Name: The Royal Esplanade
Address: 16 Esplanade, Ryde, GB

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Julieann

Everything was homely as it always is 🤗

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Margaret

Great for the price and location. Staff were excellent

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Christine

Staff were very helpful. Breakfast great and so much choice. Rooms basic but have what you need. I would go back here

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

colleen

To noisy my room faced the street
Window only opened a few inches
Very very HOT
Hotel needs a clean up and a
re-fresh

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Mihaela

Room too hot. I booked with twin beds, but the room was with double bed! The receptionist asked us at 22pm if we want another room. Only a fan in the room, couldn’t sleep much as it was too hot during the night. The room was near the main hallway door, so other visitors were going g up and down making noise going through that door all night. Also noises of people waking on the next floor, our room ceiling was trembling from time to time during the night. First time in this hotel, no room view, windows facing a wall and a roof very close to our room windows. Glad we only booked for a night. Breakfast and hotel location were nice.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Sandra

Staff were friendly and it’s in an excellent location. Opposite the station and HoverPort. Beach and town in easy walking distance.
They were happy for us to leave our luggage before checkin and also to let us leave our bikes in a back room overnight.
The hotel is large and old and therefore maybe a little tired.
Our room was a superior double with Seaview. The room was clean and an adequate size with a great view of hovercraft and beach.
However due to the heatwave it was incredibly hot. As it’s an old Hotel there is no air con. Had the window open all night which meant you got the noise from pub next door as well as the road, train and the hovercraft.
Not a complaint but something to bear in mind when booking. If I stayed again I’d book a room at the rear of Hotel.
We escaped the heat of our room sitting downstairs in the comfy lounge area with drinks from the bar.
Breakfast was adequate but nothing to be excited about.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Maria

Room was clean, dining room staff friendly, breakfast was usual buffet and was okay. Porridge was good.
Nice hotel at esplanade on seafront opposite Hovercraft station. No parking though.
Reception not that helpful really when we first arrived with regard to parking which is when you need the advice. Should inform guests more about the possibilities for parking.
Paid for premier room for 3 nights, got Room 1 which was above the kitchen, in this hot weather all windows are open so lots of noise and cooking smells coming into our room through window, starting at 06.30am so not really very restful.
Due to this would not stay again, I know that it's an older building and didn't expect too much but that particular room was not great for the money charged. How is it Premier?

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Sharon

All staff are extremely helpful and courteous. The room was very clean and comfortable.
Excellent location for the town, the bus and train station and hover craft, however the hovercraft is quite noisy if your room at the front of the building.
Good food at all meals and the free cooked breakfast was a real bonus.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Jenny

Staff very helpful, good breakfast and a good position

Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Lydia

We booked a superior sea view room and it was lovely and spacious with comfy beds and good amenities.

Completely let down by one of the worst full English breakfasts we’ve ever had. Dry, over-cooked and poor quality food. Would not return based on this.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Ademola

Friendly staff and good breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Grant

Very nice hotel

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Simon

Lovely hotel, great room, the only thi g to let it down was the wifi, which was very poor

Self

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Katharine

This place is anything but Royal. The pictures are a lie. The floor in our room was on a slant. The disgustingly filthy carpet covered a patchwork floor. The windows only opened about 2\" and no AC. There was a fan that was covered in years of dust and grime and barely blew any air. I asked for another one. I got one that was 10\" in diameter and was also filthy but not as bad. I cleaned it as best I could and it blew a bit better than the other one. The bathroom was 2 rooms that were 2' x 4'. One was the sink and toilet. The other was the 2' x 2' shower with a 2' x 2' area to stand and dry. It says there is an elevator but it does not go to every floor. It only goes to full floors. Not 1/2 floors which are every other floor. If you have any mobility issues you are in trouble. You always have to walk up or down 1 or 2 flights of stairs. The on-sight parking is actually off-site around the corner. There may be some rooms that have been renovated and the pictures lead you to believe this. However, all rooms in our section were the same. Just plain disgusting and small. The day we checked out my husband wound up in hospital with a bacterial infection. He is still there with severe health problems. This is the only place we had been. Don't go here. There are far more beautiful places on The Isle of Wight.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Giulia

