Hayling Island CBK Hayling Island Hotels

"I’ve just finished a three‑night stay at The Royal Maritime Hotel (arriving Friday 27 February, leaving Monday 2 March), and as this was my second visit, I’m pleased to report it was superb once again. I booked via hotels.com, and the total cost, £154.13 for three nights in a basic double with breakfast, is, frankly, an absolute bargain. Room 203 was clean, surprisingly spacious, and more modern than I expected. It faces Queen Street, which is busy, so you’ll hear some noise if the window’s open, but with it closed, it’s blissfully quiet. The bathroom was clean and perfectly adequate; not the most up‑to‑date in the building, perhaps, but the shower was powerful and faultless. The location is ideal for Wightlink if you’re heading to the Isle of Wight, just a five‑minute stroll, which was perfect for my family visit. There’s also a Co‑op directly opposite, which is handy for essentials. I had an evening meal in the hotel and went for the chicken skewers, smash burger, and chocolate brownie. All three were delicious, and the service from the waitress was excellent."

"Business trip, perfect hotel for simple overnight status through work"

"Staff lovely. "

"The check in guy remembered me, only stayed once before, that was nice Room clean, beds comfortable, everything you need in the room, a small fridge would be nice"

"Ideal location, clean room good breakfast "

"The kindest most welcoming receptionist on in the afternoons! Nothing is too much trouble for her! "

"Extremely disappointing first stay. We arranged a 2:30pm check-in, but the accommodation was not ready until 30 mins later. On arrival, we were told to return in 10–15 minutes, only to be told again that it still wasn’t ready. This appears to be a recurring issue based on other reviews. The soft play area is outdated, dirty and unsafe, with broken equipment and a first aid box ripped off the wall. There are no safe pedestrian pathways on site; cars drive through the park from the main road, swerving around large potholes, making walking feel hazardous. There was no entertainment at all on the Sunday, which was very disappointing for families. Entertainment schedules were also changed without warning, and staff did not manage unsafe or disruptive behaviour from unsupervised children. The caravan itself had multiple issues: the front door did not lock properly, carpets were covered in dog hair, and the extractor fan above the oven was broken, causing smoke to fill the accommodation when cooking. Swimming was poorly organised. Sessions did not start on time, the lifeguard spent much of the session on his phone rather than supervising, and the changing rooms were tiny, dirty, and had no locker locks. Swimming bookings also cannot be amended via the app. Large areas of the site were flooded due to apparent drainage issues. Overall, the stay felt poorly managed and, in several areas, unsafe. We would not return unless major improvements are made."

"Flawless accommodation and extremely welcoming. We arrived quite late from Caen ferry but communications drom the hotel were excellent. Extremely comfortable room, great night's sleep. The breakfast was really good, generous and served with a smile. "

"Host was very helpful. Beautiful, large clean house. Lovely view from the balcony. "