The Wight Bay Hotel - Isle Of Wight, Sandown ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

2 Royal Street, Sandown, United Kingdom

The Wight Bay Hotel, located in Sandown, Isle of Wight, is a family-friendly accommodation just a short stroll from beach access. This hotel features well-furnished rooms that provide comfort and modern amenities. Notably, it overlooks scenic views of Culver Cliff and Sandown Bay, enhancing its appeal. Its location offers easy access to the island's principal towns and popular attractions, making it a convenient choice for visitors.

Location

The Wight Bay Hotel is conveniently located just 3 minutes from Sandown Beach and nearby Ferncliffe Gardens, which features scenic cliff-top walks. The hotel is on the main bus route, ensuring easy travel to explore the Isle of Wight. Key attractions such as St Mary the Virgin Church and the Isle of Wight Zoo are within a short drive, while Southampton Airport is approximately 40.5 miles away.

Rooms

The hotel offers well-furnished rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Each room includes an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms provide views of the picturesque Culver Cliff or Sandown Bay. The family-friendly configurations include comfortable double and single beds or triple room options.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, which features a varied menu prepared with locally sourced ingredients. An a la carte full English breakfast is served in a dining room overlooking the front of the hotel. The bar offers a selection of wines and beverages in a relaxed atmosphere. Meals are designed to cater to various tastes while showcasing local cuisine.

Leisure & Business

The hotel provides a sun terrace, a garden, and a bar for guests to relax and unwind. Safety features include a security system and a first aid kit. Guests have access to complimentary WiFi throughout the property, along with free private parking. The area is also suitable for various adventures, including scuba diving and golf at nearby courses.

“The hotel is perfectly situated just a stone's throw from Sandown beach, making it easy to enjoy the sun and sea.”view full review

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“Friendly staff and great location near the beach!” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(10.0)

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-19:00

from 07:00-10:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP10 per person per day.

There are no extra beds provided in a room. There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets are not allowed.

Number of rooms:43

Former name

Riviera Hotel

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Family Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Garden view

Shower

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Getting around

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City Centre

Sandown300 m

Airports

Southampton (SOU) 60.7 km

Bournemouth (BOH) 107.3 km

Bus

Bus stop 15.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Stay

“The room was well-decorated with immaculate bedding and modern, comfortable beds that allowed for a restful night's sleep.” view full review

Charming Ambiance

“I loved the stylish decor in the room, which created a pleasant and inviting atmosphere that made my stay enjoyable.” view full review

Clean and Fresh

“The bathroom was spotless and well-maintained, providing a refreshing space to unwind.” view full review

Spacious Comfort

“The living area had a lovely view and was a comfortable place to relax with plenty of light coming through.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Darts

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

2 Royal Street, Sandown, United Kingdom

Map view

2 Royal Street, Sandown, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Zoo

Isle of Wight Zoo

1.9 km

Museum

Dinosaur Isle

1.9 km

Harbour

Sandown Pier

1.2 km

Nature reserve

Shanklin Chine

3.2 km

Gallery

Glory Art Glass

1.2 km

Beach

Sandown Beach

1.1 km

7 High Street

The Holistic Emporium

1.2 km

Church of the Good Shepherd

1.0 km

Church

Church of St. John the Evangelist

660 m

Sandham Rides

800 m

St Patricks Catholic Church

1.2 km

Church

Christ Church

1.2 km

The Lighthouse Church

840 m

Lake Green Christian Mission

870 m

Theme Park

Sandham Raceway

940 m

Isle Of Wight Tiger Sanctuary

1.9 km

Lake Methodist Church

1.0 km

Adgestone Vineyard

1.0 km

Baptist Church

1.1 km

Church

Sandown Methodist Church

1.1 km

Kingdom Hall

1.2 km

Lake Working Mens Club

1.2 km

Golf Course

Sandown And Shanklin Golf Club

1.2 km

Golf Course

Browns Family Golf

1.4 km

Old PLUTO Pumphouse

1.4 km

Beach

Shanklin Beach

2.7 km

Nature reserve

Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve

2.6 km

Nearby

Sandown Snooker Club

340 m

Sandown Pier Amusements

370 m

War Memorial

380 m

Restaurants

Shamyrhey Tearooms

200 m

Powell House 41 Michael Street Powell House

Beach Gardens cafe

250 m

Esplanade

Lulu's Tea Rooms

200 m

2 High Street

The Boardwalk Cafe

390 m

Sandown Pier Esplanade

Sunny Side Up

180 m

Sunnyside High Street

Wilkinsons Pies

190 m

1 High Street Corner of High Street and Melville Street

Pebbles

240 m

Esplanade 11 Pier Street

Little Dessert Shop Sandown

310 m

9 Pier Street Lower Ground

Pink Parrot Juice & coffee bar

210 m

13 High Street Next to big boots top of High Street

Planet Janet

300 m

The Esplanade

Strollers

490 m

The Esplanade

Kates Cottage

430 m

High St

Muzzas

480 m

26 High Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.7

Location

10.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.3

4/5 based on 441 reviews

#4 of 26 hotels in Sandown based on Tripadvisor

Peter

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.6/10

The hotel is just perfect, with amazing beach proximity and being close to everything from restaurants to breathtaking views of the moon over the sea. The rooms are top-notch in terms of cleanliness, comfort, and amenities, making for an excellent stay. The service is exceptional with thoughtful touches like a welcome drink and happy hour. However, the dining could use a bit more variety in options. Overall, a great value for the money with plenty of positives to enjoy.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms exceeded my expectations with good wifi, a fantastic shower, an incredibly comfortable bed, and well-stocked with soap.

Service

9.0

The service was outstanding with a warm welcome drink and pleasant happy hour, making me feel truly valued during my stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is a dream, being very close to Sandown beach and within easy reach of everything. The nights with the moon over the sea were simply magical.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, though good with Colombian coffee, lacked toast options, which was a bit of a letdown.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were well-kept and offered everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

John

United Kingdom, October 2023

9.0/10

This hotel is a hidden gem! The rooms are cozy, and the beds are so comfortable. The service is top-notch with a lovely welcome drink and enjoyable happy hour. The location is perfect, just steps away from the seafront and all the shops. The dining experience exceeded my expectations with fresh products. However, it's a shame there were no toast options. The facilities are modern and convenient, making my stay truly relaxing.

Rooms

9.0

I had a restful night's sleep in a cozy room with a very comfortable bed.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, from the welcome drink to the happy hour.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is unbeatable, right near the seafront and all the shops.

Dining

8.0

I enjoyed fresh and delicious dining options, although I wished there were toast choices.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are modern and convenient, enhancing my overall stay experience.

Edward

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.6/10

The hotel sits right next to a lovely beach and offers beautiful views. The rooms are cozy, with excellent wifi that perfectly suited our needs. However, the dining experience was a bit lacking as there were no toast options. The hotel also provides whole wheat bread rolls, which was a nice touch. Overall, a great value for money stay!

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable with a great view and reliable wifi.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, including a welcome drink and happy hour.

Location

10.0

The hotel is very close to Sandown beach, making it a perfect choice for beach lovers.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, with whole wheat bread rolls provided.