The White Lion
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$91
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The White Lion, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The White Lion in Ventnor, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 14 minutes by foot from St Catherine's Lookout. This bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Blackgang Chine and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from English Channel.
What's nearby
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(0.2 miles)
St Catherine's Lookout(0.7 miles)
English Channel(1.1 miles)
Blackgang Chine(1.1 miles)
St. Catherine's Lighthouse(1.2 miles)
Butterfly Paragliding(2 miles)
St Lawrence Parish Church(2.3 miles)
Ventnor Botanic Garden(3 miles)
Steephill Cove Beach(3.9 miles)
Godshill Model Village(4.2 miles)
Ventnor Park(4.3 miles)
Ventnor Beach(4.5 miles)
Dinosaur Maze(4.5 miles)
Oceanblue Sea Charters(4.6 miles)
Ventnor Downs(4.7 miles)
Southampton (SOU)(31 miles)
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)(69.5 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Playground
Location
White Lion High Street, Niton, Niton, Ventnor, England, United Kingdom
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (0.2 miles)
St Catherine's Lookout (0.7 miles)
English Channel (1.1 miles)
Blackgang Chine (1.1 miles)
St. Catherine's Lighthouse (1.2 miles)
Butterfly Paragliding (2 miles)
Guest reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Based on 160 verified reviews
What guests think
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At The White Lion, guests consistently praise friendly, welcoming staff, clean and comfortable rooms with modern bathrooms, and hearty, well cooked breakfasts, creating an easy, relaxing stay for couples, families, and short breaks.
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At The White Lion, guests consistently praise friendly, welcoming staff, clean and comfortable rooms with modern bathrooms, and hearty, well cooked breakfasts, creating an easy, relaxing stay for couples, families, and short breaks.
On-site dining and the bar are well regarded, with dinners described as tasty and good value, though one review noted slow kitchen service and another found the restaurant closed one evening. Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with modern bathrooms—many with walk in showers and some with baths—and some have air conditioning; isolated comments mention a small room, traffic noise by older windows, or a room feeling cool during a cold snap. The setting is a quiet village a few miles from Ventnor, handy for Blackgang Chine, with ample parking but infrequent buses. Expect a relaxed pub stay in a peaceful location.
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Facilities
On-site bar and restaurant are praised, and parking is described as ample and off street. Families note a garden play area.
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10
Martin
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Food and staff excellent, ambiance very good, premises clean and tidy. Bedroom and bathroom very small for a 6day stay and only a roof view Plenty of off street parking
Food and staff excellent, ambiance very good, premises clean and tidy. Bedroom and bathroom very small for a 6day stay and only a roof view Plenty of off street parking
10
Simon
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We only spent one night at the White Lion, but had a very enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, clean and well looked after. The bathroom was modern with everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was very tasty with quite a few choices, we also had dinner, which was just as good. It is in a quite location, which was just what we wanted.
We only spent one night at the White Lion, but had a very enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, clean and well looked after. The bathroom was modern with everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was very tasty with quite a few choices, we also had dinner, which was just as good. It is in a quite location, which was just what we wanted.
10
Emily
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely double room with a sofa bed for our boys. The room was spacious with a lovely ensuite. Breakfast was delicious and included gluten free options. A nice climbing frame/ slide in the garden. Friendly staff.
We had a lovely double room with a sofa bed for our boys. The room was spacious with a lovely ensuite. Breakfast was delicious and included gluten free options. A nice climbing frame/ slide in the garden. Friendly staff.
10
BRUCE
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We were confused by the location as we expected it to be in the town of ventnor and it was actually in a tiny village 3.5 miles outside (still called ventnor). The place was lovely. Their restaurant, which looked lovely, was closed that evening. We walked for 20min to reach the buddle inn which was the only nearby place to get food other than a pizza place. Buses run about every 2 hours. We had an excellent night's sleep in a very comfortable unscented bed. The walk in shower and giant bath tub were in a luxurious bathroom. Full english breakfast was scrumptious.
We were confused by the location as we expected it to be in the town of ventnor and it was actually in a tiny village 3.5 miles outside (still called ventnor). The place was lovely. Their restaurant, which looked lovely, was closed that evening. We walked for 20min to reach the buddle inn which was the only nearby place to get food other than a pizza place. Buses run about every 2 hours. We had an excellent night's sleep in a very comfortable unscented bed. The walk in shower and giant bath tub were in a luxurious bathroom. Full english breakfast was scrumptious.
10
Rachel
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic experience all round - we checked in easily with a warm welcome from the staff. Our room was lovely, very clean, comfy bed and great decor. Little extras were provided too - the portable toothbrush & paste, shower cap and shaving kit, which was a lovely addition, especially if you've forgotten one of these. There was a coffee machine with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. USB socket as well as normal plug socket. Internet access was easy too. A useful folder in the room full of helpful information. The bar and restaurant were really nice too. Lovely decor and a good selection of food and drinks.
