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Dorset Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Brading Roman Villa

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Garden
Exterior
Lounge
Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi
Lobby sitting area
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
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, 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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, 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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, 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 drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ryde Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 32 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ryde Hoverport - 6 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 84 min drive

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

Guesthouse near Isle of Wight Zoo
Located close to Brading Roman Villa and Spinnaker Tower, Dorset Hotel provides a garden and a bar. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a TV in the lobby, and bicycle tour information
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free internet.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 0.01 per stay); free wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1842
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorset Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dorset Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dorset Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dorset Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dorset Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Brading Roman Villa, Isle of Wight Zoo, and Osborne House. Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower are also within 12 mi (20 km). Ryde Hoverport is 6 minutes by foot and Ryde Esplanade Station is 7 minutes.

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Dorset Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 320 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and very efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 (:
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Nice people Nice breakfast good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mervyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The TV was very small and poor quality and the shower head needs changing in Room 19. The breakfast was good and the location was convenient for public transport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room clean but shabby. Could do with new quilts and covers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint friendly hotel. Clean rooms. Breakfast very good. Good value for money. All staff very helpful and approachable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for local amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MARYANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean room. Nice staff. Convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs work

Staff helpful. Shabby needs a lot of work. Good location. Shower drain blocked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent on al counts
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated for shops. seafront and the islands excellent bus services
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly

Quite basic but very friendly hotel, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney-jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Incredible! Breakfast was super and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Very good idea
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not much choise in cereals and only one sausage with the cooked breakfast was stingy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy very nice and helpful staff just a bit dated will use again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill

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).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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