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Dorset Hotel

Property class: 3

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a large bush.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A traditional living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and two armchairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a television on a stand, and a view into the living area.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Dunross Hotel."

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $85
$70 nightly
$85 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ryde Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A room with two beds, each with a red and beige bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a chair.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Not in room, shared with other rooms)

A room with two beds, each with a red and beige bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a door.

Premier Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Ryde

Located in Ryde, Dorset Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Isle of Wight Zoo and Brading Roman Villa. .This guesthouse is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Osborne House and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Gunwharf Quays.
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What's nearby

  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ryde Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ryde Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ryde Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Appley Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tonys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Simeon Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Solent Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dorset Hotel

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.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Ryde guesthouse provides complimentary wired Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 23 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • Built in 1842
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Dorset Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 355 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our two night stay, happy helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The superb and kind staff make The Dorset a success! It enjoys a convenient location and feels like you're staying with old friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel just a short uphill walk from the ferry & hover points with a convenient bus stop nearby. Our room was comfortable and clean. The staff were friendly and breakfast was delicious and cooked to order. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a last minute room. Nice hotel warm welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly reception staff and breakfast staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was an enjoyable stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was as advertised and everything worked asxexpected. This hotel was clean but decoration is very dated. It was value for money. Would I stay again - yes 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet, efficient family run hotel, lovely staff, good value and nice breakfast. 10-minutes easy walk from Ryde seafront/Esplanade, and from St John's Road station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Was a very nice stay staff friendly and room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent size room with very comfortable bed. We were allowed a very early check in at 10am and there was choice of English Breakfast, Veggie Breakfast, Scrambled eggs and poached eggs on toast etc as well as various cereals, juice and toast. 5 minute walk to Ryde centre and 10 minute walk to Hovercraft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel which is centrally located and ideal for both town and the esplanade, breakfast was very nice and the staff were friendly and helpful. The shower pressure was good and the only change I would make to a premier room would be a larger TV and a fridge. Otherwise it was the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu is good. Property has own free parking. Good localisation. Not far to Ryde Esplanade and town center.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room lovely breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and very efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A no nonsense , good value for money accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
The Dorset was ideal for my stay. Comfortable bed and room, good breakfast options and quality, lounge area with tv and bar. Parking at the hotel an added bonus. Have stayed here before.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel, staff lovely, breakfast and service very nice, very good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was clean but my room was outdated and in need of repair. Rusty toilet seat hinges, broken bath panel, ill fitting Lino, taps too small for the basin (can’t get your hands underneath them) the chair in the room was broken, the room could do with a mirror near to a plug socket. The bed was clean and comfortable. Parking outside is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026