Fantastic experience all round - we checked in easily with a warm welcome from the staff. Our room was lovely, very clean, comfy bed and great decor. Little extras were provided too - the portable toothbrush & paste, shower cap and shaving kit, which was a lovely addition, especially if you've forgotten one of these. There was a coffee machine with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. USB socket as well as normal plug socket. Internet access was easy too. A useful folder in the room full of helpful information. The bar and restaurant were really nice too. Lovely decor and a good selection of food and drinks.
10
Antony
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice spot, great parking that feels secure. Rooms nice and comfortable. Very nice stay I would stay again. Would have been better if the bed settee was not made up as I was a single traveler, rather had as a settee rather than a made up double bed. Great bacon !! Was super tasty. Breakfast was very good.
Really nice spot, great parking that feels secure. Rooms nice and comfortable. Very nice stay I would stay again. Would have been better if the bed settee was not made up as I was a single traveler, rather had as a settee rather than a made up double bed. Great bacon !! Was super tasty. Breakfast was very good.
10
Paul
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub very nice rooms made to feel very welcome and a lovely breakfast something for everyone
Lovely pub very nice rooms made to feel very welcome and a lovely breakfast something for everyone
10
Roy
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Had a great stay.Room stocked with tea and coffee. Bed really comfy and room spotless. Ate in the restaurant every night with the produce used been local. The standard and quality was higher and was well priced. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices and set you up for the day. The staff team were brilliant and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Had a great stay.Room stocked with tea and coffee. Bed really comfy and room spotless. Ate in the restaurant every night with the produce used been local. The standard and quality was higher and was well priced. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices and set you up for the day. The staff team were brilliant and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
10
Jaume
Jul 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Super friendly staff. Lovely room, very well prepared with all the facilities I'd want in a B&B room. Comfortable bed. The blinds in the room needed a bit of TLC... (they closed - which is the main thing!) Fabulous breakfast. Every choice you could ask for. Even my 14 year-old liked the outside play area.
Super friendly staff. Lovely room, very well prepared with all the facilities I'd want in a B&B room. Comfortable bed. The blinds in the room needed a bit of TLC... (they closed - which is the main thing!) Fabulous breakfast. Every choice you could ask for. Even my 14 year-old liked the outside play area.
10
Tony
Aug 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
An excellent gastro pub with fabulous roomsc and service
An excellent gastro pub with fabulous roomsc and service
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is praised across rooms and shared areas, with several reviews calling spaces spotless and well kept. One review mentioned a stair carpet needing a deeper clean.
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10
Linda
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We cannot fault anything during our stay, hospitality was great every member of the team that we came across were friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was really nice, clean & fresh, bed was comfortable too. Breakfast was good, lots of and freshly cooked. We also ate in the evenings and again a good variety, fresh and good value for money. A shoutout to the chef 👍 Bar staff were amazing too, always checking in to see everything was good and they were really friendly and approachable. We had an amazing stay.
We cannot fault anything during our stay, hospitality was great every member of the team that we came across were friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was really nice, clean & fresh, bed was comfortable too. Breakfast was good, lots of and freshly cooked. We also ate in the evenings and again a good variety, fresh and good value for money. A shoutout to the chef 👍 Bar staff were amazing too, always checking in to see everything was good and they were really friendly and approachable. We had an amazing stay.
10
Sean
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovey little place, stayed with wife and baby when visiting the island, room was lovely with aircon, clean,
Lovey little place, stayed with wife and baby when visiting the island, room was lovely with aircon, clean,
10
Martin
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Food and staff excellent, ambiance very good, premises clean and tidy. Bedroom and bathroom very small for a 6day stay and only a roof view Plenty of off street parking
Food and staff excellent, ambiance very good, premises clean and tidy. Bedroom and bathroom very small for a 6day stay and only a roof view Plenty of off street parking
10
Simon
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We only spent one night at the White Lion, but had a very enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, clean and well looked after. The bathroom was modern with everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was very tasty with quite a few choices, we also had dinner, which was just as good. It is in a quite location, which was just what we wanted.
We only spent one night at the White Lion, but had a very enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, clean and well looked after. The bathroom was modern with everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was very tasty with quite a few choices, we also had dinner, which was just as good. It is in a quite location, which was just what we wanted.
10
Margaret
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean & tidy & the bathroom had nice soaps, shower caps, shower gels & body lotion nicely presented. Staff were helpful & friendly.
The room was very clean & tidy & the bathroom had nice soaps, shower caps, shower gels & body lotion nicely presented. Staff were helpful & friendly.
