Name: The Royal Hotel
Address: Belgrave Road, Ventnor, England, United Kingdom, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, GB
Price range: $199–$615 per night
Rating: 8.45

What guests think

At The Royal Hotel, guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive service, excellent food, and charming old world atmosphere with lovely gardens and sea views, while some note dated areas, occasional low water pressure, and parking that can be difficult.

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, with many praising comfy beds and sea or garden views. The Ventnor setting offers an easy walk to the beach and town, plus a small outdoor pool. A good fit for travelers who value classic character and comfort over modern finishes.

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Facilities

Guests enjoy the small outdoor pool and bar, with some relaxing outside. Parking is mixed: some note free parking and an EV charger, while others found spaces limited or hard to navigate.

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10

patricia

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Old World Service! This hotel knows how to treat you. Nothing was too much to ask. Great location just up the hill from the beach. Food was amazing. And, when there was no taxi to take us to the train station, Steve, the night porter drove us! All the staff were over the top; Amanda and Janice at breakfast. Can’t say enough about the level of service! Our room was lovely with a comfy bed. Beautiful grounds. Wonderful piano player at dinner. Fun to lounge at the pool in the sun and order cocktails. We gushed over this place for days. It will be a special memory for a very long time. 10!

8

Elizabeth

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Not much water pressure from the taps or shower and the bedroom window was very dirty on the outside but overall the service and facilities were very good. Gardens a pleasure to sit in, really cared for.

8

Maria

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old hotel but in need for renovation. Positives: 1) Location is nice in Ventnor. 2) Small nice swimming pool outdoor. 3) Staff at the breakfast. 4) Free parking and free EV charging point. Negative: 1) Need renovation

8

Jim

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking our vehicle was quite difficult with a limited number of spaces which were difficult to navigate. We did enjoy sitting outside in the garden enjoying refreshments. We did like Ventnor and the Isle of Wight.

10

P

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Probably the best service, I have had in this country and that comes from a former travelling salesman. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Lovely rooms. Fantastic breakfast. We also had lunch there and the food was lovely. The bar's a tad expensive. Will be going back.

10

Neville

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at the Royal Hotel was very enjoyable. The staff, food and accommodation was first class. This is a beautiful vintage hotel which maintains a high standard in all areas. The beach and carpark are both a short walk from the premises.

4

Leslie

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very dated & poor value for money. The steps down to the ensuite were positively dangrerous! Safety restraint on window broken as was the toilet seat. As for the parking arrangements - shambolic.

10

Jane

Jan 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful overnight stay. They kindly upgraded our room on arrival to a ‘garden view room’ which was lovely and the view from our window was not just the garden & terrace area but a fantastic view of the sea. It was also only a short 5 min stroll down to the sea front. We had cocktails in the bar in the evening, but on this occasion didn’t dine in. However, breakfast service was excellent. Staff were courteous and friendly and we would happily recommend this hotel. It’s more of an ‘oldy worldly’ experience with a lovely bar area and lounge areas. It felt like the grandeur of stepping back in time. It was a relaxing experience and we look forward to future stays.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean with housekeeping appreciated, though several reviews note age related maintenance issues in bathrooms and fixtures, plus occasional marks or exterior window grime.

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4

Fabienne

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Avoid room 17 and presumably a few more rooms affected by the presence of the kitchen extractor fan just outside their windows. I didn't mind the pretty awful view on the back of the hotel but this extractor fan came on every morning at 7:00 and wasn't turned on until they had finished the dinner service at night. Not much chance to get any sleep when it's on. Very unsympathetic response when I asked to be moved, clearly used to people complaining and as they were apparently full nothing they could do. Overall the hotel looks tired and in need of a complete refit. Food was quite disappointing too, breakfast very average, dinner not up to much and service erratic. Shame that such a lovely building in such a nice setting is being let down by a lack of investment and uncaring staff. Not that many alternatives in Ventnor so I feel they're just not interested in trying any harder.

10

Margaret

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable, clean accommodation. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent dinner.

10

Douglas

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food great clean comfortable beautiful gardens lovely staff

8

Elizabeth

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Not much water pressure from the taps or shower and the bedroom window was very dirty on the outside but overall the service and facilities were very good. Gardens a pleasure to sit in, really cared for.

