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​ Temperatures are rising and blue skies here in Ventnor!

Last Minute Getaways (June)

​ Temperatures are rising and blue skies here in Ventnor!


Want to get away in June? Book your last minute Staycation to the subtropical microclimate of Ventnor, Britian's fastest growing holiday destination.

The lizards are sunbathing out on the rocks and our heated outdoor pool is open for guests.

Enjoy a few of our delicious summer cocktails on the Riviera Terrace, overlooking the beautiful golden sandy shoreline. Forget about your worries and relax at The Royal.

Experience sublime food 7 days a week in The Geranium Restaurant, The Beautiful South's third placed restaurant in the South East of England, achieving 2 AA Rosettes for over 30 years.

Enjoy an afternoon tea like Queen Victoria and Winston Churchill, surrounded by beautiful blossoming, exotic flowers and waited on hand and foot.

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Ventnor Bay


Nestled in the bay beneath the tumbling tiers of the Victorian town, Ventnor is well-loved by locals and visitors alike.

Walk along the seafront and there are all the ingredients of an ideal beach holiday: ice-creams, a bistro-style bar serving tapas and drinks, a beach shop, more cafes and, crowning the bay, the world famous Spyglass Inn

Things to know:
5 minute walk from The Royal
Seafront parking available
Limited phone signal

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Steephill Cove


Arguably the prettiest place on the Island, situated just south of the Victorian seaside town of Ventnor, Steephill Cove is a traditional, unspoilt fishing cove with a safe, sandy beach, nestled between rocky cliffs and smugglers' coves.

This little bay has no road access, making it a unique noise and pollution free beach. Parking is five minutes away in the award winning Botanical Gardens, or the private car park(cheaper) above the Cove on the main road.

Things to know:
15 Minute walk from The Royal
Path to the beach includes a very steep hill
Limited phone signal
Food & drink available until 4pm
Allows dogs all year round (must be on leads)

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Walk The Wight


The Isle of Wight is a walking paradise. Iconic landmarks in one direction, scenic beaches and rolling countryside in the other, it is certainly a destination that needs adding to the walking wish-list!

With more than half of the Island a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty it offers breath-taking scenery everywhere you look.

To find out more about walking on our beautiful Island, Visit Isle of Wight covers the must-see destinations

Places to go


The island is rich in history, natural beauty, charm and intrigue. During your stay with us, why not visit English Heritage sites such as Osbourne House, Carisbrooke Castle, Yarmouth Castle, Appuldurcombe House, St Catherine's Oratory and more.

Ventnor Downs - Dramatic views from the highest point on the island.
Tennyson Downs / The Needles Old Battery - Beautiful walk along the clifftops to the world famous Needles and Tennyson Monument
Mottistone Gardens - Enchanting gardens set in a sheltered valley, surrounded by rolling downland.
Newtown Nature Reserve - A quiet backwater with a busy Medieval past, now bursting with wildlife and a town hall with no town...
Bembridge Windmill, Fort & Downs - The only surviving windmill on the island, plus a nearby Victorian fort.
Compton Bay - One of the island's favourite beaches, a shallow bay with big surf, the cliffs are a rich source of dinosaur fossils.

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