Seaview is a charmingly small, Edwardian-era resort just to the east of Ryde, with a wonderfully traditional, albeit rocky, seafront, and wonderful views across The Solent. And great access to a beautiful white, sandy beach, which is uncovered at low-tide. Seaview is great for sailors, and for learning to sail, and it’s got great watersports facilities, and all the frills of a family seaside holiday: mini-golf, tennis courts, beautiful gardens, playgrounds, pretty boutiques and a good range of pubs, cafes and restaurants. This is a friendly, much-loved spot and many of its visitors return year after year. Many people would have a second home here if they could have one anywhere. And some lucky people do!

The Best Places to Stay in Seaview

For a central location

• The Seaview Hotel in Seaview, does have excellent sea views, luckily! There are 28 rooms and suites, some of them perfect for families, decorated in either classic seaside chintz, or contemporary simplicity. There’s a busy terrace with two restaurants, which are popular with visitors and locals, probably because of the sea views. And the fact that you’re so close to the water’s edge.

For great value

• The Northbank Hotel is a quirky old hotel with wonderful views, and warm and welcoming hosts. This is the sort of place your grandparents might have holidayed in, with communal bathrooms and a 1930s meets 1960s feel, but it’s bright and fun and friendly, and very affordable. With an unforgettable atmosphere and fabulous breakfasts straight from the Aga.
• The Boathouse is a wonderful seaside pub with 11 rooms and suites, right by Apply Beach. The bedrooms are comfortable and airy, decorated in a pastel palate, the pub is lively and popular and the restaurant serves an excellent seafood menu.

Travel information

• Two ferry routes serve the Isle of Wight; one runs from Portsmouth to Fishbourne and the other Lymington to Yarmouth. Portsmouth has an international airport and both Lymington and Portsmouth have good train connections across the UK.
• If you’re thinking about hiring a car we recommend checking what our online partners, Rentalcars have to offer.
• The UK is known for its unpredictable weather, but, surprisingly considering it’s a small island in the middle of water, the Isle of Wight has a microclimate that’s a bit more reliable than many places in the UK. Spring days often start with rough seas and fog which burns through to sunshine, summer is dry and sunny, autumn is mild and sunny still, but with less daylight hours of sunshine, and winter is often crisp and still sunny.

Still not sure which is the best place to stay in Seaview?

• You might want to expand your search to include the best places to stay on the Isle of Wight?
• Or you could have a look at our recommendations for 13 of the Best Hotels in the New Forest? which is also just across the water.
• Or you can contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

Weather

Monthly Weather in Seaview