10
Rachel
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic experience all round - we checked in easily with a warm welcome from the staff. Our room was lovely, very clean, comfy bed and great decor. Little extras were provided too - the portable toothbrush & paste, shower cap and shaving kit, which was a lovely addition, especially if you've forgotten one of these. There was a coffee machine with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. USB socket as well as normal plug socket. Internet access was easy too. A useful folder in the room full of helpful information. The bar and restaurant were really nice too. Lovely decor and a good selection of food and drinks.
Fantastic experience all round - we checked in easily with a warm welcome from the staff. Our room was lovely, very clean, comfy bed and great decor. Little extras were provided too - the portable toothbrush & paste, shower cap and shaving kit, which was a lovely addition, especially if you've forgotten one of these. There was a coffee machine with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. USB socket as well as normal plug socket. Internet access was easy too. A useful folder in the room full of helpful information. The bar and restaurant were really nice too. Lovely decor and a good selection of food and drinks.
8
Richard
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was lovely and clean the noise was bad. Family room right next to road windows old no soundproofing boy racers up and down road immediately outside room. Stair carpet needs. Good clean not good first impression. Didn’t know we had booked Expedia 24 hours before luckily had room clean and ready and available. Breakfast delicious had no brown sauce and only one mushroom would be nice to have another, other than that best breakfast ever cooked to perfection. Would stay again if they soundproof windows?
The room was lovely and clean the noise was bad. Family room right next to road windows old no soundproofing boy racers up and down road immediately outside room. Stair carpet needs. Good clean not good first impression. Didn’t know we had booked Expedia 24 hours before luckily had room clean and ready and available. Breakfast delicious had no brown sauce and only one mushroom would be nice to have another, other than that best breakfast ever cooked to perfection. Would stay again if they soundproof windows?
10
Chi Ho
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice staff, clean room and great breakfast.
Nice staff, clean room and great breakfast.
10
Roy
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Had a great stay.Room stocked with tea and coffee. Bed really comfy and room spotless. Ate in the restaurant every night with the produce used been local. The standard and quality was higher and was well priced. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices and set you up for the day. The staff team were brilliant and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Had a great stay.Room stocked with tea and coffee. Bed really comfy and room spotless. Ate in the restaurant every night with the produce used been local. The standard and quality was higher and was well priced. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices and set you up for the day. The staff team were brilliant and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
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Rooms
Rooms are clean, comfortable and often spacious, with modern bathrooms—many with walk in showers and some with baths—and some have air conditioning and in room coffee machines. Isolated comments note a small room, traffic noise by older windows, or a room feeling cool during a cold spell.
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Linda
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We cannot fault anything during our stay, hospitality was great every member of the team that we came across were friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was really nice, clean & fresh, bed was comfortable too. Breakfast was good, lots of and freshly cooked. We also ate in the evenings and again a good variety, fresh and good value for money. A shoutout to the chef 👍 Bar staff were amazing too, always checking in to see everything was good and they were really friendly and approachable. We had an amazing stay.
We cannot fault anything during our stay, hospitality was great every member of the team that we came across were friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was really nice, clean & fresh, bed was comfortable too. Breakfast was good, lots of and freshly cooked. We also ate in the evenings and again a good variety, fresh and good value for money. A shoutout to the chef 👍 Bar staff were amazing too, always checking in to see everything was good and they were really friendly and approachable. We had an amazing stay.
10
Sean
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovey little place, stayed with wife and baby when visiting the island, room was lovely with aircon, clean,
Lovey little place, stayed with wife and baby when visiting the island, room was lovely with aircon, clean,
10
Martin
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Food and staff excellent, ambiance very good, premises clean and tidy. Bedroom and bathroom very small for a 6day stay and only a roof view Plenty of off street parking
Food and staff excellent, ambiance very good, premises clean and tidy. Bedroom and bathroom very small for a 6day stay and only a roof view Plenty of off street parking
10
Dawn
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely room with an excellent en-suite bathroom. Fabulous walk in shower with super large white fluffy towels & Nice toiletries. A kettle and coffee machine in the room with well stocked choice of tea, coffee, hot choc plus biscuits. The bed was very comfortable but for me unfortunately I found the pillows too lumpy. Your not able to open the windows but there is air-con that’s of a good standard along with the option of using an ordinary electric fan. In the morning breakfast is inc as part of the nightly tariff. There was a very good choice on the menu and all was cooked well. Delicious start to the day. Again as a preference to myself (being someone who eats fresh fruit every morning) it would have been nice to have some fresh fruit on offer other than just a fruit juice, this would have made my breakfast perfect. We also ate in the restaurant each evening, again the food and staff all great. So Would I recommend the White Lion to others for a stay, definitely yes. My first visit to the Isle of Wight, people so friendly, I’ll be back.
