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Dorset Hotel

3.0 star property

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Garden
Exterior
Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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31 Dover Street, Ryde, England, PO33 2BW
  • Place, Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ryde Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ryde Pier Head Terminal
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Dorset Hotel

Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Brading Roman Villa
A bar/lounge, a garden and a picnic area are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area.
Dorset Hotel offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Ryde guest house provides complimentary wired Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Dorset Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • 11 minutes by car from Isle of Wight Zoo and 12 minutes from Brading Roman Villa
Dorset Hotel offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and a television in common area. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Ryde guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 0.01 per stay); free wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1842
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 December and 30 December.
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: GBP 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Dorset Hotel Ryde
Dorset Ryde
Dorset Hotel Ryde
Dorset Hotel Guesthouse
Dorset Hotel Guesthouse Ryde

Dorset Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 321 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Was a very nice stay staff friendly and room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mervyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The TV was very small and poor quality and the shower head needs changing in Room 19. The breakfast was good and the location was convenient for public transport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The Dorset was ideal for my stay. Comfortable bed and room, good breakfast options and quality, lounge area with tv and bar. Parking at the hotel an added bonus. Have stayed here before.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful breakfasts and a great location.

My room was comfortable though basic and the hotel is in a great location for Ryde just being minutes walk from the hovercraft and the town centre. The staff were really noce and friendly and the breakfasts were amazing! If I come to Ryde again, I would definitely stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ANTHONY RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy for Ryde, the staff were helpful and friendly, very good breakfast and the room was clean.I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We found the property comfortable and felt well looked after. The room was fairly small and a little tired in places, but was good value for money and convenient for sea front, shops, trains and buses. The weather was hot and we needed windows open, and the layout of the premises was such that windows of adjacent rooms were very close to ours - the residents of one room near ours seemed to think it OK to watch TV very late at night. A bit annoying but liveable with. The marmalade was very good, and we bought some to take home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs work

Staff helpful. Shabby needs a lot of work. Good location. Shower drain blocked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a first floor room on the side of the house, and being on a hillside there was a good view over the rooftops to the sea. The room and bathroom were clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was served from 07.30 and as I needed to leave just after 8 o clock I was very pleased that the service was very prompt. To sum up a hotel I could recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and comfortable. The bed could have been more comfortable with a more up to date mattress but it was ok for the two nights. The only thing I would recommend is perhaps adding some extra cushions as the headboard were metal bars. This would make it far more comfortable to be able to lie in bed at night and watch the TV. The front desk people are fine but a little more enthusiasm when having a new guest to stay wouldn’t go amiss. Breakfast was great. Hot and cooked just right. Wait staff were very friendly and attentive. Overall a great stay for the price. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to shops and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff that I saw at the hotel were friendly and positive. The room was great and the breakfast choices were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint friendly hotel. Clean rooms. Breakfast very good. Good value for money. All staff very helpful and approachable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what you pay for - clean, simple
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not much choise in cereals and only one sausage with the cooked breakfast was stingy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Great value and location. Clean and tidy. Breakfast included. Only disapointment was the shower pressure which wasnt fit for purpose really.But i guess you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bibi, portsmouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Did the job, convenient location, you get what you pay for .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MARYANN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean room. Nice staff. Convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025