

6

Cindy

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

People who worked their lovely near beach and shops breakfast was lovely and did not wait long room was very clean and comfy tv bit high up on wall may come back again chair strained needs cleaning it is hard geting case up stairs if your second floor up no lift but had good relaxing stay

10

Nicola

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a lovely 2 night stay. Everything clean and comfortable. Staff excellent and delicious breakfast. Will definitely go again.

4

Michael

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Limited choice of food .Crockery was not clean.Staff uncommunicative.Parking at the rear of the property was difficult because of parked cars there was literally inches either side of our car and the brick wall. Will not return and will not recommend.

6

Andrew

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was clean, the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was good, but it was cramped (especially in bathroom) and the shower was either freezing or scalding.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and sometimes small, with comfortable beds in places but frequent complaints about very weak or unreliable showers; a few rooms offer sea views.

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MARYANN

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large clean room. Nice staff. Convenient to everything.

6

Jasmin

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We liked everything about this hotel except for the water pressure in the shower. The water came out extremely weak. It was frustrating to shower because you could barely get wet to wash. Had it not been such a hot, sweaty day, I would have skipped the shower.

10

Michael

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My room was comfortable though basic and the hotel is in a great location for Ryde just being minutes walk from the hovercraft and the town centre. The staff were really noce and friendly and the breakfasts were amazing! If I come to Ryde again, I would definitely stay here.

6

Nicholas

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is our second stay, first time we stayed in the garden room it was absolutely lovely. This time it was occupied so we stayed in room 30 a double ensuite (never again) it was too small and the worst thing was the shower or should I say a lack of it ?. Impossible to control the heat and the water literally dribbled out. It was that bad. I had a shower around a relations house each day. Would we stay again only if we got the garden room?.

8

Jacqueline

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent. Free parking was a big plus. Easy walking distance to shops and Esplanade. Hotel was very clean but dated. Extremely low shower pressure in our room.

8

Stephen

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a first floor room on the side of the house, and being on a hillside there was a good view over the rooftops to the sea. The room and bathroom were clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was served from 07.30 and as I needed to leave just after 8 o clock I was very pleased that the service was very prompt. To sum up a hotel I could recommend to friends.

8

Richard

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is close to the hovercraft ferry. I had to call someone to check in, since the reception is not staffed all the time. I was traveling by bicycle and they have a shed for safe storage. The breakfast is chosen from a menu with a few options. Restaurants are about a 10 minute walk away. The shower had very low waterflow.

8

Philip

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value and location. Clean and tidy. Breakfast included. Only disapointment was the shower pressure which wasnt fit for purpose really.But i guess you get what you pay for.

6

Mervyn

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The TV was very small and poor quality and the shower head needs changing in Room 19. The breakfast was good and the location was convenient for public transport.

6

Malcolm

Sep 29, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a tiny room with even smaller bathroom. I've never seen a smaller wash basin. The shower door was broken and virtually unusable - replacement were awaited we were told. The room was clean with not a bad view. There was no lift and many stairs. The breakfasts were good and the staff did their best to help. The location was not bad, not far from the centre of Ryde. On our final morning we needed to rise at 5.30am to catch our booked ferry. There was a fire alarm at 4am that took us all out into a very cold garden. The cause appeared to be a fire alarm fault.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with prompt breakfast service. However, reception can be unwelcoming or unstaffed at times.

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Margaret

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was on the ground level and the staff were so nice and helpful , micheal made a lovely full English breakfast 😋 and david very quick in serving and nice and chatty with us which make the stay memorable

8

Mark

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice people Nice breakfast good service

10

Cynthia

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff are friendly and very efficient.

8

ANTHONY RICHARD

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Handy for Ryde, the staff were helpful and friendly, very good breakfast and the room was clean.I would recommend this hotel.

8

Stephen

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a first floor room on the side of the house, and being on a hillside there was a good view over the rooftops to the sea. The room and bathroom were clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was served from 07.30 and as I needed to leave just after 8 o clock I was very pleased that the service was very prompt. To sum up a hotel I could recommend to friends.

8

Richard

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is close to the hovercraft ferry. I had to call someone to check in, since the reception is not staffed all the time. I was traveling by bicycle and they have a shed for safe storage. The breakfast is chosen from a menu with a few options. Restaurants are about a 10 minute walk away. The shower had very low waterflow.

6

Fiona

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception not welcoming looked miserable or helpful eg showing me where things were etc.

