The Altavia Hotel offers a peaceful retreat with a tranquil setting and inviting atmosphere. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, unwind with drinks at the cozy bar, or savor meals at the restaurant. WiFi keeps everyone connected, and free self-parking makes extended stays convenient.
Located in Sandown, The Altavia Hotel is near a train station and near the beach. Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Bembridge Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Isle of Wight Zoo and Amazon World Zoo Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Waterside Swimming Pool or Fratton Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Sandown travel guide
18 Beachfield Road, Sandown, England, PO36 8NA
What's nearby
Sandown Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Sandown Pier
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Yaverland Beach
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Shanklin Beach
6 min drive - 3.4 km
Isle of Wight Zoo
3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Sandown Station
9 min walk
Southampton (SOU)
99 min drive
Restaurants
Castle Inn
6 min walk
The Reef
9 min walk
Fat Harry's
6 min walk
Caulkheads Pub
15 min walk
Fins Beach Cafe
5 min walk
About this property
The Altavia Hotel
Hotel near a train station
The Altavia Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Altavia Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The property can arrange ferry tickets at a discounted rate.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Altavia Hotel Sandown
Altavia Hotel
Altavia Sandown
The Altavia Hotel Hotel
The Altavia Hotel Sandown
The Altavia Hotel Hotel Sandown
Frequently asked questions
Is The Altavia Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Altavia Hotel?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Altavia Hotel on 10 Mar 2026 start from €115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Altavia Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Altavia Hotel?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Altavia Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Altavia Hotel located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sandown Beach and Sandown Pier. Yaverland Beach and Dinosaur Isle are also within 1 mile (2 km). Sandown Station is 9 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 11 minutes.
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Reviews
The Altavia Hotel Reviews
6.2
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6.2
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
7.2
Staff & service
5.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 54 reviews
10 - Excellent
10
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
8 - Good
11
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 54 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 54 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 54 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
danel
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Amenities
very helpfull good breakfast very clean room good service
danel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sabina
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owner and staff were very friendly, close to the beach and big room.
The bathroom door could not be locked from inside. There is no ventilation in the toilet so after finishing the business, the bad smell could not escape apart from the main window of the room. The hot water in the sink was not working.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
6/10 Okay
Tanya, London
3 Sept 2020
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
You get what you pay for.
Staff is super nice and friendly.
Room not so great. Very out dated. Bathroom extremely outdated. Tv never worked at all.
Breakfast was ok. Nothing to write home about but can’t really complain either. Served its purpose.
Tanya
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
6/10 Okay
Maxine
21 Aug 2020
Stay was ok only because it was close to the Beach. Room was very old fashioned so was the building the room smelt of toilet and bath room needed some TLC spiders in the bathroom and room. Bed very uncomfortable with two single ones out together. Breakfast was nice but overall it needs a revamp needs seriously uodating.
Very nice view on sea. Close to the beach& town. Lovely promenade and pier close by.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
2/10 Terrible
fareeq
21 Aug 2018
very bad hotel .
this hotel is nothing to say about rate too many problem there bed no good shower no good no working no Extractor Fan in toilet or bathroom dirty kettle in the rooms no healthy to use or make tea or coffee wi-fi no reach to rooms only working downstairs or public area in hotel too many spider in side room and bathroom . this hotel need refurbishment furniture completely .
Hotel was close to the beach and the breakfast, although very small, was fine. Unfortunately that is the only good things about this place. The hotel is very run down and in desperate need of a makeover. Our room was dirty, full of cobwebs, and there was a grubby carpet in the bathroom and a shower that barely worked. In the six nights we stayed we never had the bedding changed and no fresh towels. Fawlty Towers definitely springs to mind. I would not recommend staying here .
To say these is an horrible place to stay is an understatement.To start the people here are horrible and looked down on all their guests like pest.The breakfast is horrible.the rooms are like staying i. A chicken shed as you can hear all your footsteps like you are falling through the floorings.the rooms are without bath soaps.The rooms are very dirty and filthy.The aeration is poor as the building is very old and not much work has being done to improve it.God help you if you ask the workers and especially the owner who sleeps with his workers for help as they are very proud and rude.Even though on several occasions we made it clear we have got little kids and a pregnant lady among us they still kept on making uncooked egg .very awkward toast,tiny milk,tea and coffee in a rusted pot.The kids developed stomach ache throughout our stay.Dont go to these hotel if you value life
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
13 Aug 2018
Ok but expected far nicer
Communal lounge and dining area good, breakfast was fine. Confusion over payment of room and room moved twice from original booking. Bedroom felt far closer to a youth hostel than hotel but kind of had all you needed (except coffee as only tea available). Staff very friendly and helpful on the whole. Free parking and free wifi.
The hotel is old, it smelt of damp. The bathroom was an after thought, so small that if you bent over the basement you pushed the door open allowing no privacy. The bedside lamp flashes and sparked an worked no more. The television only worked when it wanted to. We had our twin grandsons with us both of whom are autistic, so was not good for them.
We booked two rooms(£150), Its a very old type hotel, duvet cover and towels are dark colours(to hide the poor quality) and very poor conditions. Toilet was bad condition. Wifi is very weak signal. Breakfast was worth less than a pound per head Very cheap items. Customer service was horrible. Did not have high chair for baby. I wouldn't recommend to anyone.
Comfortable place to stay - very welcoming - owner was very friendly
Mr. A
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
8/10 Good
Chris
13 Jun 2017
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice stay , hotel.com gave us the wrong price !
Building is dated and is being gradually brought back up . John is a nice easy going host . I recommend staying here for a budget based stay , our room had a sea view , plenty of space , tv , bath/shower ensuite kettle ...quite comfortable .
I wasn't happy that the hotel.com confirmed a price to me and I was given a higher bill , this I think is a little unfair and should be made clear to both parties to save any awkwardness , we paid what we were asked to pay by hotel owner but it was higher than we were told by hotel.com to pay by £27/ room !
I reiterate John is a nice fella and we didn't want to cause a problem as we would like to return again !
Chris
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
17 Apr 2017
It is what it is
The Hotel is large and close to the beach. The rooms are a good size although they are in need of modernizing. The owner is a very friendly and interesting person and he doesn't intrude. Breakfast is a very organized affair, and by ordering it in advance it's swiftly prepared with no fuss.