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Dorset Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Ryde Pier Head Terminal

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Garden
Lobby sitting area
Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi
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
  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Ryde Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪57 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
(4 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
(1 review)
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

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

  • ‪S Fowler & Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Solent Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blacksheep Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Apothecary - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dorset Hotel

3-star guest house near Ryde Pier Head Terminal
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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.

Dorset Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 297 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent on al counts
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Nice people Nice breakfast good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GERRY

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quiet hotel near to the beach and town. Got what I paid for. Good breakfast friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and easy to find location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is our second stay, first time we stayed in the garden room it was absolutely lovely. This time it was occupied so we stayed in room 30 a double ensuite (never again) it was too small and the worst thing was the shower or should I say a lack of it ?. Impossible to control the heat and the water literally dribbled out. It was that bad. I had a shower around a relations house each day. Would we stay again only if we got the garden room?.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for local amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Been before and liked the hotel very much

Good place but the En-suite shower was terrible. No pressure and barely warm water in a shower that leaked water all over the floor. Kettle didn't work. Otherwise the booking was fine. Lovely staff. Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Lovely b&b

Lovely bed and breakfast, friendly staff. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Dorset Hotel

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill

Pleasant area

No-one at desk on arrival. Room became very hot in the night and other rooms were not sound-proofed. Breakfast was satisfactory but not good (overcooked eggs on soggy toast; re-heated traditional English).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea view Hilly road with luggage
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024