to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
The Royal Hotel
Hotel
Ventnor
Isle of Wight
PO38 1JJ
TripAdvisor
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent1857
- Very Good579
- Average158
- Poor57
- Terrible23
Recent Reviews:
- Patsy ALondon, England, United KingdomHasn’t lost its charm
Saturday, 21st March 2026Visited this week after a break of a few years due to hotel being sold. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The old place hasn’t lost its old style feel. The changes that have been made are... Read full review - Jonny LAldershot, United KingdomAngry obnoxious manager/receptionist and poor service
Saturday, 21st March 2026Recently visited for afternoon tea after being gifted a voucher for it for Christmas. The royal 'had' a great reputation on the island son was expecting a lovely afternoon. Myself and my partner... Read full review - Jane OA special place
Sunday, 22nd March 2026We returned to the Royal having not been for a while. We started visiting 27 years ago, and knowing that the hotel is under new ownership we weren’t sure what to expect. We were thrilled. The food... Read full review
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 58
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Double en-suite | from £235.00 to £255.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
| Double en-suite Room | from £175.00 to £195.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
| Double/Twin En-suite Room (Zip & Link) | from £175.00 to £195.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
| Family En-suite Room | from £275.00 to £295.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
| Garden View Double en-suite | from £215.00 to £235.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
| Garden View Family en-suite | from £315.00 to £335.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
| Garden View Single en-suite | from £125.00 to £140.00 per person per night (breakfast included) |
| Garden View twin/doub en-suite | from £215.00 to £235.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
| Premier Double en-suite Room | from £255.00 to £275.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
| Single en-suite Room | from £105.00 to £120.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
*Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Bedrooms
- Accessible Lift
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Lift
- Ramp / Level Access
- Wheelchair user accessible
- Wheel-in Shower
Catering
- Cater for vegetarians
- Evening meal available on request
- Half board supplement (£)
- Lunch available, table service
- Meals served all day
- Outdoor eating area
- Packed lunches by arrangement
- Private dining areas
- Restaurant
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
- Special diets catered for
- Vegans catered for
- Vegetarians catered for
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age)
- Babes in Arms
- Baby Listening
- Children's Meals
- Children's play area
- Children's videos/DVDs available
- Cot
- Cot(s) available
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Food/bottle warming available
- Highchair
- Highchair(s) available
- Outdoor children’s play area
- Special meal times for children
Establishment Features
- 24hr return laundry
- Accept coach parties
- Available for wedding receptions
- Beach / Coast within walking distance
- Business facilities
- Conference facilities
- Dogs welcome
- Event venue
- Faxing facilities
- Ferry discount available
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Garden/patio for guests' use
- Groups welcome
- LGBT Friendly
- Licensed for alcohol
- Licensed for civil marriages
- Licensed for weddings & ceremonies
- Meeting rooms
- Night porter
- No smoking in dining area
- Open all year round
- Open Christmas
- Open New Year
- Open on bank holidays
- Pets accepted
- Pre-school children welcome (0-4yrs)
- Public Telephone
- Residents lounge open all day
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Wireless Internet Access
Languages spoken
- Bulgarian spoken
- Chinese spoken
- Czech spoken
- French spoken
- Polish spoken
- Romanian spoken
Leisure Facilities
- Eating Out Within Walking Distance
- Outdoor heated pool
- Outdoor pool
- Swimming Pool
Parking & Transport
- Bus stop within walking distance
- Car parking
- Electric Vehicle Charging Point
- Free parking
- Off-road parking
- On site parking
- Railway station within 5 miles
Payment Methods
- American Express
- American Express accepted
- Delta
- Delta accepted
- Diners card
- Maestro
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo
- Solo accepted
- Visa
- Visa accepted
Provider Preferences
- No smoking
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Room / Unit Features
- All rooms non-smoking
- Baths some rooms
- Colour television in all bedrooms
- Digital TV All Rooms
- Hairdryer all rooms
- Internet access point some rooms
- King sized bed some rooms
- Queen sized beds some rooms
- Radio all rooms
- Satellite TV all rooms
- Showers all rooms
- Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
- Tea and coffee making all rooms
- Telephone all rooms
- Telephone in all bedrooms
Specialist Features
- Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
- Cyclists welcome
- Marketed as gay friendly
- Short breaks available
- Special provisions for cyclists
- Walkers Welcome
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Room/unit allocations available
- Wi-fi available
Video
- The Royal
- The Royal
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, at Whiteley Bank turn right for B3327 to Ventnor.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, at Whiteley Bank turn right for B3327 to Ventnor.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Freshwater, A3055 to Ventnor.
Public Transport Directions
For bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/
Special Offers
Walking Festival Accommodation – Sail, Dine & Stay OfferCombine the popular Isle of Wight Walking Festival with The Royal Hotel’s Sail, Dine & Stay package special offer.