Had a good time. Breakfast was included, wasn't the best breakfast but can't complain. Staff was helpful and really nice. Room was spacious and the bed was really comfortable, could have slept there all day!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2026

Kenneth

The staff are friendly and the hotel is very centrally located for the town centre, beaches and the Hovercraft. However, some rooms are better than others. Our party of two was allocated one room which was fine but one which did not have a shower- it had a shower head on the bath but no curtain or screen so you couldn’t use it as a stand up shower. So, I’d ask to see my room before committing to pay. Also, if you’re driving, call the hotel to book parking in advance if you want to park in their car park. There are other parking options nearby too.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Gillian

The Ryde Esplanade hotel is situated across from the island buses, the train station and the hovercraft terminal

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Angela

I have been staying at this hotel every 2 years for the last 10 years and I have never been disappointed. The rooms are clean and functional and the beds very comfortable.

I love sitting in the outoor area.

The location is perfect, 10 mins walk from the ferry port and a short walk from the beach. There are many options for food nearby and also a Sainsbury 5 mins away. The bus stop is right in front of the hotel.

The breakfast is excellent.

I totally recommend this hotel and I look forward to my next stay!

Self

2/10

Poor

03 Jun 2026

Mark

Awful run down avoid not worth half the price

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

STEPHEN

Only thing we don't not enjoy about the hotel, was the breakfast and the knife was very blunt would not cut butter with them. Other than that, nice hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Lisa

I highly recommend staying at this hotel . Friendly, very helpful staff ,. The room was spotlessly clean . And only very short distance from.the beach and all the amenities . I shall be going back

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Ivy

Super room overlooking hovercraft. High ceilings, mattress v soft but comfortable. Be warned that may get coach parties mid week but weekend clientele are younger.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Patrick

Excellent breakfast. Very helpful and well trained staff

Self

2/10

Poor

06 May 2026

Sadaf

I found spider webs on walls and lift look too old ...window is not at good i booked doubleroom with sea view which was on 3rd floor

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Owen Charles

I particularly liked the location of the hotel which is near the pierhead the trains and the bus terminus

There is a good restaurant and bar

The armchairs in the lounge could go with replacing but if you like Victorian hotels you will like this

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Malcolm

The hotel was lovely staff very helpful a receptionist called Kelly was very helpful. Lovely bar very relaxing all staff were very good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Barbara

Excellent location for those without a car. Situated alongside the Ryde public transport hub which includes train, bus & hovercraft options. A once very elegant hotel now perhaps a little tired but still full of charm. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was beautifully cooked traditional English fare.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Charlotte

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Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Peter

Yes AndYes

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

David

Good location, just the rooms were old and tired. Breakfast was okay. Overall the stay was average.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Mark

The hotel is very conveniently located for local amenities and our room had a fantastic view towards Portsmouth

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

geoff

Yes

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Saman

Spacious room, Victorian high ceiling, clean room and bathroom, lots of fresh towels, shower gel n shampoo.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

Stephen

Every thingwas good andvery convenient

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Jane

The room was extremely clean the staff were very friendly and welcoming. And didn’t mind me asking lots off questions about local bus service etc

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

William

Good

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2025

Norman

Very festively decorated for Xmas. The room was snug but had a good view, although since we were at the top there were a lot of intruding angles. For example standing up straight in the shower was a challenge. Breakfast was included and the staff in the restaurant were pleasant. Old fashioned seaside hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Elisabeth

All good and nice to have a 'individualistic style hotel'...ie still with Victorian features.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2025

William

Was okay

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Oct 2025

Gillian

We booked a sea view room, but the single glazed windows meant it was noisy. There is major engineering work happening across the road all through the night which we felt we should have been made aware of when booking as it affected our sleep. The walls between rooms are thin, meaning you hear your neighbours television (at 5am), and the curtains do nothing to cut out the street lights. There was a sliding door to the bathroom, which was easily dislodged from the track- just not user friendly. Tea and coffee was served in vacuum jugs, the coffee wasn’t very warm. There was a limited buffet selection, but the cooked menu had several options. However, my scrambled eggs were overcooked and the toast was rubbery. The lift only went 1 floor towards our room, leaving 2 flights of stairs to negotiate with my walking stick and our bags.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

THOMAS

Clean and cosy room, friendly and welcoming

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2025

Paul

Don’t get taken for a Ryde

Staff friendly enough but hotel and rooms are very tired and in need of complete refurbishment. There is no double glazing so spent most of the night awake listening to the yobbos screeching up and down the main road on motorbikes.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Andy

Nice breakfast and very good location.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

John

Staff were friendly and very helpful.

