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Dorset Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Ryde guest house

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

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 drapes, WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room, Ensuite

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

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

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, 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 drapes, WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ryde

Close to the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this guesthouse, you'll find Brading Roman Villa and Isle of Wight Zoo. Osborne House is within 9 miles (15 km) and Gunwharf Quays is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ryde Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 32 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ryde Hoverport - 6 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪S. Fowler & Co. (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Apothecary - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Castle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Solent Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dorset Hotel

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Ryde guest house
Dorset Hotel offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and a television in a 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 guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1842
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Dorset Hotel offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Ryde guesthouse provides complimentary wired Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 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

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dorset Hotel to the airport?

Dorset Hotel is 31.4 mi (84-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dorset Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dorset Hotel.

How close is Dorset Hotel to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 9-minute walk from Ryde Beach and 0.8 mi (6-min drive) from Appley Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dorset Hotel offer free breakfast?

Dorset Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dorset Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Dorset Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dorset Hotel?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Dorset Hotel have a pool?

Dorset Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Dorset Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Dorset Hotel to downtown Ryde?

Dorset Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Ryde.

Reviews

Dorset Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 320 reviews

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Zeeshan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a home from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz estela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Very good

Very good idea
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025