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The Royal Pier Hotel

2.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with an indoor pool

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Single Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Single Room, Sea View
Business centre
View from property
Shower, towels
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Esplanade, Isle of Wight, Sandown, England, PO36 8JP
  • Popular LocationSandown Pier1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSandown Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationIsle of Wight Zoo17 min walk
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)110 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Sea View

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Sandown

At The Royal Pier Hotel you'll be within steps of Sandown Pier and Sandown Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a lift. Each morning English breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .With a stay at this Sandown hotel, you'll be 27.4 km (17 mi) from Gunwharf Quays and 32.8 km (20.4 mi) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

What's nearby

  • Sandown Pier - 1 min walk
  • Sandown Beach - 2 min walk
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 17 min walk
  • Shanklin Chine - 7 min drive
  • Shanklin Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Sandown Station - 9 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boojum & Snark - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caulkheads - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Reef - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Corner Bank - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Pier Hotel

Waterfront hotel with an indoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. An indoor pool, a terrace, and a lift are also featured at The Royal Pier Hotel.
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • Dining venue
The Royal Pier Hotel offers 65 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 5 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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

Property is also known as

Royal Pier Hotel Sandown
Royal Pier Hotel
Royal Pier Sandown
Royal Pier
The Royal Pier Hotel Hotel
The Royal Pier Hotel Sandown
The Royal Pier Hotel Hotel Sandown

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Pier Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Pier Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Sandown Beach.

Does The Royal Pier Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Pier Hotel has an indoor pool.

Does The Royal Pier Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Pier Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Pier Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Royal Pier Hotel's onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Pier Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Royal Pier Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club is a short 19-minute walk away.

The Royal Pier Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay
This was a one night stay whilst I attended an event on the Isle of Wight. The hotel is nicely situated on the sea front opposite the Pier. The meal times are a bit restrictive, but there are plenty of nearby alternatives to get something to eat. My room was clean and quiet and comfortable. There is a nice bar area. Overall I was pleased with the hotel and would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

J G

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
One and One Time
The first room I was allocated was at the rear of the hotel. The view was of the extraction system for the kitchen and rubbish bags. The room was very hot and there was a horrid smell in the bathroom. After complaining I was moved to a front room overlooking the sea. This room was better but I have never stayed in a hotel that has the gas meter in the room, I suppose I had something to read, The bathroom although better had the smallest sink I have every seen, how do you fill the kettle?? The towels had seen better days, off white and hard, the bath mat was whiter and softer. There were no pillow savers on the pillows and I expect no mattress saver, Miss Politzi would have a field day. The whole hotel needs a lot of money spent on it. I stay in 40 to 59 hotels a year, this is one of the worst. The staff very friendly and helpful, just the building needs a major over haul. The hotel web site says self parking, thee are pay and display car parks within walking distance at £7.00 for 24hrs, but the closet is popular with beach goers and the on street parking is limited to one hour. Never staying here again. There is a 19inch TV on the wall, the room warrants at least a 32inch.
The Gas Meter
How do I fill the kettle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Faded glory, but a nice enough stay
The location of the Royal Pier Hotel is excellent. As its photos and name imply, it's right by the pier and beach at the centre of the action. My room was comfortable and clean, if a bit dated. I had a glorious view of... the bins. Though I gather seaview rooms are available. I only spoke with a couple of staff members, but they were both helpful. The lounge and lobby areas are quite dated - the whole place feels quite 1950s - but well kept. In short, it's a hotel that's glory days are long behind it, but it appears the management are trying, and it's fair value for a short stay. There are plenty of better options on the island (and several better ones in Sandown itself - I'd personally recommend Inglewood Guest House, which is also available on Hotels.com), but if it suits your budget and needs it's a perfectly decent option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ideal for us.
We had a lovely 1 night stay for the IOW Festival. Had a family room which had plenty of room and everything we needed. Hotel is very dated but I don’t think that affects the stay and it was clean which is more important. All the staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was basic but ideal for us. Great location, opposite the pier and just near High Street which had small Sainsbury’s and Tesco plus cafes and local shops. Was perfect for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mattress and pillows not very uncomfortable and curtains too flimsy - daylight at 4.30am not appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Siv, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall amazing stay at Royal Pier as always. However the following bits needs to be corrected. Fast Guest Wifi. Air conditioning or fan in the room would be more comfortable during warm weather.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs improving
Very shabby and in need of extensive works. Nice staff and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Robin, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was clean and comfortable with cheerful, helpful staff. The very good overall guest experience would be improved for us by the hotel abandoning the dated, basic, rather stingy, (so obviously) measured/portion-controlled breakfast menu in favour of a more open and generous one - even if it means a self-service regime. Surel to goodness, fruit juice AND (not OR) porridge, for example, ought should be available to all hotel guests in twenty-First century Britain!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Old world clean and comfortable
Old world.... But fine. This hotel is two minutes walk from high street and on the beach front. Our room was comfortable. We did not eat breakfast. It was over early. Nice bar on site. Would stay again