Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Luxury Seafront Hotel in Sandown, Isle of Wight
Established in 1971, Sandringham Hotel is a family-run establishment situated directly on the seafront in Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight. Our prime location offers uninterrupted sea views and easy access to sandy beaches, with Culver Cliff providing a stunning backdrop. We cater to diverse needs with a range of room types, including sea-view balconies, family suites, and budget-friendly options. Our facilities include a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, well-stocked bar, and games lounge, complemented by free on-site and off-site parking, EV charging, and 24/7 reception. The hotels Horizons Bar & Kitchen serves breakfast and dinner with panoramic sea views, while our Ballroom is available for private events.With over five decades of experience, we prioritise daily housekeeping, modern amenities, and attentive service to ensure guest comfort. Our teams local expertise helps guests explore the Isle of Wights attractions, from Osborne House to Sandown Pier. We maintain high standards of cleanliness, offer tailored group bookings, and provide discounted ferry travel arrangements. Our commitment to hospitality is reflected in guest testimonials praising our staff, facilities, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Services
Accommodation
Dining
Parking
Leisure Facilities
Event Hosting
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We have been family-run since 1971, offering decades of hospitality experience.
- Free on-site and off-site parking with EV charging facilities available.
- 24/7 reception team to assist with local recommendations and special requests.
- Heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and games lounge for guest leisure.
- Tailored group bookings with discounted ferry travel and event hosting options.
What people say
Excellent service
Clean rooms
Great location
Family-friendly
Attentive staff
Services
Accommodation
We offer a variety of room types including sea-view balconies, family suites, and budget-friendly options. All rooms feature daily housekeeping, modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, and en-suite bathrooms. Most include comfortable beds with crisp linen and panoramic sea views, ensuring a restful stay for families, couples, and solo travellers.
Dining
Horizons Bar & Kitchen provides breakfast and dinner with extensive drinks menus and sea views. We cater to group bookings with half-board options and can accommodate dietary needs upon request. Our menu includes bar snacks and seasonal specials, though guests note limited children's options unless pre-arranged with staff.
Leisure Facilities
Our heated indoor pool and whirlpool are available for guest relaxation, with pool towels provided. The games lounge features pool tables, football tables, and arcade machines. A 50-inch smart TV and comfortable lounge areas offer additional entertainment, complemented by a beach hut rental service opposite the hotel.
Parking
Free on-site parking is available for 30 cars, with an additional 50-space off-site car park 200 yards away. EV charging points operate on a first-come basis. Staff provide clear directions to reserved parking areas, ensuring convenience for guests arriving by car, van, or scooter.
Event Hosting
The hotel's Ballroom features a sprung dancefloor, stage, and private sea-view balcony, suitable for weddings, conferences, and private parties. We offer tailored group packages with discounted ferry travel arrangements and can accommodate up to 50 guests for events, including accommodation and meal options.
People
Vicky
Reception Manager
Vicky manages bookings and guest inquiries with kindness and efficiency. She coordinates special requests and ensures smooth stays for large groups, earning praise for her thoughtful approach and problem-solving skills.
Barry
Dining Coordinator
Barry oversees meal arrangements and dietary accommodations. He demonstrated flexibility by creating a children's menu during a charity group stay, showcasing his commitment to guest satisfaction and operational adaptability.
Questions
What room types are available at Sandringham Hotel?
We offer sea-view balconies, family suites, double/twin rooms, and budget-friendly options. Most rooms include modern bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and daily housekeeping.
Does the hotel provide parking facilities?
Yes, we have free on-site parking for 30 cars and an off-site car park for 50 vehicles. EV charging is available on a first-come basis.
Are there dining options on-site?
Horizons Bar & Kitchen serves breakfast and dinner with sea views. We offer bar snacks and can accommodate group meal plans, though children's menus require advance notice.
Can the hotel host events or group bookings?
Our Ballroom hosts events up to 50 guests, and we offer tailored group packages with discounted ferry travel and dedicated event coordination.
What leisure facilities are available?
Guests enjoy a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, games lounge with pool tables, and a beach hut rental service opposite the hotel.
Reviews (6)
Dave Liscoe
Jun 07, 2022
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Breakfast is pricey at 18 per person (9 children), Rooms are a decent size although water is not very hot. Any room cleaning is only available on request first thing in the morning. Location is nice and pool and spa are decent.
Molly Cunningham
Oct 03, 2021
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The room we stayed in was overlooking the high street opposite the library and was very noisy with cars etc, especially when the bin lorry came past and stopped directly under our window and the dray man delivering the kegs of beer, quite a hive of activity! The whole hotel is very dated, tired and run down and there are derelict hotels all the way along the back street and sea front. The meals i.e. breakfast and dinner were very over priced at 15.00 per person, the breakfast was average and the dinners (of which we only had once) was horrible like meals wheels food! Overall very disappointing and not worth the money we paid-in fact I was glad to go home!
Jim Norman
Sep 17, 2021
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Good seaside location. Room size and facilities adequate. Note: Street noise intrusive for rooms to the rear of the hotel - thankfully relocated after polite request to reception. Staff helpful but stressed. Swimming pool onsite for guests (included in price). Bar and social area lack character and atmosphere. Interior of hotel appears tired and drab (has the faint smell and look of an old museum). Numerous, oddly placed stairs and wending corridors make room access difficult for the mobility challenged. (I have the impression the stair planning committee and the lift planning committee never went to the same meetings.) Breakfast - extortionately overpriced! Better, cheaper alternatives nearby. PARKING!
Very small parking area in front of hotel. - Guests are required to double park and if blocking someone's car in, requested to stay local in order to let them out. Very stressful for all concerned. Final verdict - Fair but overpriced.
Very small parking area in front of hotel. - Guests are required to double park and if blocking someone's car in, requested to stay local in order to let them out. Very stressful for all concerned. Final verdict - Fair but overpriced.
Jynx Pro-Wrestler
Sep 14, 2021
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Unfortunately it is a tired building, not buggy or wheelchair friendly, you need to climb a flight of stairs to get to the lift. The reception have no clue of their surroundings ( i.e we asked for somewhere to eat just after 9pm the receptionist just shrugged and said there isn't anywhere). we found a kebab shop literally 2 mins away. The rooms are tired and need a refurb. Couldn't booked dinner even though the restaurant was empty. Its a tad expensive for what it is.
Lyndsey Faye
Aug 29, 2021
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Perfect location for the beach, cafes, restaurants and shops. Very helpful, welcoming and friendly staff. Someone helped us take bags up to the room when we checked in and when checking out. Initial problem with TV and shower which was promptly attended to. Clean, spacious ( but dated) rooms. Housekeeping cleaned the rooms daily and changed towels every day. Bedsheets were changed upon request. Lovely swimming pool and jacuzzi although water was cold. Would definitely come back. A lovely few days away
Adele Conte
Aug 18, 2021
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The "budget" bedroom showed up on the website was seaview, once we arrived in the bedroom 113 all you can see from the window was a busy road, shops and load of cars running trough and obviously lot of noises. You can actually have a guest coming through the window from the road. Toilet is in really bud condition and al most impossible to mix the water. Also it was not clean. See so, we asked to change a room paying extra money and they asked 600 pound more: The area around? Speachless
