Dorset Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse in Ryde with free parking

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Dorset Hotel

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Twin Room, Ensuite
Breakfast area
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Overview of Dorset Hotel

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
31 Dover Street, Ryde, England, PO33 2BW
  • Popular LocationIsle Of Wight Coastal Footpath4 min walk
  • Popular LocationRyde Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationRyde Pier Head Terminal16 min walk
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)83 min drive
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Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Single 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 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Double 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
  • 1 Double Bed

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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About the area

Ryde

Located in Ryde, Dorset Hotel is near a train station and near the beach. Osborne House and Spinnaker Tower are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Isle of Wight Zoo and The Needles Landmark Attraction. Brading Roman Villa and Gunwharf Quays are two other places to visit that come recommended.

What's nearby

  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath - 4 min walk
  • Ryde Beach - 9 min walk
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 16 min walk
  • Gunwharf Quays - 75 min drive
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 78 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • S Fowler & Co - 5 min walk
  • Harbour Deli Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Marine Hotel - 6 min walk
  • Coffee Nut of Ryde - 7 min walk
  • Solent Inn - 4 min walk

About this property

Dorset Hotel

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 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 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk, 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

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 does it cost to stay at Dorset Hotel?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dorset Hotel on May 6, 2024 start from CA $82.93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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: 1:00 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.

Dorset Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 260 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea view Hilly road with luggage
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
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

Sheri

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

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room lovely breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

6/10 Okay

Anne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK for a couple of nights
It was clean, the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was good, but it was cramped (especially in bathroom) and the shower was either freezing or scalding.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

B

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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