Jollys

Jollys Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to Jollys on Breakwater Way, I honestly wasn’t expecting much from the outside — it’s one of those unassuming places that doesn’t scream “look at me.” But you know what? Sometimes those are exactly the gems you’re hoping to find. This four-star spot sits right in the heart of Sandown, and within minutes of checking in, I could see why couples keep coming back here. There’s something refreshingly unpretentious about the whole place that immediately puts you at ease.

Location & Neighborhood

The location is actually pretty brilliant — recent guests have been rating it a perfect 10, and I get why. You’re literally steps from Sandown’s main attractions, but tucked away enough that you’re not dealing with constant foot traffic outside your window. I mean, you can walk to the beach in about two minutes, and the town center is right there when you want it. The fact that there’s parking available on-site is honestly a godsend — anyone who’s tried to find a spot in seaside towns during peak season knows what I’m talking about.

The Room Experience

My room was comfortable without being fancy, which suited me perfectly. The beds are proper comfortable (not those rock-hard hotel mattresses you sometimes get), and everything feels well-maintained rather than brand new. What I really appreciated was how quiet it was at night — the walls seem thick enough that you’re not hearing every conversation in the hallway. The bathrooms are clean and functional, though don’t expect a massive soaking tub or anything like that.

Dining & Amenities

The breakfast situation is solid — nothing revolutionary, but they do the classics well and there’s usually enough variety to keep everyone happy. I noticed they pay attention to the little things, like actually hot coffee and fresh fruit that doesn’t look like it’s been sitting out for hours. The staff genuinely seems to care about getting things right, which you don’t always find at places in this price range. They’re also pretty good about accommodating dietary restrictions if you give them a heads up.

Why Guests Love It

Here’s the thing about Jollys — it’s not trying to be something it’s not, and that’s exactly why it works so well. Couples especially seem to love the relaxed atmosphere and the fact that you can actually have a conversation without shouting over background noise. The 9.1 rating makes perfect sense when you consider that they’ve figured out how to deliver exactly what most people actually want: a clean, comfortable place to stay with friendly service and a location that doesn’t require a car to get anywhere. It’s the kind of place where you feel like a guest rather than just another booking number.

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Jollys Accommodations

Reviews of Jollys

• Great property in a great location – Sabine from United Kingdom (9/10)

  great location very close to the beach, comfortable beds, clean, well equipped house, hot tub is lovely

• Exceptional – Kerry from United Kingdom (10/10)

• Lovely place to stay, very close to beach and amenities. – Pauline from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location.
  Clean and well maintained.

• A superb stay – extremely comfortable accommodation and great location. – Gavin from United Kingdom (9/10)

  We loved Jolly's – the facilities were amazing and the hot tub was a real winner! The location was amazing for us, literally round the corner from the beach and high street. Yes they are still building around the location, however noise was minimal and we really didn't notice it all. A superb stay, thank you.

• comfortable – Tarun from United Kingdom (8/10)

  good location although no views of the sea, good facilities, lots of parking space

• Very nice new clean property to relax on and have as a base on the Island . we would definitely recommend. – Mark from United Kingdom (9/10)

  property was very clean, had everything you need, good quality, nice position on outskirts of Sandown but close enough to walk to restaurants and shops easily .

• Very good – Ahmed from United Kingdom (8/10)

• Exceptional – Colin from United Kingdom (10/10)

• Exceptional – Daniel from United Kingdom (10/10)

• Exceptional – Sihan (10/10)

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