Sandringham Hotel - Seafront, Sandown, Isle of Wight - FREE Return Car Ferry for 3 nights or more
About this property
FREE Return Car Ferry travel when you make a booking for three or more nights for any date in 2026! Includes car and passengers outward from Southampton and return from East Cowes. Call or e-mail the hotel with your preferred sailing times once booked and we'll book closest to those times. Subject to availability; full offer T&Cs on our website. Overlooking the beach in Sandown, Sandringham Hotel offers a spacious lounge, a hot tub and an indoor swimming pool. Just a 1-minute walk from the High Street, this Isle of Wight hotel provides free WiFi and serves a full English breakfast. Each room has a TV, tea and coffee facilities, crisp linen and comfortable beds, an en-suite bathroom with a shower, free Wi-Fi and a telephone. The extensive facilities include a lounge and games lounge with pool tables and smart TVs, a well stocked bar and a large heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. The hotel has free car parking both on and off-site, as well as an EV charger available on a first come first served basis at an additional cost. Sandringham Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Shanklin Chine and less than 15 minutes’ walk from the Isle of Wight Zoo. You can drive to Newport in 20 minutes and the harbour town of Cowes in 30 minutes.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Stuart
United Kingdom
“The property had nice size rooms was very clean and had good facilities a large bar with plenty of seating a pool table and a nice swimming pool.” - Brian
United Kingdom
“Excellent Location, friendly and helpful Staff, cleanliness and comfort.” - Bella
United Kingdom
“The property is located on the beachfront, right next to the cafes and shops. Clean and wide rooms, bathroom was large and looked renovated. Excellent value for money, especially with the free ferry booking.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Staff extremely helpful.Everyone went above and beyond.The people cleaning our rooms were very polite and asked us how are day was.Rooms were huge with ensuite.All clean and fone up.Nothing was too much for anyone.Food excdllent in the...” - Elaine
United Kingdom
“Our room was very clean and such a comfortable bed....and we loved the sea view...the bathroom was lovely too.” - Bob
United Kingdom
“clean room, staff were extremely obliging. very good facilities. location was ideal for touring the Isle. competitively priced.” - Kaya-mae
United Kingdom
“I couldn’t recommend sandringham more ! To begin the staff made this trip exceptional! So kind and helpful. The reception staff were so kind, answering all of our questions, we were met with smiles every day. We had people come in and tidy the...” - Singer
United Kingdom
“Location fantastic and great reception and accommodating on daywe were leaving” - Vivienne
United Kingdom
“The reception lads this weekend were so helpful and kind. ! The beds were comfy the facilities super clean and tidy and we were super comfortable and happy.” - Cocklin
United Kingdom
“Very clean .staff friendly and helpful parking okay. Well worth a visit.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Horizon Bar & Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Guests can advance book a meal package for the duration of their stay to include evening dinner and breakfast. Guests should contact the hotel directly in advance of their stay to check availability and reserve their table and meal package.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Sandringham Hotel - Seafront, Sandown, Isle of Wight - FREE Return Car Ferry for 3 nights or more in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.