A lovely room with an excellent en-suite bathroom. Fabulous walk in shower with super large white fluffy towels & Nice toiletries. A kettle and coffee machine in the room with well stocked choice of tea, coffee, hot choc plus biscuits. The bed was very comfortable but for me unfortunately I found the pillows too lumpy. Your not able to open the windows but there is air-con that’s of a good standard along with the option of using an ordinary electric fan. In the morning breakfast is inc as part of the nightly tariff. There was a very good choice on the menu and all was cooked well. Delicious start to the day. Again as a preference to myself (being someone who eats fresh fruit every morning) it would have been nice to have some fresh fruit on offer other than just a fruit juice, this would have made my breakfast perfect. We also ate in the restaurant each evening, again the food and staff all great. So Would I recommend the White Lion to others for a stay, definitely yes. My first visit to the Isle of Wight, people so friendly, I’ll be back.
10
Simon
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We only spent one night at the White Lion, but had a very enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, clean and well looked after. The bathroom was modern with everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was very tasty with quite a few choices, we also had dinner, which was just as good. It is in a quite location, which was just what we wanted.
We only spent one night at the White Lion, but had a very enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, clean and well looked after. The bathroom was modern with everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was very tasty with quite a few choices, we also had dinner, which was just as good. It is in a quite location, which was just what we wanted.
10
Emily
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely double room with a sofa bed for our boys. The room was spacious with a lovely ensuite. Breakfast was delicious and included gluten free options. A nice climbing frame/ slide in the garden. Friendly staff.
We had a lovely double room with a sofa bed for our boys. The room was spacious with a lovely ensuite. Breakfast was delicious and included gluten free options. A nice climbing frame/ slide in the garden. Friendly staff.
10
BRUCE
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We were confused by the location as we expected it to be in the town of ventnor and it was actually in a tiny village 3.5 miles outside (still called ventnor). The place was lovely. Their restaurant, which looked lovely, was closed that evening. We walked for 20min to reach the buddle inn which was the only nearby place to get food other than a pizza place. Buses run about every 2 hours. We had an excellent night's sleep in a very comfortable unscented bed. The walk in shower and giant bath tub were in a luxurious bathroom. Full english breakfast was scrumptious.
We were confused by the location as we expected it to be in the town of ventnor and it was actually in a tiny village 3.5 miles outside (still called ventnor). The place was lovely. Their restaurant, which looked lovely, was closed that evening. We walked for 20min to reach the buddle inn which was the only nearby place to get food other than a pizza place. Buses run about every 2 hours. We had an excellent night's sleep in a very comfortable unscented bed. The walk in shower and giant bath tub were in a luxurious bathroom. Full english breakfast was scrumptious.
10
Rachel
Aug 6, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Fantastic experience all round - we checked in easily with a warm welcome from the staff. Our room was lovely, very clean, comfy bed and great decor. Little extras were provided too - the portable toothbrush & paste, shower cap and shaving kit, which was a lovely addition, especially if you've forgotten one of these. There was a coffee machine with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. USB socket as well as normal plug socket. Internet access was easy too. A useful folder in the room full of helpful information. The bar and restaurant were really nice too. Lovely decor and a good selection of food and drinks.
Fantastic experience all round - we checked in easily with a warm welcome from the staff. Our room was lovely, very clean, comfy bed and great decor. Little extras were provided too - the portable toothbrush & paste, shower cap and shaving kit, which was a lovely addition, especially if you've forgotten one of these. There was a coffee machine with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. USB socket as well as normal plug socket. Internet access was easy too. A useful folder in the room full of helpful information. The bar and restaurant were really nice too. Lovely decor and a good selection of food and drinks.
8
Richard
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was lovely and clean the noise was bad. Family room right next to road windows old no soundproofing boy racers up and down road immediately outside room. Stair carpet needs. Good clean not good first impression. Didn’t know we had booked Expedia 24 hours before luckily had room clean and ready and available. Breakfast delicious had no brown sauce and only one mushroom would be nice to have another, other than that best breakfast ever cooked to perfection. Would stay again if they soundproof windows?
The room was lovely and clean the noise was bad. Family room right next to road windows old no soundproofing boy racers up and down road immediately outside room. Stair carpet needs. Good clean not good first impression. Didn’t know we had booked Expedia 24 hours before luckily had room clean and ready and available. Breakfast delicious had no brown sauce and only one mushroom would be nice to have another, other than that best breakfast ever cooked to perfection. Would stay again if they soundproof windows?
10
Antony
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice spot, great parking that feels secure. Rooms nice and comfortable. Very nice stay I would stay again. Would have been better if the bed settee was not made up as I was a single traveler, rather had as a settee rather than a made up double bed. Great bacon !! Was super tasty. Breakfast was very good.