10

Lutfa

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I think the bathroom could do with an update, around the bath wasn't great, a lot of marks

8

Maria

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old hotel but in need for renovation. Positives: 1) Location is nice in Ventnor. 2) Small nice swimming pool outdoor. 3) Staff at the breakfast. 4) Free parking and free EV charging point. Negative: 1) Need renovation

4

Leslie

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very dated & poor value for money. The steps down to the ensuite were positively dangrerous! Safety restraint on window broken as was the toilet seat. As for the parking arrangements - shambolic.

8

Nicki

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff excellent… bathroom of our room was tired in places, nice atmosphere and great food

10

dr s

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly restaurant staff. Reception team efficient and very helpful. Asked us about a ramp for my son's wheelchair anytime we came in and out of the hotel. Afternoon tea was an excellent experience. Since covid this is the 1st place that did housekeeping which really made us feel we were on a holiday.

10

Sue

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff. Room nicely appointed. Hotel a bit dated in places but clean and service was next to none!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, with many praising comfy beds and sea or garden views. Several reviews note dated decor and bathrooms, and a few mention low water pressure.

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10

Jane

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a fabulous 3 night mid-week stay. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were attentive and really friendly and the food in the restaurant was exquisite. We had intended to find other places to eat during our stay but the food was so good here there was absolutely no point. I would highly recommend this hotel.

10

Lori

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was excellent and the room and bed was well appointed. The view and location were perfect.

10

Pauline

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This has an old-world graciousness and courtesy which is sadly lacking in many facets of life in 21st century. The quiet, relaxing ambience, and the feeling that nothing is too much trouble is the strength of this lovely old hotel. Really excellent food. Superbly comfortable beds. Lovely sea views.

8

Elizabeth

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Not much water pressure from the taps or shower and the bedroom window was very dirty on the outside but overall the service and facilities were very good. Gardens a pleasure to sit in, really cared for.

10

Lutfa

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I think the bathroom could do with an update, around the bath wasn't great, a lot of marks

10

Elizabeth

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely hotel, spacious and beautiful rooms and the comfiest of beds. We’ll definitely be back.

4

Leslie

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very dated & poor value for money. The steps down to the ensuite were positively dangrerous! Safety restraint on window broken as was the toilet seat. As for the parking arrangements - shambolic.

10

Mark

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable room, polite and helpful staff. Will definitely stay again.

10

Talal

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is very convenient and the area is very nice with adorable view . However I think that the property still needs some improvement and renovation concerning the rooms

10

Sue

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff. Room nicely appointed. Hotel a bit dated in places but clean and service was next to none!

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Service

Service is a standout, with consistently friendly, attentive staff across reception and restaurant who go out of their way to help.

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10

Jane

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a fabulous 3 night mid-week stay. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were attentive and really friendly and the food in the restaurant was exquisite. We had intended to find other places to eat during our stay but the food was so good here there was absolutely no point. I would highly recommend this hotel.

10

Margaret

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable, clean accommodation. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent dinner.

10

patricia

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Old World Service! This hotel knows how to treat you. Nothing was too much to ask. Great location just up the hill from the beach. Food was amazing. And, when there was no taxi to take us to the train station, Steve, the night porter drove us! All the staff were over the top; Amanda and Janice at breakfast. Can’t say enough about the level of service! Our room was lovely with a comfy bed. Beautiful grounds. Wonderful piano player at dinner. Fun to lounge at the pool in the sun and order cocktails. We gushed over this place for days. It will be a special memory for a very long time. 10!

10

Colin

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I felt comfortable and at home in the hotel. The staff were friendly and obliging. There is something very speckial about the Royal and that's why I have stayed more than once.

10

Irene

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I received The Royal Treatment at The Royal thanks to the outstanding service provided by the manager, Seda, and the wonderful wait staff in the hotel's restaurant! Excellent location too! Yes, I highly recommend The Royal!

10

John

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable hotel which has elegant gentility which we hope is preserved by the future owners. The staff were efficient and friendly. Enjoyed our stay so would thoroughly recommend this hotel

10

dr s

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly restaurant staff. Reception team efficient and very helpful. Asked us about a ramp for my son's wheelchair anytime we came in and out of the hotel. Afternoon tea was an excellent experience. Since covid this is the 1st place that did housekeeping which really made us feel we were on a holiday.

10

Jenny

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked late so the restaurant was fully booked but they made space for me in the conservatory. The staff could not be kinder or more helpful. The food is outstanding. I always look forward to returning.

10

Mark

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable room, polite and helpful staff. Will definitely stay again.

10

Sue

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff. Room nicely appointed. Hotel a bit dated in places but clean and service was next to none!

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Location

Scenic Ventnor setting with sea views and easy walking access to the beach and town. Several guests also note convenient access to local walking paths and attractions.