Room was really good, quiet and good size bathroom.

Great cooked breakfast.

Great location, close to the railway station and bus station.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Norman

Good location.Clean.
Breakfast good.Friendly staff

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2025

Jim

Very pleasent stay

Clean room, staff were lovely

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Simon

This hotel is warm & welcoming. This is my go to for it is close to the buses, the hovercraft & the fastest offer many portions to see all the locals sighs

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Serena

Everything was good. Booked for next year already

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2025

Fiona

Room was clean. Dinig options were excellent and flexible. All the staff were friendly, approachable and very helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Gareth

Very friendly and accommodating. Safe storage for our bikes. Staff attentive and helpful

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Martin

Ryde Isle of Wight

A great hotel with nice rooms and friendly staff. Check-in was easy and quick. A great location being close to the town centre, bus station, Hovercraft terminal and Pier for Catermaran boat services to Portsmouth. It would have been nice if the check in time could have been a little earlier, as 4pm is quite a late time to start check in otherwise everything else was excellent. The breakfast was nice as it was included in the price of the room and you had the choice of a full English breakfast.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Nancy

Comfortable, convenient with large room, great view and very good breakfast. Staff are excellent!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Marios

Kelly provided outstanding service; she was polite, helpful, and a true pleasure to interact with

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2025

Ruth

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2025

Saqib

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

susan

For a day trip via Hovercraft to the IoW it was simply perfect!

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2025

Steph

We stayed for one night, the staff were all extremely friendly and very helpful. The hotel itself was lovely and charming. Will stay again

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2025

John

We liked the breakfast and the lobby. We disliked the fact that our toilet did not flush properly and that we had to report it for three days before action was taken. The WiFi was spotty.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

janette

It was exactly what I wanted.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2025

Jack

When we checked in they had given our rooms to someone else so they had to give us different accommodation

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

29 Aug 2025

Kelly

I thought the bedroom was average not that clean so we didnt stay and lost 185pound which was way to hugh for that room.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

J

I would definitely stay here again!

The room was perfect! It was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff were all great. Polite, attentive and accommodating.
Breakfast was good, with a good amount of choice and was fresh and well presented.
I would definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2025

Benjamin

Comfortable

Excellent service by staff. Accommodated us with bikes and were very helpful. Plenty of restaurants and shops nearby.

Good selection for breakfast

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

Pinky

My single occupancy room was changed on request promptly. Carla and Dadia were very kind, helpful and polite. The only experience at the restaurant for breakfast was on day one was not the best. My english breakfast order was messed up and not complete and, the staff probably have no experience with asian clients because nobody was kind enough to ask for tea, sauces, etc. which they were doing for other customers around my table. It was disappointing and felt racist. But all my stars are for the front desk staff. Thank you.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Kirsty

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).

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

Richard

Convenient location and comfortable room. Good hearty breakfast.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

Alan

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Diana

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

John

Bed was comfortable and staff nice

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Katerina

Very hot in the room, but with the price and location very good choice!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Jeremy

Excellent Isle of Wight vibes in Ryde

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Heather

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

pat

The staff are very friendly and helpful and the hotel is lovely and the rooms are clean and welcoming

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2025

Bhupendra

Great stay with family and friends....

We booked a family room for family of 3, the room was super spacious, nice sea view (slightly far), comfortable beds. Bathroom were renovated but not modern but good size. Location was excellent and very lively throughout the day and night. Great pub right next to it. Main market was 2 mins walk, had good food options and other entertainment options. Ryde Ferry Terminal is literally opposite to hotel and a train station which runs island wide. Only downside was hot summer as the hotel did not have air-conditioning, provided small table fans but they weren't sufficient so it was pretty hot.

