Hotel berhampiran Ryde Esplanade, Ryde

Thank you to everyone at The Royal Esplanade Hotel for a lovely event. We had my Dad’s 80th birthday party there yesterday & it’s was perfect. We had the large room, alongside the bar, plenty of space & great layout. The food was good & loads of it. But what really made it was the people working, who made everything run smoothly, thought of the little things, even providing some decorations, sorting out a speaker for music & cake stand etc and most importantly were super friendly & nothing was too much trouble. Dad had a great time, so thank you. I would definitely recommend it for a party venue.

We booked a short break to IOW, meeting family there and so chose Yelfs as it was close to the ferry and looked a good base for exploring. There is some limited parking at the hotel but it is awkward and a trip through some dingy dirty passageways, not ideal. We booked in, polite pleasant lady at reception and got key to our room, first floor above the reception overlooking the street. Wow, this is a very tired run down hotel. Threadbear carpets made trip hazzards on stairs and hallways. Very dirty room. Everything broken, dirty and impractical. No bedside sockets. Broken mismatched lamps, dirty stained side tables, awful stained carpets. Filthy kettle, full of rust and the element almost worn through. Tiny old TV that refused to turn on for the first 10 mins of trying. Large front windows, single glazed, frames rotton and running with damp Bathroom passable but tiny, featureless, cold and dirty. We were supossed to be there for three nights and may have stuck it out as a base, except for the horrors of night 1. After a 5 hour journey we got to bed about 10pm. We may as well have been lying on the pavement outside. This popular town was full of drunks and as various establishments emptied out, we were treated to wave after wave of screaming, shouting, fighting, swearing with nothing but 2mm of glass seperating us from the row. The road noise from traffic rattled us in our bed, coaches, vans cars and lorries without a break for hours. We lay awake tortured till well after 3am but even then, sporadic shouts and vehicles stopped any meaningfull sleep and then deliveries started about 5.30 and we were up. The following day we just had to check out. The guy on the desk was appologetic and accepted our complaint. A full refund has been given and we are grateful for that. I have zero complaints about the hard working staff. We booked in at Premier in Sandown seafront which was great for the last 2 nights and actually cheaper than Yelfs

With a stay at The Crown Hotel in Ryde, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath and Ryde Harbour. This guesthouse is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Gunwharf Quays and 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from New Forest National Park.Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor tennis court and karaoke. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.At The Crown Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment.

When you a stay at Ryde Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns in Ryde, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath and Ryde Harbour. This luxury inn is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Gunwharf Quays and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the inn's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

The evening staff where nowhere to be seen on the evening we checked in. They had a sign at reception saying they were in the bar and a sign in the bar saying they were at reception. Took over 20 minutes to find a member of staff to be able to check in and they weren’t even apologetic once they turned up. The next evening we went for a drink in the bar, while the rugby finals were on. There were many people trying to get a drink, however again the bar/reception staff were not around. Ended up giving up waiting without being served and going back to our room instead. Very disappointed with the service. The room and location had everything you needed, however and we had no complaints in this regard.

Located in Ryde, Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal. This upscale hotel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Gunwharf Quays and 26.7 mi (42.9 km) from New Forest National Park.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a steam room. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 41 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Gosport, A Gosport Inn is within a 15-minute walk of Gosport Ferry Terminal and Haslar Marina. This guesthouse is 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Gunwharf Quays and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Portsmouth International Port.Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at The Seaview Hotel in Seaview, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Seaview Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Seagrove Beach. This hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Gunwharf Quays and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Enjoy a meal at Seaview Hotel Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant in Portsmouth, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. This upscale hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Southsea Castle and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Portsmouth.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.Enjoy local cuisine at The Garden Southsea, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The Ibis Budget Hotel, is a very basic hotel as implies in the name. It's convenient for the accessing the Ferry, town centre by bus. Fratton station with trains to London is less than a10min walk. There is no fancy trimmings here. The room was small, but clean. Offered a continental breakfast. Located in walking distance from supermarket and fast food restaurants. The Bus 1 goes from Gunwharf Ferry to the Southsea Pier; but be careful. This bus changes to a Bus 3 at the Southsea Pier. It carries on another hour plus towards Southampton etc. All in all, the hotel offered my family a good rest after a long day out. The bottom double bed was very comfortable. Perhaps the bunk bit is not best suited to a teenager.