Just a stone’s throw from beautiful sandy beaches, the Bayshore Hotel, Sandown, is one of the most attractive coastal locations on the Isle of Wight. Sitting directly opposite the traditional Sandown Pier, guests can enjoy wonderful views of the bay and its colourful beach huts right, while the local high street is just a short stroll away, filled with cosy cafes and seaside shops.
When you join Alfa Holidays on a coach holiday to Sandown, you’ll be dropped off directly at the hotel and shown to your spacious room, ready to enjoy everything the Isle of Wight has to offer. Whether you’ll be setting off for sunset walks through the nearby countryside or soaking up some sun on the golden sand, this hotel provides the perfect resting spot between your adventures.
The Bayshore Hotel, Sandown, features 76 comfortable bedrooms, many of which boast magnificent views of the beach and pier. Each bedroom is complete with essential amenities to make your stay feel like home, including tea and coffee making facilities, Freeview TV with radio channels and a hair dryer. For added convenience, ironing services are available from reception, and a lift serves most rooms for easy access. We highly recommend upgrading to a room with a sea view so you can take in the fabulous scenery right from your window.
The hotel has four unavoidable steps to the front entrance and there are also four stairs from Reception down to the ballroom and a further three stairs between the ballroom and the restaurant. There are no ground floor rooms and all of the bedroom corridors have small changes of level. Please ensure you submit a special requirements form if you have any mobility restrictions which may affect your holiday.
With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and seating for up to 150 guests, the ground floor restaurant at The Bayshore Hotel, Sandown, is the perfect place to refuel. In the mornings, you can sit back and relax as a freshly cooked full English breakfast is served directly to your table, or choose from a selection of continental options, including fresh fruit, cereals and yoghurt. For dinner, you can enjoy a freshly prepared, three course menu filled with classic British dishes, as well as dedicated vegetarian and vegan choices.
After dinner, you can find a quiet spot in the sun lounge to look out over the pier, or head over to the ballroom where our regular evening entertainment promises plenty of music, laughter and dancing with your fellow travellers.
Stepping outside The Bayshore Hotel, Sandown places you in a historic resort that’s been capturing the hearts of visitors since its Victorian heyday, when even Charles Darwin would come to enjoy the fresh sea air.
From expansive beaches, where miles of safe, golden sands invite you to enjoy a gentle walk. To the vibrant resort town, which comes alive during the summer months with local Sunday and Monday markets. Sandown doesn’t disappoint from land or sea.
Whether you’re looking for a Royal Coach Break or a last minute weekend coach trip, you’ll find all variety of 2026 coach holidays to pique your interest in Sandown.











