Sandown is home to Friends Hotel. Dinosaur Isle and Shanklin Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Isle of Wight Zoo and Amazon World Zoo Park. Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Sandown travel guide
8 Hill St, Sandown, England, PO36 9DD
What's nearby
Sandown Beach
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Sandown Pier
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Yaverland Beach
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Isle of Wight Zoo
4 min drive - 1.7 km
Dinosaur Isle
4 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Sandown Station
3 min walk
Southampton (SOU)
109 min drive
Restaurants
KFC
4 min drive
Merrie Gardens Farm
3 min drive
The Coffee Bubble
9 min walk
The Reef
10 min walk
Bellamys Bistro
8 min walk
About this property
Friends Hotel
Property highlights
Friends Hotel provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guest rooms at Friends Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 3 September 2026 to 4 August 2027 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 30 August to 5 April:
Parking area
The property will be renovating from 30 August 2026 to 30 April 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
Front desk
Guestrooms
Hallway
Lobby
Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: GBP 50 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Is Friends Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Friends Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Friends Hotel?
Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Friends Hotel?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Friends Hotel located?
Situated in Sandown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sandown Pier and Sandown Beach. Lake Beach and Yaverland Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Sandown Station is only a 3-minute walk and Lake Station is 15 minutes.
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