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The Wight

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse in Sandown with 2 indoor pools and 2 bars/lounges

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At The Wight, indulge in a full breakfast and unwind with free WiFi. Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and fun with a sauna, steam room, indoor pool, children's pool, playground. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Why we love this property

Water wonderland
Splash into the indoor pool as little ones enjoy the children's pool. After a fun day, unwind and soothe those muscles in the hot tub.
Culinary options galore
Free full breakfast kicks off each day. British cuisine awaits at the restaurant, and two bars offer perfect spots for evening refreshment.

Room options

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (Small) | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Small)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Small) | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (Small)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room (Treble Large) | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Treble Large)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room (Four Poster) | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Four Poster)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Treble) | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Treble)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Large Single Bed, 2 Large Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Family Room with Shower | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family Room with Shower

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
11 Avenue Road, Sandown, England, PO36 8BN

What's nearby

  • Sandown Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yaverland Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sandown Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dinosaur Isle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 109 min drive
  • Sandown Brading Station - 4 min drive
  • Sandown Station - 13 min walk
  • Lake Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reef - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Castle Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Caulkheads Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fat Harry's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Wight

Located near a train station, The Wight is a great choice for a stay in Sandown. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include 2 indoor pools, a sauna and a steam room. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Ping pong
  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 07 December and 14 February.

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Wight House Sandown
Wight Guesthouse Sandown
Wight Guesthouse
Wight Sandown
The Wight Sandown
The Wight Guesthouse
The Wight Guesthouse Sandown

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wight currently open?

The property is closed between 07 December and 14 February.

Does The Wight offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Wight does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Wight?

Yes, there are 2 indoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Wight?

Yes, pets stay free. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Wight?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Wight?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Wight and nearby?

The Wight has 2 indoor pools, 2 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room, an arcade and a garden.

What's the area around The Wight like?

The Wight is a short 3-minute walk from Sandown Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Isle of Wight Zoo.

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The Wight Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Breakfast
Room
Beach
Pool
Location
Steam room
Public sauna
Bar
Arcade

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great choice and table service. (23 reviews)
  • The pool was clean, warm, and well-maintained, with great opening times and a good length, making it a fantastic addition to the property. (12 reviews)
  • The property offers a large and convenient car park with easy parking. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent in every way. Brilliant breakfast menu, Staff friendly and not intrusive. Fabulous swimming pool and great location. Will certainly be going back.
richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay .... i needed some space for some personal issues, staff brilliant ... pool, jacuzzi, steam room unexpected bonus ..... Sandown ideal place to reflect and readjust
geoff, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a fantastic time,the staff were helpful,friendly,good location to get about to the attractions,thank you for making me feel welcome
Tracey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and comfortable bed excellent rest Good breakfast every morning
Owen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely homely stay

Really nice stay, staff were great, homely feel
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Wight Holiday

Our stay at the Wight Hotel in Sandown was absolutely brilliant. Full Monty breakfast was first class. The staff were great - nothing was too much trouble for them; so friendly and helpful. we were made to feel very welcome and soon made ourselves at home enjoying the friendly Wight atmosphere and all the services which were available. some great nights in the bar with the entertainment. The hotel is located close to all the amenities and bus stops. what more could you want for a great holiday in a great hotel.
Barrie, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay during the festival with was about 1hr
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and extremely helpful in giving recommendations.
Nigel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Made to feel welcome by friendly staff. Super breakfast with table service - huge if required. Warm pool.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unfortunately due to illness, I was unable to journey to The Sight. I attempted three times to contact Hotels.com via their support email address to explain the situation but never received a reply. When contacted by The Wight as to my non arrival,I sent a message 'Caancelled Booking' ((
Kevin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel for families

It's a great place for a short stay with family. The pool is a plus. There is a good breakfast and great service. With your car, you can get to any other place on the island in a reasonable time.
Roberto, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel ,facilities, staff , food and everything about our stay here was brilliant. Would definitely stay here again.
Kim, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff at The Wight clearly care about their job & were very warm & keen to help. There is excellent information available about the island. The hotel is dated, but very clean, coordinated & in good repair. The photos advertised were accurate. We didn't try the facilities as only stayed one night. Breakfast was cooked to order & we were able to chose our items individually. It was basic but reasonable. Soya milk available for me as a vegan, but no vegan spread or protein alternatives. The mattresses could do with being replaced as they were a bit soft & the springs could be felt a bit. On the whole would recommend for someone staying in the area.
S M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

For all the important stuff: staff knowledge, information given when checking in (in regards to local services etc), peace etc. The Wight was exactly what I needed. I was allowed to check in early with no hassle/extra fees. The staff were always friendly and helpful if I needed anything, but the welcome book provided so much information that I rarely needed to ask questions.
Lee, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff
Steve, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was wonderful and service was good
penelope, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly specially the breakfast was really good parking around property was peaceful like to go agian
Yusuf, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good friendly hotel

Extremely friendly staff. They do everything to make your stay a happy experience.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay.

Our stay was great. It was only for one night, but we found the staff very friendly and helpful. The room was lovely, and very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed it, and plan to return in the future.
Christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay

Just had a one night stay at The Wight, first impressions were very dated and tired. The staff there were amazing, so helpful and friendly and really made it for us. The girls used the pool and went down in the evening for table tennis. Comfy beds and clean kettle so winning!! Easy parking big plus.
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, very convenient location.
Jesse, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would stay here again.

Oh I would definitely stay here again. Lovely room, lovely breakfast, lovely warm pool and nice friendly people and very near the beach.
Bridget, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly. It almost felt like home.
Achal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Walking distance from Sandown beach.
Akshay, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to rest my head at the end of a busy day working, staff were friendly and welcoming
Mark, 1-night trip