Riviera Ventnor Isle of Wight

Ocean-fresh bijou B&B on the sea

Beachfront boltholes don’t get much closer to the ocean waves than the aptly named Riviera, an Italian-inspired bijou B&B overlooking Ventnor Esplanade on the Isle of Wight.

Know It All

Hit the spot
Steps from the beachfront at Ventnor Esplanade on the Isle of Wight.

Come here for...
? A  frontline seaside location. ? Sipping champagne in the outdoor hot tub. ? A touch of Riviera glamour.

Amenities
There's a six-seater outdoor hot tub for guests' use, three sun terraces with sea views and a light and bright lounge with a 42 inch TV.
 
Good to know
Two of the rooms have bathrooms that are private, though not ensuite. 

Bedtime...

Bedrooms
Three rooms

Special features
Double-bedded rooms are comfortable and fresh, with two having direct sea views.

Pillow talk
The Luxury Suite lives up to its name. This three-room suite has an eight foot wide emperor size  bed and private conservatory where breakfast is served. The newly-refurbished Willow Room has a tlled Italian style bathroom, while the Lilac Room opens out onto the upper deck sun terrace. All guests have use of the Riviera's large six-seater outdoor hot tub.

Eat & Drink

Dining In
Breakfast is served in the dining room or out on the sun terrace, weather permitting. Owner Charlotte will be pleased to make restaurant recommendations for the evening.

Breakfast
Served until 11.00. Choose between a full English, continental or champagne breakfast.

Room service
Available mornings in the Luxury Suite.

Activities

See & Do
Ventnor beach is just on the doorstep and the town has plenty to offer, from a putting green and botanic gardens to boat trips around the island, bathing spots coves like Steephill Cove and local pottery studios. Keen walkers will enjoy tramping around The Needles.

Osborne House – one of Queen Victoria's favourite residences – brims over with royal history. You can tour the nursery, private apartments and even see the beach where the young princesses learned to swim.

Diary Dates
June
Check out the Isle of Wight Music Festival – big name stars flock to this big music celebration.

August
Say Hello Sailor at Cowes Week sailing regatta! (And do book early).

September
Fun and funky music festival Bestival hits the island with a jam-packed diary of gigs.