The Royal Hotel Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Imagine a magical isle just off the southern coast of Britain, far enough away to have its own distinctive character, history and its own less frantic pace of life.
This island has one of the mildest climates in the British Isles: the Victorian spa town of Ventnor is renowned for its sheltered southerly aspect and is aptly titled the 'Madeira of England'.
The Isle of Wight has a mild maritime climate which enables a variety of unusual and exotic plants to flourish here. There are areas of stunning down land and coastal walks close to the hotel where you can take advantage of the fresh sea air.
Getting to the Royal Hotel
The Isle of Wight is just a 30 minute crossing from the mainland and ferries run regularly right throughout the day. For those wishing to bring their cars to the island, the Royal Hotel can arrange travel via Southampton's Red Funnel Ferries or from Portsmouth or Lymington with WightLink Ferries.. All you have to do is let us know your preferred departure port & travel times and leave the rest to us.
To use a route planner or sat nav to find The Royal Hotel enter our postcode which is: PO38 1JJ
Some Exciting Reasons to Visit Ventnor
Ventnor is an exciting place to visit and has all the ingredients for an idyllic British holiday.
It is England’s unspoilt St Tropez – an elegant Victorian seaside town with an attractive, Mediterranean sensibility and its own micro-climate. The town is built into the side of a series of cliffs and dramatic terraces cascading down to a sheltered sand and shingle bay.
Best of all, the town possesses a laid-back charm and elegance which captivates the visitor. It is also becoming a destination for people in search of authentic, well-prepared local food and boasts some of the most exciting restaurants on the island, from Michelin Star restaurants to chic, bolthole hotels, with The Royal as the most sought after place to stay and dine.
Venture from The Royal in any direction and you can soak up the stunning location and myriad attractions of Ventnor, including the world-renowned Botanic Garden, home to many rare plant species and the famous Ventnor Wall Lizards.
The area around the harbour is currently undergoing regeneration and includes a fish restaurant, the Ventnor Haven for the local fishing boats, and a popular shop selling the catch of the day, including lobsters and crab, and there are plans for offshore deep moorings.
Spend some time walking around the quaint High Street and you discover vibrant delis crammed with local goodies, elegant antique shops and galleries, and the famous second hand and bric-a-brac shops that line the winding streets.
To the east of Ventnor lies the pretty village of Bonchurch recognised for its stellar literary associations. Some of our greatest writers and poets including Dickens, Stackpole and Swinburne fell in love with the area, and all lived for a time in the village. To the west lies the tiny fishing hamlet Steephill Cove, with its delightful seafood café and restaurant. Further west you come to St Lawrence, nestling in the Undercliff. Here there are many coastal walks, secret bays and places of interest to explore.
