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Royal Esplanade Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and bars

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Travelers start their day with a continental breakfast at the Royal Esplanade Hotel before taking in views from the terrace. The on-site restaurant serves British cuisine, and the staff provides guidance for exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Double Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premier Double Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premier Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Twin Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premier Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premier Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
16 The Esplanade, Isle of Wight, Ryde, England, PO33 2ED

What's nearby

  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ryde Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ryde Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ryde Hoverport - 2 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Apothecary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The King Lud Ryde Isle of Wight - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Michelangelo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blacksheep Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Royal Esplanade Hotel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Royal Esplanade Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site British cuisine restaurant. In addition to 2 bars, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a reception hall, and luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Ryde Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns
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  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property is 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

Is Royal Esplanade Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Royal Esplanade Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Royal Esplanade Hotel located?

Situated in Ryde, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath and Ryde Harbour. Ryde Beach and Ryde Pier Head Terminal are also within 15 minutes. Ryde Hoverport and Ryde Esplanade Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Royal Esplanade Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, convenient with large room, great view and very good breakfast. Staff are excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Booked for next year already
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating. Safe storage for our bikes. Staff attentive and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Amenities
Excellent Isle of Wight vibes in Ryde
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and helpful and the hotel is lovely and the rooms are clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what I wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Disliked: Amenities
When we checked in they had given our rooms to someone else so they had to give us different accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our 5 day stay. The staff were very helpful. Great English Breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is go to for my autumn retreat & the staff are very friendly & welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were delightful it was a very relaxed couple of days very good service excellent food comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graziella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at the hotel for my parents golden wedding anniversary. Had a lovely stay, friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For what we paid, this hotel was very good value. Great location for all transport links and great breakfast options too. I happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malvern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay! Staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with a large single sex group for a low key stag weekend. Staff were super friendly and the location is spot on. Excellent bar service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel, it is close to all forms of transport & I deal for the hovercraft, etc
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cute hotel, great food at the restaurant reasonably priced. Staff was very nice and welcoming. WiFi wasn’t very stable. Seems like staff puts good effort to keep this historic building in a good shape and still preserve its character.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff wether it be waitress receptionist or cleaner nothing was to much trouble. We had a family room which was spacious with comfortable beds and a roomy ensuite. We dined at the hotel every night and the meals were delicious, well cooked, plentiful and reasonably priced we had no complaints to make about anything. This was our second time of staying at this hotel and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were staying at the hotel for a RAF Regiment reunion, hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and always happy to help. Breakfast was lovely and hot and had a good varied menu. Our room was clean and well presented, with a good choice of hot drinks available, perhaps a bottle of water would be good too. All in all we had a fantastic stay and will be returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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