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The Wight

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and bars

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Interior
Standard Family Room with Shower | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room (Small) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (Small)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Small) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Small)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Family Room with Shower | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family Room with Shower

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (Treble) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Treble)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Four Poster) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Four Poster)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Large Twin Bed, 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Room (Treble Large) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Treble Large)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11 Avenue Road, Sandown, England, PO36 8BN

What's nearby

  • Sandown Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yaverland Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sandown Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shanklin Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sandown Station - 13 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Boardwalk Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Reef - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boojum & Snark - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Wight

Upscale family-friendly guesthouse near a boardwalk/promenade
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at The Wight. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Table tennis, a computer station, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wight feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 07 and February 14.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM

Property is also known as

Wight House Sandown
Wight Guesthouse Sandown
Wight Guesthouse
Wight Sandown
The Wight Sandown
The Wight Guesthouse
The Wight Guesthouse Sandown

Frequently asked questions

Does The Wight have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–7:30 PM.

Is The Wight pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Wight?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wight?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Wight?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Wight located?

This family-friendly Sandown guesthouse is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Sandown Beach, Sandown Pier, and Yaverland Beach. Isle of Wight Zoo and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 15 minutes. Sandown Station is 13 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 26 minutes.

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The Wight Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 350 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Good location and comfortable bed excellent rest Good breakfast every morning
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This hotel ,facilities, staff , food and everything about our stay here was brilliant. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Extremely friendly staff. They do everything to make your stay a happy experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

You get exactly what it says on the tin. No frills no fuss no flash. Nice pool & really nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Our stay was great. It was only for one night, but we found the staff very friendly and helpful. The room was lovely, and very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed it, and plan to return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Breakfast was wonderful and service was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Staff was friendly specially the breakfast was really good parking around property was peaceful like to go agian
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Staff was very friendly. It almost felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Excellent staff, very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Oh I would definitely stay here again. Lovely room, lovely breakfast, lovely warm pool and nice friendly people and very near the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Good place to rest my head at the end of a busy day working, staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

The breakfast is unbeatable. Great for families as you have a swimming pool and games room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great place to stay. Walking distance from Sandown beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

A really nice little friendly hotel. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Hotel is nice and clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

It served our purpose well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great value for money. There is an indoor pool and the car park is large so no concerns around parking. The staff are lovely too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Wonderful staff so polite and helpful and do clean can’t fault it perfect 👏👏
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

The Wight Sandown IOW. Hotel and rooms are very dated but clean. Breakfast offering is excellent with table service. Swimming pool is good size with steam rooms and jacuzzi.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

I wish i had booked this hotel to start with as stayed here before but they took my booking at very short notice and nothing was too much of an issue. Quiet room which made for a peaceful sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Staff were very good and friendly. Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Made a great base for a few days walking in the Isle of Wight. Sandown allows walks north and south along the east side of the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Extremely convenient to walk to shops and beach. Bar with Happy Hour and a Half. Rooms very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Staff were very friendly and helpful, room was clean. Bringing the dog was no problem and the swimming pool was great, the heating worked brilliantly. Spacious car park and a fantastic cooked breakfast to finish off the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023