Dorset Hotel

Property class: 3
Ryde guesthouse with bar/lounge

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At Dorset Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Isle of Wight Zoo and Brading Roman Villa. Guests will have free perks like self parking and wired internet. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free self parking
The current price is $63
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A room with two beds, each with a red and beige bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a chair.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

A room with two beds, each with a red and beige bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a door.

Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Map
31 Dover Street, Ryde, England, PO33 2BW

What's nearby

  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ryde Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ryde Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ryde Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Appley Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 84 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 135 min drive
  • Ryde Hoverport - 6 min walk
  • Ryde Esplanade Station - 7 min walk
  • Ryde St John's Road Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Tonys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Simeon Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Solent Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dorset Hotel

  • At Dorset Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Isle of Wight Zoo and Brading Roman Villa. Guests will have free perks like self parking and wired internet. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • Children (10 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1842
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps) and free wired internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for GBP 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)

Renovations and closures

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

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

Also known as

Dorset Hotel Ryde

Dorset Ryde

Dorset Hotel Ryde

Dorset Hotel Guesthouse

Dorset Hotel Guesthouse Ryde

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorset Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between December 21 and December 30.

Does Dorset Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dorset Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dorset Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dorset Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dorset Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Dorset Hotel and nearby?

Dorset Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Dorset Hotel like?

Dorset Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Ryde Hoverport and 16 minutes' walk from Ryde Pier Head Terminal.

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Reviews

Dorset Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, and delicious with a variety of options. (35 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity at this property. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and well presented, beds very comfy and good breakfast. Staff very friendly. Great value for money.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely waiter at breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

We were pleased to find that the reviews we had read about the friendly and helpful staff and the clean rooms and the great breakfast were all true! It is tremendous value for money, there were tea and coffee making facilities, a shower, towels, shower gel and shampoo, a flat screen tv and wifi and parking. There was also a bar but we didn't have time to visit it during our stay. We will certainly book again when needing accommodation in or near Ryde.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel in good location Note breakfast is served downstairs and no lift so unsuitable for people unable to use steep stairs
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our two night stay, happy helpful staff
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The superb and kind staff make The Dorset a success! It enjoys a convenient location and feels like you're staying with old friends.
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8/10 Very good

This was an enjoyable stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was as advertised and everything worked asxexpected. This hotel was clean but decoration is very dated. It was value for money. Would I stay again - yes 👍
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very friendly reception staff and breakfast staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, efficient family run hotel, lovely staff, good value and nice breakfast. 10-minutes easy walk from Ryde seafront/Esplanade, and from St John's Road station.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Decent size room with very comfortable bed. We were allowed a very early check in at 10am and there was choice of English Breakfast, Veggie Breakfast, Scrambled eggs and poached eggs on toast etc as well as various cereals, juice and toast. 5 minute walk to Ryde centre and 10 minute walk to Hovercraft.
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8/10 Very good

The breakfast menu is good. Property has own free parking. Good localisation. Not far to Ryde Esplanade and town center.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Nice room lovely breakfast and friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Handy for Ryde, the staff were helpful and friendly, very good breakfast and the room was clean.I would recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are friendly and very efficient.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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6/10 Good

The hotel was clean but my room was outdated and in need of repair. Rusty toilet seat hinges, broken bath panel, ill fitting Lino, taps too small for the basin (can’t get your hands underneath them) the chair in the room was broken, the room could do with a mirror near to a plug socket. The bed was clean and comfortable. Parking outside is convenient.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and easy to find location.
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff that I saw at the hotel were friendly and positive. The room was great and the breakfast choices were excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely b&b

Lovely bed and breakfast, friendly staff. Breakfast was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Nice people Nice breakfast good service
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8/10 Very good

The location was perfect for local amenities
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10/10 Exceptional

Home from home

Wonderful staff and hotel close to town and sea front and parking . I always stay here when I’m in Ryde to visit
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was on the ground level and the staff were so nice and helpful , micheal made a lovely full English breakfast 😋 and david very quick in serving and nice and chatty with us which make the stay memorable
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent for me, the staff members were very friendly and helpful, definitely I will come back to Dorset hotel thank you so much for you good attention