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The Royal - Victoria's Island Trail

Victorian

Belgrave Road
VENTNOR
Isle of Wight
PO38 1JJ

Tel: 01983 852186

Swimming pool at The Royal Hotel, Ventnor, Isle of Wight Hotels

About

In Victorian times Ventnor became a fashionable holiday and health resort not least because Sir James Clark, Queen Victoria's surgeon recommended the health-giving properties of Ventnor's climate. According to Clark; "Nothing along the south coast will bear comparison with it".

The Ventnor Hotel was re-named The Royal Hotel after Queen Victoria visited and endorsed it for afternoon tea in 1855. You can still enjoy afternoon tea at the Royal Hotel today.

This location forms part of the Victoria’s Island Trail. Discover more of Queen Victoria’s beloved Isle of Wight by visiting other locations on the trail. For more information go to www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/victoriasisland

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Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Bedrooms
Accessible Lift
Disabled persons toilet
Lift
Ramp / Level Access
Wheelchair user accessible
Wheel-in Shower

Catering

Cater for vegetarians
Evening meal available on request
Full liquor licence
Lunch available, table service
Packed lunches by arrangement
Private dining areas
Restaurant
Restaurant
Room Service
Special diets catered for
Vegans catered for
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Babes in Arms
Baby Listening
Children's Meals
Cot(s) available
Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Food/bottle warming available
Highchair(s) available
Special meal times for children

Establishment Features

24hr return laundry
Beach / Coast within walking distance
Conference facilities
Dogs welcome
Faxing facilities
Ferry discount available
Garden / Grounds for visitors use
LGBT Friendly
Licensed for alcohol
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
Public Telephone
Residents lounge open all day

Languages spoken

French spoken

Leisure Facilities

Eating Out Within Walking Distance
Outdoor heated pool

Parking & Transport

Bus stop within walking distance
Car parking
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

Room / Unit Features

Baths some rooms
Colour Television 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 and coffee making all rooms
Telephone all rooms

Specialist Features

Cyclists welcome
Short breaks available
Walkers Welcome

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

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

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No.1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 3 or 6
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 3 or 6
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 Newport and change to 3 or 6
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 01983 827000 (head office).

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Recent Reviews:

Peter L
Norwich, United Kingdom
Great Hotel with excellent staff
Monday, 28th December 2020
Loved our first visit to this old and excellent hotel, blessed with the sort of staff you would wish for at every hotel. Loved the food especially as Wife is a Veggie and hers was exceptional every... Read full review
richier7684
Colchester, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
A Royal Christmas
Wednesday, 30th December 2020
Another delightful stay at The Royal, this time over Christmas. The location is excellent as is the food (more on that in a bit) but it’s the team at The Royal that makes it that extra bit special... Read full review
Flint77
Chipping Campden, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Christmas
Thursday, 14th January 2021
It was our first visit to the Royal and it was great. From the email contact fully informing us what to expect through to the departure all was very well handled. Our food was delicious at all times... Read full review

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Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

Opening (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)

The Royal Hotel, Ventnor

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