Ryde and neighbouring towns offer a range of accommodations, from bed & breakfasts to luxury hotels. It's advisable to book in advance. Check the Visit Isle of Wight website, plus online accommodation websites such as AirBnB, Booking.com, Trivago and also TripAdvisor.
We are grateful to the following recommended hotels who are supporting the Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival with a special discount. Some places can include special rates for the ferries (quote ‘steampunk’).
The Dorset Hotel (01983 564327)
www.thedorsethotel.co.uk
The Esplanade Hotel (01983 562549)
Use code word "steam" to get a discount
www.royalesplanadehotel.co.uk
There is no camping available at the festival site.
Parkdean Resorts Nodes Point Holiday Park is 10 minutes drive from Ryde, and they have park lodges available to rent.
The Caravan and Motorhome Club’s Southlands site at Newchurch is only 16 minutes from Ryde by car. Non-members welcome.
For something unusual Retro Staycations offer glamping stays in their retro Airstream caravans. They also offer pitches for touring caravans and motorhomes.
There is no camping available at the festival.
For determined Steampunkers willing to negotiate costumes and tents, there are camping pitches (bring your own tent) at Parkdean Resorts Nodes Point Holiday Park and also at Retro Staycations.
