Hot breakfast is served between 8 and 9 and there is no flexibility around that. So if you have to leave at 8 for an activity as we did, it's toast and cereal only. This was a little disappointing, given that we chose the hotel partly on the basis of its excellent breakfast reviews!

The hotel suited our needs, being in a good location near the beach and the town, and with a parking area. My friend and I each had single rooms, which were comfy, quiet and well-equipped. The en-suite shower was lovely, and I enjoyed the good choice of hot drinks and bonus biscuits! The owners were pleasant and breakfast was very good (we could choose what we wanted the night before). They accommodated my friend's needs as a coeliac with high-quality gluten-free cereal and bread.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing to dislike!

Close location to station, shops and sea.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing to dislike.

Attractive building, well maintained. Easy parking right outside. Friendly owners. Fresh clean room. Excellent breakfast. Right near the beach.

Stayed in July 2025

Carpark a little bit tight

Very friendly staff and good room

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Very homely, exceptionally clean, great breakfast and excellent value for money.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing! I loved everything

The Chestnuts is by far the best place I have stayed in on the island so far. The hosts are wonderfully attentive and responsive. Nick gave an excellent service at breakfast, which was great. Lovely coffee! The room was clean, beautifully decorated and finished to a very high standard. Despite being on a main road, the property is very very quiet and we slept well. The Chestnuts is in a great location and a short walk to the seafront or you can access this along the cliff path and using the lift down to the esplanade. Overall, this was a fabulous stay and I will be coming back!

Stayed in June 2025

Close to sea front and both town and old town.off street parking

Stayed in June 2025

The hosts are lovely and very helpful, amazing location, great breakfast options

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing really.

I stayed at The Chestnuts Hotel for 2 nights over the weekend and had a really lovely experience. The location is perfect, just a short walk to the beach and the train station, which made getting around super easy. I had a single room that was very clean, quiet, and comfortable, exactly what I needed for a relaxing break. Breakfast was a real standout, delicious, freshly prepared, and they were happy to make extras if you asked. The hosts were absolutely lovely, friendly, welcoming, and always easy to contact if needed. Overall, I had a very pleasant stay and would highly recommend The Chestnuts to anyone visiting the Isle of Wight. Great value, great service, and a genuinely warm atmosphere.

Stayed in May 2025

The owners are very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean, the breakfast was excellent with good options. And the location is perfect.

Stayed in October 2024

Excellent

Stayed in October 2024

The room and location and breakfast were excellent Also hosts were very good

Stayed in October 2024

The room were pretty small as were the bathroom.

It was very clean, breakfast was very good and the hosts we’re really friendly and very accommodating.

Stayed in September 2024

Very cosy and homely

Stayed in October 2024

Very courteous helpful staff. Very reasonable price.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

Staff , breakfast, location. Nice garden at rear nice touches in room tea coffee etc Area to sit Value for money

Stayed in August 2024

The weather

Clean very good breakfast food excellent

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing not to like really. No views but that’s not a fault.

Very clean. Hosts very friendly. Convenient location for my purposes. A very nice breakfast.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

Everything about hotel was excellent What a little Gem

Stayed in August 2024

There was nothing that I disliked.

Hayley and Nick were so friendly. My family have stayed with them a few times and they always remember us and are so pleasant to chat to.

Stayed in August 2024

My markings indicate that I found nothing wrong and disliked nothing. The only thing I had to get used to in my room (Room 12) was that I found the spout of the modern tap so close to the modern wash hand basin that I could never get my hands underneath when washing them. Had to run water over them with hands side on to bowl!! Self closing toilet seat kept shifting slightly even after Nick fixed it for me. Think fact that it's fittings were plastic and not metal might have had something to do with it. No problem though when one got used to it and I had only booked the room for two nights.

To help Nick and Hayley organise breakfast guests are asked to complete a form the night before with their requirements. This works well for everybody. Quality of all food is superb. Variety of cereals, muesli, granola, white and brown bread, toaster, juices, and dishes of yogurt, grapefruit, and berries are all set out on table in corner - self service. Cooked full English breakfast to follow was my choice which was beautifully cooked and tasty. One could have continental breakfast instead, or a breakfast catering for Vegans. Tea was served tasty and hot in a pot with accompanying mug and one could have more too. Coffee also served at one's table. Condiments and lovely little pots of jam, marmalade, marmite, and serviettes were available on each tableThe dining room was large and bright with plenty of daylight pouring through large windows. Tables and chairs were very solid, sturdy and comfortable and guests were not too close together just enough space allowed if they wanted to talk to each other. Everything about breakfast and its location was perfect in my view and as a solo traveller I felt at home.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

Everything really. Room was great. Breakfast was excellent. It was friendly and welcoming.

Stayed in August 2024

Fab hosts. Great location. Comfy, clean room. Delicious breakfast. Lovely b&b.

Stayed in July 2024

Very friendly. I felt at home away from home.

Stayed in July 2024