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The Royal Pier Hotel

2.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with an indoor pool

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The Royal Pier Hotel

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Single Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Twin Room, Sea View
Restaurant
View from property
Shower, towels

Overview of The Royal Pier Hotel

Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Esplanade, Isle of Wight, Sandown, England, PO36 8JP
  • Popular LocationSandown Pier1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSandown Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationIsle of Wight Zoo17 min walk
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)110 min drive
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Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Sea View

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

TV
Cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Sandown

Located in Sandown, The Royal Pier Hotel is on the beach. Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Bembridge Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sandown Pier and Isle of Wight Zoo. Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Garlic Farm are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Sandown Pier - 1 min walk
  • Sandown Beach - 2 min walk
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 17 min walk
  • Shanklin Chine - 7 min drive
  • Shanklin Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Sandown Station - 9 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boojum & Snark - 6 min walk
  • The Castle Inn - 3 min walk
  • Caulkheads - 11 min walk
  • The Reef - 5 min walk
  • The Old Corner Bank - 4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Pier Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, 2 bars, and a restaurant at The Royal Pier Hotel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 - 10:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children

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 and cash

Property is also known as

Royal Pier Hotel Sandown
Royal Pier Hotel
Royal Pier Sandown
Royal Pier
The Royal Pier Hotel Hotel
The Royal Pier Hotel Sandown
The Royal Pier Hotel Hotel Sandown

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Pier Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Royal Pier Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Royal Pier Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Royal Pier Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Royal Pier Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Pier Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sandown hotel is just steps from Sandown Pier and Sandown Beach. Yaverland Beach and Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sandown Station is 9 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 16 minutes.

The Royal Pier Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay
This was a one night stay whilst I attended an event on the Isle of Wight. The hotel is nicely situated on the sea front opposite the Pier. The meal times are a bit restrictive, but there are plenty of nearby alternatives to get something to eat. My room was clean and quiet and comfortable. There is a nice bar area. Overall I was pleased with the hotel and would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

J G

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
One and One Time
The first room I was allocated was at the rear of the hotel. The view was of the extraction system for the kitchen and rubbish bags. The room was very hot and there was a horrid smell in the bathroom. After complaining I was moved to a front room overlooking the sea. This room was better but I have never stayed in a hotel that has the gas meter in the room, I suppose I had something to read, The bathroom although better had the smallest sink I have every seen, how do you fill the kettle?? The towels had seen better days, off white and hard, the bath mat was whiter and softer. There were no pillow savers on the pillows and I expect no mattress saver, Miss Politzi would have a field day. The whole hotel needs a lot of money spent on it. I stay in 40 to 59 hotels a year, this is one of the worst. The staff very friendly and helpful, just the building needs a major over haul. The hotel web site says self parking, thee are pay and display car parks within walking distance at £7.00 for 24hrs, but the closet is popular with beach goers and the on street parking is limited to one hour. Never staying here again. There is a 19inch TV on the wall, the room warrants at least a 32inch.
The Gas Meter
How do I fill the kettle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Faded glory, but a nice enough stay
The location of the Royal Pier Hotel is excellent. As its photos and name imply, it's right by the pier and beach at the centre of the action. My room was comfortable and clean, if a bit dated. I had a glorious view of... the bins. Though I gather seaview rooms are available. I only spoke with a couple of staff members, but they were both helpful. The lounge and lobby areas are quite dated - the whole place feels quite 1950s - but well kept. In short, it's a hotel that's glory days are long behind it, but it appears the management are trying, and it's fair value for a short stay. There are plenty of better options on the island (and several better ones in Sandown itself - I'd personally recommend Inglewood Guest House, which is also available on Hotels.com), but if it suits your budget and needs it's a perfectly decent option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ideal for us.
We had a lovely 1 night stay for the IOW Festival. Had a family room which had plenty of room and everything we needed. Hotel is very dated but I don’t think that affects the stay and it was clean which is more important. All the staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was basic but ideal for us. Great location, opposite the pier and just near High Street which had small Sainsbury’s and Tesco plus cafes and local shops. Was perfect for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mattress and pillows not very uncomfortable and curtains too flimsy - daylight at 4.30am not appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Siv, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall amazing stay at Royal Pier as always. However the following bits needs to be corrected. Fast Guest Wifi. Air conditioning or fan in the room would be more comfortable during warm weather.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs improving
Very shabby and in need of extensive works. Nice staff and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Robin, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was clean and comfortable with cheerful, helpful staff. The very good overall guest experience would be improved for us by the hotel abandoning the dated, basic, rather stingy, (so obviously) measured/portion-controlled breakfast menu in favour of a more open and generous one - even if it means a self-service regime. Surel to goodness, fruit juice AND (not OR) porridge, for example, ought should be available to all hotel guests in twenty-First century Britain!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Old world clean and comfortable
Old world.... But fine. This hotel is two minutes walk from high street and on the beach front. Our room was comfortable. We did not eat breakfast. It was over early. Nice bar on site. Would stay again