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Best Western Royal Beach Hotel
Situated by the sea, this eco-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Portsmouth D-Day Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower. Southsea ...
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel£39
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel£39
Luccombe Hall Country House Hotel
Situated by the sea, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Rylstone Gardens and Shanklin Chine. Shanklin Theatre and Pirates Cove Adventure Golf are also ...
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Luccombe Hall Country House HotelGet Rates
The Royal Hotel
Situated by the sea, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ventnor Beach and Ventnor Botanic Garden. Ventnor Downs and Old St Boniface Church are also within ...
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The Royal HotelGet Rates
Florence Gardens Boutique Hotel
Situated by the ocean, this boutique hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Portsmouth D-Day Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower. Southsea ...
Florence Gardens Boutique Hotel£54
Florence Gardens Boutique Hotel£54
Florence House Boutique Hotel
Situated by the ocean, this boutique hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Portsmouth D-Day Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower. Southsea ...
Florence House Boutique Hotel£49
Florence House Boutique Hotel£49
G Boutique Hotel
Situated in Southsea, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Wedgewood Rooms and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower. Kings Theatre and Royal ...
G Boutique Hotel£62
G Boutique Hotel£62
The Wight
Situated near the beach, this spa guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Sandown Pier and Dinosaur Isle. Isle of Wight Zoo and Brading Roman Villa are also ...
The Wight£56
The Wight£56
Melville Hall Hotel and Utopia Spa
Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sandown Pier, Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club and Dinosaur Isle. Isle of Wight Zoo and Brading ...
Melville Hall Hotel and Utopia Spa£76
Melville Hall Hotel and Utopia Spa£76
North House
Situated in Cowes, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Island Sailing Club and Cowes Harbour. Cowes Beach and Osborne House are also within 3 ...
North House£104
North House£104
The Leconfield Hotel
Situated in Bonchurch, this luxury country house is close to Old St Boniface Church, Ventnor Downs and Ventnor Beach. Also nearby are Ventnor Park and Rylstone ...
The Leconfield Hotel£72
The Leconfield Hotel£72Pocket Guide: Dinosaur Isle Dinosaur Isle Hotels
In addition to its pristine beaches, rolling hills and peaceful villages, the Isle of Wight is known for its rich collection of dinosaur fossils. From professional palaeontologists to curious youngsters, all kinds of dino-enthusiasts head to the island's attractions each year. One of the most alluring dinosaur related attractions is located in Sandown - Dinosaur Isle. With so many fine hotels in the area, it's an excellent place to begin your Isle of Wight holiday.
A Fascinating and Interactive Museum
Dinosaur Isle was launched in its present form in 2001. Housed in a spectacular and unique building, the Museum features an impressive geological collection which is thoughtfully arranged to interest young kids.
The collection features more than 1,000 fossils, walking visitors through the island's history from the Cretaceous Period to the Ice Age. Across the dino gallery, visitors can find fossils and skeletal reconstructions, as well as a pair of animatronic dinosaurs, guaranteed to entertain the little ones. The museum also features disabled access and baby changing facilities.
An Appropriate Setting
The Dinosaur Isle's location on the Isle of Wight is no coincidence. Still today, the island is considered to be one of the best places in Europe to discover dinosaur fossils. In fact, the nearby Yaverland Beach is one of several locations across the island where regular dinosaur exhibitions take place. What's more, the island's south-east coast is a magnificent place to walk and take in the views across the Channel.
Hotels near Dinosaur Isle
With so many tourists visiting each year, exquisite hotels on the Isle of Wight aren't at all hard to find, and the Sandown area is no exception. The coastal location of Sandown often has visitors keen to go for a swim. Needless to say, there are plenty of stunning beaches in the area. If the weather's not quite up to scratch, though, there are a number of hotels with pools in Sandown. The Wight and Sandown Manor both offer an in-house swimming pool.
Those seeking an intimate place to stay can enjoy one of the town's many bed and breakfasts. Speak to your hosts about the best attractions and walks in the local area.
Destinations near Sandown
- Spinnaker Tower Hotels
- Gunwharf Quays Hotels
- University of Portsmouth Hotels
- Explosion! Hotels
- Kaleidoscope Hotels
- Portsmouth Guildhall Hotels
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Hotels
- The Point Hotels
- Kings Theatre Hotels
- HMS Victory Hotels
- Shanklin Theatre Hotels
- Shanklin Chine Hotels
- Osborne House Hotels
- Ventnor Botanic Garden Hotels
- All Saints Church Hotels
- New Theatre Royal Hotels
- Blue Reef Aquarium Hotels
- Ventnor Beach Hotels
- St. John's Cathedral Hotels
- Sandown Pier Hotels
