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Dorset Hotel

3.0 star property
Ryde guesthouse with bar/lounge

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Garden
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi
Lounge
Near Brading Roman Villa and Spinnaker Tower, Dorset Hotel is a tranquil retreat with a lovely garden and cozy bar. Connect to WiFi in public areas, explore nearby attractions on bike rentals, or simply unwind with luggage storage at your fingertips. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Internet access

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Bike hire

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free self-parking
The current price is £81
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
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The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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About the area

Map
31 Dover Street, Ryde, England, PO33 2BW

What's nearby

  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ryde Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 32 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 84 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 135 min drive
  • Ryde Hoverport - 6 min walk
  • Ryde Esplanade Station - 7 min walk
  • Ryde St John's Road Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪S. Fowler & Co. (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Apothecary - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Castle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Solent Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dorset Hotel

Located near a train station, Dorset Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ryde. Guests will have free perks such as self-parking and wired Internet. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • Children (10 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1842
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Bike parking

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps) and free wired Internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for GBP 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 December and 30 December.
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Dorset Hotel Ryde
Dorset Ryde
Dorset Hotel Ryde
Dorset Hotel Guesthouse
Dorset Hotel Guesthouse Ryde

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorset Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between 21 December and 30 December.

Does Dorset Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dorset Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dorset Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dorset Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dorset Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Dorset Hotel and nearby?

Dorset Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Dorset Hotel like?

Dorset Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Ryde Hoverport and 16 minutes' walk from Ryde Pier Head Terminal.

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Dorset Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Room
Location
Value
Bathroom
Shower
Store
Towns
Beach

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with many guests praising the quality and variety of the meals. (19 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice people Nice breakfast good service
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quaint friendly hotel. Clean rooms. Breakfast very good. Good value for money. All staff very helpful and approachable.
Fiona, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location was perfect for local amenities
Mark, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was on the ground level and the staff were so nice and helpful , micheal made a lovely full English breakfast 😋 and david very quick in serving and nice and chatty with us which make the stay memorable
Margaret, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Large clean room. Nice staff. Convenient to everything.
MARYANN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I had a first floor room on the side of the house, and being on a hillside there was a good view over the rooftops to the sea. The room and bathroom were clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was served from 07.30 and as I needed to leave just after 8 o clock I was very pleased that the service was very prompt. To sum up a hotel I could recommend to friends.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint Victorian Jotel

Well located hotel, worth every Penny, very hot hotel and a nice little bar which was great after coming back from town
Sean, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Needs work

Staff helpful. Shabby needs a lot of work. Good location. Shower drain blocked.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent on al counts
Peter, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ideally situated for shops. seafront and the islands excellent bus services
Andrew, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly

Quite basic but very friendly hotel, would recommend
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Incredible! Breakfast was super and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back!
Courtney-jade, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay

We enjoyed our stay at Dorsey Hotel, the staff were very friendly and provided great service, the towels were changed n room tidied everyday, the breakfast was very good, great choice and plenty of it with great service! Free parking in a great location and free Wi-Fi, all and all a very good place the only negative was it is really ready for a refurbish which reflects the price we paid
Carole, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good

Very good idea
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We found the property comfortable and felt well looked after. The room was fairly small and a little tired in places, but was good value for money and convenient for sea front, shops, trains and buses. The weather was hot and we needed windows open, and the layout of the premises was such that windows of adjacent rooms were very close to ours - the residents of one room near ours seemed to think it OK to watch TV very late at night. A bit annoying but liveable with. The marmalade was very good, and we bought some to take home.
William, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not much choise in cereals and only one sausage with the cooked breakfast was stingy
andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy very nice and helpful staff just a bit dated will use again
Peter, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We booked for 1 night extended our stay. Michael and Dave were excellent and their home made marmalade was out of this world. Would highly recommend it
Debra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice clean quiet budget hotel. Friendly helpful check in staff. I slept very well in the comfy bed. I was disappointed breakfast didn’t start til 7:30 so missed it due to my 7:45 ferry. Apparently it’s even later during the summer months!
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Steve, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Pleasant area

No-one at desk on arrival. Room became very hot in the night and other rooms were not sound-proofed. Breakfast was satisfactory but not good (overcooked eggs on soggy toast; re-heated traditional English).
Jill, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent. Free parking was a big plus. Easy walking distance to shops and Esplanade. Hotel was very clean but dated. Extremely low shower pressure in our room.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Dorset was ideal for my stay. Comfortable bed and room, good breakfast options and quality, lounge area with tv and bar. Parking at the hotel an added bonus. Have stayed here before.
Margaret, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful breakfasts and a great location.

My room was comfortable though basic and the hotel is in a great location for Ryde just being minutes walk from the hovercraft and the town centre. The staff were really noce and friendly and the breakfasts were amazing! If I come to Ryde again, I would definitely stay here.
Michael, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Handy for Ryde, the staff were helpful and friendly, very good breakfast and the room was clean.I would recommend this hotel.
ANTHONY RICHARD, 5-night trip