Royal Esplanade Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Family Room
Free daily continental breakfast
2 bars/lounges
Premier Twin Room, Sea View

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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16 The Esplanade, Isle of Wight, Ryde, England, PO33 2ED
  • Place, Ryde Terminal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ryde Pier Head Terminal
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Premier Double Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premier Twin Room, Sea View

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premier Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Classic Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Royal Esplanade Hotel

Victorian hotel with free breakfast and bars
At Royal Esplanade Hotel, hit the nearby beach, dine onsite at Onsite venue, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Change of towels is available on request.
Royal Esplanade Hotel offers 70 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the free breakfast at Royal Esplanade Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room, an elevator, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath and 4 minutes by foot from Ryde Harbour
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Royal Esplanade Hotel also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available.

Guests are served free continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Royal Esplanade Hotel Ryde
Royal Esplanade Ryde
Royal Esplanade
Royal Esplanade Hotel Ryde Isle Of Wight
Royal Esplanade Hotel Ryde
Royal Esplanade Hotel Hotel
Royal Esplanade Hotel Hotel Ryde

Royal Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ryde Isle of Wight

A great hotel with nice rooms and friendly staff. Check-in was easy and quick. A great location being close to the town centre, bus station, Hovercraft terminal and Pier for Catermaran boat services to Portsmouth. It would have been nice if the check in time could have been a little earlier, as 4pm is quite a late time to start check in otherwise everything else was excellent. The breakfast was nice as it was included in the price of the room and you had the choice of a full English breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, convenient with large room, great view and very good breakfast. Staff are excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marios

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kelly provided outstanding service; she was polite, helpful, and a true pleasure to interact with
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel, a 3 or 3.5*. A bit dated, especially for the price. Nice room though imagine it’s cold in winter with the old windows. Bathroom seemed updated. Kettle and instant coffee and tea in the room. Breakfast included was ok, but still no decent coffee! Good location opposite the sea front and easy to walk to local areas. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Saqib

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast room had flies flying around in it and the cooked breakfast was very basic. Hotel rooms were clean but outdated. The towel rail didnt work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with family
The room was lovely, clean and bright, the staff very friendly and attentive, breakfast was very nice and dinning room smart and clean. The only downside I found was having to hand the key in every time you went out, it was a bit of a pain having to queue to get the key when staff checking people in Saying that I would still stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustaq

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a day trip via Hovercraft to the IoW it was simply perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night, the staff were all extremely friendly and very helpful. The hotel itself was lovely and charming. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Biswajit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John, TAMPA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We liked the breakfast and the lobby. We disliked the fact that our toilet did not flush properly and that we had to report it for three days before action was taken. The WiFi was spotty.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what I wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
When we checked in they had given our rooms to someone else so they had to give us different accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I thought the bedroom was average not that clean so we didnt stay and lost 185pound which was way to hugh for that room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would definitely stay here again!

The room was perfect! It was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff were all great. Polite, attentive and accommodating. Breakfast was good, with a good amount of choice and was fresh and well presented. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Derick

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable

Excellent service by staff. Accommodated us with bikes and were very helpful. Plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. Good selection for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pinky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My single occupancy room was changed on request promptly. Carla and Dadia were very kind, helpful and polite. The only experience at the restaurant for breakfast was on day one was not the best. My english breakfast order was messed up and not complete and, the staff probably have no experience with asian clients because nobody was kind enough to ask for tea, sauces, etc. which they were doing for other customers around my table. It was disappointing and felt racist. But all my stars are for the front desk staff. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable bed and good location. Staff are friendly too. The rooms are spacious, but thought mine was well overdue a refurb (particularly given the price).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and comfortable room. Good hearty breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pay extra for better room,unless on a budget.

Ist room in attic,not ideal,mattress cheap spring.Metal bed. Compact.High windows felt clostraphobic.Upgrade for £20 to large front facing sea view. Better bed and space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025