The Hambrough

A lovely welcoming hotel with amazing sea views. Lots of great personal touches made it a home from home. We really enjoyed the continental breakfast option which was generous and filling. All the staff were great and super helpful. Room 4 was immaculate and a great size with a seating area overlooking the harbour. The sound of the waves as you fell asleep and a comfy bed made it a good nights sleep. Would recommend this hotel wholeheartedly.

Stayed here four years ago, and returned solo for three nights in July, this time without the car. Found the journey from Portsmouth Harbour (national rail station) and foot ferry, and onwards to Ventnor, very straightforward and efficient. Buses to various points of interest on the island are frequent and run exactly to time. Firstly, a big shout-out to the hotel staff, who are all unfailingly welcoming, friendly, professional and helpful - no request was too small or too complicated! Sadly they are not offering restaurant service this season, only breakfasts and a small bar food menu, but their standards of high-quality ingredients (many home-made items), imaginative presentation and generous hospitality remain. Dropped a star only because the hotel itself could do with a refresh - and yes, a few niggles with sash windows and tricky blinds - but there are still plenty of 5* aspects: the staff (as above); comfortable and well-furnished bedrooms with stunning views; exemplary standards of housekeeping and daily cleaning. The hotel is in a very good position - full sea views, without the noise of the actual seafront - an easy walk downhill. There are some excellent eateries and interesting shops within a couple of minutes' walk. I left feeling very well looked-after and longing to return. Many thanks to all concerned.

We had the most wonderful stay at The Hamborough. We had both rooms with the balcony’s and they were beautiful. So relaxing to sit out on in the morning and evening. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and well equipped. We had a delicious breakfast both days and felt welcomed and well looked after by all staff.

We had an amazing 5 days in Ventnor staying at the Hambrough. It is a magnificent older building of great style, overlooking the sea. Our room was spacious, well-appointed and very comfortable. The restaurant is amazing - Michelin quality. The jewel in the crown are the amazing staff - everyone is welcoming, professional and caring. We would highly recommend a stay at the Hambrough.

Enjoyed our stay of 2 nights. Room 1 is spacious with excellent Seaview from the balcony. Service was very good and breakfast was good but disappointing that there was no self service buffet. It appeared bookings were low as we saw only one other guest. Eating was in the bar, restaurant was closed with no dinner available as the chef was on holiday and redecorating going on in the narrow entrance hall. The car park has narrow access, unlit and the access road poorly surfaced warranting care at night. We paid £180/night and we thought £150 would have been more appropriate given all the circumstances at the time of our visit.

It's not a hotel - more a restaurant with rooms . The menu is restricted to about 5 starters and mains and doesn't change daily. There are no daily specials to provide variety. The food on offer is good but tends towards the pink and cheffie. The car park is accessed by a very narrow lane - it is difficult for larger vehicles to navigate and maybe impossible. There is no residents lounge. If you want to read your paper, it's either in your room or the bar. On the plus side, the staff are excellent.