Friends Hotel

Property class: 3

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A small, single-bed room with a television on a stand, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a kettle, and a door leading to another room.
A restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a patterned carpet. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.
A room with bunk beds, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned carpet.
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A two-story building with a green awning, a car parked in front, and a clear sky.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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8 Hill St, Sandown, England, PO36 9DD
  • Place, Sandown Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandown Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Wight Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 6 Double Beds

About the area

Sandown

At Friends Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Sandown Pier and Sandown Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Sandown hotel include New Forest National Park and Gunwharf Quays.

What's nearby

  • Sandown Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sandown Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yaverland Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dinosaur Isle - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sandown Station - 3 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Merrie Gardens Farm - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bubble - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Reef - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bellamys Bistro - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Friends Hotel

Self parking is free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Friends Hotel offers 22 accommodations. This Sandown hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 September 2026 to 4 August 2027 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 30 August to 5 April:
  • Parking area
The property will be renovating from 30 August 2026 to 30 April 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 10 for children

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, debit cards and cash
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, debit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Friends Hotel?

Yep, Friends Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Friends Hotel?

Yep, Friends Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Sandown Beach.

Does Friends Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Friends Hotel?

No, Friends Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Friends Hotel?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Friends Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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