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Dorset Hotel

3.0 star property
Ryde guesthouse with bar/lounge

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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

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

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 £79
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

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

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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 Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ryde Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ryde Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Appley Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 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

  • ‪Tonys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Simeon Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪China Garden Takeaway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dorset Hotel

  • At Dorset Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Isle of Wight Zoo and Brading Roman Villa. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 fire extinguisher and 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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Reviews

Dorset Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great, with many guests praising its quality, variety, and hot and cooked just right. (24 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

The superb and kind staff make The Dorset a success! It enjoys a convenient location and feels like you're staying with old friends.
Kenneth Michael, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly reception staff and breakfast staff
Adrian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are friendly and very efficient.
Cynthia, 4-night trip
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Very good

Nice room lovely breakfast and friendly staff
Philip, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff that I saw at the hotel were friendly and positive. The room was great and the breakfast choices were excellent.
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and easy to find location.
Ann, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice people Nice breakfast good service
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely b&b

Lovely bed and breakfast, friendly staff. Breakfast was great.
Timothy, 3-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

The location was perfect for local amenities
Mark, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Home from home

Wonderful staff and hotel close to town and sea front and parking . I always stay here when I’m in Ryde to visit
Caroline, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Everything was great, except the lack of pillows . The food was gorgeous, the rooms were lovely, granted the shower wasnt the best, it worked so ot was all i could ask for really (:
Brandon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent for me, the staff members were very friendly and helpful, definitely I will come back to Dorset hotel thank you so much for you good attention
Luz estela, 1-night trip
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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
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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
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8/10 Very good

Did the job, convenient location, you get what you pay for .
Bibi, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot! Good location. Easy access to local buses and walking distance to great restaurants.
Sheri, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Large clean room. Nice staff. Convenient to everything.
MARYANN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a lovely 2 night stay. Everything clean and comfortable. Staff excellent and delicious breakfast. Will definitely go again.
Nicola, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A quiet hotel near to the beach and town. Got what I paid for. Good breakfast friendly staff.
Jason, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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