Located on The Lakes' shores, Rookley offers a peaceful setting with gardens and a playground. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, arcade/game room, and public WiFi. Attentive staff and convenient laundry facilities make this an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway.
Ventnor is home to The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park. Cowes Yacht Haven and Cowes Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Robin Hill and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Visit our Ventnor travel guide
Main Rd, Rookley, Ventnor, England, PO38 3LU
What's nearby
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
5 min drive - 1.5 miles
Gunwharf Quays
57 min drive - 17.7 miles
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
58 min drive - 18.1 miles
Portsmouth International Port
59 min drive - 18.9 miles
Bembridge Trail
4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Getting around
Shanklin Station
17 min drive
Southampton (SOU)
91 min drive
Restaurants
New Ming Garden
6 min drive
The Pointer Inn
9 min drive
KFC
7 min drive
Bengal Palace
5 min drive
Burger King
7 min drive
About this property
The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park
Property highlights
At The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool
Free self parking
ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
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Heating
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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Property 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Frequently asked questions
Does The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from December 11 to February 8.
Is The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park pet-friendly?
Yes, The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 60.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park located?
Situated in Ventnor, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Godshill Model Village. Carisbrooke Castle and Robin Hill are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 175 reviews
10 - Excellent
99
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 175 reviews
8 - Good
48
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 175 reviews
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 175 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 175 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
Reviews
8/10 Good
Arvinder
Nov 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A really lovely little resort surrounding a lake easily accessible to / from the Isle of Wight’s main sights and attractions. We stayed in a Lakehouse which I highly recommend.
We had a fabulous stay. Only thing I didn’t understand was why pay more for a pet friendly caravan and then have to pay again for a dog? Surely it should be included in the price of a pet friendly caravan as they are generally more expensive than a non Pet friendly caravan? Other than that, I couldn’t fault the place, everyone was friendly, the service was next level. Would defo stay again.
Value for money for our type of stay. Spacious it being what it is, you can not get this in a B&B or hotel for that price. Very central on the island which was great for us.
Good customer service and staff very responsive. Evening entertainment is funny and reps very positive/humorous.
Accommodation: Static Caravan fine.
Location: Very Central
Pool indoor and outdoor, small but adequate.
Downside: Drinks prices at the bar are very expensive! No shop on site, although co-op is only a 2 minute walk from yhe entrance.
An amazing stay as usual. Me and my partner have been coming for 4 years now 3 times a year. We love it there the peace and quiet. The cottages are lovely and have everything you need. The staff are friendly and helpful the food at the restaurant is lovely too. Great place for a family too.
Really clean and spacious caravan, very pretty setting. The only mark down on cleanliness was for the pool and changing areas, it was a nice pool but there wasn't really anywhere to change and leave stuff, and the general changing area/ toilets could've done with more regular cleaning. The caravan and everywhere else was very clean though, we had a lovely stay and would return.
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.
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.
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.
Our luxury caravan (with hot tub) was simply adorable, furniture good, beds comfy, loaded with lovely duvet!
Included in the van:
Washing machine
Dishwasher (couple of tablets provided)
Wine cooler
Gas hob (seperate)
Gas oven
Built in "glowing" fire
Full central heating
Unfortunately no WiFi
We will be booking again
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Stacey
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Claire
Oct 25, 2023
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.
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…