Ventnor
Things to do in Ventnor, Isle of Wight
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Ventnor works well as a base for exploring the south of the Isle of Wight, with a dozen or so hotels and guesthouses to choose from. The Royal Hotel has proved popular with guests, rated 4.6 from over 750 reviews, while St Maur and Hillside Ventnor both carry ratings of 4.9, suggesting consistently high standards across the town's accommodation. The Hambrough and The Wellington Hotel are both rated 4.5, and Cornerways reaches 4.7, so there is genuine consistency here rather than one outstanding place among weaker options.
The attractions are a mixed draw. The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has accumulated an impressive 5,500 reviews and a 4.8 rating, making it the stand-out draw. Blackgang Chine and the Ventnor Heritage Museum are both rated 4.4, while the Ventnor Botanic Gardens score 4.2 from a solid number of reviews. The Ventnor Paddling Pool is rated 4.6, useful if you are visiting with younger children.
For eating out, No 7 Bar has built a following with 468 reviews and a 4.1 rating. Koffie appears to be a smaller operation, and The Hub functions as a youth centre rather than a conventional restaurant. This is a reasonable if modest selection given the town's size and character as a seaside base.
Where to stay in Ventnor(11)
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Cornerways
39 Madeira Road, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, Ventnor
Godshill Park Barn
Godshill Park Road, Ventnor
Hillside Ventnor
151 Mtchell Avenue, Ventnor
Kingsmede Bed & Breakfast
Kemming Road, Ventnor
Koala Cottage
Church Hollow, Ventnor
Lisle Combe
Undercliff Drive, Ventnor
No24 Ventnor
24 High Street, Ventnor
St Maur
Castle Road, Ventnor
Things to Do in Ventnor(5)
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Attractions Near Ventnor
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Isle of Wight Ghost Experience
Cowes · ⭐ 5.0
3 mi
Godshill Model Village
Godshill · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
The Old Thatch Teashop
Shanklin · ⭐ 4.4
3 mi
Shanklin Chine
Shanklin · ⭐ 4.3
4 mi
Shanklin Seafront Complex
Shanklin · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Shanklin Beach
Isle of Wight · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Butterfly Paragliding School
Chale · ⭐ 4.9
5 mi
Sandown Pier
Sandown · ⭐ 4.1
Camping in Ventnor
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Self-Catering Cottages in Ventnor
All cottages in Ventnor →Steephill Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £223
Inglewood Retreat
4 bed · sleeps 7
Ventnor Heights
1 bed · sleeps 2
Undercliffe Rest
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,484
Ventnor Clock House
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £900
Westgate Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £617
Pointe South
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,688
Gills Cliff Sunshine
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £651
Common questions about Ventnor
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We list 11 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Ventnor.
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We list 5 attractions and things to do in and around Ventnor.
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We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Ventnor.
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