The Royal Hotel is one of the leading luxury hotels and fine dining destinations on the South Coast of England. Awarded AA Four Silver Stars and named the “Ultimate Hotel Experience” by Red Funnel, The Royal is nestled in lush, south-facing subtropical gardens filled with vibrant wildlife, sunbathing lizards, and seasonal blooms like Geraniums, Echiums, and Wisteria. "The Royal is a handsome, four-storey building fronted by a pretty wrought iron veranda that overlooks Ventnor’s Esplanade and the English Channel." The Telegraph TravelThe Ultimate island experience
For the best al fresco views, head for the clifftop Riviera Terrace. The nearby Ventnor Bay and Steephill Cove, heated outdoor pool and daily high tea make this a great choice for families.
Our 51 bedrooms are each decorated with flair in fine fabrics and furnishings to guarantee our guests have the most comfortable experience possible.
Surrounded by cliffs and graceful English Channel coastline, Ventnor possesses an unrivalled and enduring beauty along with its own subtropical micro-climate.
Whether you’re staying the night, joining us for a meal, or simply enjoying tea where royalty once dined, The Royal promises a warm welcome and an unforgettable experience.
The Royal Hotel has achieved 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food for 28 consecutive years. Our Geranium restaurant is recognised as The Beautiful South’s Restaurant of the Year 2025 (silver), which judges the best restaurants in nine counties across the South East of England. “Set within an elegant hotel is this fittingly grand dining room hung with portraits and chandeliers. Good value light lunches are followed by more sophisticated dinners where old favourites are offered alongside more modern dishes.” - MICHELIN guide inspectorsDining at The Royal Hotel
Our guests continue to enjoy exquisite and inventive dishes, carefully matched wines and a 5 star service.
Pick a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast package to experience The Royal to its fullest.
A favourite of Queen Victoria, who famously popularised afternoon tea here in 1845, The Royal is proudly known as the home of Afternoon Tea.
Open to Residents and Non-Residents 7 Days a week.
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