Hotels in the Isle of Wight

You’ll find Sandown station and Shanklin station less than a 10-minute drive away from Sandown town centre, and other train stations on the Isle of Wight like Lake station and Brading station nearby, too. Further north there’s Haven Street station in Ryde, and regular buses in Cowes, meaning getting around the Isle of Wight during your stay couldn’t be easier.

There’s plenty of beaches to choose from during your summer holiday in Isle of Wight. Sandown Bay is one of the best beaches for families – and just a five-minute walk from your room if you’re staying at our Premier Inn Isle of Wight Sandown (Seafront) hotel. You’ll find other family-friendly beaches in Ryde, but thrill-seekers will love surfing at Compton Beach in Newport. Other popular Isle of Wight beaches include Ventnor Beach, Shanklin Beach and Alum Bay Beach. 

As an island, you’ll find that some beaches in Isle of Wight are pebbly, but this popular holiday destination is home to plenty of sandy beaches, too. The family-friendly beaches at Sandown and Ryde are sandy, as is Compton Bay, while certain spots like Bembridge Beach and Cowes Beach on the other side of the island are shingly.

There are around 14 beaches in Isle of Wight to choose from, so it’s easy to see why going to the beach is one of the top Isle of Wight family activities. Sandown Beach is always a hit with families, Ventnor Beach is one of the more accessible beaches in Isle of Wight thanks to its slopes, and scenery-lovers and surfers alike love Compton Bay.

Take a look at our hotels in Bournemouth and our hotels in Brighton. If you’re looking for UK coastal breaks, why not explore other places to visit near the Isle of Wight? Our hotels in Bournemouth are also on the south coast and perfect for UK family holidays, and you’ll love our family friendly Brighton hotels, too, as they’re ideal for summer getaways.