Dorset Hotel, Isle Of Wight in Ryde (Isle of Wight), England

Dorset Hotel offers free on-site parking for all guests, a rare find in central Ryde. The property includes a bar and lounge area, a garden with outdoor seating, and a picnic area for guests to use. Additional services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and a shared lounge with a TV.

Bedrooms are individually decorated and come with tea/coffee making facilities and a Freeview TV. Some rooms offer sea views across the Solent, while the Victoria suite provides extra space with a large bathroom. Guests can borrow laptops from the hotel and store bicycles safely in a shed.

The hotel is a 8-minute walk from 6 miles of sandy Ryde Beach and 300 yards from the Seafront Esplanade. Ryde Hovercraft, bus, and railway stations are all a 3-minute walk away. The town centre with shops, pubs, and restaurants is within a 10-minute walk.

A complimentary breakfast is served daily with a choice of cereals, juices, and a cooked full English made to order. The homemade marmalade, made by staff member David, is a guest favourite and sold by the jar. Breakfast is served in a pleasant dining room with generous portions and efficient service.

Parking: free on-site parking for all guests

Breakfast: homemade marmalade and full English cooked to order

Location: 8-minute walk to Ryde Beach and 3 minutes to transport hubs

Rooms: individually decorated with sea views available

Amenities: bar, lounge, garden, picnic area, and guest laptops

Family: board games and picnic area available for families