Really nice spot, great parking that feels secure. Rooms nice and comfortable. Very nice stay I would stay again. Would have been better if the bed settee was not made up as I was a single traveler, rather had as a settee rather than a made up double bed. Great bacon !! Was super tasty. Breakfast was very good.
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Service
Staff are consistently friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check in and attentive teams. One review noted slow kitchen organization, though front of house remained excellent.
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Velichko
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful hosts.
Wonderful hosts.
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Andrew
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay and the room we had was lovely with a great modern bathroom. The staff were really friendly and made us feel very welcome
Great place to stay and the room we had was lovely with a great modern bathroom. The staff were really friendly and made us feel very welcome
10
Linda
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We cannot fault anything during our stay, hospitality was great every member of the team that we came across were friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was really nice, clean & fresh, bed was comfortable too. Breakfast was good, lots of and freshly cooked. We also ate in the evenings and again a good variety, fresh and good value for money. A shoutout to the chef 👍 Bar staff were amazing too, always checking in to see everything was good and they were really friendly and approachable. We had an amazing stay.
We cannot fault anything during our stay, hospitality was great every member of the team that we came across were friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was really nice, clean & fresh, bed was comfortable too. Breakfast was good, lots of and freshly cooked. We also ate in the evenings and again a good variety, fresh and good value for money. A shoutout to the chef 👍 Bar staff were amazing too, always checking in to see everything was good and they were really friendly and approachable. We had an amazing stay.
10
Jack
Jan 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
really pleased, very comfortable and staff were great. Food was very nice (especially the breakfast). Only slight issue is the room was quite cold but did eventually warm up with the air con unit. There was a note saying new windows are being put in though and it was -2 outside
really pleased, very comfortable and staff were great. Food was very nice (especially the breakfast). Only slight issue is the room was quite cold but did eventually warm up with the air con unit. There was a note saying new windows are being put in though and it was -2 outside
10
Graham
Aug 12, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic staff
Fantastic staff
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Margaret
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean & tidy & the bathroom had nice soaps, shower caps, shower gels & body lotion nicely presented. Staff were helpful & friendly.
The room was very clean & tidy & the bathroom had nice soaps, shower caps, shower gels & body lotion nicely presented. Staff were helpful & friendly.
10
Rachel
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic experience all round - we checked in easily with a warm welcome from the staff. Our room was lovely, very clean, comfy bed and great decor. Little extras were provided too - the portable toothbrush & paste, shower cap and shaving kit, which was a lovely addition, especially if you've forgotten one of these. There was a coffee machine with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. USB socket as well as normal plug socket. Internet access was easy too. A useful folder in the room full of helpful information. The bar and restaurant were really nice too. Lovely decor and a good selection of food and drinks.
Fantastic experience all round - we checked in easily with a warm welcome from the staff. Our room was lovely, very clean, comfy bed and great decor. Little extras were provided too - the portable toothbrush & paste, shower cap and shaving kit, which was a lovely addition, especially if you've forgotten one of these. There was a coffee machine with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. USB socket as well as normal plug socket. Internet access was easy too. A useful folder in the room full of helpful information. The bar and restaurant were really nice too. Lovely decor and a good selection of food and drinks.
10
Paul
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub very nice rooms made to feel very welcome and a lovely breakfast something for everyone
Lovely pub very nice rooms made to feel very welcome and a lovely breakfast something for everyone
10
Roy
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Had a great stay.Room stocked with tea and coffee. Bed really comfy and room spotless. Ate in the restaurant every night with the produce used been local. The standard and quality was higher and was well priced. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices and set you up for the day. The staff team were brilliant and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Had a great stay.Room stocked with tea and coffee. Bed really comfy and room spotless. Ate in the restaurant every night with the produce used been local. The standard and quality was higher and was well priced. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices and set you up for the day. The staff team were brilliant and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
10
Timothy
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Thé room was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. However the organisation in the kitchen was poor with very long waits although the food when it arrived was very good. I felt sorry for the excellent front of house staff who were let down by the kitchen
Thé room was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. However the organisation in the kitchen was poor with very long waits although the food when it arrived was very good. I felt sorry for the excellent front of house staff who were let down by the kitchen
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Location
Set in a quiet village a few miles from Ventnor, it suits a peaceful stay and is close to Blackgang Chine. One review highlighted infrequent buses and limited nearby dining when the on-site restaurant was closed.
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Caroline
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Will definately return here. Very close to Blackgang chine. Very friendly staff. This was a family holiday with two cycling and the bikes were stored away safely and secure. Breakfast amazing. Highly recommend.
