Royal Esplanade Hotel

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and bars/lounges

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Front of property – evening/night
Café
View from room
Reception
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Travelers start their day with a continental breakfast at the Royal Esplanade Hotel before taking in views from the terrace. The on-site restaurant serves British cuisine, and the staff provides guidance for exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premier Double Room, Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
16 The Esplanade, Isle of Wight, Ryde, England, PO33 2ED

What's nearby

  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ryde Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ryde Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Ryde Hoverport - 2 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪S. Fowler & Co. (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Apothecary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The King Lud Ryde Isle of Wight - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Codfather - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal Esplanade Hotel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Royal Esplanade Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site British cuisine restaurant. In addition to 2 bars, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a lift and a reception hall
  • Coffee/tea in reception, 1 meeting room and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Property is also known as

Royal Esplanade Hotel Ryde
Royal Esplanade Ryde
Royal Esplanade
Royal Esplanade Hotel Ryde Isle Of Wight
Royal Esplanade Hotel Ryde
Royal Esplanade Hotel Hotel
Royal Esplanade Hotel Hotel Ryde

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Esplanade Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Royal Esplanade Hotel located?

Situated in Ryde, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath and Ryde Harbour. Ryde Beach and Ryde Pier Head Terminal are also within 15 minutes. Ryde Hoverport and Ryde Esplanade Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Royal Esplanade Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, convenient with large room, great view and very good breakfast. Staff are excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night, the staff were all extremely friendly and very helpful. The hotel itself was lovely and charming. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Booked for next year already
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a day trip via Hovercraft to the IoW it was simply perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating. Safe storage for our bikes. Staff attentive and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Dinig options were excellent and flexible. All the staff were friendly, approachable and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and comfortable room. Good hearty breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

The room was lovely, clean and bright, the staff very friendly and attentive, breakfast was very nice and dinning room smart and clean. The only downside I found was having to hand the key in every time you went out, it was a bit of a pain having to queue to get the key when staff checking people in Saying that I would still stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and helpful and the hotel is lovely and the rooms are clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bernhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr zentral, gleich gegenüber dem Hovercraft, Badezimmer renoviert, Hotel mit Charme
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable bed and good location. Staff are friendly too. The rooms are spacious, but thought mine was well overdue a refurb (particularly given the price).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Amenities
Very friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Saqib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast room had flies flying around in it and the cooked breakfast was very basic. Hotel rooms were clean but outdated. The towel rail didnt work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel, a 3 or 3.5*. A bit dated, especially for the price. Nice room though imagine it’s cold in winter with the old windows. Bathroom seemed updated. Kettle and instant coffee and tea in the room. Breakfast included was ok, but still no decent coffee! Good location opposite the sea front and easy to walk to local areas. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I thought the bedroom was average not that clean so we didnt stay and lost 185pound which was way to hugh for that room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very clean and good breakfast. Room service every day and staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Esplanade was the perfect spot for our stay in Ryde. It is just across from the main bus transfer spot to get the Breezer and Coastal buses. It is clean and has an excellent cooked breakfast included with the rooms. I will stay there again when we return to Ryde.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely character hotel. Warm, welcoming, staff very pleasant and friendly also convenient location, good parking facilities very close by. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy for transport and the staff were very polite I have stayed there several times and never disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in a perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a really nice hotel. It is retro in some good ways, with a very friendly, helpful staff. Breakfast is superior. The location can't be beat. The only irritant is the Wi-Fi, which is spotty on the ground floor and almost non-existent in the upper rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Slightly faded hotel, but the room was small but pleasant. Bathroom was good with a large shower. Conveniently near peir, bus station and hovercraft terminal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025