Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight
31 Dover Street, Ryde, PO33 2BW, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 1210 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The location and accessibility to the town centre shops and sea front. Free parking on site. They accommodated special food request.

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Centrally located in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, Dorset House is just an 8-minute walk from 6 miles of sandy beaches. The hotel features a large car park, available to all guests for free. Guests can enjoy the bar and lounge. There is free WiFi throughout the property. Bedrooms at Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight are individually decorated and they all feature tea/coffee making facilities, a Freeview TV. Some offer sea views across the Solent. Guests can make use of laptops, provided by Dorset House. There is also a garden for guests to enjoy. This bed and breakfast is just 300 yards from the Seafront Esplanade and a 3-minute walk from the hovercraft, bus and railway stations.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 1, 2005- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast

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- Wendy
United Kingdom
“The location and accessibility to the town centre shops and sea front. Free parking on site. They accommodated special food request.” - Ann
United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly and polite. Clean towels every day. Clean bed linen. Room cleaned every day. Nice lounge.” - Sara
United Kingdom
“Just a short walk to the sea. Good breakfast, promptly served by helpful, friendly staff. Easy late check-in after an evening ferry crossing. Very convenient for the first part of our stay.” - Stephen
United States of America
“Fantastic location. Close to lots of restaurants, the seaside promenade and the bus depot. Bus system is great.” - Kay
Australia
“The location was excellent within east walking to restaurants and pubs. We loved the full breakfast! Our garden room was very sweet with a pretty outlook. Had a lovely stay and highly recommend a local restaurant Ada Mediterranean!” - MMartha
United States of America
“The folks who ran Dorset were very patient and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and filling. I particularly like the dining room which was more like a restaurant.” - Jennifer
United States of America
“We had a very large room with a very large bathroom on the main floor. There were plenty of towel warming racks and radiators to dry out our sodden hiking clothing overnight. Our full English breakfast was very good.” - Sai
United Kingdom
“The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Ilse of wight. Excellent property and very convenient to activities....” - Michelle
United Kingdom
“Loved the freshly cooked breakfast. I ordered the home made marmalade too. Lovely ☺️” - AArthur
United Kingdom
“Great location as not far to walk when arriving on the hovercraft.Property was clean and great breakfast.Great place to stay when visiting the Isle of Wight.”

Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do you have anywhere to secure a bicycle
yes, we have a lock up bike shed in our rear garden secured by padlock authentication once registration is completeAnswered on 10 September 2019What does a compact bathroom mean...is there a bath or just a shower room.
smaller bathroom than the Premier rooms, a compact bathroom usually contains a walk in shower and wc with wash basin.Answered on 10 September 2019how far away from the wightlink ferry port are you ...
From the passenger ferry 1000 meters, from the Portsmouth - Fishbourne car ferry approximate 3 miles, from the Lymington to Yarmouth car ferry approxi..Answered on 20 April 2021Can we bring our well behaved do with us to stay at your hotel if we come? He has his own bed we can bring too.
Sorry, we do not accommodate pets in the house.Answered on 20 May 2021Hello, Do you have any cocessions for the portsmouth ferry?
Yes we do have special rates available for all car ferries to the Island from all major departure ports. We can normally make substantial savings on t..Answered on 10 March 2021do you have parking?
we have a large car park at the rear of the house adjacent to the garden and patio area.Answered on 16 August 2021- Still looking?
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Amenities of Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Alarm clock
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Radio
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Public transit tickets
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Packed lunches
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 10 are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash
Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Please inform Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Bar is closed from Wed, Nov 01, 2023 until Sun, Apr 07, 2024
FAQs about Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight
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Guests staying at Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Bicycle rental
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Room options at Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight include:
- Single
- Twin
- Double
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The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight is 1,000 feet from the center of Ryde. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.