Will definately return here. Very close to Blackgang chine. Very friendly staff. This was a family holiday with two cycling and the bikes were stored away safely and secure. Breakfast amazing. Highly recommend.
10
Simon
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We only spent one night at the White Lion, but had a very enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, clean and well looked after. The bathroom was modern with everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was very tasty with quite a few choices, we also had dinner, which was just as good. It is in a quite location, which was just what we wanted.
We only spent one night at the White Lion, but had a very enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, clean and well looked after. The bathroom was modern with everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was very tasty with quite a few choices, we also had dinner, which was just as good. It is in a quite location, which was just what we wanted.
10
BRUCE
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We were confused by the location as we expected it to be in the town of ventnor and it was actually in a tiny village 3.5 miles outside (still called ventnor). The place was lovely. Their restaurant, which looked lovely, was closed that evening. We walked for 20min to reach the buddle inn which was the only nearby place to get food other than a pizza place. Buses run about every 2 hours. We had an excellent night's sleep in a very comfortable unscented bed. The walk in shower and giant bath tub were in a luxurious bathroom. Full english breakfast was scrumptious.
We were confused by the location as we expected it to be in the town of ventnor and it was actually in a tiny village 3.5 miles outside (still called ventnor). The place was lovely. Their restaurant, which looked lovely, was closed that evening. We walked for 20min to reach the buddle inn which was the only nearby place to get food other than a pizza place. Buses run about every 2 hours. We had an excellent night's sleep in a very comfortable unscented bed. The walk in shower and giant bath tub were in a luxurious bathroom. Full english breakfast was scrumptious.
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Antony
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice spot, great parking that feels secure. Rooms nice and comfortable. Very nice stay I would stay again. Would have been better if the bed settee was not made up as I was a single traveler, rather had as a settee rather than a made up double bed. Great bacon !! Was super tasty. Breakfast was very good.
Really nice spot, great parking that feels secure. Rooms nice and comfortable. Very nice stay I would stay again. Would have been better if the bed settee was not made up as I was a single traveler, rather had as a settee rather than a made up double bed. Great bacon !! Was super tasty. Breakfast was very good.
10
Stephen
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful bnb in an excellent location. Family-friendly and pleasant staff.
Beautiful bnb in an excellent location. Family-friendly and pleasant staff.
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised for taste and choice, with gluten free options mentioned; dinners and bar food are generally well liked and good value. Isolated notes mention slow service, a closed restaurant one evening, and minor missing items at breakfast.
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Linda
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We cannot fault anything during our stay, hospitality was great every member of the team that we came across were friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was really nice, clean & fresh, bed was comfortable too. Breakfast was good, lots of and freshly cooked. We also ate in the evenings and again a good variety, fresh and good value for money. A shoutout to the chef 👍 Bar staff were amazing too, always checking in to see everything was good and they were really friendly and approachable. We had an amazing stay.
We cannot fault anything during our stay, hospitality was great every member of the team that we came across were friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was really nice, clean & fresh, bed was comfortable too. Breakfast was good, lots of and freshly cooked. We also ate in the evenings and again a good variety, fresh and good value for money. A shoutout to the chef 👍 Bar staff were amazing too, always checking in to see everything was good and they were really friendly and approachable. We had an amazing stay.
10
Jack
Jan 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
really pleased, very comfortable and staff were great. Food was very nice (especially the breakfast). Only slight issue is the room was quite cold but did eventually warm up with the air con unit. There was a note saying new windows are being put in though and it was -2 outside
really pleased, very comfortable and staff were great. Food was very nice (especially the breakfast). Only slight issue is the room was quite cold but did eventually warm up with the air con unit. There was a note saying new windows are being put in though and it was -2 outside
10
Dawn
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely room with an excellent en-suite bathroom. Fabulous walk in shower with super large white fluffy towels & Nice toiletries. A kettle and coffee machine in the room with well stocked choice of tea, coffee, hot choc plus biscuits. The bed was very comfortable but for me unfortunately I found the pillows too lumpy. Your not able to open the windows but there is air-con that’s of a good standard along with the option of using an ordinary electric fan. In the morning breakfast is inc as part of the nightly tariff. There was a very good choice on the menu and all was cooked well. Delicious start to the day. Again as a preference to myself (being someone who eats fresh fruit every morning) it would have been nice to have some fresh fruit on offer other than just a fruit juice, this would have made my breakfast perfect. We also ate in the restaurant each evening, again the food and staff all great. So Would I recommend the White Lion to others for a stay, definitely yes. My first visit to the Isle of Wight, people so friendly, I’ll be back.
