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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

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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 13.0 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
(1 review)

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 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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Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ryde Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 32 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪S Fowler & Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Solent Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blacksheep Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Apothecary - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬7 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, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Bicycle tour information and a TV in the lobby
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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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. 117 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 298 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Walking distance to shops and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

All the staff that I saw at the hotel were friendly and positive. The room was great and the breakfast choices were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

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

10/10

It was exactly what you pay for - clean, simple
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Did the job, convenient location, you get what you pay for .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything was excellent for me, the staff members were very friendly and helpful, definitely I will come back to Dorset hotel thank you so much for you good attention
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Large clean room. Nice staff. Convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Great value and location. Clean and tidy. Breakfast included. Only disapointment was the shower pressure which wasnt fit for purpose really.But i guess you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

10/10

Excellent on al counts
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Not much choise in cereals and only one sausage with the cooked breakfast was stingy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very friendly and easy to find location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely bed and breakfast, friendly staff. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

The location was perfect for local amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Very good idea
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Older hotel, staff lovely, breakfast and service very nice, very good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

A quiet hotel near to the beach and town. Got what I paid for. Good breakfast friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great spot! Good location. Easy access to local buses and walking distance to great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

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

10/10

I had a lovely 2 night stay. Everything clean and comfortable. Staff excellent and delicious breakfast. Will definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

We had a lovely stay. Hotel is very clean and a good choice for breakfast. There are quite a lot of stairs which is something to consider if you have mobility issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Ideally situated for shops. seafront and the islands excellent bus services
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

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

10/10

Close to the town centre, it’s in a hill so if not into hill walking bring your car, great car park next to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022