Hotels in the Isle of Wight
48 handpicked places to stay
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The Isle of Wight has long catered to seaside holidaymakers, and its hotels and B&Bs reflect that heritage, from grand Victorian guest houses to small family-run rooms just streets from the beach. Ryde and Shanklin hold the biggest concentrations, with Shanklin's clifftop setting drawing places like Haven Hall Hotel and Foxhills of Shanklin, while Ryde's town and seafront mix offers options such as St Georges House and The Miclaran.
Beyond these two towns, smaller guest houses and B&Bs are scattered across the island, useful for those basing themselves near a particular walk, beach or attraction rather than a main resort. The Birkdale Guest House, Martlets B&B, Osborne Lodge and Ivy Hall give a sense of the range, mostly modest in size and often close to the coast. Choosing between them usually comes down to whether you want to be within walking distance of a promenade and amenities, or prefer a quieter spot inland or in a smaller village.
Ventnor Bay House
B&B · Clifftop above Ventnor Haven
Two-room clifftop B&B in a Victorian terrace above Ventnor Haven, with super-king beds, en-suites and uninterrupted sea views.
Foxhills of Shanklin
Guest House · Victoria Avenue, Shanklin
Adults-only guest house in Old Shanklin with eight en-suite rooms, a licensed bar, terrace gardens and free parking.
The George Hotel
Hotel · Quay Street, Yarmouth
Seventeenth-century townhouse on Yarmouth harbour with 17 rooms, a Solent-facing conservatory restaurant and a private beach club.
Best Western New Holmwood Hotel
Hotel · Egypt Point, Cowes
A seafront hotel on the Cowes esplanade at Egypt Point, with a terrace over the Solent, an outdoor pool and easy walking access into the town centre.
Calverts Hotel
Hotel · Quay Street, Newport
A straightforward town-centre hotel on Quay Street in Newport, Isle of Wight, well suited to travellers who want to be near everything.
Castle Lodge Guest House
Guest Accommodation · 54 Castle Road, Newport
A small, well-equipped guest house in Newport, Isle of Wight, with 8 rooms, a restaurant and bar just off Castle Road.
Goshens Farm B&B
B&B · Staplers Road, Newport
Goshens Farm B&B is a countryside stay on Staplers Road near Newport, Isle of Wight, with a garden and picnic area for relaxing outdoors.
Hewitts Restaurant & Rooms
Hotel · Lugley Street, Newport
A 6-room restaurant with rooms on Lugley Street in Newport, Isle of Wight, close to fishing, golf and watersports nearby.
Abingdon Lodge Hotel
Guest Accommodation · 20 West Street, Ryde
Victorian guesthouse in Ryde with en-suite rooms, free parking and Wi-Fi, plus a patio for relaxing outdoors.
Dorset Hotel
Hotel · 31 Dover Street, Ryde
A 23-room Ryde hotel with a well-stocked breakfast and on-site bar, close to Ryde St Johns Road and the Continental Ferry Terminal.
Grantham House
B&B · 98 Monkton Street, Ryde
Ryde B&B on Monkton Street with golf, fishing, watersports and walking all close by, plus free on-site parking and a garden.
Ivy Hall
B&B · Mill Square, Ryde
A B&B on Mill Square in Ryde, Isle of Wight, suited to couples and walkers wanting a garden, breakfast and easy beach access.
Ryde Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns
Hotel · The Esplanade, Ryde
A castellated 19th-century building on Ryde's Esplanade, this 11-room Greene King inn puts the seafront and hover terminal on your doorstep.
Houseboat Harbourside View
B&B · Embankment Rd, Bembridge
An adults-only houseboat B&B on Embankment Rd in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, with harbour views from every angle.
The Pilot Boat Inn
Hotel · Station Road, Bembridge
A pet-friendly pub inn on Station Road in Bembridge, with free on-site parking and Isle of Wight coastline close by.
The Spinnaker
Hotel · 1 Steyne Road, Bembridge
A 14-room hotel in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, with spa, gym and garden a short stroll from the coast.
Warner Bembridge Coastal Hotel
Hotel · Bembridge Coast Hotel, Bembridge
An adults-only hotel on the Isle of Wight coast at Bembridge, with sea views, a pool, spa and direct beach access.
Cornerways
Guest Accommodation · 39 Madeira Road, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, Ventnor
Adults-only guesthouse on Madeira Road, Ventnor, a short walk from the beach and Botanic Garden, with en-suite rooms and breakfast included.
Godshill Park Barn
B&B · Godshill Park Road, Ventnor
A converted barn B&B near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, suited to travellers wanting rural quiet with a garden and free parking rather than a town-centre base.
Hillside Ventnor
Hotel · 151 Mtchell Avenue, Ventnor
Adults-only hotel in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, with sea views and free on-site parking close to the coast.
The Lodge on the Marsh
Guest Accommodation · Quay Lane, Brading
A guest house on Quay Lane in Brading, Isle of Wight, with a garden and picnic area for relaxing between coastal walks.
