The Wellington Hotel
Awarded TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2024
Emergency Road Closure: Diversion (March 2025) Landslip blocking access. Enter Belgrave Road via the one-way system. Use PO38 1JJ and head to The Royal Hotel.
The Wellington Hotel in Ventnor radiates the timeless charm of Victorian residential architecture. Retaining many of its original features, it seamlessly combines classic Victorian elegance with modern comforts, offering guests an authentic experience of an English seaside resort and its unique microclimate.
The Wellington Hotel celebrates the heritage of its namesake, the Duke of Wellington and Ventnor, providing a peaceful retreat you’ll want to return to. Enjoy breath-taking views of the English Channel from our panoramic terrace, with plush outdoor seating. Inside, you'll find a beautiful restaurant, with a cozy log fire and an intimate bar.
Located just steps from the southernmost beach on the Isle of Wight, the Wellington hotel features 22 comfortable en-suite rooms, all with picturesque views of the sea just 100 yards away.
With our own private steps leading down to the beach, you'll find yourself surrounded by natural beauty. With a mix of red shingle and golden sand, complemented by vintage beach huts offers a delightful taste of coastal nostalgia.
To make your stay even more special, the Wellington Hotel offer year-round discounted ferry rates for all guests. Complimentary room upgrades available when booking direct on our site.
Your journey to relaxation begins at the Wellington Hotel.
February and March – Limited Services
During February and March, The Wellington Hotel will be operating on an accommodation-only basis.
April to October – Fully Open
From 1st April to October, The Wellington Hotel will be fully open and back serving food daily and we will be offering our full range of services. All events will be on our social media, we have limited parking but there are two car parks a few minutes walk from the hotel and free cycle parking. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Get in touch to book your stay at info@thewellington.co.uk
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Attractions
The Needles Landmark Attraction
The Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk that rise about 30 metres out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel, United Kingdom. The Needles Landmark Attraction has things to do for the whole family, including a spectacular chairlift.
Osborne House English Heritage
The house and estate created by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at Osborne are unrivalled for the intimate insight they give us into their private lives. This seaside retreat from court life gave them the chance to indulge their interests and express their tastes. It is truly their creation, from the replica Swiss Cottage where their children learned housekeeping to the extraordinary Durbar Room, a tribute to the queen’s love of India.
Delve into Osborne’s history and the lives of Victoria, Albert and their children here.
Carisbrooke Castle English Heritage
Sitting high and proud at the heart of the Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke Castle has been an artillery fortress, king's prison and a royal summer residence. Today it's the quintessential romantic castle, with plenty to see and enjoy in the fresh open air. Experience far reaching panoramic views from high castle walls, or wander the moat to discover King Charles I's bowling green. Enjoy the tranquil Princess Beatrice Garden and stunning St Nicholas' Chapel, all before meeting the adorable Carisbrooke donkeys.
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Open all year round, boasting an impressive collection of over 30,000 rare and sub-tropical plants and trees. Spread across 22 acres of gardens, our plantings are based on geographical regions from around the Globe.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Our beautifully preserved award-winning railway creates the perfect backdrop to your special day out. Marvel at the majestic steam engines, beautifully restored comfortable period carriages and charming rural stations. Our friendly staff are dressed in traditional Southern Railway uniforms, adding to the charm and feeling of being in a different era of time. A trip to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway is guaranteed family-fun and will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Shanklin Chine
Shanklin Chine, the Island’s oldest visitor attraction that’s been drawing visitors for over 200 years with its natural beauty and wonder. Explore the extraordinary. When visiting us you’ll be amazed by the main waterfall, tumbling down the cliff edge from 45 feet and our second, which is equally as stunning, falling from 29 feet.
Ventnor Tennis Club
Pay and Play £15 an hour - Book Tennis Court
Prioritising your fitness and passion is paramount, even during staycations. No need to worry, because Ventnor Tennis Club is conveniently nearby, offering court hire.
Ventnor Tennis Club is a charming and intimate space, characterised by its warm and welcoming atmosphere fostered by a team brimming with friendliness and enthusiasm.
Nestled amidst the enchanting Mediterranean Holme oak forest, Ventnor Tennis Club settled into the slopes of St. Boniface Downs to the north, offering a picturesque setting for tennis enthusiasts. Boasting four courts, the club provides glimpses of the charming town below and the glistening sea to the south.
Please be advised: For non-members, kindly reach out via email ljlouise@icloud.com or contact Linda on 07971 298367 to make your booking and arrange access to the court. Please provide at least 2 hours' notice for your booking to ensure timely access. Balls/rackets included.
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