This was only the second time that we have visited to this charming hotel which is set in beautiful and well maintained gardens After exploring the gardens and taking in the splendid seaviews ,on this quite warm February evening, we made our way to the bar where we were greeted by very curtious staff and enjoyed our aperitif in front... more

We spent a long weekend at the hotel at the end of February. It was our first time there. The hotel was very clean and well-cared for - not a dud lightbulb in any of the public rooms or our bedroom which is a good indicator of strong management. We were delighted with the food, the dishes were well planned,... more

We have just returned from our second stay at the Royal (this was an early valentines break as I have to be away on business for the actual weekend!) and was once again delighted with the service received. The food is fantastic and as a big fish lovers, we really enjoyed the locally caught catch of the day. The staff... more

We chose to stay here recently to celebrate a family birthday. We were a group of very mixed age, ranging from twelve to eighty. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the stay - the staff couldn't do enough for us. We were met with a very pleasant greeting. Our rooms were decorated beautifully and were very comfortable. There was a choice of bedding... more

Could be a lovely Hotel but staff not very friendly - I stay in many hotels and felt this was uncaring. No help was giving with bags etc! We could not have the room we were supposed to have so was giving other but this did not have the view we had booked. No extra pillows even when asked for... more

A very pleasant hotel and overall we enjoyed our stay. However, when we arrived home I realised I had left my much-loved night-shirt in our room. I telephoned the hotel and a helpful receptionist called me back to say they had found it and would post it back to me. I was very pleased until I received a letter asking... more

We had a side room with a Seaview, the room was extremely clean and decorated to a high standard. The shower was particularly invigorating and the water always hot. The grounds and sitting rooms were well furnished with a good selection of reading material to hand. The bar was very well stocked and all the barstaff were well trained and... more

This hotel could be great if it could overcome the strange and serious flaws that we encountered. The positives about the hotel are as follows:- It was clean – rooms, bathrooms and common areas It was in a great location The food in general was very good Service and attitude of the female staff Organized ferry and this worked without... more

This is possibly my favourite hotel in the world. It helps that Ventnor is one of my favourite places in the world, but the Royal is a little world all of its own. From the moment you turn into the drive, you enter a haven of calm and comfort. This is everything a seaside hotel ought to be. The beds... more