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Royal Esplanade Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with bars/lounges and coffee shop/cafe

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premier Double Room, Sea View

Premier Double Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Twin Room

Premier Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premier Twin Room, Sea View

Premier Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premier Double Room

Premier Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Ryde

At Royal Esplanade Hotel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath and Ryde Harbour. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and a complimentary breakfast. .This Victorian hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights in the area of this 3.5-property class Ryde hotel include Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

What's nearby

  • Ryde Terminal - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ryde Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ryde Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Ryde Esplanade Station - 2 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪S. Fowler & Co. (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Michelangelo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The King Lud Ryde Isle of Wight - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Apothecary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rt Café Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Royal Esplanade Hotel

Victorian hotel with bars/lounges and coffee shop/cafe
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 common area, and a lift. For a fee, parking is available.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Royal Esplanade Hotel offers 70 accommodations with free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

Royal Esplanade Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

Yep, Royal Esplanade Hotel has a self car park for GBP 5 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Esplanade Hotel?

Yep, Royal Esplanade Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Ryde Beach.

Does Royal Esplanade Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, our travelers give a thumbs up to the free continental brekkie here! Available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

No, Royal Esplanade Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Royal Esplanade Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked a sea view room, but the single glazed windows meant it was noisy. There is major engineering work happening across the road all through the night which we felt we should have been made aware of when booking as it affected our sleep. The walls between rooms are thin, meaning you hear your neighbours television (at 5am), and the curtains do nothing to cut out the street lights. There was a sliding door to the bathroom, which was easily dislodged from the track- just not user friendly. Tea and coffee was served in vacuum jugs, the coffee wasn’t very warm. There was a limited buffet selection, but the cooked menu had several options. However, my scrambled eggs were overcooked and the toast was rubbery. The lift only went 1 floor towards our room, leaving 2 flights of stairs to negotiate with my walking stick and our bags.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and cosy room, friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family

Don’t get taken for a Ryde

Staff friendly enough but hotel and rooms are very tired and in need of complete refurbishment. There is no double glazing so spent most of the night awake listening to the yobbos screeching up and down the main road on motorbikes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Nice breakfast and very good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and very helpful. Room was really good, quiet and good size bathroom. Great cooked breakfast. Great location, close to the railway station and bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.Clean. Breakfast good.Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very pleasent stay

Clean room, staff were lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Eastbourne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is warm & welcoming. This is my go to for it is close to the buses, the hovercraft & the fastest offer many portions to see all the locals sighs
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Booked for next year already
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Dinig options were excellent and flexible. All the staff were friendly, approachable and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating. Safe storage for our bikes. Staff attentive and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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