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10

Mark

Apr 24, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely traditional hotel. Comfortable beds/rooms. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Convenient to local walking paths and Ventnor botanical garden. Several good restaurants within 15 minute walk

10

Lori

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was excellent and the room and bed was well appointed. The view and location were perfect.

10

peter

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent dinning, very pleasant staff and set in a beautiful location.

10

DANIEL

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff, great food and great location

10

Nana

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was gorgeous. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel was located a short walk from the ocean and from the town. Staying at The Royal Hotel was a pleasurable experience that made my time on Isle of Wight exceptional.

10

Sheila

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location, comfortable and classy. Charming and helpful staff.

10

Irene

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I received The Royal Treatment at The Royal thanks to the outstanding service provided by the manager, Seda, and the wonderful wait staff in the hotel's restaurant! Excellent location too! Yes, I highly recommend The Royal!

10

Neville

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at the Royal Hotel was very enjoyable. The staff, food and accommodation was first class. This is a beautiful vintage hotel which maintains a high standard in all areas. The beach and carpark are both a short walk from the premises.

10

Rishabh

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the stay, Ventnor is a beautiful place

10

Jane

Jan 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful overnight stay. They kindly upgraded our room on arrival to a ‘garden view room’ which was lovely and the view from our window was not just the garden & terrace area but a fantastic view of the sea. It was also only a short 5 min stroll down to the sea front. We had cocktails in the bar in the evening, but on this occasion didn’t dine in. However, breakfast service was excellent. Staff were courteous and friendly and we would happily recommend this hotel. It’s more of an ‘oldy worldly’ experience with a lovely bar area and lounge areas. It felt like the grandeur of stepping back in time. It was a relaxing experience and we look forward to future stays.

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Dining

Dining is widely praised, with excellent breakfasts and dinners and multiple reviews calling the food outstanding. One review was less impressed.

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4

Fabienne

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Avoid room 17 and presumably a few more rooms affected by the presence of the kitchen extractor fan just outside their windows. I didn't mind the pretty awful view on the back of the hotel but this extractor fan came on every morning at 7:00 and wasn't turned on until they had finished the dinner service at night. Not much chance to get any sleep when it's on. Very unsympathetic response when I asked to be moved, clearly used to people complaining and as they were apparently full nothing they could do. Overall the hotel looks tired and in need of a complete refit. Food was quite disappointing too, breakfast very average, dinner not up to much and service erratic. Shame that such a lovely building in such a nice setting is being let down by a lack of investment and uncaring staff. Not that many alternatives in Ventnor so I feel they're just not interested in trying any harder.

10

Jane

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a fabulous 3 night mid-week stay. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were attentive and really friendly and the food in the restaurant was exquisite. We had intended to find other places to eat during our stay but the food was so good here there was absolutely no point. I would highly recommend this hotel.

10

Mark

Apr 24, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely traditional hotel. Comfortable beds/rooms. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Convenient to local walking paths and Ventnor botanical garden. Several good restaurants within 15 minute walk

10

Margaret

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable, clean accommodation. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent dinner.

10

Lori

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was excellent and the room and bed was well appointed. The view and location were perfect.

10

Douglas

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food great clean comfortable beautiful gardens lovely staff

10

peter

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent dinning, very pleasant staff and set in a beautiful location.

10

DANIEL

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff, great food and great location

10

Jenny

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked late so the restaurant was fully booked but they made space for me in the conservatory. The staff could not be kinder or more helpful. The food is outstanding. I always look forward to returning.

10

Tina

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great restaurant food was outstanding

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Month	Average price
January	$134
February	$133
March	$139
April	$192
May	$215
June	$256
July	$260
August	$245
September	$263
October	$180
November	$134
December	$139

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $296	5 $431
6 $271	7 $327	8 $281	9	10 $327	11 $336	12 $351
13 $264	14 $328	15 $328	16 $286	17 $287	18 $291	19 $292
20 $411	21 $329	22 $319	23 $334	24 $615	25 $342	26 $352
27 $248	28 $285	29 $288	30 $266

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $262	2 $240	3 $240
4 $266	5 $311	6 $263	7 $264	8 $218	9 $231	10 $253
11 $200	12 $220	13 $234	14 $231	15 $230	16 $264	17 $252
18 $211	19 $208	20 $253	21 $253	22 $199	23 $234	24 $241
25 $220	26 $212	27 $223	28 $219	29 $216	30 $224	31 $231

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