Sandown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Groyne at Yaverland Beach - Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK
Groyne at Yaverland Beach - Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK
Yaverland Beach - Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK
Shanklin Beach at Dawn
Bleak time of year but atmospheric. Sandown is a tired place when you can see it's former glory
The Langstone Quays

The Langstone Quays

4 out of 5
Northney Road Hayling Island England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hayling Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
All 100%

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Langstone Quays
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is Rp1.286.393 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.286.393
Rp1.543.672 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,737 reviews)
Great hotel, polite staff and we had a lovely stay

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is Rp1.029.114 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
Rp1.029.114
Rp1.234.936 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,259 reviews)
Lovely staff, well equipped room and excellent breakfast choices. Room layout was a bit odd but perfectly ok.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
room2 Southampton Hometel

room2 Southampton Hometel

4 out of 5
1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,195 reviews)
Everything good

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

room2 Southampton Hometel
Mill Rythe Coastal Village

Mill Rythe Coastal Village

2 out of 5
Havant Road Hayling Island England
Stay at this campsite in Hayling Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an indoor pool. Popular attractions Portsmouth International Port and Gunwharf Quays ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
Lodge was spotless when arrived. Went to Guest services to report problem with boiler not working. Before I had driven back maintenance staff had attended and rectified problem.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Mill Rythe Coastal Village
Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village

Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village

4 out of 5
Saltern's Road Seaview England
Stay at this beach cottage in Seaview. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
Very quiet area and kept very tidy beds need to be updated and a quick lick of paint but we would stay again

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Sandown

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 19%
4 - Good
14
4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 22%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Sandown on an autumn evening is surprisingly closed down, however a superb meal at the Reef soon put things right.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place and in my opinion best place to go on the Isle of Wight. Lovely beach within walking distance and if you love the Wildlife, the Zoo is just round the corner. Very convenient for walks and cycling

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Beautiful beach and friendly people but many shops and businesses closed and the town is very shabby and unkempt.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Sandown is great for walking. Bembridge, Down, the Culver trail, coastal path to Shanklin are all within easy reach. Always a pleasure to walk here.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely beach. Lots of gift shops. Choice of small supermarkets.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

I visited many towns on the island. I would recommend Ryde for shopping, bars and the beach. Sandown is nice and quiet in comparison.