Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight

Rated 8.0 in 1228 reviews. 23 rooms.

★★★

We offer a large FREE CAR park at the rear of the house with parking for 20 vehicles.The house was built in 1842 and in 1862 became the foreign office for the Osbourne House estate during the reign of Queen Victoria.At the front of the building we have two cast iron pillows which represent two of her nine children these are grade one listed. The house is typical of many victoria establishments which makes Ryde quite unique. We have the added bonus of being able to see the sea from the hotel and admire many of today's largest cruise liners as they sail pass. The seafront and six miles of sandy beaches are within walking distance of the hotel and the many fine restaurants and public houses are a short stroll into town. We are very central but not in the noisy area.The present owners acquired the hotel in 1998. 23 rooms in total, all with freeview tv, hospitality tray and our dining room offers an extensive breakfast menu with many choices to start the day off. Licensed bar serving drinks and coffees and a selection of home made cakes.

Centrally located in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, Dorset House is just an 8-minute walk from 6 miles of sandy beaches. The hotel features a large car park, available to all guests for free. Guests can enjoy the bar and lounge. There is free WiFi throughout the property.

Bedrooms at Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight are individually decorated and they all feature tea/coffee making facilities, a Freeview TV. Some offer sea views across the Solent.

Guests can make use of laptops, provided by Dorset House. There is also a garden for guests to enjoy.

This bed and breakfast is just 300 yards from the Seafront Esplanade and a 3-minute walk from the hovercraft, bus and railway stations.

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A guide to great places near Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight

  1. Ryde

    Old central tube trains now in use as the overland service all the way to the end of the pier. The hovercraft is nearby or walk along the front. Nice town centre, harbour and beach.

    245 m from hotel

  2. Missy J Café

    Try the banana muffins - they're awesome! All cakes are made fresh! Nom nom nom

    285 m from hotel
    64 George Street

  3. Ryde Superbowl

    There's an arcade at the front and a luminous bowling alley inside. A great place to enjoy with friends!

    297 m from hotel
    The Pavilion

  4. Planet Ice

    370 m from hotel
    Quay Road

  5. Olivo Restaurant

    The Duck salad is fantastic, enjoy!

    376 m from hotel
    32-33 Union St.

  6. S. Fowler & Co. (Wetherspoon)

    The amtmosphere is anazing after a cheap bottle o wine and a cheeky shandy bass an a shot of the ole cherie brandy

    380 m from hotel
    41-43 Union St.

  7. Bottega

    Delicious chunky chips

    382 m from hotel
    Union St

  8. Ryde Harbour

    404 m from hotel
    The Esplanade

  9. Lloydspharmacy

    446 m from hotel
    18 The Esplanade

  10. Ryde Beach

    Spectacular six miles long stretch of golden sand. You can surf here, kitesurf or just enjoy amazing low tide. There is lovely small port and plenty of small bars and food stands.

    475 m from hotel
    N Walk

  11. Three Buoys

    Free evening taxi service in December - great idea!

    1.0 km from hotel
    Appley Ln

  12. The Boat House

    You can't beat the scenic view over the Solent from the outside seating. Nice and modern pub on the inside too.

    2.1 km from hotel
    Springvale Rd