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Reviews of Albion Hotel - Freshwater Bay 3 stars

Albion Hotel, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, Freshwater, PO40 9RA, United Kingdom

Review score

Based on 93 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 1 October 2022

    8.0
    We did enjoy as we wanted a quiet break but it was a bit to quite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ground Floor Sea View Double
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast There was no option for breakfast as I normally have continental so it turned out very expensive at £16 a head also evening meals was a set menu no choice this didn't suit me so had to travel out of area every evening for a meal and you had to book in advance. Would go back to visit the island but stay other end where there's more going on.

    Breakfast was OK. Location was good right by the sea a little tea room and local shop just up the road , cafe across the road only opened when the owner felt like that was it there wasn't even a local pub so basically you had to eat in the hotel every night . Hotel was loverly, bedrooms have been updated to a good standard and very comfortable more renovations to come over the winter.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    8.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Obviously not a five star hotel but we found the staff to be very friendly and helpful The rooms were very very clean we would stay again thank you very much

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    8.0
    The location and the view from our room were fantastic. We paid more for the terrace, but I did not
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    We paid more for the terrace, but I did not realise this would be a joint terrace with many other rooms. Luckily we were visiting outside of the season, so it was very quiet, but it could have been rather disappointing to find to pay more for room with common terrace. The staff were friendly, but sometimes not very helpful (eg. we were missing towels and drinking cups/glasses in our room, so I thought that the lady at the reception would have been the best person to ask for help, but she sent us to look for someone else, which was not right the corner and the person was not there). The room was tidy, but it would have been nicer to have some glasses rather than plastic cups in the bath to have some water.

    The location and the view from our room were fantastic.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2022

    7.0
    dated hotel but spectacular views and location. good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    quite dated property, though it is priced accordingly so we’ll and truly meets expectation for the price.

    absolutely lovely location - right on the coast to watch and hear the waves crashing. stunning view

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ground Floor Sea View Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool facilities

    View

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2022

    8.0
    Brilliant break, Freshwater is an excellent place to stay, and travel the island from.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ground Floor Sea View Double
    • Stayed 3 nights

    GROUND FLOOR SEA VIEW.. not impressed at all, view was permanently obstructed due to cars dropping off people and their beach toys.

    . Breakfast, brilliant. room was large, clean, and well furnished

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2022

    8.0
    Lovely break but I would stay in Yarmouth next time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No water, fridge or mini bar provided in the room. No AC or I couldn't locate it. I don't drive so you are stuck at hotel for meals. You can commute via tour bus and prebooked taxi to Yarmouth for food and drink.No other restaurants located nearby. Limited drinks available in hotel bar i.e no full fat coke. Wifi signal in my room didn't work. I only had a signal in the restaurant.

    The view was lovely - it was a beach front room. I had a free upgrade of the room on my arrival. The room was spacious and clean. Food in the restaurant is very nice.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    6.7
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall disappointing. The family room was £340/night plus Breakfast at an extra £18 per person/day put us off using the hotel for breakfast so we never used it for evening meal either. The hotel itself is dated and needs a little love. It looks neglected from the outside, Crumbling paint and broken tiles on the terrace. The pool is clean and facilities clean but the water is cold. Peak season and the hotel felt empty. Shame as it looked promising.

    Clean rooms, serviced daily, room had a terraced area outside, location on a lovely quiet beach. Family room had plenty space for 4. Lots of free parking outside the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    6.0
    Nice location, Hotel needs some updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Facilities were poor and hotel generally needs refurbishment.

    Great location, friendly staff and nice room.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2022

    8.0
    Generous rooms in a stunning location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I waited quite a while to check in, as the reception staff are not always manning the desk and there is no way to alert them of your presence. Although the dinner was certainly served with large enough portions to justify the price tag, my salmon was undercooked. However, I have no doubt the staff would have replaced it if I had asked, as they were extremely helpful.

