About this property

FREE Return Car Ferry travel when you make a booking for three or more nights for any date in 2026! Includes car and passengers outward from Southampton and return from East Cowes. Call or e-mail the hotel with your preferred sailing times once booked and we'll book closest to those times. Subject to availability; full offer T&Cs on our website. Overlooking the beach in Sandown, Sandringham Hotel offers a spacious lounge, a hot tub and an indoor swimming pool. Just a 1-minute walk from the High Street, this Isle of Wight hotel provides free WiFi and serves a full English breakfast. Each room has a TV, tea and coffee facilities, crisp linen and comfortable beds, an private bathroom with a shower, free Wi-Fi and a telephone. The extensive facilities include a lounge and games lounge with pool tables and smart TVs, a well stocked bar and a large heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. The hotel has free car parking both on and off-site, as well as an EV charger available on a first come first served basis at an additional cost. Sandringham Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Shanklin Chine and less than 15 minutes’ walk from the Isle of Wight Zoo. You can drive to Newport in 20 minutes and the harbor town of Cowes in 30 minutes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free private parking


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aaron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is in a decent location with parking available. THe staff are really friendly and are always willing to help you. The Beach is also right infront of the hotel which makes it feel like its a private beach all to yourself. Especially...
  • Carolyn
    United States United States
    Breakfast is especially abundant. Both breakfast and dinner were excellent.
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location on the seafront, clean room and bathroom, very friendly staff. I've stayed here a few times when in Sandown and am never disappointed. I would definitely keep choosing to stay here.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A dated charm of candy floss and sandy beaches. Clean and tidy. Friendly and helpful staff.
  • Bruno
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location and facilities were really good. Perfect accommodation for families. The option to buy discounted ferry tickets through the hotel was really useful.
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property had nice size rooms was very clean and had good facilities a large bar with plenty of seating a pool table and a nice swimming pool.
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent Location, friendly and helpful Staff, cleanliness and comfort.
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property has great potential, needs a lot of modernisation and money spending on it. It’s big, grand and location is fabulous
  • Anne
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, friendly staff, lovely freshly prepared breakfasts.
  • Bella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is located on the beachfront, right next to the cafes and shops. Clean and wide rooms, bathroom was large and looked renovated. Excellent value for money, especially with the free ferry booking.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Horizon Bar & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Sandringham Hotel - Seafront, Sandown, Isle of Wight - FREE Return Car Ferry for 3 nights or more takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests can advance book a meal package for the duration of their stay to include evening dinner and breakfast. Guests should contact the hotel directly in advance of their stay to check availability and reserve their table and meal package.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sandringham Hotel - Seafront, Sandown, Isle of Wight - FREE Return Car Ferry for 3 nights or more of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.