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4 out of 5
Shoreside Inn
39 The Esplanade, Shanklin, England

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous Stay
Fantastic stay . The hosts couldn’t do enough for us , very obliging , helpful , informative, friendly . Hotel is in a prime location with added convenience of parking . Breakfast was amazing , and the pastries to take away is such a nice touch / gesture . We will be returning back next year .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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Very clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

THIYAGU, Yuba City

Travelled with partner
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The excellent stay in this B and B. Very clean and right in front of sea. Great hospitality by Jo and Andy. I would stay here in the future if I had ever been back to Isle of Wight!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shoreside Inn
From the moment we arrived Andy was there making sure we had everything we needed not just for our accommodation but for our plans while staying on the Island, nothing was too much trouble. That’s enough about Andy, now Jo, based on the breakfast Jo provided, I’m sure we would have happily eaten an evening meal there, the quality of food was excellent and alway delivered to our table to whatever specification we requested, lovely people and great accommodation to use as a base to explore Isle of Wight.
Moonrise over Shanklin Bay outside the Shoreside Inn
Alum Bay cliffs
The Needles Llighthouse
Chairlift to Alum Vay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

L

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Exceptional stay
We really couldn’t fault our stay here. Jo and Andy are super friendly and very welcoming. The room was lovely (we had the suite with the bath with a view!) Bed was comfy and the bathroom was huge! Breakfasts on both mornings was top notch. Everything cooked perfectly by Jo with fantastic service ftom Andy. We had the full English and eggs Benedict.The freshly cooked pastries are a nice touch too, packaged to take away for elevenses. Will definitely return if in the area again and highly recommend staying here if you are visiting the island.
Bath with a view!
The Blue moon - view from room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
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From the minute we arrived we were made to feel so welcome. Jo and Andy our the most wonderful hosts. Our six nights away was perfect. From Andy’s hosting skills to Jo’s most amazing cooked breakfasts with specials and take away pastries to keep us going through the day, who could ask for more. Their extensive knowledge of the island gave us plenty to think of doing each day of our visit and we were sad to leave. With all of the things the island has to offer for a holiday, the main reason for us looking to go back is to be able to stay here again. 10 stars if I could give them. Thank you Jo and Andy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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Great Stay!
We loved our 5-night stay at this great guest house. Jo and Andy are brilliant hosts, nothing is too much trouble fof them, and the breakfasts are amazing! We'll definitely stay here again next time we visit the Isle of Wight. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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Fantastic hotel with great friendly service.
Fantastic week, we have been to Shanklin many times but have never enjoyed it as much as our stay in the Shoreside Inn, the rooms were big an spacious with great sea views. Fantastic breakfast every morning. Andy and Jo the owners could not do enough for all the guests staying with them. We will defiantly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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You won't find better hosts anywhere. They went way beyond good service to make our stay comfortable. Charming, large rooms and you can fall asleep to the surf every night. Very clean, great food. Highly recommend Shoreside if you're traveling to the Isle of Wight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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Wonderful place with great hosts
Andrew and Jo are the perfect hosts. They were very welcoming. The rooms were very comfortable, very clean, and modern. Breakfast is very good, with warm pastries to take away with us. The location on the sea front is perfect. Definitely a place we would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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From the moment we arrived Andy and Jo could not do enough for us. They gave us advice about local places to eat and visit. The room was clean and comfortable with a wonderful view of the sea. Breakfast was well prepared and could not be faulted. Would definitely recommend and return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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Amazing weekend getaway
Great weekend spent in the IOW The accomodation was superb, warm welcoming arrival greeted by Andy to show us to our room. The room was clean, cosy and fully equipped, fresh towels and toiletries, a little fridge with water and milk and variety of tea and coffee (topped up each day) Breakfast was amazing cooked by jo, nothing was too much trouble at all. Jo and Andy are a lovely couple and cant wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

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An excellent B&B and very good value.
This is a marvellous B&B. As well as the obvious advantages - location on seafront, free parking, quiet (adults only) the rooms are modern, fresh and well-appointed, we had a fantastic bathroom too. Breakfasts are made to order, good choices, beautifully cooked and presented and every day we were offered a freshly-baked pastry to take away for later. However, the big selling point for this place has to be the fantastic welcome by the owners- friendly and helpful but not intrusive, nothing too much trouble and very knowledgeable about all the places of interest on the island. Service over and above all expectations and a genuine interest in delivering the best holiday experience for their guests. Wish all B&Bs could be this good, it helped to make a brilliant holiday. Go there if you get chance!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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Perfect break.
Just had a short stay 2 days at the shoreside inn.Andy and jo where fantastic hosts ,room lovely and clean ,looking straight out to sea , great location.Breakfast was excellent.all round perfect break,will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Great stay Hotel fantastic Hosts great Location great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nigel

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Nice place
Looked after very well. Breakfast was very good, plenty of options. Room was a very good standard and decorated well . The tv was very hard to hear and a long distance from the bed , other than that all good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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Excellent greeting from Andy and Jo, Helped with bags and very informative about area at check in. Extremely warm friendly welcome by Andy at breakfast every morning, and nothing was an issue. Jo’s Breakfasts was without fault and to top it off we were given fresh pastries to take away on our walks. All in all a fantastic stay and can’t wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

debbie

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We have found home away from home.What a find 💖💕
We didn't want to leave! Hotel was fantastic, location fantastic,Jo & Andy unbelievable hosts. Couldn't fault anything. A little Gem hiding in the Isle of Wight.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kalvinder

