At Royal Esplanade Hotel, unwind with a continental breakfast or take in the views from the terrace. Enjoy British cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and explore nearby attractions with helpful staff guidance.
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
Southampton (SOU) - 90 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 135 min drive
Ryde Hoverport - 2 min walk
Ryde Esplanade Station - 2 min walk
Ryde Pier Head Station - 10 min walk
Restaurants
Ryde Pier Cafe - 2 min walk
The King Lud Ryde Isle of Wight - 2 min walk
The Codfather - 1 min walk
Blacksheep Bar - 5 min walk
Chocolate Apothecary - 1 min walk
About this property
Royal Esplanade Hotel
When visiting Ryde, Royal Esplanade Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
70 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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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
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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 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 5 per day)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Reception hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine.
Fees & policies
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 5 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.
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
Does Royal Esplanade Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Esplanade 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 Royal Esplanade Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Esplanade Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 5 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Esplanade Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Royal Esplanade Hotel and nearby?
Royal Esplanade Hotel has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Esplanade Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Royal Esplanade Hotel like?
Royal Esplanade Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Ryde Hoverport and 11 minutes' walk from Ryde Pier Head Terminal. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Royal Esplanade Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent, with great choices and delicious food. (59 reviews)
The property's beachfront location offers stunning views and easy access to the beach. (7 reviews)
Food was excellent with delicious meals, good portions, and freshly cooked options available. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
28 Aug 2025
Comfortable
Excellent service by staff. Accommodated us with bikes and were very helpful. Plenty of restaurants and shops nearby.
Good selection for breakfast
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Aug 2025
Very hot in the room, but with the price and location very good choice!
Katerina
Katerina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2025
Ryde one Night
The room was fabulous, Cindy with my own bath, clear instructions to get back in and booking in. And times for breakfast which was very good standard
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2025
Great location, very clean and good breakfast. Room service every day and staff very helpful
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
8 Aug 2025
Great location but too noisy
Food very good but don't expect a quiet night. Check in ok but key policy is very odd never had a place that you have to give your room key each time you leave hotel
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Apr 2025
It was easy for transport and the staff were very polite I have stayed
there several times and never disappointed
pat
pat, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jun 2025
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.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Aug 2025
Pay extra for better room,unless on a budget.
Ist room in attic,not ideal,mattress cheap spring.Metal bed. Compact.High windows felt clostraphobic.Upgrade for £20 to large front facing sea view. Better bed and space.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
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.
Jayne
Jayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
We traveled from the USA. We had a wonderful stay. We took the Hovercraft across the water and the Hotel was directly across the street The staff was very helpful and kind. The bath towels were very nice. The only thing missing for me were face washcloths. Our breakfast was included and was delicious and plentiful. Because it is such a spacious hotel, I was able to meet with my cousin and aunt I hadn’t seen in 50+ years inside the hotel. I was able to purchase tea and coffee and cake for us to enjoy while we visited.
Heather
Heather, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 May 2025
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.
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Mar 2025
The staff at the hotel were warm and friendly.
If your looking for a cost effective stay on the isle of Wight then this hotel will not disappoint.
LLOYD
LLOYD, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2025
Great view
Fabulous view. Lovely lady at reception upgraded my room which was very nice indeed with another great view across the Solent to Portsmouth.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jun 2025
The staff were amazing and the room was very clean. The view from the room was amazing. The only fault I could give was the WiFi was very inconsistent. Sometimes it was adequate other times I couldn’t get any signal and I wouldn’t be able to stream on the lowest settings without it buffering constantly.
Stephen
Stephen, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
The helpfulness of the staff great breakfasts enhanced by views of hovercraft coming and going the old and pretty ramshackle lay-out of the building.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
17 Jun 2025
Stairs and stairs and stairs
Hugh
Hugh, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
Great Hotel
Great place to relax and enjoy the isle of wight.
Paviter
Paviter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Great room
Room was large and comfortable with great sea views staf are frendly and helpfull eould definitely stay there again
ian
ian, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
7 Jun 2025
An island icon that needs some updating for sure. The rooms are very basic and small, and it feels more like a dorm set up than a proper hotel. Having said that the staff were lovely and Harry’s bar is as awesome as ever.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Jul 2024
Staff were very pleasant, rooms clean, breakfast was lovely
Molly
Molly, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Vintage , room was huge and stay was comfortable
INAYAT U
INAYAT U, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Dec 2024
Enjoyed our 5 day stay. The staff were very helpful. Great English Breakfast.
barry
barry, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Everyone so friendly and accommodating. Had a great quiet time which was well needed.
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
All round a lovely stay.
Gemma
Gemma, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
This is go to for my autumn retreat & the staff are very friendly & welcoming