A lovely room with an excellent en-suite bathroom. Fabulous walk in shower with super large white fluffy towels & Nice toiletries. A kettle and coffee machine in the room with well stocked choice of tea, coffee, hot choc plus biscuits. The bed was very comfortable but for me unfortunately I found the pillows too lumpy. Your not able to open the windows but there is air-con that’s of a good standard along with the option of using an ordinary electric fan. In the morning breakfast is inc as part of the nightly tariff. There was a very good choice on the menu and all was cooked well. Delicious start to the day. Again as a preference to myself (being someone who eats fresh fruit every morning) it would have been nice to have some fresh fruit on offer other than just a fruit juice, this would have made my breakfast perfect. We also ate in the restaurant each evening, again the food and staff all great. So Would I recommend the White Lion to others for a stay, definitely yes. My first visit to the Isle of Wight, people so friendly, I’ll be back.
10
Simon
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We only spent one night at the White Lion, but had a very enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, clean and well looked after. The bathroom was modern with everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was very tasty with quite a few choices, we also had dinner, which was just as good. It is in a quite location, which was just what we wanted.
We only spent one night at the White Lion, but had a very enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, clean and well looked after. The bathroom was modern with everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was very tasty with quite a few choices, we also had dinner, which was just as good. It is in a quite location, which was just what we wanted.
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Emily
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely double room with a sofa bed for our boys. The room was spacious with a lovely ensuite. Breakfast was delicious and included gluten free options. A nice climbing frame/ slide in the garden. Friendly staff.
We had a lovely double room with a sofa bed for our boys. The room was spacious with a lovely ensuite. Breakfast was delicious and included gluten free options. A nice climbing frame/ slide in the garden. Friendly staff.
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BRUCE
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We were confused by the location as we expected it to be in the town of ventnor and it was actually in a tiny village 3.5 miles outside (still called ventnor). The place was lovely. Their restaurant, which looked lovely, was closed that evening. We walked for 20min to reach the buddle inn which was the only nearby place to get food other than a pizza place. Buses run about every 2 hours. We had an excellent night's sleep in a very comfortable unscented bed. The walk in shower and giant bath tub were in a luxurious bathroom. Full english breakfast was scrumptious.
We were confused by the location as we expected it to be in the town of ventnor and it was actually in a tiny village 3.5 miles outside (still called ventnor). The place was lovely. Their restaurant, which looked lovely, was closed that evening. We walked for 20min to reach the buddle inn which was the only nearby place to get food other than a pizza place. Buses run about every 2 hours. We had an excellent night's sleep in a very comfortable unscented bed. The walk in shower and giant bath tub were in a luxurious bathroom. Full english breakfast was scrumptious.
10
Rachel
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic experience all round - we checked in easily with a warm welcome from the staff. Our room was lovely, very clean, comfy bed and great decor. Little extras were provided too - the portable toothbrush & paste, shower cap and shaving kit, which was a lovely addition, especially if you've forgotten one of these. There was a coffee machine with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. USB socket as well as normal plug socket. Internet access was easy too. A useful folder in the room full of helpful information. The bar and restaurant were really nice too. Lovely decor and a good selection of food and drinks.
Fantastic experience all round - we checked in easily with a warm welcome from the staff. Our room was lovely, very clean, comfy bed and great decor. Little extras were provided too - the portable toothbrush & paste, shower cap and shaving kit, which was a lovely addition, especially if you've forgotten one of these. There was a coffee machine with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. USB socket as well as normal plug socket. Internet access was easy too. A useful folder in the room full of helpful information. The bar and restaurant were really nice too. Lovely decor and a good selection of food and drinks.
10
Antony
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice spot, great parking that feels secure. Rooms nice and comfortable. Very nice stay I would stay again. Would have been better if the bed settee was not made up as I was a single traveler, rather had as a settee rather than a made up double bed. Great bacon !! Was super tasty. Breakfast was very good.
Really nice spot, great parking that feels secure. Rooms nice and comfortable. Very nice stay I would stay again. Would have been better if the bed settee was not made up as I was a single traveler, rather had as a settee rather than a made up double bed. Great bacon !! Was super tasty. Breakfast was very good.
