Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Shanklin Old Village - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Steephill Cove Beach - 17 min drive - 2.6 km
Shanklin Beach - 19 min drive - 7.6 km
Getting around
Shanklin Station - 15 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 116 min drive
Restaurants
Besty & Spinkys - 12 min walk
The Spyglass Inn - 14 min walk
Plantation Room - 5 min drive
Smugglers Haven Tea Gardens - 2 min drive
Ocean View Fish & Chips - 12 min walk
About this property
Hillside
Luxury guesthouse
Free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hillside. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, express check-in, and 1 meeting room
Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Languages
Danish, English, French, German, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Library
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Raised toilet seat
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 1800
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Individual decor
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 1 and March 1.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Hillside Hotel Ventnor
Hillside Ventnor
Hillside House Ventnor
Hillside Guesthouse Ventnor
Hillside Ventnor
Hillside Guesthouse
Hillside Guesthouse Ventnor
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillside pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hillside?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hillside?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.
What time is check-out at Hillside?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hillside located?
Situated in Ventnor, this luxury guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Oceanblue Sea Charters, English Channel, and Ventnor Beach. Monks Bay Beach and Ventnor Downs are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Hillside Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
Sep 5, 2022
The property is set in a beautiful location and great views of the sea.
Elizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 21, 2022
Fabulous stay
Lovely hotel, bright and clean, extremely comfortable. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Lovely staff - great service.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
Aug 28, 2023
We had a really nice weekend at Hillside.
The hotel was great, our room had a lovely view and the host, Andrea, was very friendly and helpful.
We would definitely go back.
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
John
May 14, 2023
Outstanding in the quality of its provision - rooms very comfortable and well-equipped; breakfast excellent in quality and breadth of provision. Many items home-made.
Above all, a welcoming, friendly ambience and attention to detail. Strongly recommended.
John
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tim
Aug 22, 2022
Tim
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
David
Apr 19, 2022
Five star gem
Beautiful location and beautiful hotel. Would definitely recommend and will be back.
David
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Sep 25, 2020
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
6/10 Okay
Michael
Aug 5, 2019
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
Aug 9, 2017
Fantastisk ophold på Hillside
Fik en fantastisk modtagelse på hotellet og blev forkælet fra vi kom. Hotellet er flot renoveret med meget pæne og rene værelser. Hotellet ligger roligt i dejlige omgivelser. Ikke langt fra promenaden og bymidten hvor der er lidt liv.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Antoinette, Stratford on Avon
Aug 4, 2017
The most perfect gem of a hotel.
From the warmest of welcomes on arrival to promises of returning on departure I had a most enjoyable stay.
The interior and exterior are both delightful with tastefully positioned little touches of quirky art around every corner.
The gardens are extensive, providing both blooms for display along with fruit, vegetables and salad leaves for the dining table.
All rooms are bright, airy, spacious and beautifully appointed providing ample opportunity for a relaxing break and slumbers deep.
Breakfast and dinner menus are thoughtfully sourced from local produce suitable for all tastes and appetites. The food is exceptional.
Cleanliness is obviously a priority and it shows. Tak til alle.
Antoinette
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne, London
Sep 4, 2016
Luxury stay, professional service and friendly atmosphere
Yvonne
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Marcus, Geneva
Aug 13, 2016
Hillside ventnor
Lovely hotel
Shame no bath in superior room
Cold shower
Poor breakfast
Marcus
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
alan, suffolk
Jul 22, 2016
Hillside is a lovely,quiet hotel. The food and service were very good. We also had an enjoyable meal at the Bistro restaurant which is owned by the same organisation.
alan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Roy
Jun 19, 2016
Roy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Isobel
May 3, 2016
The most stylist and welcoming hotel in The IOW
We had a wonderful bank holiday weekend at Hillside. The hotel itself is beautifully decorated and has a wonderful conservatory overlooking the sea and tennis courts, perfect for a relaxing afternoon drink. The hotel staff were all so welcoming and friendly, it really made us feel at home. The local knowledge of Ventnor and the rest of the island was much appreciated, and we enjoyed the resturaunt recommendations! A real secret gem on the island, almost too good to share!