The Wight

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with 2 indoor pools and free breakfast

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Hallway
2 indoor pools
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
The current price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

Explore the area

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11 Avenue Road, Sandown, England, PO36 8BN
  • Sandown Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sandown Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Isle of Wight Zoo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (Small)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room (Small)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Family Room with Shower

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (Treble)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room (Four Poster)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Large Twin Bed, 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Room (Treble Large)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Sandown

A family-friendly stay in Sandown awaits you at The Wight. Within steps you'll find Sandown Beach and Yaverland Beach within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this guest house include 2 indoor swimming pools, 2 bars/lounges and free daily breakfast. .Enjoy the Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Sandown guest house, you'll be 26.7 km (16.6 mi) from Gunwharf Quays and 29.5 km (18.3 mi) from Portsmouth International Port.

What's nearby

  • Sandown Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yaverland Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sandown Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Sandown Station - 13 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castle Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blueberry's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fins Beach Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caulkheads Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Premier Inn Isle of Wight Sandown hotel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Wight

Family-friendly guesthouse with 2 indoor pools and free breakfast
The Wight offers its guests 2 indoor swimming pools, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a children's pool. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly The Wight. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Sandown guest house is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
The Wight offers 41 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 07 December and 14 February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Wight House Sandown
Wight Guesthouse Sandown
Wight Guesthouse
Wight Sandown
The Wight Sandown
The Wight Guesthouse
The Wight Guesthouse Sandown

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Wight?

The Wight offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wight?

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wight on 15 Sept 2025 start from AU$299.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Wight?

Yep, The Wight has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Wight?

Yep, The Wight is a short 3-minute walk from Sandown Beach.

Does The Wight have a pool?

Take your pick from 2 indoor swimming pools, a pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

What luxury perks are available at The Wight?

The Wight features 2 indoor pools, 1 hot tub and 2 bars.

Is The Wight family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that The Wight is a hit with families.

Does The Wight serve breakfast?

You bet, free full breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Wight?

No, The Wight does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Wight?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Wight's onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Wight?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.