Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Home From Home in Shanklin
Established in 2017 by Nigel and Sharon Hunt, The Royson is a family-run guesthouse offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere on the Isle of Wight. With decades of combined hospitality experience, we prioritise creating memorable stays through personalised service, modern amenities, and a focus on family-friendly comfort. Our cliff-top location provides stunning sea views and easy access to local attractions, while our flexible room options cater to couples, families, and groups. We pride ourselves on fostering a 'home from home' environment, ensuring guests enjoy both relaxation and adventure during their stay. 
Services
Accommodation
Breakfast
Parking
Games Room
Local Guides
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Family-run expertise since 2017 with hospitality experience
- Free beach towels, equipment, and 15% ferry discount
- Flexible room configurations for families and groups
- Award-winning breakfasts with dietary options available
- Direct cliff-top access to Sandown Bay and coastal paths
What people say
Warm welcome
Spacious family rooms
Delicious breakfasts
Helpful staff
Scenic location
Services
B & B Accommodation
Our 7 modern en-suite rooms offer flexible configurations including doubles, twins, and family suites with sea or garden views. Each room features smart TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and amenities for children. Family rooms include fridges and baby equipment, while all guests enjoy free WiFi and parking.
Full English Breakfast
Start your day with a hearty cooked breakfast using local ingredients, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Choose from traditional English dishes, smoked salmon, kippers, or homemade pancakes. Juices, pastries, and fresh fruit are also available in our self-service area.
Local Area Guides
Benefit from our insider knowledge of the Isle of Wight's best attractions, from Shanklin Chine to The Needles. We provide walking route recommendations, booking assistance for ferries and excursions, and discount vouchers for local activities like steam railway rides and beach hut rentals.
Family Facilities
We cater specifically to families with games rooms, play areas, and complimentary baby equipment. Borrow beach tents, buckets and spades, or request special touches like chocolates and flowers to enhance your family holiday experience on the island.
Group Bookings
Exclusive use of The Royson is available for groups of 14+ guests, ideal for golf clubs, walking groups, or family reunions. We offer tailored packages including flexible check-ins, special dietary arrangements, and event coordination for your group's specific requirements.
People
Nigel Hunt
Co-Owner
With a lifelong career in hospitality, Nigel co-founded The Royson in 2017 after working in hotel management. He oversees daily operations and guest experiences, drawing on his extensive industry knowledge to ensure visitors enjoy memorable stays.
Sharon Hunt
Co-Owner
Sharon brings nursing experience and hospitality expertise to The Royson, which she co-founded with Nigel in 2017. She manages guest services and breakfast offerings, combining organisational skills with a caring approach to create welcoming family-friendly stays on the Isle of Wight.
Questions
What time is breakfast served?
Breakfast is served daily from 8:30am to 9:30am with both cooked and self-service options available.
Are there parking facilities available?
We offer free parking for 5 vehicles with additional roadside spaces available in our cul-de-sac location.
Can I book for a large group?
Yes, we accommodate groups of 14+ with exclusive use of the property and tailored packages available upon request.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept debit cards, cheques (for deposits), and cash payments during your stay.
Do you offer special dietary options?
Yes, we provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfast alternatives with advance notice.
What is your cancellation policy?
Deposits are non-refundable. Full payment is required for cancellations within 7 days of arrival.
Reviews (5)
Ossie
Nov 12, 2021
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We stayed here for a week in October. Nicely decorated, friendly hosts and the breakfasts were gorgeous. Great location just back from the coast path.
Linda Coombes
Oct 22, 2021
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We have just returned from our latest visit to the Royson and enjoyed it as much as ever. Sharon & Nigel are so welcoming and friendly, the rooms are spotless and contain tea, coffee, hot choc biscuits and squash. The breakfast choices are varied, everything we had was well prepared, presented and tasty, the fresh fruit was a really great mix of fruits. I am sure we will return next time we visit the IOW. Thanks for a lovely restful break.
Sam Pywell
Sep 21, 2021
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We had a great stay! We were very warmly welcomed and our days out were enhanced by great recommendations. Would stay again. Would recommend to others.
Kathrin Martins
Jul 25, 2021
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Decent place, but would advise a car and definitely book restaurantes before you go to the island. Some places have bookings for 10 days. B&b is clean. Serves the purpose with a super big bed and comfy pillows. The hosts are very friendly but they will leave to do your thing. Food is homemade. British menu for breakfast. Decoration is pleasant. Rooms have an ok size.
Mandy Norris
Jul 24, 2021
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Lovely place to stay. Rooms are very clean and nothing is too much trouble for Sharon and Nigel. Parking on street was a bit tricky but we managed to find somewhere each time. There is a games room which is ideal for kids. Would thoroughly recommend a stay here.
