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About this property
Situated 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 12 km from the accommodation. Ryde Hoverport is opposite the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Erwin
Belgium
“Nice hotel right in the middle of Ryde. Bike friendly.” - Bamber
United Kingdom
“On the front close to the buses and ferry. Opened the bedroom curtains in the morning to see the sun rise over the sea.” - Donna
United Kingdom
“Friendly, helpful staff, nice accommodation and perfect position on the esplanade for my elderly parents to access” - Christopher
United Kingdom
“The staff were lovely, the girls serving breakfast which was excellent were fabulous, efficient, helpful and friendly. The hotel is in a great location, the room was fine and the small shower room was perfect with plenty of hot water and easy to...” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Location is perfect. Right on the front , opposite the bus station & hovercraft. Hotel is big! Lots of rooms, a nice bar area & a lovely little area that sells coffee & cake. The cakes were great! Breakfast - choice of continental & full English...” - Angela
United Kingdom
“All the staff without exception were delightful. Breakfast service was impeccable and staff are all very efficient. I love grand old buildings and this one is in a beautiful spot overlooking Ryde seafront. An excellent location for both the...” - Darren
United Kingdom
“Room was very clean, the staff were very friendly and the food was really good. Only stayed for two nights with my two children and we will be back. Our bath was a really good size too 👍👍” - Julieann
United Kingdom
“Everything there is to like being along the sea front” - May
United Kingdom
“Location is perfect, right opposite the hovercraft terminal, bus station and railway station. Easy reach to passenger ferry terminal. Great views to mainland” - Joyce
United Kingdom
“Location Watching the hovercrafts firing up every morning was lovely from our bedroom window”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Harry's Bar & Brasserie
- Open forLunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
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 identification 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.