Breakfast was okay with typical British menu, limited options with limited 2 hours in morning.

Check in was smooth and the lady was very polite and kind to let us choose the best room we liked in the booked category. Staff was very polite and courteous, except a few who were strictly abide by policies to not allow a little extra time for checkout and placed a charge for taking an extra hour despite having no future bookings in place. Check in and out timings are curtailed by an hour i.e. 4 pm and 10 am which is not usual.

They have a small car park, which needs to be booked in advance for GBP 5 overnight, subject to availability. However there are plenty of off road parking available right outside of the hotel.

Overall I would rate it as a good stay and would recommend looking at the Pros over Cons.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Sarah

Staff were amazing

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Stephen

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.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2025

Hugh

Stairs and stairs and stairs

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2025

Paul

We were a bit disappointed with the hotel and with the unexpected parking charge of £5 per day to park 60 yards away in an unsupervised stony yard. The hotel room was clean and well decorated but the cleaning service was not too good ie towels not folded in morning, tea bags not replenished, bed not made up very well. The Dining Room was nice but the service was disorganised and it was obvious that the coach party there at same time was their main priority. We were informed that a 6.30pm evening was available and that we were allocated a table for the stay, however after the first day they changed the time to 7.00pm without informing us and we were told just to sit anywhere there was an empty table. The service was hit and miss, I heard several guests commenting to the waitresses they had been waiting half an hour for their food. The furniture in the lounges was old and tired with split leather seats and worn carpets. We would only rate this hotel 3 star at most and will not be returning and will not recommend this to any of our friends.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2025

Laurence

Unfortunately the food let this outlet down. Very poor. Staff were all very nice, very helpful. Overall an enjoyable stay but the hotel does appear to be in need of an update.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2025

Sean

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Barbara

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Jonathan

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Tony

Very friendly staff and great location

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Verified traveler

Great location, very clean and good breakfast. Room service every day and staff very helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Graham

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.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2025

Kim

Hotel has deteriorated.

Small room.
Decor tired. Carpets stained. Bedside lampshade water stained and had dried on food.
Bathroom only had hand shower.
Breakfast servers were disorganised.
No fresh fruit or grapefruit as advertised.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2025

William

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Francisca

Lovely stay, very convenient location, close to everything. Staff was nice, great breakfast (amazing view btw!). It may be considered an \"old\" hotel but it's very well kept and charming. Lots of TV channels, although it wasn't my main priority when booking, but might be interesting for someone else.
Won't hesitate to book them again on my next stay.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Stuart

Great location near the beach

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2025

Vijay

Staff are good but property is old. Hence they are limited to do any improvements. Hence no WiFi in rooms and our TV in room was not working when we checked. Got a replacement which was so small TV. So no entertainment and there is a pub nearby which is very noisy at night.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2025

pat

It was easy for transport and the staff were very polite I have stayed
there several times and never disappointed

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2025

John

An excellent hotel for those visiting the IoW travelling from Portsmouth, I had a very enjoyable stay. The hotel is on the Esplanade and therefore a short walk from the pier or hovercraft terminal. The rooms are clean, and the shower works without any need to play with the settings. Breakfast options are good and the food is well prepared and served. The staff are very friendly and helpful, making the stay a most pleasant experience. If you like a large sandy beach, then Ryde has one of the best. The hotel is near to the bus terminal and the train station, so travel to the rest of the Island is a breeze.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Jayne

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2025

LLOYD

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2025

Steve

The hotel is ideal as a base for exploring the island.
Room was small but adequate. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was ok.
The only real gripe was noise. Doors banging constantly and what sounded like a full on fight in the room above at 3am one morning.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2025

Catherine

The staffs were friendly and accommodating. The room was really clean and they replenish basic things everyday like tissue, shampoo and coffee. The only issue is the wifi that is not working or maybe cannot reach our room. Plus there is no good signal in the room where we were staying.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Paul

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.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

ian

Great room

Room was large and comfortable with great sea views staf are frendly and helpfull eould definitely stay there again