About Ventnor

It’s easy to see why the Victorians loved Ventnor. This small seaside town tumbles gently down a chalky hill facing the sea, and is sunnier and warmer than the rest of the UK due to having its own sub-tropical microclimate. It's also quietly sheltered by the highest point on the Isle of Wight  — St. Bonifce Down. Ventnor’s long, gently arching sand and shingle beach is still lined with Victorian bathing huts, behind which there’s a charming old arcade. Some of the best places to stay in Ventnor are fabulous picks for food lovers, as well as families on seaside holidays.

Ventnor has become quite a foodie town; there are numerous excellent pubs, cafes and restaurants to try — we highly recommend The Hambrough, which is a fantastic restaurant with rooms. Crab and lobster are the specialities, and there’s a local fishery, the Ventnor Haven Fishery, which is worth visiting if you’re interested in that side of the industry. We also recommend a stroll along the seawall at Wheeler’s Bay or Bonchurch, and a visit to Appuldurcombe House. If you have a bit of time, head further afield to Cowes and Yarmouth, or take a trip to The Needles.

Ventnor is the perfect destination for anyone craving a quiet, simpler, more wholesome life of sunshine and the beach, in a sub-tropical microclimate. However it gets very busy during the peak summer months. So if you're planning to visit in July or August, book your room in the best place to stay in Ventnor well ahead.

The Best Places to Stay on Ventnor

For a special occasion

  • The Hambrough is an enchanting clifftop villa with spectacular sea views, turned restaurant with rooms. The decor makes the most of the seven guest rooms’ fantastic, light-drenched positions, and our favourite rooms have French doors, as well as balconies with fantastic views. Expect modern amenities. But guests should also expect fantastic food. The chef is young, but with great experience in busy London restaurants, and what he does with Ventor’s local produce is superb. A chic stay.

Prefer a private apartment or cottage?

  • If you'd prefer the privacy of a self-catering option then browse through the wide variety available online with our partner, Booking.com.

Travel information

  • There are four different ferry routes serving the Isle of Wight. WightLink runs ferries between Portsmouth and Fishbourne, Portsmouth to Ryde, and Lymington to Yarmouth. Red Funnel run ferries between Southampton and East Cowes. All of these ferries carry cars as well as foot traffic. The Fishbourne ferry terminal is about a 20 minute drive from Ventnor, and Ryde is about the same. It takes about 30 minutes to drive between Yarmouth and Ventnor, but you’re coming from the opposite direction. If you’re travelling by train, the closest station is Portsmouth, or Lymington.
  • If you want to hire a car we recommend you visit our online partner, Rentalcars.
  • The UK is known for its unpredictable weather, but, surprisingly, the Isle of Wight has a microclimate that’s a bit more reliable than many other places in the country. Spring days often start with rough seas and fog which burns through to sunshine, summer is dry and sunny, autumn is mild and sunny still, and winter is often crisp and sunny. Ventnor’s carnival is held in August, and that’s the busiest time to visit.

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The best hotels in Ventnor

The Hambrough

Ventnor

An enchanting clifftop villa with spectacular seaviews, in charming Ventnor. Lovely light and modern bedrooms with pampering bathrooms. Nearly all bedrooms have views, some with balconies.The fine dining restaurant uses local produce and experimental cooking. A chic stay.

  • Foodies - Chef Robert Thompson has transformed the restaurant into a veritable Mecca for foodies- emphasis is on local, fresh ingrediants.
  • Romantic Break - Stylish rooms, with private balconies overlooking the picturesque bay, incredible food and romantic walks along the coast.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the nearby is historical and beautiful village of Bonchurch, once the home of Charles Dickens.
  • Great walks - Make the most of the miles of sandy beaches and coastal paths.
from €181 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees