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Rooms
Deluxe Double with Balcony and Sea View
Our Deluxe Double Room with Sea View and Balcony is perfect for 2 persons sharing. This room features a unique curved balcony and in-room rolltop bath. Outdoor table and chairs are included. This room is located on the lower level.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, tea/coffee making facilities are included. A hairdryer and fridge are provided. Both a bath and shower are featured in this room type. Cots can be added depending on availability upon request and carry a surcharge. In collaboration with The Scottish Fine Soaps Company and Nespresso. Exclusive ferry discount provided after booking.
Please note this room is located on top of the bar. This room does not have a wardrobe, this room features wall hangers.
Superior Double Sea View Balcony
Our Superior Double Room with Sea View and Balcony is perfect for 2 persons sharing. This room features the largest balcony in house. Outdoor table and chairs are included. This room is located on Reception level.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, tea/coffee making facilities are included. A hairdryer, fridge and safe are provided. A shower layout featured in this en-suite. Cots and Jay-Beds can be added depending on availability upon request and carry a surcharge. In collaboration with The Scottish Fine Soaps Company and Nespresso. Exclusive ferry discount provided after booking.
Double with Balcony and Sea View
Our Double Room with Sea View and Balcony is perfect for 2 persons sharing. These rooms feature a solid double or king bed. Outdoor table and chairs are included. Floors for this room type may vary.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, tea/coffee making facilities are included. A hairdryer and fridge are provided, some rooms are equipped with a safe. A mixture of bath or shower layout featured in each en-suite. Cots and Jay-Beds can be added depending on availability upon request and carry a surcharge. In collaboration with The Scottish Fine Soaps Company and Nespresso. Exclusive ferry discount provided after booking.
Double with Sea View
Our Double Room with Sea View is perfect for 2 persons sharing. This room features a solid king bed. These rooms are located on the top floor.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, tea/coffee making facilities are included. A hairdryer, fridge and safe are provided. A shower layout featured in this en-suite. Cots and Jay-Beds can be added depending on availability upon request and carry a surcharge. In collaboration with The Scottish Fine Soaps Company and Nespresso. Exclusive ferry discount provided after booking.
Economy Double with Sea View (Compact)
Our Economy Double Room with Sea View is perfect for sole use or 2 persons sharing. This room features a solid double bed. This room is located on the top floor.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, tea/coffee making facilities are included. A hairdryer, safe and fridge are provided. A shower layout featured in this en-suite. Cots or Jay-Beds cannot be added due to the compact room size. In collaboration with The Scottish Fine Soaps Company and Nespresso. Exclusive ferry discount provided after booking.
Please note this room does not have a wardrobe or drawers, this room features wall hangers.
Twin with Sea View (2 Single Beds)
Our Twin Sea View room is perfect for 2 persons sharing. Rooms can be configured as a super king when requested prior to arrival. These rooms are located on the top floor.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, tea/coffee making facilities are included. A hairdryer and fridge are provided. A mixture of bath or shower layout featured in each en-suite. Cots and Jay-Beds can be added depending on availability upon request and carry a surcharge. In collaboration with The Scottish Fine Soaps Company and Nespresso. Exclusive ferry discount provided after booking.
Please note some twin rooms have internal stairs to the en-suite. Room 14 has a sunken bath. Room 15 cannot accommodate a Jay-Bed.
Family with Sea View
Our Family Room with Sea View is perfect for 4 persons sharing. This room features a zip/link super king bed and a bunk bed suitable for kids/teens. Floors for this room type may vary.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, tea/coffee making facilities are included. A hairdryer and fridge are provided. A mixture of bath or shower layout featured in each en-suite. Cots and Jay-Beds can be added depending on availability upon request and carry a surcharge. In collaboration with The Scottish Fine Soaps Company. Exclusive ferry discount provided after booking.
Family with Balcony and Sea View
Our Family Room with Sea View and Balcony is perfect for 4 persons sharing. This room features a solid king bed and a bunk bed suitable for kids/teens. Outdoor table and chairs are included. This room is located on our lower floor.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, tea/coffee making facilities are included. A hairdryer, safe and fridge are provided. A shower over bath layout featured in each en-suite. Cots and Jay-Beds can be added depending on availability upon request and carry a surcharge. In collaboration with The Scottish Fine Soaps Company. Exclusive ferry discount provided after booking.
Please note this room is located on top of the restaurant.
Come for the view. Stay for the feeling. Return time and time again.
Perched above Ventnor Bay in the heart of the Isle of Wight UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, The Wellington Hotel blends the character and elegance of its Victorian heritage with the comforts of a relaxed, home-from-home stay. Many of the building’s original features have been lovingly preserved, creating an authentic English seaside experience that reflects the unique charm of Ventnor and its celebrated microclimate.
A Hotel That Feels Like Home
The Wellington is intentionally relaxed, informal and unhurried. We want you to feel less like you’re staying in a traditional hotel and more like you’ve found your own little home by the sea.
Our approach is simple: we’re here when you need us, but we’re also happy to give you the space to enjoy your stay your own way. Our team takes a relaxed approach to hospitality, allowing guests to settle in, switch off and feel completely at ease.
We operate a simple doorbell system. When you need a helping hand, simply ring the bell and one of our team will be there to assist you. No rushing, no pressure and no unnecessary interruptions - just friendly help when you need it..
It’s all part of creating the relaxed, guest-house feel we love. Take your time, settle in and enjoy your stay at your own pace.
Take a moment to slow down and enjoy the surroundings. Relax on our panoramic terrace overlooking the English Channel, or settle in beside the cosy log fire and soak up the welcoming atmosphere of this historic hotel.
Curious to know more about The Wellington? Visit our About Us or FAQ page to discover more about our family-run hotel, our relaxed approach and what you can expect during your stay.
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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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