Reviews of The Bell Lodge
52 Melville Street, Sandown, PO36 8LF, United Kingdom
#1 of 17 B&Bs and Inns in Sandown
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 89 hotel reviews
9.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.5
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.6
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Rodney
United Kingdom6 reviews10“Simply the best!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great hosts, service second to none. I misplaced my wallet, they offered to bring it to the restaurant.
The breakfast was excellent We could not have been more happy with our choice of Hotel
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom9 reviews10“Great stay, lovely accommodation, wonderful hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing, it was great
Fantastic friendly welcome. Lovely room, very nicely prepared and decorated. Ideal location with parking. Wonderful breakfast (really, really good). Great hosts, keen to help, assist with advice and guidance, made us feel very welcome and comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Jane
United Kingdom5 reviews10“First class 10/10”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Cant think of anything that needs improving. 10/10
Hosts Emma and Gordon were brilliant and catered for our every need. Breakfasts were lovely with great choice and cooked to order. Location was good and it was a bonus to have parking on site. All in all an exceptional stay and a wonderful B & B. Highly recommended.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Charles
United Kingdom3 reviews10“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bell Lodge and recommend it!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautifully clean and comfortable rooms, wonderful breakfasts and our hosts could not have been more welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Richard
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The owners were great, welcoming and friendly. Everything you need and parking. There was a lovely residents lounge and garden to use. I am not sure the photos do it justice. Lovely place, highly recommend it.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Neil
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great friendly place, and lovely breakfast,
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Clare
United Kingdom12 reviews10“It was a very pleasant place to stay. Good value”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very clean and comfortable Hosts were very amenable and flexible Good breakfast and parking onsite Very close to town and beach
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Tom
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“A highly pleasant week”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
The Bell Lodge is a very good choice when staying in Sandown. The rooms are cosy and comfortable and the hosts were extraordinarily considerate and affable; they even drove us back to the ferry terminal. Breakfast was spot-on. This is to be ordered beforehand on a form: tea, bacon, sausages, eggs, mushrooms and what-have-you were all highly relishable. The guesthouse is conveniently located a stroll away from the beach, pubs and amenities. An excellent establishment.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Valerie
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room decor and very small bathroom.
Lovely hosts. Very clean accommodation. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Anne-louise
United Kingdom30 reviews10“Efficient service and very pleasant staff - friendly and helpful”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Excellent cooked breakfast and welcome additions like yoghurt and strawberries. Pleasantly and efficiently served. Staff very helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Kavanagh
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Emma and Gordon are brilliant hosts, very obliging and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for them.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything. Nice hot shower, comfortable bed, tea and coffee facilities in room. Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Kenneth
United Kingdom1 review10“the staff Emma and Gordon could not do enough for the people that stayed there a big thanks”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 7 nights
nothing would stay there again
the breakfast was all you would want and more
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Oliver
United States10 reviews2 helpful votes10“Marvelous stay in Sandown”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Emma and Gordon are the most amazing hosts! I felt from the very first second like home. The Bell Lodge is a very warm, familiar place to stay with a charming interior and extra ordinary hosts. You feel that they care and like to meet new people. I felt so welcomed I extended my breakfast for an hour just to simply chat !!! Will definitely returning!! Thank you
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Sarah
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Fantastic home from home”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast excellent. Room cosy and clean
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Simon
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Fantastic. Warm and friendly hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I couldn't stay any longer.
Gordon and Emma were exceptional hosts. So welcoming and friendly. They couldn't do enough for us, and nothing was too much trouble for them. The Bell Lodge was spotless as though no one had used it before. The breakfast was amazing and cooked to order with a smile. If it was possible to give 20 out of 10, I would. I will definitely be staying there again..The location couldn't have been any better. Just a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Brian
United Kingdom63 reviews2 helpful votes10“Exceptional Short Break”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There is nothing to dislike at this venue.
The warm welcome and superbly maintained property located in an ideal position to explore Sandown and also the island by public transport. Bus stop just outside property with frequent services. Breakfast was well cooked with an extensive menu.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Samantha
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Emma & Gordon are great hosts... would definately stay with them again if we decided to visit the IOW again
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Lynne
South Africa52 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“A great end to our Isle of Wight trip.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom a little small but only there for two days.
Emma & Gordon we’re very friendly and made you feel at home. A relaxing place with an outside area and lounge that was available. Clean, good location guesthouse. Off road parking. Great breakfast. Emma was very helpful with the bus route as we didn’t use our car and walked the coastal path to lovely Shanklin and then the bus back. At the top of the road. Adult only .
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Ray
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Theres nothing not to like
Wonderful friendly family run guest house, clean, spacious, well located with free parking and an awesome breakfast to keep you going all day. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful, had a great 6 nights and would definitely stay again.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Paul
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely family run
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Darlami
United Kingdom4 reviews10“excellent place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I am sorry only 1 thing I didn’t like is there was no water bottle in the room while checked in. I will like to suggest the lodge manager please put 2 bottles of water in every room for that you can charge £2 pounds extra it doesn’t matter everyone can pay.
Everyone was so friendly we fell like we are with family.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Dana
Germany9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
We had a really nice stay and would come back any time. Great hosts, nice breakfast and a great location close by the beach and a couple of stores and restaurants. Easy to reach by train as well.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Sian
United Kingdom1 review10“Wonderful, friendly stay on the Isle - would highly reccomend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing - was perfect for us!
A small family run b&b - we were made to feel welcome from the minute we pulled up. Rooms were wonderfully clean and had everything we needed - they even brought a fan up to us for the hot evenings and pressed some tops for us. Lots of choice for breakfast and the family who run it couldn’t be nicer! we wouldn’t hesitate to go back!
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Crowther
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Super and would certainly recommend it to others.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room and en suite were spotless. Bed was very comfortable and good tea/coffee making facilities. We ordered vegetarian and gluten free breakfasts and they were delicious. Plenty of choices and very generous servings. Didn't meet Gordon, but Emma and Michael were welcoming and very friendly.
Stayed in June 2023
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