The Sandhill

A real gem of a hotel located in Sandown within easy 5 minute walk from the railway station and short walk to town and beach. The overall impression was of a quaint family run hotel and well facilitated, including an excellent real ale at the bar. Food was of high quality, well cooked and presented. Dave and Andy (Wendy was away at time of our visit) are the epitomy of outstanding friendly customer service. Thoroughly recommend the Sandhill for a stay on the Isle of Wight.

Our fifth visit to the Sandhill was greatly enjoyed by us and our friends. The rooms are comfortable and cosy. There is a good variety of cooked or continental breakfast. The bar is well stocked with a local ale and a good range of sprits and soft drinks. Dave, Andy and Wendy made us feel welcome as always.

Last minute break Booked the day before friendly welcome great location the room adequate the hosts very friendly and great breakfast what more can you ask for

Wendy, Dave and Andy are excellent hosts. A family friendly hotel. I took my family consisting of one adult and 4 young children ranging from 13 to 2 years old. A good range of breakfast items cereal, toast, fried breakfast and juices too. Room was lovely and beds comfortable no complaints from myself or my children. Wish we could stay longer. But have to go home to reality. Thanks for having us all. See you next time.

We have just returned from yet another stay here, over the August Bank Holiday. From the moment we arrived Andy & Dave were the hosts with the most. Nothing was ever an issue or too much hassle for them. They were chatty (without being pushy or invasive), they had an excellent knowledge of what was on, where and when. They would happily recommend places to see, eat and drink. They would help with directions to bus stops, stations and maps for those driving around the Island. All areas/rooms etc in the hotel are clean and they will happily supply extra towels or other items that are needed (or need changing). The hotel has a mix of singles, doubles, twins and family rooms. Breakfast is served and prepared by the wonderful Wendy, who equally is as friendly and helpful. I’ve seen other reviews criticising the portions at breakfast. The breakfast is lovely and local produce is sourced, so they don’t want waste! If you want a sausage then ask for a sausage and if want 4 then ask for 4, you get whatever you ask for. Only breakfast is served here but if you need to or want to, stay in at the evening then takeaway menus, cutlery and crockery will be supplied for you. If you’re lucky then sometimes Wendy hand makes gorgeous hot Cheese Scones and an amazing Quiche. If there is no one around at all, then just ring the various bells scattered around the ground floor. They are happy to return to the reception desk for any issues or questions and also the bar/sun lounge area, for any type of drinks, hot, cold, alcoholic or soft. The hotel is perfectly placed for public transport, is only a 5 min walk to the beach, pier, promenade, bars and restaurants. There is also on-site car parking, plus extra free street parking, we never struggled to get parked up. To me, the question that proves how good a place is, is “would you stay there again?” And yes we certainly would, in fact we are already booked back into The Sandhill for the third time, to explore some more of the Island in 2023

Great friendly staff. Great breakfast. Comfortable bed. Very clean rooms. Great location only a short walk from the beach. A great location to travel around the island . Parking facilities are free. A nice friendly bar is open daily. Very good value.