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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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Andy and Jo were the most friendly and helpful hosts, nothing was too much trouble. The room was lovely; pristine, spacious and comfortable, with it's own mini fridge, ironing board and iron.The breakfasts were second to none and beautifully presented. I would have no problem recommending The Shoreside Inn to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mr John E

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One of the very best
Spacious comfortable room, wonderfully friendly, helpful hosts. Breakfasts were exceptional. This is one of the very best.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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attention to detail excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

george

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Amazing would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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Jason and Emma rankin
5star! Where to start? This hotel is quiet possible the best on the island. Arrival. You drive into a private car park at the rear of the hotel.As soon as we arrived we were meet by Andy and Jo, the owners. Andy booked us in explained the layout of the local area, during this time jo had taken are luggage to are room. Once we checked in Andy took us to are room explained how everything worked. The room. The room had king-size bed, a fridge which was refilled every morning with a bottle of milk and bottles of water, has a large range of tea,coffee refilled every day. There is also a TV with freesat two comfortable chairs to sit and look at the sea view should you wish to start or end your day with a fantastic view. The shower is big enough to fit two people you have a choice of a sunflower head or detachable. They also clean and make your room up daily. Breakfast. At breakfast you are greeted by andy with fresh juice or hot drink or both. The variety of breakfast is second to none, you have a range from fruit to a full English breakfast and everything in-between. Once you finish breakfast jo will make you some fresh pastries to take away for your day out. Check out This conists of key drop off. To summaries a brilliant stay in a fantastic hotel with very warm and welcoming owners. We will be returning. Thank you Andy and Jo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sian, London

Travelled with partner
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Lovely rooms and breakfast, excellent location. Andy very warm and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
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Fantastic stay!
Absolutely fantastic! Room was exceptionally clean. Andy and Jo were friendly, informative and gave some amazing recommendations. Couldn’t recommend it anymore, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beckie

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More than a gem
Fabulous! Andy and Jo are lovely people. The way they serve breakfast was an "art" - from the quality of food to the delicate display, everything was so meticulous! It was absolutely fine dining! The room is spacious and absolutely clean (comment from a clean freak!). The deco is simple yet good taste. It's certainly a gem and we are very happy with everything during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul, London

Travelled with family
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Fantastic place, perfect location right on the beach, own parking....Andy and Jo were the best hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathie, Southampton

Travelled with partner
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This is by far the best place we have stayed at. We were greeted immediately in the car park by the owners who were friendly, helpful and welcoming throughout. The Covid safety planning was thorough and manageable. The accommodation is clean, tasteful, with light and airy rooms. The breakfast room is well planned, clean and inviting with little walled of areas giving some privacy. The breakfast was tasty and well presented with nothing too much trouble and couldn't be faulted in any way. This couple have thought if everything and we would stay there again anytime. First class service all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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We had the most wonderful time there, the view could not be better, and the service was excellent. The room was lovely and clean and the breakfast was lovely. We will come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

M J

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What a gem of a place to stay
An immaculately clean, modern, spacious, comfortable and friendly place to stay in the quiet town of Shanklin. Literally on the seafront in a great location, plentiful parkjng even when all rooms are occupied which is a genuinely useful amenity. Jo & Andy could not do enough for us and were very knowledgeable about great local bike riding routes, good restaurants, attractions worth visiting. The freshly cooked to order breakfasts are amongst the best we've had at any hotel. We cannot recommend this place highly enough, you really will be very happy to have a short break here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Welcoming of proprietors; helpful in all ways; fabulous cooked-to-order breakfasts; style of rooms, common areas beautiful; oh . . . and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

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Excellent stay
Beautiful location, clean large comfortable room, private balcony, kind and friendly owner couple and delicious breakfast. Excellent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

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Great stay, fantastic sea views.
Fantastic hosts, Jo and Andy. They made our stay memorable, from the moment we entered the Shoreline Jo and Andy couldn't do enough to make us feel welcome. The room had fantastic sea views across the English channel. The cleanliness of the room and the whole B&B was impeccable. Would highly recommend and would stay again. Must be one of the best B&Bs on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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This property has large well furnished rooms overlooking the sea. The owners are warm and welcoming. The breakfast with home baked croissants and pastries are a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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Lovely accomadation right on the sea front. Lovely welcoming owners who will make sure your stay is memorable. Clean and comfortable with parking . Fantastic breakfast and freshly made pastries. You will not regret booking this place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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A charming break
A lovely stay at the Shoreside, with Andy and Jo ensuring our stay was great-Lovely breakfast, pastries to take out and good recommendations for eating places.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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From the minute we pulled up in the car park the service\welcome we received was exceptional. Super clean room, fantastic location, amazing breakfast. Enjoyed walks as recommended by Andy through Shanklin Chine and along coast to Sandown. Shame we didn,t have longer. Would love to go back. Would highly recommend staying here !!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Absolutely amazing place to stay, wonderful hosts, fantastic breakfast and a beautiful spot. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Can't wait to book our next trip. Thanks Jo and Andy for a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

MaxandSheila, Maghull

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ANDY and JO were the perfect hosts. We had everything that we could ask for. Perfect location; excellent food. Best accommodation we have ever used.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018