Royal Esplanade Hotel
Ryde
📍 16 Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2ED
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.1 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
🌊 Ryde: Good bathing water 0.4 mi · Environment Agency
Photo: Tim Sheerman-Chase (CC BY 2.0)
- Grade II listed Victorian hotel overlooking the Solent on Ryde's Esplanade
- Hovercraft, FastCat, train station and bus interchange right opposite
- Ferry discounts on all Isle of Wight routes for direct bookings
- Dog-friendly bedrooms and dogs welcome in Harry's Bar snug
- 70 ensuite bedrooms from singles to family-sized accommodation
The Royal Esplanade Hotel is a Grade II listed Victorian hotel on Ryde's Esplanade, overlooking the Solent, with 70 ensuite bedrooms ranging from singles to spacious family and sea-view rooms. On site you'll find a licensed bar, coffee lounge and restaurant serving a classic Brasserie menu, plus an outdoor terrace to relax on. The hotel sits opposite the hovercraft, FastCat, train station, bus interchange and taxi rank, making it easy to explore the island, and direct bookings benefit from ferry discounts. Dogs are welcome, with designated pet-friendly rooms and a cosy snug in Harry's Bar. Nearby you can reach Ryde's sandy beach, Ryde Esplanade station, and local heritage attractions within a few minutes' walk, making this a convenient seafront base for exploring the Isle of Wight.
How far to…
- Station
- 0.1 miles away
- Beach
- 0.4 miles away
- Vehicle ferry terminal
- approximately 20 minutes drive away
Practical details
- Pets
- Limited dog-friendly bedrooms available
- Parking
- Small nearby car park for resident guests, charged per vehicle per day
- Families
- Family rooms, child-friendly menus and cot hire offered
Accommodation on site
- Classic Rooms
- Premier Rooms
- Superior & Family Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 27 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
- 🌊 Sea Views
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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