Surrounded by cliffs and windswept headlands forming an especially beautiful part of the Coastal footpath and English Channel, Ventnor possesses an unrivalled and enduring beauty. The Royal Hotel - named "Ultimate Hotel Experience" by Red Funnel - is nestled into exotic south facing gardens overlooking Ventnor's stunning coastline. For the best al fresco views, head for the clifftop Riviera Terrace.
The nearby beach, heated outdoor pool and daily high tea make this a great choice for families. Our 51 bedrooms are each decorated with flair in fine fabrics and furnishings to guarantee our guests have the most comfortable experience possible. The Royal Hotel has achieved 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food for over 25 consecutive years and has appeared in every Michelin Good Food Guide since it's inception.
Set within an elegant hotel is this fittingly grand dining room hung with portraits and chandeliers. Good value light lunches are followed by more sophisticated dinners where old favourites are offered alongside more modern dishes.
The nearby beach, heated outdoor pool and daily high tea make this a great choice for families. Our 51 bedrooms are each decorated with flair in fine fabrics and furnishings to guarantee our guests have the most comfortable experience possible. The Royal Hotel has achieved 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food for over 25 consecutive years and has appeared in every Michelin Good Food Guide since it's inception.
Set within an elegant hotel is this fittingly grand dining room hung with portraits and chandeliers. Good value light lunches are followed by more sophisticated dinners where old favourites are offered alongside more modern dishes.
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Founded in 1832, The Royal is one of the oldest hotels on the Isle of Wight, and still one of its finest.
Originally built as a coaching inn called Fishers Hotel, it became known as The Royal Hotel after enjoying Queen Victoria's patronage.
Steeped in history yet offering every modern comfort, The Royal Hotel has been an irresistible destination for the discerning traveller for the last 180 years.
Dining at The Royal will be a highlight of your stay on the Isle of Wight.
The Royal Hotel has achieved 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food for over 20 consecutive years and has appeared in every Michelin Good Food Guide since it's inception.
Originally built as a coaching inn called Fishers Hotel, it became known as The Royal Hotel after enjoying Queen Victoria's patronage.
Steeped in history yet offering every modern comfort, The Royal Hotel has been an irresistible destination for the discerning traveller for the last 180 years.
Dining at The Royal will be a highlight of your stay on the Isle of Wight.
The Royal Hotel has achieved 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food for over 20 consecutive years and has appeared in every Michelin Good Food Guide since it's inception.
From The Royal Hotel, it is just a few minutes walk down to Ventnor seafront, where you can enjoy the sand and shingle beach, or sample refreshments at the cafes and ice cream parlours along the Esplanade.
To the west lies the picturesque beach of Steephill Cove, and above it sprawls the beautiful Botanic Gardens.
In the opposite direction, the charming hamlet of Bonchurch beckons, with its ancient church and handsome Victorian villas.
Further afield, choose from family friendly outings or foodie destinations, try a new activity or visit a working farm, discover the island's heritage or unravel its ancient past.
To the west lies the picturesque beach of Steephill Cove, and above it sprawls the beautiful Botanic Gardens.
In the opposite direction, the charming hamlet of Bonchurch beckons, with its ancient church and handsome Victorian villas.
Further afield, choose from family friendly outings or foodie destinations, try a new activity or visit a working farm, discover the island's heritage or unravel its ancient past.
The Isle of Wight is now in an elite group of regions, being only the 6th region in the UK to be awarded the UNESCO accolade.
The Island has a fantastic variety of beaches, rivers and estuaries making it the perfect destination for water sports enthusiasts and for those wanting to experience something unique and memorable.
Learn to Surf and Stand-up Paddleboard or improve your current skill level with the Isle of Wight's fully equipped Premium Mobile Surf Academy, Eddies Surf Academy.
Originally a sport reserved only for Hawaiian royalty, surfing is thought to have made its way to Hawaii from the Polynesian Islands around the middle of the 18th Century but, it is likely been around since the 6th Century.
The Island has a fantastic variety of beaches, rivers and estuaries making it the perfect destination for water sports enthusiasts and for those wanting to experience something unique and memorable.
Learn to Surf and Stand-up Paddleboard or improve your current skill level with the Isle of Wight's fully equipped Premium Mobile Surf Academy, Eddies Surf Academy.
Originally a sport reserved only for Hawaiian royalty, surfing is thought to have made its way to Hawaii from the Polynesian Islands around the middle of the 18th Century but, it is likely been around since the 6th Century.
Our planet is precious and something everyone should take responsibility for protecting.
Unfortunately, Global Warming is a monumental problem destroying so much of our environment which is something we take very seriously here at The Royal.
The Royal has several environmentally-friendly initiatives that minimise our carbon footprint, and support the Island's farmers, wildlife, and landscape.
As a small business we know that the steps we take in becoming more environmentally friendly may be small, but they all make a difference.
Unfortunately, Global Warming is a monumental problem destroying so much of our environment which is something we take very seriously here at The Royal.
The Royal has several environmentally-friendly initiatives that minimise our carbon footprint, and support the Island's farmers, wildlife, and landscape.
As a small business we know that the steps we take in becoming more environmentally friendly may be small, but they all make a difference.
Built in 1832, The Royal is the Island's premier four-star hotel and shares the rare privilege of being one of only 30 establishments to be listed in every Michelin Guide since it was first published in 1911.
The Royal was also the first hotel on the Island to achieve Four Stars, AA rating and has held 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food for over 25 consecutive years.
The Royal Hotel is one of the Isle of Wight's Best Kept Secrets - a refined and elegant historic jewel and a destination for the discerning traveller for more than 150 years.
The Royal was also the first hotel on the Island to achieve Four Stars, AA rating and has held 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food for over 25 consecutive years.
The Royal Hotel is one of the Isle of Wight's Best Kept Secrets - a refined and elegant historic jewel and a destination for the discerning traveller for more than 150 years.
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