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The Waterfront Inn

3.5 star property
Comfortable guesthouse near the beach
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The Waterfront Inn

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room, Sea View (Room 10)
Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 9)

Overview of The Waterfront Inn

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
19 Esplanade, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BN
  • Popular LocationShanklin Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationShanklin Chine8 min walk
  • Popular LocationShanklin Old Village9 min walk
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)114 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View (Room 10)

Standard Double Room, Sea View (Room 10)

Standard Double Room, Sea View (Room 10)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Room 8)

Double Room (Room 8)

Double Room (Room 8)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 9)

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 9)

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 9)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Room 17)

Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room (Room 17)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Room 18)

Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Room 18)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Cosy Double)

Economy Double Room (Cosy Double)

Economy Double Room (Cosy Double)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View (Room 15)

Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View (Room 15)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Shanklin

Located in Shanklin, The Waterfront Inn is on the waterfront. Shanklin Theatre and Dinosaur Isle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sandown Pier and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Isle of Wight Zoo and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 1 min walk
  • Shanklin Chine - 8 min walk
  • Shanklin Old Village - 9 min walk
  • Shanklin Theatre - 10 min walk
  • Sandown Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 12 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shanklin Chine - 6 min walk
  • Chine Inn - 4 min walk
  • The Steamer Inn - 1 min walk
  • Bayside Fish & Chips - 3 min walk
  • Fishermans Cottage - 4 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Inn

Guest house by the sea
At The Waterfront Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Waterfront Inn have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 7 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 7.00 per day (33 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 12.50 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, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Waterfront Inn Shanklin
Waterfront Shanklin
The Waterfront Inn Shanklin
The Waterfront Inn Guesthouse
The Waterfront Inn Guesthouse Shanklin

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterfront Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Waterfront Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Waterfront Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Waterfront Inn located?

Situated in Shanklin, this beach guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Beach, Shanklin Chine, and Shanklin Old Village. Shanklin Theatre and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shanklin Station is 12 minutes by foot and Sandown Lake Station is 27 minutes.

The Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 57 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Plumbing in the property needs upgrading, very noisy, even when neighbours use their bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tarina

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, the avocado con eggs with brown toast kept us going all day long! 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

S p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was amazing views were amazing the broccoli and Stilton soup was the best we have ever had would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Excellent hotel, everything perfect and staff couldn’t have been more helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic one night stay. Staff were great & the bonus of a sea view from the room. Breakfast was superb.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice off season break
Great location, friendly staff, comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023