The Beach Retreat

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A coastal view with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand.
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a grey ottoman, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern multi-story residential building with balconies, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sandown Beach

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Sandown, Isle of Wight
  • Place, Sandown Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandown Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Wight Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Sandown

Sandown is home to this apartment. Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Bembridge Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Isle of Wight Zoo and Amazon World Zoo Park. Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre are also worth visiting.
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Sandown, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • Los Altos Public Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sandown Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sandown Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Sandown Station - 9 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Bubble - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪South East Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Premier Inn Isle of Wight Sandown hotel - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Beach Retreat?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beach Retreat on 14 March 2027 start from NZ$2,036, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Beach Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Beach Retreat located?

Situated in Sandown, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sandown Beach, Lake Beach and Sandown Pier. Welcome Beach and Yaverland Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Sandown Station is 9 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location

Great accommodation and perfect location for us, as we like to spend our time on Lake beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the accommodation and found the location perfect for your stay. It’s great to know you were able to make the most of your time at Lake Beach. We hope to welcome you back to the Island again in the future! The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay, thank you

Great accommodation, great location, helpful response to queries We saw a rat run across the garden patio at dusk last night.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the accommodation, great location, and found our team helpful with your queries 😊 – The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Location, rain or shine

Clean, spacious, and well equipped.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the property clean, spacious and well equipped. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing to stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Children loved it, fantastic location, ideal if bringing a dog.

Excellent location in quiet road, with quick, easy access to sandy beach. Great kitchen facilities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy visitors

A lovely place to stay. Very spacious and in a fantastic location. Would highly recommend and we may well return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Sea View Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. Very clean with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location, straight onto the beach

Great location, straight onto the beach. The flat is very modern and clean
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful beaches

Great flat on the costal path
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Thank you very much for your review, We're glad you enjoyed your stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place with fantastic views.

Beautifully decorated apartment in a fantastic location. Very well equipped kitchen and easy parking. Highly recommended!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing family stay.

Spacious clean apartment suitable for for our family needs. Great views and walks and felt like home from home. Well equipped. .
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Thank you very much for your review, we're glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb stay, thank excellent facilities

The beach retreat is a wonderful stay right on the cliffs with incredible views. The accommodation is spotlessly clean and well spec’d with everything you could need. The Island management company is excellent too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review, We're so glad you enjoyed your stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

The apartment was very well furnished and stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful views from the rooms and a pleasant walk away from the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Apartment on the beautiful Isle of Wight

Stayed at the beach retreat for a family holiday with our dog. The location is perfect for the beach (just a short walk away via the cliff path) and amazing views around the bay. The apartment was very clean and tidy on arrival, and had all the mod cons we needed. Beds were very comfortable. 5 Stars
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant - would thoroughly recommend.

Very easy check in, apartment amazing and just as described. Only issue we had was with the TV and someone came out very quickly to fix! Changed our ferry booking no problem.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the apartment and that check-in was smooth. Glad the TV issue was quickly resolved and that we could help with your ferry booking. We look forward to welcoming you back! – The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful week at The Beach Retreat

We had a wonderful week at The Beach Retreat. It was spotlessly clean, large bedrooms with lovely linen and the kitchen was well stocked with kitchen equipment, every thing we could need. We had a few issues that were dealt with swiftly and resolved completely. The apartment was quiet, safe and secure. Overall we really had a wonderful week and it was everything we could have wanted. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Lovely views across Sandown bay. Direct access to the cliff path and down to the esplanade took us to several dog-friendly cafes. The others in our party, one elderly and one with restricted mobility, both appreciated the wide access and short distance to the car park. We are booking again next year. The showers really do create a flood on the bathroom floor. A long handled squeegee would allow guests to sweep the puddles into the drain.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Thank you very much for your review. We're really glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you againn in the future, We have also passed your suggestion onto the owner for the Wetrooms.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment

Lovely apartment in a great position with views over the sea. A couple of minor problems were dealt with immediately. A bit tight for 6 people but absolutely fine for 4 adults. Well stocked kitchen with everything we needed to cook in.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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