Royal Esplanade Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
+22 photos
Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Located on Ryde Esplanade, on the Isle of Wight, Royal Esplanade Hotel boats views of the Solent. The Grade II Victorian building, features a terrace and restaurant. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Free WiFi is available in public areas only. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Royal Esplanade Hotel features certain rooms that include sea views, and every room comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower. All guest rooms have a desk. A full English breakfast is served daily at the property. Enjoy evening meals at the restaurant or bar which offers home-cooked meals made from locally sourced ingredients. January continental breakfast only. Restaurant closed for dinner in January. Shanklin is 7.5 mi from the accommodations. Ryde Hoverport is opposite the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

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Karen
Australia Australia
“The hotel was very quirky. Loved the unique floor plan. The staff were lovely and couldn't be more helpful and pleasant. Dr”
Leigh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything.Great location and great staff.Room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was lovely.”
Michelle
United States United States
“The location is fabulous for restaurants, buses, ferries and hovercraft. The staff is lovely and very helpful. The breakfast is yummy! Our room had a walk-in shower that was fabulous.”
Todd
Canada Canada
“Lovely old hotel in central area and great top floor room with nice view of Rye.”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location across road was train and bus station.”
Dr
United States United States
“This is a Victorian era hotel with all the preserved charm one might expect. Our room was basic, remodeled and very clean. Located in Ryder driectly across the street from the ferry, train, and bus station gives you access to the entire island at...”
Paul
United States United States
“Nice location across on the esplanade and beach. Excellent breakfast menu and service. Comfortable sitting area. Very welcoming staff.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, staff very friendly lovely place to stay , breakfast very good”
Tanya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“the location, the way the property had been sympathetically maintained.”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This an old school hotel situated just outside the port entry perfect location. The staff as usual were warm and friendly abnd the breakfast was ideal.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Harry's Bar & Brasserie
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Royal Esplanade Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per stay
Crib upon request
£15 per stay
4 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per stay

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that due to the nature of the Victorian Hotel, rooms may vary in size, decor and bathroom facilities and therefore may differ to room photos. For specific room requests please add a note to your booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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