The Ocean Hotel in Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom | Beach Hotel

The Ocean Hotel, family run since 1958 offers 96 bedrooms and is conveniently situated between the High Street and the Esplanade overlooking the popular Sandown Bay, with its six mile stretch of glorious well groomed sand in England, United Kingdom.

The long beach only a few steps from the Hotel gardens, is an attraction for all ages and is safe for bathing at all times. Sandown Bay can proudly boast of its success, as it is a regular holder of the United Kingdom sunshine record.

Long walks can also be enjoyed from the hotel, along coastal paths and into the England countryside. The Isle Of Wight can be as interesting, relaxing or active as you make it and The Ocean Hotel is an excellent base from which to explore the numerous attractions, countryside and natural beauty.

The Hotel has a range of 96 bedrooms, all en-suite and all with colour TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, radio, some with balconies. Many rooms have wonderful sea views and some overlook the High Street. All main floors are accessible by a lift.

Tourist Attractions:
Red Squirrels
The isle of Wight is a nationally important refuge for Red Squirrels and with over 3000 on the Island, if you look in the right places, you will spot one of these magnificent creatures. Borthwood Copse and America Woods near Sandown Bay is just such a place, along with Los Altos Park, opposite the hotel. They have been spotted basking by our pool, running across the front lawn and even sitting on the front steps of the hotel!

White Tigers at Isle of Wight Zoo
Home to Britain's largest collection of tigers, this award winning zoo has been a dedicated ally to the tiger for over a quarter of a century. The Zoo also cares for a wide range of other animals including lions, leopards, jaguars, lemurs, monkeys, snakes, spiders and lizards. The tigers really are the stars of the show, with the award winning series Tiger Island being filmed here at the zoo. The fly-on-the-wall documentary series follows the lives of the tigers and the dedicated staff who care for them.

Amazon World Zoo Park
IOW Tourism's 'Top Attraction' award winner and the 'Good Britain Guide' Top Family Attraction. Amazon World Zoo Park is a special kind of attraction. Here you can learn about conservation and rainforests and come face to face with some of the worlds most unusual, beautiful and endangered creatures. Some you won't be able to see anywhere else in the UK or even Europe!

Godshill Cream Teas and Old Village
Godshill is the quintessential English village with its beautiful thatched cottages and famous Cream Teas. Exceptionally picturesque, there are several places that are unmissable, including the Willow Tree Tea Gardens, Godshill Cider Barn and there is even a miniature model village to explore!

Osborne House
Osborne House was Queen Victoria's home by the sea. Osborne was built as a family home and as you walk through the Queen's bedroom, the nursery rooms and even royal bathrooms, you get an intimate glimpse into royal family life.
There are acres of grounds and gardens to relax in, horse and carriage rides to take and a delightful restaurant and café.

Famous Ghost Walks
Paranormal perambulations and the Newport ghost walk was started in 1994 by Marc Tuckey with guidance from Gay Baldwin the author of the ghost story books of the Isle of Wight. Marc and Gay claim the Isle of Wight to be the most haunted in the world with the ley lines covering the Isle of Wight exactly as they do at Stone Henge. You too, can experience the paranormal on one of the famous Ghost Walks.

Sail Around The Island
WAVERLEY is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. See and hear the mighty engines - they will provide a whiff of nostalgia for some but are sure to impress all! With regular cruises around the Island from Yarmouth Pier, it is truly an experience to remember.

Waverley Paddle Steamer
Take a Trip on a Steam Train - The Isle of Wight once boasted 54 miles of railway, most of which was closed between 1952 and 1966. However its unique atmosphere has been perfectly preserved by the largely volunteer-run Isle of Wight Steam Railway, which began operating trains in 1971. The Railway is truly a journey back in time - a living, breathing museum!

Visit The Needles
The picturesque Needles and its famous lighthouse at Alum Bay simply must be seen if you have time on the Island. Take a chair lift to the beach below with its coloured sands or watch the skilled glassblowing at Alum Bay Glass. You can even take the short walk to the Old Battery for a truly stunning view!

Fossil Hunting and the Dinosaur Museum
Forming part of the Jurassic Coast, the Isle of Wight is famous for its fossils and dinosaur finds. The dinosaur museum at Sandown is even shaped like a giant pterodactyl and holds a host of interactive exhibits inside. You can even go fossil hunting with a guide from the Fossil Farm near Brighstone.