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Reviews of Altavia Hotel

18 Beachfield Road, Sandown, PO36 8NA, United Kingdom

#18 of 21 hotels in Sandown

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 43 hotel reviews

5.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.3

  • Comfort

    5.9

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    6.0

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    5.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All a bit run down sadly. Looks like the hotel has hit hard times

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dated room no curtains damp walls and a leak in the bathroom.

    Breakfast and location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    5.0
    Good location, helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were clean, but they are starting to look at little tired.

    The owner, John and the staff are really helpful. The location is good, and there was plenty of parking for the scooters.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    6.0
    Stay was OK, could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tea or coffee was in the room when it was advertised as having so. The shower was a bit under pressure. Beds mattress was uncomfortable do had to improvise by laying some of the towels supplied on top to ease the uneasy feel of the mattress springs. Some guests had kids who were running around the hotel unsupervised. The proprietor wasn't aware of my attendance as I had to fully explain what I came for, and he seemed a bit lost. Was at first given twin room on back, but once I addressed the booking again being a sea view room, he had kindly swapped it for me. Hotel in general could do with a refurbishment or re decoration in rooms as looked dated.

    Breakfast was nicely cooked. Shower worked perfectly Room was as expected in terms of having sea view.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much about this hotel was to sing about,other than the manager/owner tried their best and it was clean. We were doing a long walk and was happy to find anywhere that was dry and had a bed. The owner, the only person we saw throughout, had major on going health issues. Although we admired his fortitude, trying to run a large, high maintenance hotel would be demanding for younger person. In the nicest possible way it would be better for all concerned if the manager /owner retired.

    It was clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were the only two people there as to say booking.com said it was fully booked up.

    Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was poor and smelled musty really in need of update. The bathroom was very poor. The beds were comfortable.

    The owner was wonderful, so pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    5.0
    Breakfast was lovely but served very early
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms very outdated

    IT’s location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    5.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Very dated

    Okay

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    7.0
    Cheap and cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated interior

    Location and large car park

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    5.0
    okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the breakfast was awesome.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    7.0
    Extended weekend stay in Sandown
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Rooms and specially toilets should need a bit repair work. 2. Breakfast times are from 8-8.30, which should be changed. Most of the people are coming for holidays and shouldn’t be rush for breakfast in the morning.

    1. We have got the sea view rooms, though the views were obstructed as like the pics. 2. Stuffs were very good, specially John. He is full of humour. 3. Also, hotel’s reception/lobby is fantastic, you literally can spend hours sitting there.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Having stopped i wouldn't have any problem going back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only problem was the door to shower which didn't open enough even though there was room for adjustment.

    A good well presented English breakfast plenty of coffee. A good location easy reach to the beach plenty of shops and restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location nice breakfast and parking.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    3.0
    location great thats all
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    room - needs an upgrade - carpet dirty - spiders and dusty

    location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    1.0
    We left one day early but we pay the money for entir stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very very bad . Sheets & Towel are not good . Entire stay they Didnt change the sheets.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were really lovely and welcoming, the room was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    1.0
    Stay away
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well it’s cheap for a reason. I’ve stayed in some bad hotels but this is definitely in that category. Dirty room. Shower minging and must be the smallest space I’ve showered in. No tea or coffee. Room stunk of damp. Two sharing and had to shuffle past each other. Bed not comfy. One pillow the thickness of a wafer. Breakfast well all I can say the toast was decent. Cooked breakfast well wasn’t cooked. Decor in dire need of upgrade I would definitely not recommend this to anyone. Not even the homeless. STAY WELL CLEAR.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is really good and worth for money. Breakfast was also very good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    8.0
    fine cheap and comfortable accomadation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    nothing really

    homly accomadation

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kettle wasn’t near a plug

    Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Lovely garden and good views.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dated inside, pillows were a complete waste of time (flat and cheap) and the bedroom was too small for a double. Being refused orange juice at breakfast was shocking.. apparently it was only for children! Sausages were cheap and nasty, toast was half done and cold...Wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone and certainly won't be visiting again!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    4.0
    Hols
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very cold, had to have an oil heater as there was no heating, very basic, room needs very much updating

    Breakfast was basic but nice, good service from the manager and staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No water facility

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    8.0
    Great location, great staff and great breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The shower wasn't very powerful and not too stable - usable, but could have been better.

    The breakfast was excellent - as long as you liked the full English - couldn't fault it. The cereal options were a bit basic - cornflakes or Weetabix, we didn't use these so couldn't comment further as to whether we could state a preference for anything else. Breakfast, was hot, fresh and had a ready supply of toast. The staff were very friendly. John (the owner?), as other people have stated in the comments could seem a bit terse/abrupt, but I didn't have a problem with his manner - once you knew what to expect and took him as you found him, he was a lovely man and was happy to help. I asked for an additional pillow and found we all had one by the time we got back that evening. The room was, rustic/quirky. I personally didn't have a problem with it and would be happy to stay again - it all depends on your expectations, some people may find it too basic, but I thought it was fine. The bed was very comfortable, plenty of space in the room and lots of storage in our room: a wardrobe, chest of drawers and a three drawer bedside table - more than when I've stayed at 4 star hotels! Close to beach and high street and other attractions to just a short drive away. The car-park was also a bonus!

    Stayed in August 2023

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