Package includes:
- Luxury accommodation at The Royal Hotel.
- Full English breakfast each morning.
- £50 per person, per night dining credit at our 2 AA Rosette Geranium Restaurant.
- Free return car ferry from Southampton.
How to book
Guests can book their Sail, Dine and Stay package directly through The Royal Hotel by calling 01983 852186 or by emailing enquiries@royalhoteliow.co.uk.
Hotels & bed and breakfasts - redeem this special offer between 05/08/2025 and 17/05/2026
Walking festival offers - redeem this special offer between 05/08/2025 and 17/05/2026
Offer link: Hotels & bed and breakfasts, Walking festival offers
- Sail, Dine & Stay - SPECIAL OFFER until 26 March 2026
Sail, Dine & Stay - 2 Nights just £429 per couple until 26 March 2026*
Sail, Dine & Stay at The Royal Hotel, your ultimate retreat this February and March. Immerse yourself in our lush gardens, fine dining, and 5-star hospitality with a restful getaway
To make your free car ferry inclusive escape even more special, guests booking during this period can enjoy all room upgrades at half price! It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself extra space, stunning views, and added luxury.
BOOK NOW
*T&C's apply.Our Sail, Dine & Stay experience invites you to unwind, indulge, and explore from the comfort of the island’s most iconic four silver-star hotel.
Enjoy a cosy mini-break away inclusive of:- Luxury Accommodation
- A delicious Full English breakfast each morning
- £45 per person per night food allowance for you to spend on any combination of dinner items from our 2 AA Rosette Geranium Restaurant.
- Free return car ferry from Southampton (Portsmouth or Lymington routes available at a £20 supplement).
Booking Promotion: The longer you stay, the more you save! Extend your escape and enjoy even greater value with our Sail, Dine & Stay package. The more nights you stay, the more you save, it’s our way of rewarding you for making the most of your time with us.
Last minute - redeem this special offer between 22/01/2026 and 26/03/2026
Short breaks - redeem this special offer between 22/01/2026 and 26/03/2026
Hotels & bed and breakfasts - redeem this special offer between 22/01/2026 and 26/03/2026
Ferry & travel - redeem this special offer between 22/01/2026 and 26/03/2026
Offer link: Last minute, Short breaks, Hotels & bed and breakfasts, Ferry & travel
- Sail, Dine & Stay - SPECIAL OFFER 27 March - 11 April 2026
Sail, Dine & Stay - 2 Nights just £499 per couple 27 March until 11 April 2026*
Sail, Dine & Stay at The Royal Hotel, your ultimate retreat this February and March. Immerse yourself in our lush gardens, fine dining, and 5-star hospitality with a restful getaway
To make your free car ferry inclusive escape even more special, guests booking during this period can enjoy all room upgrades at half price! It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself extra space, stunning views, and added luxury.
BOOK NOW
*T&C's apply.Our Sail, Dine & Stay experience invites you to unwind, indulge, and explore from the comfort of the island’s most iconic four silver-star hotel.
Enjoy a cosy mini-break away inclusive of:- Luxury Accommodation
- A delicious Full English breakfast each morning
- £45 per person per night food allowance for you to spend on any combination of dinner items from our 2 AA Rosette Geranium Restaurant.
- Free return car ferry from Southampton (Portsmouth or Lymington routes available at a £20 supplement).
Booking Promotion: The longer you stay, the more you save! Extend your escape and enjoy even greater value with our Sail, Dine & Stay package. The more nights you stay, the more you save, it’s our way of rewarding you for making the most of your time with us.
Last minute - redeem this special offer between 00:00:00 and 11/04/2026
Short breaks - redeem this special offer between 00:00:00 and 11/04/2026
Hotels & bed and breakfasts - redeem this special offer between 00:00:00 and 11/04/2026
Ferry & travel - redeem this special offer between 00:00:00 and 11/04/2026
Offer link: Last minute, Short breaks, Hotels & bed and breakfasts, Ferry & travel
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous -
Ferry Discount Available - Regional and Miscellaneous -
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Best of the Best Gold Award 2025 - Tourism South East Award -
Beautiful South Awards Winners 2022/23 - Bronze 2022 - Tourism South East Award -
Beautiful South Awards Winners 2023/24 - Silver 2023 - Regional and Miscellaneous -
Beautiful South Tourism Awards - Silver 2024 - Regional and Miscellaneous -
Beautiful South Tourism Awards - Bronze 2024 - Tourism South East Award -
Beautiful South Awards Winner 2024/25 - Silver 2025 - AA Awards -
AA 2 Rosettes for Culinary Excellence 2025 - Tourism South East Award -
Beautiful South Awards Winners 2025/26 - Bronze 2025
Opening Times
| Open Christmas |
|---|
| Open New Year |
|---|
| Opening (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
|---|
.png "Isle of Wight")
like, follow, share....join in!
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
TikTok
Threads