Step out of the Christmas–New Year whirl and slip away to the Royal you know and love from £125 per night.
Twixmas is your moment to exhale. Calm coastal walks, quiet beverages in the bar, beautifully seasonal dining and unhurried mornings with great coffee. Settle into a plush room, switch off the notifications and let our five-star service and comfort do the rest.
Instead of spending hours in the kitchen, you can sit back and savour delicious festive meals in our award-winning Geranium restaurant, prepared and served by our attentive team.
A peaceful reset, perfectly placed between the festivities.
Twixmas nights are available on 27, 28 and 29 December, including return car ferry, full English breakfast and a £50 per person dinner allowance per person, per night.
2 nights from £590 per couple
3 nights from £825 per couple
Ferry Promotion: Enjoy a complimentary Wightlink priority boarding upgrade, subject to availability.
A calm, subtropical wander even in winter thanks to Ventnor’s mild microclimate. Paths loop through Mediterranean and Australasian plantings; perfect for a quiet hour before tea. Open daily in winter (closed only on Christmas Day).
Meet rescued bears, big cats and lemurs in a small, ethically run sanctuary by the sea. Low-key, feel-good and easy to pair with a coastal stroll. Open all year except Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Queen Victoria’s beloved retreat. Opulent rooms, wintery gardens and bracing Solent views. A serene cultural fix between festive feasts.
Cosy farm shop browsing and tastings (black garlic, chutneys, local produce). A nice stop for edible souvenirs on a gentle country drive.
Warm indoor browse with a big “Christmas World” display and café. Ideal for a relaxed, festive mooch. Usual shop hours.
Peaceful paddocks, friendly residents and a wholesome café. Gentle, restorative and close to Ventnor. Open 7 days over winter, closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Lovely for a slow stroll and a warm drink.
All offers are subject to availability. Offer not applicable on special event dates. Offer available for new bookings only from 01/09/2026, terms and conditions apply**
We are experiencing an unprecedented demand for bookings at the current time.
When booking rooms online, please be advised that if our Dinner, Bed and Breakfast or Ferry Inclusive Packages are not available, our restaurant is fully booked for your chosen dates.
