The Lakes Rookley

3.5 star property
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Premium Caravan 2 | Private kitchen
Property grounds
Premium Plus Caravan 3 (Hot tub) | Private spa tub
Bed sheets
Bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Main Rd, Rookley, Ventnor, England, PO38 3LU
  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    2 min drive
  • The Lakeside Restaurant & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Shanklin Station
    17 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    91 min drive

Room options

Exclusive Island Cottage 6 Berth 3 Bed Pet Free MS

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Indulgent Island Cottage 4 Berth

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Cottage 2 (Hot tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Exclusive Lakehouse

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Lakeside Cottage 2 (Hot tub)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

6 Berth Superior Caravan 3 Bed A

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Exclusive Island Cottage 6 Berth 3 Bed with Hot Tub MS

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Superior Caravan 2 (Pet friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Mobile Home

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Exclusive Island Cottage 6 Berth 3 Bed with Hot Tub MS Pet Free

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

6 Berth Superior Caravan 3 Bed Pet Free A

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

4 Berth Luxury Caravan with Hot Tub Pet Free

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

6 Berth Luxury Caravan 3 Bed with Hot tub

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Premium Cottage 3 Hot Tub (Pet friendly)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Premium Plus Caravan 3 (Hot tub)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

4 Berth Superior Caravan

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Exclusive Island Cottage 6 Berth 3 Bed MS

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Indulgent Island Cottage 4 Berth Pet Free

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Indulgent Island Cottage 4 Berth with Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Lakeside Cottage 2

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Mobile Home

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Mobile Home

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Mobile Home

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

6 Berth Comfort Caravan 3 bed

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

4 Berth Superior caravan Pet Free

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Caravan 3

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

4 Berth Luxury Caravan Pet Free A

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

6 Berth Comfort Caravan 3 bed, Pet free

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Premium Caravan 2

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Ventnor

Located in Ventnor, The Lakes Rookley is within a 5-minute drive of Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Godshill Model Village. .This hotel is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from New Forest National Park and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Gunwharf Quays.

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 2 min drive
  • Seaclose Park - 8 min drive
  • Osborne House - 15 min drive
  • Shanklin Beach - 22 min drive
  • Ventnor Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Ryde St John's Road Station - 14 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ozze's Plaice - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Eight Bells Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Lakes Rookley

Hotel in Ventnor with a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool
The Lakes Rookley offers 58 accommodations with hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Lakes Rookley, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Lakes Rookley has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Archery
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services

Guest services

  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 11 to February 8:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 60.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 60.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Lakes Rookley Hotel Ventnor
Lakes Rookley Ventnor
Lakes Rookley
The Lakes Rookley Hotel
The Lakes Rookley Ventnor
The Lakes Rookley Hotel Ventnor

The Lakes Rookley Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 147 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
The caravan was well presented and clean. The resort was an ideal place to base our holiday and was within easy reach of all the places of interest we wanted to visit. Facilities at the resort were good but if you want to use the swimming pool book your slot when you arrive as there is limited availability. The co-op store just across the road from the resort is extremely useful for those essentials you have either forgotten or need. I advise taking some oven gloves if you intend to cook as these are not supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had an on suite which i didn't expect. I cant find fault with anything, it was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couples week away
Me & My partner stayed here on 8/7/24 - 14/7/24 6 nights. Check in was excellent and friendly staff. We had a brilliant stay the accommodation which was a caravan with a hot tub was so lovely, clean had everything we needed. The patio was well kept the view was lovely & the hot tub was at the right temperature when we arrived the caravan was roomy was really lovely. The Monday night we went to the Lakeside bar & eatery we both had a 3 course meal it was absolutely delicious definitely recommend the cocktails were amazing friendly helpful staff didn't have to wait long between each courses good value for money. We did kayaking a few of the days which was epic such a laugh the young lifeguards were friendly and helpful especially when my sister brought my Autistic Nephew they helped him and had a friendly talk and laughter at the end whilst getting our shoes on my nephew absolutely loved it especially talking to the lifeguards he absolutely loved kayaking unfortunately i didn't get the names of the lifeguards but they were the same ones each time when we went kayaking. I got a phone call the 2nd day to ask if everything was fine and if we needed anything which was really good of them to ask everything was fine and didn't need anything. We have been coming for the past two years. This is the 2nd time this year hopefully be coming again October. Thank you for such a lovely week away. I always recommend you guys to family/friends Brilliant place to stay 10+ stars on all services
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Stanway

