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Dorset Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with bar/lounge, near Ryde Pier Head Terminal

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Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi
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Near Brading Roman Villa and Spinnaker Tower, Dorset Hotel is a tranquil retreat with a lovely garden and cozy bar. Connect to WiFi in public areas, explore nearby attractions on bike rentals, or simply unwind with luggage storage at your fingertips. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Internet access

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

Room options

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

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 1,000 reviews
The price is $166
$138 nightly
$166 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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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 Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 32 min drive - 9.2 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

  • ‪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

Dorset Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Ryde Pier Head Terminal. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email 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
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

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

  • 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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's 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

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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Dorset Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Service staff
Room
Location
Value
Bathroom
Store
Shower
Beach
Towns

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, and delicious by multiple guests. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Excellent on al counts
4-night trip

8/10

Nice people Nice breakfast good service
1-night trip

10/10

Very friendly and easy to find location.
2-night trip

10/10

Very good idea
1-night trip

10/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely bed and breakfast, friendly staff. Breakfast was great.
3-night trip

8/10

The location was perfect for local amenities
5-night trip

8/10

Older hotel, staff lovely, breakfast and service very nice, very good value for money
2-night trip

10/10

A quiet hotel near to the beach and town. Got what I paid for. Good breakfast friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

Great spot! Good location. Easy access to local buses and walking distance to great restaurants.
2-night trip

10/10

Well located hotel, worth every Penny, very hot hotel and a nice little bar which was great after coming back from town
1-night trip

10/10

I had a lovely 2 night stay. Everything clean and comfortable. Staff excellent and delicious breakfast. Will definitely go again.
2-night trip

8/10

We had a lovely stay. Hotel is very clean and a good choice for breakfast. There are quite a lot of stairs which is something to consider if you have mobility issues.
4-night trip

8/10

Ideally situated for shops. seafront and the islands excellent bus services
14-night trip

10/10

Quite basic but very friendly hotel, would recommend
1-night trip

10/10

Close to the town centre, it’s in a hill so if not into hill walking bring your car, great car park next to the property.
3-night trip

8/10

Managed to get the last room available, on the day, after being double booked elsewhere. Really handy for ferries, hovercraft and bus station, if travelling without a car. Will stay here again! Price included breakfast...excellent value.
1-night trip

8/10

We enjoyed our stay at Dorsey Hotel, the staff were very friendly and provided great service, the towels were changed n room tidied everyday, the breakfast was very good, great choice and plenty of it with great service! Free parking in a great location and free Wi-Fi, all and all a very good place the only negative was it is really ready for a refurbish which reflects the price we paid
6-night trip

10/10

We booked for 1 night extended our stay. Michael and Dave were excellent and their home made marmalade was out of this world. Would highly recommend it
1-night trip

10/10

Incredible! Breakfast was super and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back!
2-night trip

10/10

The staff were great, breakfast was awesome and included (free), and the location is very good. If I could request one thing, please replace the mattress in #36. Overall, very good.
3-night trip

8/10

The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel was situated in a nice area close to the beach and the centre of the town. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I cannot comment on the breakfast as I just booked the room.
3-night trip

10/10

Sea view Hilly road with luggage
4-night trip

8/10

Clean and tidy very nice and helpful staff just a bit dated will use again
4-night trip

6/10

People who worked their lovely near beach and shops breakfast was lovely and did not wait long room was very clean and comfy tv bit high up on wall may come back again chair strained needs cleaning it is hard geting case up stairs if your second floor up no lift but had good relaxing stay
7-night trip