Sandown Hotel

The staff were really nice and helpful, and everything in my room was neat and tidy. I had a lovely time, with a really good view of the sea. One downside was my friend’s room, which had carpet in the bathroom. I found that really disgusting.

The room was good and the hotel interiors were awesome. For less than £40 for an overnight stay, it was well worth the money, and they were very flexible. My only issue was the shower: the water was very hot and there was no way to turn the temperature down. I don’t think there was a heater in the room, so if you’re staying in winter, check before booking.

The location is great, opposite the beach, and dogs are welcome. It’s an old hotel with a newly painted interior, and the beds were surprisingly comfortable, though the pillows were incredibly thin. The newly renovated bathroom was clean, but they only provide a tiny bar of soap, even for a family of four. They also don’t allow outside food in the hotel, which wasn’t advertised and doesn’t really make sense to me.

The room was filthy when we arrived and clearly hadn’t been cleaned. Someone came to clean it afterwards, but the cups and spoons were still dirty. The place is dated and has a really weird smell throughout the hotel and rooms. There wasn’t even a slip mat in the shower. I won’t use this hotel again and wouldn’t recommend it.