10
Roy
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Had a great stay.Room stocked with tea and coffee. Bed really comfy and room spotless. Ate in the restaurant every night with the produce used been local. The standard and quality was higher and was well priced. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices and set you up for the day. The staff team were brilliant and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Had a great stay.Room stocked with tea and coffee. Bed really comfy and room spotless. Ate in the restaurant every night with the produce used been local. The standard and quality was higher and was well priced. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices and set you up for the day. The staff team were brilliant and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
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Timothy
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Thé room was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. However the organisation in the kitchen was poor with very long waits although the food when it arrived was very good. I felt sorry for the excellent front of house staff who were let down by the kitchen
Thé room was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. However the organisation in the kitchen was poor with very long waits although the food when it arrived was very good. I felt sorry for the excellent front of house staff who were let down by the kitchen
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Richard
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great stay. Good communication from start to finish. Room was almost perfect. Comfy beds, superb bathroom and aircon as well. Very impressed. Only downside was with four there wasn’t a lot of room to get past the pull out bed if you needed to get up at night. Minor problem to a great stay. We will be back
We had a great stay. Good communication from start to finish. Room was almost perfect. Comfy beds, superb bathroom and aircon as well. Very impressed. Only downside was with four there wasn’t a lot of room to get past the pull out bed if you needed to get up at night. Minor problem to a great stay. We will be back
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Trevor
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, room was small but OK for 2 nights Great having air conditioning in the room Loads of parking Room very clean Tea and coffee machine worked great, went to the Norris Family Grocers (about 80yrs) for milk after the first night The pub was closed Monday and Tuesday so no breakfast available, there is a café opposite the hotel, but we went to Norris Family Grocers for Croissants Went to their sister The Chequers for an evening meal which was excellent Very quite even with a room onto the road and facing the Café (could do with some net curtains on the window?) Will be booking again for our next short break
Great location, room was small but OK for 2 nights Great having air conditioning in the room Loads of parking Room very clean Tea and coffee machine worked great, went to the Norris Family Grocers (about 80yrs) for milk after the first night The pub was closed Monday and Tuesday so no breakfast available, there is a café opposite the hotel, but we went to Norris Family Grocers for Croissants Went to their sister The Chequers for an evening meal which was excellent Very quite even with a room onto the road and facing the Café (could do with some net curtains on the window?) Will be booking again for our next short break
10
ka yiu
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, easy parking, nice staff, highly recommended
Clean room, easy parking, nice staff, highly recommended
10
ka yiu
Jul 29, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room , nice staff , easy parking
Clean room , nice staff , easy parking
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Kerpal
Jun 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic place, stayed 1 one night here with my son, we were warmly welcomed despite our late arrival and it being very busy. The young gentlemen who checked us in. Made sure we were ok and recommended some local food places to get deliveries from since everything was now closed. The pub was lovely clean and welcoming and the locals (I assume) made great atmospheres. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic place, stayed 1 one night here with my son, we were warmly welcomed despite our late arrival and it being very busy. The young gentlemen who checked us in. Made sure we were ok and recommended some local food places to get deliveries from since everything was now closed. The pub was lovely clean and welcoming and the locals (I assume) made great atmospheres. Would highly recommend.
FAQs about The White Lion
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located a 4-minute walk from the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 14 minutes by foot from St Catherine's Lookout. It is approximately 1.3 miles from Blackgang Chine and 1.4 miles from the English Channel.
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- 2026-09-21: 175.1097412017822USD
- 2026-09-22: 112.76342301940917USD
- 2026-09-23: 127.59597687072754USD
- 2026-09-24: 99.41583822784423USD
- 2026-09-25: 108.28893351898193USD
- 2026-09-26: 181.01917180480956USD
- 2026-09-27: 106.82639995117188USD
- 2026-09-28: 125.53701542053223USD
- 2026-09-29: 111.23419436950684USD
- 2026-09-30: 158.76034606933592USD
- 2026-10-01: 155.77858767089845USD
- 2026-10-02: 112.0837658416748USD
- 2026-10-03: 110.15368441925048USD
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- 2026-10-09: 127.59597687072754USD
- 2026-10-10: 112.0937608001709USD
- 2026-10-11: 100.55954325256347USD
- 2026-10-12: 133.53299993896485USD
- 2026-10-13: 102.19872530670166USD
- 2026-10-14: 103.85788841705322USD
- 2026-10-15: 125.2671515411377USD
- 2026-10-16: 128.56549670562745USD
- 2026-10-17: 141.77025460357666USD
- 2026-10-18: 87.53472118988037USD
- 2026-10-19: 98.90038014221192USD
- 2026-10-20: 102.19872530670166USD
- 2026-10-21: 98.91037510070801USD
- 2026-10-22: 95.61202993621826USD
- 2026-10-23: 90.51458338165283USD
- 2026-10-24: 99.41583822784423USD
- 2026-10-25: 87.5060920135498USD
- 2026-10-26: 103.84789345855712USD
- 2026-10-27: 100.55954325256347USD
- 2026-10-28: 94.95606648101807USD
- 2026-10-29: 91.98385114135742USD
- 2026-10-30: 94.95606648101807USD
- 2026-10-31: 130.2346547744751USD
- 2026-11-01: 105.4970704711914USD
- 2026-11-02: 79.12617881011963USD
- 2026-11-03: 77.47296128234863USD
- 2026-11-04: 74.18278132553101USD
There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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