    The hotel is in a stunning location. Freshwater Bay is busy with beachgoers during the day, but quiet at night. The dining room in particular has a stunning view, although I was completely alone in enjoying it as the high price for food seemed to have scared the other guests away! The generous bathroom was a much appreciated luxury after a long walk, even in the cheapest room option. I also loved the efforts the hotel had made to be environmentally conscious.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no air con, old decor need refurbishment

    the location, free parking

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    8.0
    Great holiday
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ground Floor Sea View Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only booking guys didn't gave me bed as i requested. We ask for 3 adults, 2 kids. I have to sleep in floor 😩. But no complain happy with rest of the stuff

    Really nice location , staff is very helpful and friendly. Location of hotel is very good

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    8.0
    On freshwater bay, gorgeous location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Receptionists were great, helpful, professional, friendly and welcoming, especially Helen, she was really friendly. Pool was handy and clean, bathroom was spacious and clean. Recommend

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    7.0
    Had a two night stay. The weather was fantastic, so the hotel’s location right on the bay was great for access to the b
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The big selling point for this hotel for us was the view of the bay from the room, and the balcony. while some of the rooms had separate balcony, our balcony was basically a penned off area of part of the roof, over the bar of the hotel, shared with five other rooms. With not much work the area could be very nice, but at the moment, there is not much privacy and the rails could do with a coat of paint. Also some net curtain or blinds for the patio door’s would be good. The room it’s self was very nice.

    Nice room, with a good view over the bay.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2022

    8.0
    Suitable if you just want to be near a beach, but nothing much nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ground Floor Sea View Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cost of breakfast at £18 per person, although the 3 course meal was only £19 per person!! Didn't eat in the hotel as we met friends for breakfast and we went out for dinner. Location is good for the beach, however there isn't any pubs/restaurants or even a café within walking distance so you need your car. The hotel folder is full of rules which are slightly off putting ie £10/12 corkage fee for bringing your own drink to the hotel and no takeaways! Décor is a little outdated.

    Large exceptionally clean room and bathroom with very comfortable bed. Lovely swimming pool.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    7.0
    As a past visitor, I got what I expected although felt it had declined somewhat, but staff were grea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plastic mugs in room - one already cracked but never replaced. Being expected to use a fish knife for starter at dinner - please get your cutlery appropriate. Poor breakfast (compared to past visits when was excellent).

    Excellent dinner, good value for money. All staff very pleasant and helpful. Wonderful location.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2022

    8.0
    Great Location and Nice People
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a bit of TLC

    Location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2021

    8.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Ground Floor Sea View Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    They offered a deal for dinner and breakfast, but by the time I managed to get through to book, dinner was booked up. However, they went out of their way to provide an excellent breakfast.

    Breakfast was excellent. The room was large and very clean. The view was extremely good.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    9.0
    Beautiful location, clean and spacious room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I could not connect to the WiFi.

    The location was absolutely beautiful and convenient for lovely walks. Our room was much nicer than the outside of the building let on. Our room was clean and spacious. The staff was friendly.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ground Floor Sea View Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was lovely. It does need a little attention cosmetically, but the room was lovely and the view was great.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    9.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

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  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    3.0
    Not worth for £250 per day . probably worth for £100
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff and management attitude is rude . They didn't stock tooth brushes. When asked for it- their replied was in last 20 years in hotel business no one asked for toothbrush . We requested for 12:00 noon checkout - that was denied as well.

    Location is good.Facilities are average . Very outdated rooms

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2022

    9.0
    lovely weekend. will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    service particularly at breakfast poor

    rooms nice and bright and clean

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    9.0
    Great hotel in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ground Floor Sea View Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location right on the beach. Just over an hours walk on the coastal path for the fit to the Needles. Clean spacious room and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2022

    9.0
    Fantastic stay at the Albion Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ground Floor Sea View Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything but a mini fridge in our room would of been helpful

    The hotel is overlooking the beach and the views from the hotel were amazing it's set in a lovely secluded spot with wonderful beaches and local area to explore with good bus links to tourist attractions and larger towns like Yarmouth and Newport but does get less often in the evenings. The staff was helpful answering any questions we asked. We had a ground floor sea view double room and it was wonderful to hear the sea from our room.

    Stayed in August 2022

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