Title: Kingston Travel Guide: Best of Kingston, Ventnor Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kingston](https://expedia.co.uk/Kingston-Hotels.d553248635975875876.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kingston](https://expedia.co.uk/Kingston-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975875876.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kingston Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kingston.d553248635975875876.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kingston Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kingston.d553248635975875876.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kingston Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Church of St James](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009895/f6b57f32-2c84-422c-a2e0-e8c5d99545c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009895/f6b57f32-2c84-422c-a2e0-e8c5d99545c2.jpg) by [Prior George (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Prior_George&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Kingston Things to do - Top hotels in Kingston - Top Holiday Rentals in Kingston ![Royal Maritime Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15086700/15086665/71163b74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Maritime Hotel Queens Street Portsmouth England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £68 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=15086665&PinnedHotelID=15086665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975875876) ![Harbour Hotel Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19510000/19504400/19504324/68c45722_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 Maritime Walk Southampton England £176 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Deluxe king room felt spacious. The bed was very comfortable and room amenities good. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=19504324&PinnedHotelID=19504324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975875876) ![room2 Southampton Hometel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22610000/22608700/22608660/4b40b014_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### room2 Southampton Hometel 1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England £85 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,204 reviews) Very good room overlooking the park. The heating worked well and quickly. The kitchen/diner area was very convenient. The breakfast choice was limited and quality average. We didn’t try an evening meal there. Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=22608660&PinnedHotelID=22608660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975875876) [See all 2,721 properties in Kingston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975875876) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![room2 Southampton Hometel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22610000/22608700/22608660/4b40b014_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### room2 Southampton Hometel 1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England Stay at this aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,204 reviews) Very good room overlooking the park. The heating worked well and quickly. The kitchen/diner area was very convenient. The breakfast choice was limited and quality average. We didn’t try an evening meal there. Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Hotels-Room2-Southampton.h22608660.Hotel-Information) ![The Cliff House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6180000/6175200/6175183/7ea4dce7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Cliff House Hotel Marine Drive West New Milton England Stay at this holiday home in New Milton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (413 reviews) Everything was great, especially the views of sea and the Needles from the room and restaurant/bar below. Highly recommended. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Milton-Hotels-The-Cliff-House-Hotel.h6175183.Hotel-Information) ![Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282000/24281978/37a6aca2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village Saltern's Road Seaview England Stay at this beach cottage in Seaview. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews) Very quiet area and kept very tidy beds need to be updated and a quick lick of paint but we would stay again Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaview-Hotels-Seaview-Holidays.h24281978.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kingston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975875876&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the gardens and seaside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventnor-Beach-Ventnor.d6092071.Attraction) ![Beautiful cove, well worth the steep walk ☀️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5612/03bd1ee0-fa2f-4a3d-9a99-2d4c9634c682.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Steephill Cove Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Steephill Cove Beach during your trip to Ventnor? Wander the gardens and beaches in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Steephill-Cove-Beach-Ventnor.d553248635978913801.Attraction) ![Visiting the donkey sanctuary in Ventnor, lots of chatter between the donkeys 😂❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6245202/c43e9c93-fef5-4056-854c-d8ecc1802e87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary during your travels in Wroxall. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Wight-Donkey-Sanctuary-Ventnor.d6245202.Attraction) ![Walk towards St Catherine’s Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010371/228e919a-b4f4-4c4f-b48c-19b0738bcabe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Catherine's Lighthouse St. Catherine's Lighthouse is just one of the places to see in Niton and Whitwell, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Catherines-Lighthouse-Ventnor.d6259375.Attraction) #### Godshill Model Village You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Godshill Model Village during your travels in Godshill. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Godshill-Model-Village-Ventnor.d6280876.Attraction) #### Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre Enjoy an outing to Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre during your stay in Wroxall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Wight-Owl-And-Falconry-Centre-Ventnor.d6281956.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5213559/94be67f4-c3bb-4f96-a63b-77dd36973a4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket £8 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/isle-of-wight-osborne-admission-ticket.a5213559.activity-details) [See all activities in Kingston](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kingston.d553248635975875876.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Kingston ![Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, England; Shutterstock ID 625955066; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5612/2f7dc8fb-4821-49b1-aff4-6d0d4ba0c640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ventnor ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182594/178b1493-4d56-45d8-9323-53071d234af1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newport ![South coast of Isle of Wight](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5612/cd6b2c0a-82f7-4a36-a77c-e70d12d586b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [ROGER ROBERTS](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/44892) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Chale - Cities near Kingston - Places of interest [Ventnor](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventnor.dx5612)[Newport](https://expedia.co.uk/Newport.dx182594)[Chale](https://expedia.co.uk/Chale.dx6257419) - [New Forest National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Forest-National-Park-England.d6046242.Attraction) - [Gunwharf Quays ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gunwharf-Quays-Portsmouth.d6133261.Attraction) - [Portsmouth International Port ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-International-Port-Portsmouth.d6179435.Attraction) - [Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Historic-Dockyard-Portsmouth.d6170578.Attraction) - [Beaulieu National Motor Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Beaulieu-National-Motor-Museum-Brockenhurst.d6092107.Attraction) - [HMS Victory ](https://expedia.co.uk/HMS-Victory-Portsmouth.d6092027.Attraction) - [Portsmouth Guildhall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Guildhall-Portsmouth-City-Centre.d553248634855573858.Attraction) - [Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yarmouth-Isle-Of-Wight-Ferry-Terminal-Yarmouth.d553248635930541396.Attraction) - [Ryde Pier Head Terminal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ryde-Pier-Head-Terminal-Ryde.d6224794.Attraction) - [Osborne House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Osborne-House-East-Cowes.d6092081.Attraction) - [Lymington Pier Ferry Port ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lymington-Pier-Ferry-Port-Lymington.d6280589.Attraction) - [University of Portsmouth ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Portsmouth-Portsmouth-City-Centre.d6092049.Attraction) - [Shanklin Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Shanklin-Beach-Shanklin.d6194263.Attraction) - [Mary Rose Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mary-Rose-Museum-Portsmouth.d553248621533024457.Attraction) - [Ocean Village Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ocean-Village-Marina-Southampton-City-Centre.d6092065.Attraction) - [Ventnor Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventnor-Beach-Ventnor.d6092071.Attraction) - [Spinnaker Tower ](https://expedia.co.uk/Spinnaker-Tower-England.d6092023.Attraction) - [Mayflower Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mayflower-Park-Southampton-City-Centre.d6170713.Attraction) - [Isle of Wight Zoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Wight-Zoo-Sandown.d6245198.Attraction) - [Shanklin Old Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Shanklin-Old-Village-Shanklin.d553248635997927955.Attraction) - [Seaclose Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaclose-Park-Newport.d6246771.Attraction) - [Southsea Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Southsea-Castle-Southsea.d6092041.Attraction) - [Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fishbourne-Car-And-Passenger-Terminal-Ryde.d687205757820379136.Attraction) - [Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway ](https://expedia.co.uk/Exbury-Gardens-And-Steam-Railway-Southampton.d6265163.Attraction) - [Kings Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kings-Theatre-Southsea.d6167599.Attraction) - [East Cowes Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Cowes-Ferry-Terminal-East-Cowes.d553248635930540563.Attraction) - [Colwell Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Colwell-Bay-Beach-Freshwater.d553248635978913715.Attraction) - [Netley Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Netley-Abbey-Southampton.d6259358.Attraction) - [Calshot Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Calshot-Beach-Southampton.d553248621532491462.Attraction) - [The D-Day Story ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-D-Day-Story-Southsea.d6092039.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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