The Bugle Coaching Inn
Hotel · The Square, Yarmouth
A former coaching inn right on Yarmouth's main square, moments from the Isle of Wight harbour, with 8 rooms and free parking.
The George Hotel
Hotel · Quay St, Yarmouth
A characterful hotel on Yarmouth's Quay St, Isle of Wight, close to the castle and harbour with parking on site.
Warner Norton Grange Coastal Village
Hotel · Norton Grange Coastal Village, Yarmouth
Adults-only hotel at Warner Norton Grange Coastal Village near Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, with en-suite rooms and Solent sea views.
Albert Cottage Hotel
Hotel · York Avenue, East Cowes
A historic 10-room hotel on York Avenue in East Cowes, with spacious decorated rooms, gardens and free parking on the Isle of Wight.
24 Ward Avenue
B&B · Cowes, Isle of Wight
A small two-room B&B in Cowes, Isle of Wight, suited to couples or solo travellers wanting a quiet, low-key base near the ferry terminal.
Cowes - The Barn
B&B · 10 Debourne Manor Drive, Cowes
Adults-only B&B in Cowes, close to the marina and Osborne House, with free parking and a garden bar for winding down.
Endeavour House
B&B · 47 Mill Hill Road, Cowes
A B&B on Mill Hill Road in Cowes, close to the marina and sailing events, with en-suite rooms and round-the-clock reception.
Grays Inn
B&B · Union Road, Cowes
Adults-only B&B on Union Road in Cowes, with en-suite rooms and drinks provided, close to the town's pubs and sailing waters.
Burlington Hotel
Hotel · Avenue Road, Sandown
A traditional hotel building on Avenue Road in Sandown, a short walk from the beach and Dinosaur Isle Museum.
Chad Hill Hotel
Hotel · 7 Hill Street, Sandown
Chad Hill Hotel in Sandown, Isle of Wight, offers en-suite rooms including family options, minutes from the seafront and town.
Channel View Hotel
Hotel · 4-8 Royal Street, Sandown
A 47-room hotel in Sandown, Isle of Wight, with its own restaurant and bar plus breakfast included and free on-site parking.
Appley Lodge
B&B · 13 Queens Road, Shanklin
Adults-only B&B on Queens Road in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, a short stretch from the coast with free on-site parking.
Daishs Hotel
Hotel · 81 High Street, Shanklin
A straightforward, good-value base on Shanklin High Street, best suited to families or older travellers wanting comfortable en-suite rooms and hearty meals without fuss.
Brooke House
Guest Accommodation · 2, St. Paul's Avenue, Shanklin
Small seven-room guest house in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, with relaxed en suite rooms, some with minifridges, and free on-site parking.
Chine Side
B&B · 14 Church Road, Shanklin
Adults-only B&B on Church Road in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, with a cooked breakfast and sea views to start the day.
Foxhills
B&B · 30 Victoria Avenue, Shanklin
Foxhills is an adults-only B&B on Victoria Avenue in Shanklin, offering en-suite rooms and free parking close to the beach.
Martlets B&B
B&B · Church Road, Shanklin
Adults-only B&B on Church Road in Shanklin, with en-suite rooms and a garden, moments from Shanklin Chine.
Mayfair Hotel - Isle of Wight
Hotel · 29 Hope Road, Shanklin
A bar-and-breakfast hotel in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, with sea-view rooms and free parking close to the beach.
The Aqua
B&B · 17 Esplanade, Shanklin
B&B on Shanklin's Esplanade with a bar and restaurant, close to walking and cycling routes and the seafront's pubs and eateries.
Cosy Wolf Bed & Breakfast
B&B · Cosy Wolf Victoria Road, Freshwater
Adults-only B&B on Victoria Road in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, with a garden, bar and free parking for a quiet coastal break.
Rockstone Cottage
B&B · Colwell Chine Road, Freshwater
Adults-only B&B on Colwell Chine Road, Freshwater, close to the Isle of Wight's coastal paths and beaches, with free on-site parking.
Sea Breeze
B&B · Sea Breeze Heathmeadow, Freshwater
Adults-only B&B in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight, with a garden and free parking, about 1.56 miles from Colwell Bay Beach.
Stroud House
B&B · Stroud Road, Freshwater
A Freshwater B&B on Stroud Road, close to Freshwater Bay and the Needles, with garden and free parking.
Sentry Mead Hotel
Hotel · Sentry Mead, Totland
A quiet Totland hotel near Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight, with sea and countryside views and a garden to enjoy them from.
The Highdown Inn
Hotel · Highdown Lane, Totland
A small three-room inn on Highdown Lane in Totland, Isle of Wight, with its own restaurant, bar and garden for coastal walkers.
Weston Manor Bed and Breakfast
B&B · Moonshill, Totland
Weston Manor Bed and Breakfast in Totland, Isle of Wight, offers comfortable rooms with free WiFi, close to The Needles and Alum Bay.