10

Luz estela

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was excellent for me, the staff members were very friendly and helpful, definitely I will come back to Dorset hotel thank you so much for you good attention

10

Kevin

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice clean quiet budget hotel. Friendly helpful check in staff. I slept very well in the comfy bed. I was disappointed breakfast didn’t start til 7:30 so missed it due to my 7:45 ferry. Apparently it’s even later during the summer months!

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Michael

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Limited choice of food .Crockery was not clean.Staff uncommunicative.Parking at the rear of the property was difficult because of parked cars there was literally inches either side of our car and the brick wall. Will not return and will not recommend.

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Location

Convenient for Ryde’s seafront, beaches, shops and public transport, including ferries and the hovercraft. A hilly approach may be challenging with luggage.

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10

Loraine

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Sea view Hilly road with luggage

10

Michael

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My room was comfortable though basic and the hotel is in a great location for Ryde just being minutes walk from the hovercraft and the town centre. The staff were really noce and friendly and the breakfasts were amazing! If I come to Ryde again, I would definitely stay here.

8

Jacqueline

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent. Free parking was a big plus. Easy walking distance to shops and Esplanade. Hotel was very clean but dated. Extremely low shower pressure in our room.

8

Bibi

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Did the job, convenient location, you get what you pay for .

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Sandy

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Managed to get the last room available, on the day, after being double booked elsewhere. Really handy for ferries, hovercraft and bus station, if travelling without a car. Will stay here again! Price included breakfast...excellent value.

8

Richard

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is close to the hovercraft ferry. I had to call someone to check in, since the reception is not staffed all the time. I was traveling by bicycle and they have a shed for safe storage. The breakfast is chosen from a menu with a few options. Restaurants are about a 10 minute walk away. The shower had very low waterflow.

8

Stephen

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Walking distance to shops and beaches.

8

Mark

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The location was perfect for local amenities

8

Andrew

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 14 nights

Ideally situated for shops. seafront and the islands excellent bus services

10

Sheri

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot! Good location. Easy access to local buses and walking distance to great restaurants.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality, choice and value. Some guests mention limited cereal options, small portions, or occasional quality issues.

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Michael

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My room was comfortable though basic and the hotel is in a great location for Ryde just being minutes walk from the hovercraft and the town centre. The staff were really noce and friendly and the breakfasts were amazing! If I come to Ryde again, I would definitely stay here.

8

Margaret

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Dorset was ideal for my stay. Comfortable bed and room, good breakfast options and quality, lounge area with tv and bar. Parking at the hotel an added bonus. Have stayed here before.

8

Jacqueline

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent. Free parking was a big plus. Easy walking distance to shops and Esplanade. Hotel was very clean but dated. Extremely low shower pressure in our room.

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andrew

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not much choise in cereals and only one sausage with the cooked breakfast was stingy

6

Jill

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No-one at desk on arrival. Room became very hot in the night and other rooms were not sound-proofed. Breakfast was satisfactory but not good (overcooked eggs on soggy toast; re-heated traditional English).

10

Kevin

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice clean quiet budget hotel. Friendly helpful check in staff. I slept very well in the comfy bed. I was disappointed breakfast didn’t start til 7:30 so missed it due to my 7:45 ferry. Apparently it’s even later during the summer months!

10

Timothy

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely bed and breakfast, friendly staff. Breakfast was great.

4

Michael

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Limited choice of food .Crockery was not clean.Staff uncommunicative.Parking at the rear of the property was difficult because of parked cars there was literally inches either side of our car and the brick wall. Will not return and will not recommend.

10

Kevin

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All the staff that I saw at the hotel were friendly and positive. The room was great and the breakfast choices were excellent.

8

Philip

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice room lovely breakfast and friendly staff

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Month	Average price
January	$61
February	$64
March	$65
April	$77
May	$84
June	$85
July	$84
August	$81
September	$82
October	$77
November	$70
December	$65

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $84	5
6 $83	7 $109	8	9 $82	10 $88	11	12
13 $83	14 $88	15 $90	16	17 $83	18 $70	19 $89
20 $62	21 $63	22 $63	23 $71	24 $72	25 $88	26 $90
27 $64	28 $64	29 $63	30 $65

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $63	2 $62	3 $90
4 $89	5 $65	6 $66	7 $86	8	9	10
11 $122	12 $71	13 $72	14 $86	15 $86	16 $66	17 $98
18 $62	19 $64	20 $77	21 $66	22 $66	23 $77	24 $77
25 $63	26 $77	27 $77	28 $77	29 $82	30 $86	31 $74

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