You Beachfront Escape

The Sandringham is a family-run hotel located directly on the seafront in stunning Sandown, one of the Isle of Wight’s most popular seaside resorts. Facing due South nestled in Sandown Bay overlooking the picturesque Culver Cliff and just a stone’s throw from the golden sandy beach and a short stroll from seaside and historic attractions.

We pride ourselves on offering a warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere and attentive service. Whether you’re visiting for your family summer holiday, here for work or for a cycling or walking holiday, you will feel at home from the moment you arrive. Many of our guests return year after year, enjoying the personal touch and traditional hospitality that define us.

With its beautiful coastal surroundings, classic charm, and prominent beachfront location the Sandringham Hotel is the ideal beachfront escape for couples, families, and groups of all shapes and sizes looking to enjoy the very best of the idyllic Isle of Wight.

Your Coastal Retreat

Wake up to the sun rising over the horizon and the sound of waves – rooms with a balcony can take advantage of panoramic sea views.

A breadth of high quality and well-equipped seaside rooms await, from doubles and twins to small or large family rooms. With more room types than any other hotel on the Isle of Wight, whatever you desire, we’ve got your covered.

We’ll help you make the perfect choice for your occasion.

Something For Everyone

Indulge in a relaxing swim in the indoor heated swimming pool, or unwind and soothe tired muscles in the whirlpool spa – a perfect way to end the day after a day exploring or working.

Challenge your friends, family or fellow guests at a games of pool or table football after a day at the beach, whilst enjoying a tasty drink or snack from the lounge bar.

Watch the ships from the sun terrace or the comfortable lounge. Although there’s free wifi throughout, why not disconnect with a game of cards.

Crossing The Solent

We are physically disconnected from the mainland by a beautiful and vital stretch of water called The Solent, but don’t worry, getting to us is easy and we can sort it for you. Swimming, though it can be done, is not recommended.

Return car ferry tickets available as a booking add-on at heavily discounted rates. Did you know that the world’s only commercial hovercraft service operates between Southsea and Ryde on the island – why not leave the car at home and experience the flight yourself.

Light aircraft can land at Bembridge (EGHJ) or Sandown (EGHN).

Eat & Drink

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“Took a group of 10 families here on a charity holiday in May half term. This is about the 10th year we have done this, and the first time since Covid. It’s still a great place. We had a family room each, all with a sea view balcony offering fantastic views over the beach and out to sea watching the ships on the horizon. The rooms are clean, well appointed and beds comfortable. We had the half board option and the food at all meals was great. The don’t offer a separate children’s menu for dinner, which as children’s charity we were a party with many children. However, Barry was amazing and then organised a children’s option for dinner for the rest of the stay. Vicky is brilliant at reception – from arranging the booking, our many queries and special requests and coping with all of us throughout our stay. She is kind, thoughtful and caring – a great welcome at the hotel. The bedrooms and the public areas are clean and tidy and the large spacious bar area enables our group to socialise in the evenings and still enable other hotel guests to have their space. The young people in our group loved the pool table and the indoor pool was used by many too. Steve the Beach Hut man opposite the hotel was amazing too and he provided sun beds, wind breaks and a beach hut which made visits to the beautiful sandy beach; so memorable. It’s a great base to go out from to discover the wonderful island. Thank you everyone at the Sandringham. We will return.”

The Isle of Wight

Just off the south coast of England, the Isle of Wight feels a world away with golden beaches, dramatic chalk cliffs and picturesque scenery as well as rolling countryside and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s the perfect place to slow down and breathe.

Just 26 miles side to side explore charming seaside towns, visit the iconic Needles or cycle and walk peaceful coastal paths with views that stretch across the horizon. Music lovers flock to Newport annually for the popular Isle of Wight Festival.

History lovers can step back in time. Known by the Romans as ‘Vectis’ the island is home to Queen Victoria’s holiday home Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle where King Charles I was imprisoned. Local produce means food lovers can enjoy fresh seafood and award-wining eateries.

Life moves a little slower on the island with no motorways… We are known as the dinosaur capital with more fossils found here than anywhere else in the UK, though now we’re home to the Red Squirrel (no grey ones) you can still find more fossils on our 60 miles of coastline.

Whether you’re catching the surf at Compton Bay, relaxing on Sandown beach or having fish and chips in the microclimate of Ventnor, the Isle of Wight promises unforgettable family memories at every turn.

From our family to yours…

Family-run since 1971, we are now in our fourth generation with three generations actively working in the business and passionate about making memories for our guests. We have all grown up here and make our own family memories on the same front steps – and watch our returning family guests grow every year too…

A lot has changed in 55 years. When we arrived at the Sandringham the entrance was on the High Street; we quickly realised a seafront entrance would be far more welcoming to guests. We built the balconies on our sea facing rooms, as well as running the Court Jester nightclub (now the games lounge) and constructing the swimming pool in the ’80s. As demand grew, we purchased neighbouring hotels and premises to extend the original Sandringham. We’ve dug out some photos from the archive, see if you recognise anyone or anything (they go from old to new).

We truly are family owned, family run, and family focused – even at the dinner table we discuss how we can improve your experience.

We hope to meet you soon – Dan, Kate & Kelly

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Sandringham Hotel, Esplanade, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8AH

+44 (0)1983 40 66 55
info@sandringhamhotel.co.uk

Your Isle of Wight Beachfront Escape