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Chilled place to stay.
Beautiful grounds, the lake enlightens the site, especially when lit of an evening. Loved my Caravan, Clean, modern & had a very comfortable bed. Plenty of room. All the facilities you need on this site too. The staff were so friendly & helpful. This place is Central to all routes to visit the surrounding area’s. I will definitely stay at lakes Rookley again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lizanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Amazing! Simply the best
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money
The caravan itself was beautiful. There were a lack of cookware though which was frustrating - predominantly no oven gloves, oven trays or saucepans/ frying pans. Luckily we brought a tray and frying pan with us just incase. The bed was VERY soft which caused me a lot of problems but will probably be suitable for many. There were no coffee tables in our caravan either which was frustrating but we could see that other caravans did have them. The site itself wonderful. You couldn’t ask for a better location to access the whole island’s attractions. The food in the restaurant, while a little pricy, was brilliant. Being able to bring our dogs was great and they loved walking round the lake and surround areas. We didn’t spend a lot of time in the caravan itself preferring to explore. The local pubs are phenomenal and all within a few mins drive. We will definitely come back again but will probably pay a bit more for a better caravan or chalet next time
Food in restaurant
Double Bedroom
Living space
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ludivine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and relaxing, just what we needed. Clean accommodation although sofa was a bit uncomfortable, cushions would help,but would definitely stay again. Rookley is very well maintained and staff are very welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cottage for a couple of nights, so spacious, comfortable, and functional. Wish I could have stayed longer and really made the most of it. Will definitely be back.

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and good communication from them prior to arrival. Cottage was comfortable, warm and peaceful. The hairdryer is listed as being included in the room, but it’s not *in* the room. You will need to give a deposit at reception and they’ll hand one over. Cash only deposit, and they don’t have ATMs on site - seems like a silly unnecessary inconvenience. They also text AND emailed about marketing to buy a caravan during our 3 day stay which seems a bit overkill. Shower pretty powerful and TV selection decent. Didn’t use any of the main facilities on site. Well located for everything on the island, I don’t think we drove more than 20 minutes to get anywhere which was handy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Russell

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Gone down hill
I have stayed here at various times over the last 5 years and have really enjoyed it. The club house was always superb and the cottages were well equipped clean and comfortable. This time because of an error in booking we had a static at the end of the park. The first night we ordered a takeaway only to find we had 2 forks. We called reception and some were delivered. The following morning we went to do a cooked breakfast. We had 1 baking tray. No grill pan and only 4 plates. There was no starter pack containing a cloth, washing up liquid etc so I had to walk to the co-op. All of these things were in order in my previous visits. The beds are so uncomfortable I could t sleep. The sofas are basically a cushion on a wooden board and are also really uncomfortable, the TV was really bad also. I loved my time in the Isle of Wight, but hated every moment in this site. No entertainment for the kids which they loved on previous occasions.. reception closes at 4:30pm… The only thing that amused me was how the flooding of the site was dealt with. A person stood on a pallet truck trying to move a railway sleeper with a rake to unblock the road…
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hardik

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good , reception staff all good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely stay
The caravan was clean and comfortable. Any issues we had during the stay were dealt with efficiently. The desk staff were friendly, polite and helpful. Ideas for improvement: The addition of a frying pan and baking tray would be helpful. An additional bin bag to help with recycling sorting.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
No amenities as mentioned… no soap!
Arrived to a lady who eye rolled me on check in at the bar, even though they were aware of me arriving after 8pm. Was told if I couldn’t find accommodation to call reception (but they close at 5pm..). Found our caravan, to find the door wide open and an inside light on… not what I expected to be quite honest. No instructions for heating/ hot water or even the oven etc… No towels (just a bath mat) no hairdryer, 2 glasses in the kitchen (wine glasses were there but children are a nightmare with those), and no pizza cutter or oven glove. Not even one basic soap/ hand wash for a sink…. Hotels.com stated towels and a hairdryer would be in our caravan. So maybe that needs removing for others to see in future. It was clean in general, tv is ever so basic, I had to tether WiFi which isn’t the end of the world. Would I stay here again? Probably not. White cliff bay was much better overall. Just a bit disappointed. Not ideal when you haven’t got what was told the caravan had. But the silver lining, was the fake fire (no heat) - did look nice of an evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely relaxing weekend, will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023