The Hambrough

We had the most wonderful stay at The Hambrough. 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. I would love to stay again one day.

I booked Studio room 1 for a single night. Large bed, 2/3 person sofa and then in the bay window 2 armchairs. Great bathroom with a large bath and a good sized shower cubicle. Sounds large? Yes it was and then there's the balcony with sea views over Ventnor harbour. None of this craning your neck to catch a glimpse of the sea, this was a proper face on sea view. Great choice of breakfasts at an extra charge. Helpful and friendly staff. So would I stay there again? Absolutely, 100%.

Our stay at the hotel was okay, but it fell short of the 5-star standard, especially for £150 per night. The room was quite small, and the mould around the windows was disappointing for a hotel at this price point. Breakfast wasn’t included—something we’d expect at this rate—and instead of a buffet, meals were served à la carte. Unfortunately, we later learned the hotel had lost their chef, which explained why the restaurant was closed. We were really looking forward to the dining experience, so this was a letdown. On a positive note, the staff were friendly and professional, which helped make our stay more pleasant. However, between the room condition, extra charges, and missing culinary experience, we don’t feel the hotel lives up to its rating or price.