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Marlborough Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and a bar

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Beach nearby
Reception
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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16 Queens Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6AN
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Single Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Shanklin

Marlborough Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Shanklin Beach and Shanklin Chine. This 15-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shanklin Old Village - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shanklin Chine - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sandown Pier - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 9 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falcon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Fish & Chips - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Steamer Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Plough & Barley Corn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Marlborough Hotel

Victorian hotel with free breakfast and a bar
Guests staying at Marlborough Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a picnic area. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a fireplace in the lobby, a reception hall, and a garden.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, hair dryers, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Library
  • Piano

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2015
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 25 and February 28.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Housekeeping fee: GBP 10 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - GB198086263
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Tax ID number is GB198086263.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Marlborough Hotel Shanklin
Marlborough Shanklin
Marlborough Hotel Hotel
Marlborough Hotel Shanklin
Marlborough Hotel Hotel Shanklin

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Marlborough Hotel?

Marlborough Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Marlborough Hotel?

This hotel is located in Shanklin, just steps from Shanklin Beach and Shanklin Theatre, and within a short walk of Shanklin Chine. You'll also find Shanklin Old Village and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Marlborough Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Marlborough Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Marlborough Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Marlborough Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Marlborough Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a nature reserve plus some guestrooms include sea views.

Are there hot tubs at Marlborough Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Marlborough Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Marlborough Hotel offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Marlborough Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Marlborough Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Marlborough Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Marlborough Hotel?

The closest major airport to Marlborough Hotel is Southampton (SOU), which is about 23.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Marlborough Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Marlborough Hotel.

Reviews

Marlborough Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ngo Bayiha

Location; Very close to the seafront, train station and bus station Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff. The place could do with an update but overall our stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was superb. The hotel is in a great location. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenny

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice easy spot for the town and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, this was our second stay at this hotel, the staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was very clean and had everything we needed with a lovely big, comfy bed. Breakfast was really good. We will definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The photograph shows a sea front, the hotel is not near the sea front there is a lift down to the sea which is not far away. Comfortable hotel in a good location, excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent breakfast at a friendly hotel.

We had a lovely four day stay at this hotel. I was particularly impressed with friendliness of the staff and indeed the other residents. It was all very relaxed, inclusive and friendly. I was also particularly impressed with the breakfast. The choice from the buffet was very good and had clearly been carefully selected. The cooked breakfast was really nice with good quality and well cooked ingredients. Downside was the heat in the rooms overnight and as we had a balcony that shared with 4 other rooms so were unhappy about sleeping with it open. Also a second floor room with no lift made for a long trip up at the end of a busy day. All on all, I would definitely use this hotel again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a criticism but the shower was not powerful enough due to low water pressure maybe a power shower would do the trick
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilbur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked virtually everything about this nicely run hotel. Run as a small hotel, with the absolute warmth of a truly British seaside B&B. This hotel was very clean, and the linen in all the rooms, bathroom, bedroom and dining/breakfast room was immaculate. The rooms were pleasantly decorated and the staff were polite and accommodating. Breakfast was always served as you liked it. The bar meals were limited but were nicely dished up with a good pint of beer. We were there for a fortnight and enjoyed our stay in our very spacious and comfortable rooms. My only criticism is regarding the toilet seats (only experienced 2, in our bathroom and in the public toilet near the lounge) which were those horrible cheap, thin bendy one's, although they were always clean. In general I would say "Keep up the good work Agneta and Pascal, and thank you for being good hosts".
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Mazhar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just wrighting anything here so can move on
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms felt a bit cramped and the light outside was on to long we would have called reception but sadly no phone
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Positives: Lovely, clean and quiet hotel, helpful and friendly staff, tasty breakfast, great location. Will stay there again. Things to consider: Shower cubicle very small, limited hanging space for clothes and wet towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Geoffrey

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel portrays a good looking freshly painted property, the reality is the the paint work is covering up many poorly finished features! The entry into the hotel has bare floor boards that need better finishing. In our two room booking there was not a wardrobe just the cheapest hangers hanging of coat hook rails. The biggest room our bedroom was approximately 8’ x 11 feet.we could barely get around the room without getting in each others way! The electric water heater that was inside the shower enclosure was poor hot water out of the base of the unit and did not look safe. We also had no heater in either room on the first night! It was miserable getting up the following morning as the temperate plunged! After our first night there we talked to the front desk. He said they would look into these matters. The heating was corrected by turning on the power to the two wall heaters and supplying one remote to adjust them. That certainly helped and should have been ready for our first day there! The water heater had a note on it saying out of service use shower in other bedroom! When I talked to the front desk they said it was not safe as the water was leak from inside the unit. really 240volt this is horrendous! So we had to share air sons shower. This is one the worst hotel we have stayed in. The breakfast offerings were actually very good and we had no complaints as the choices were vast from cereals fruit to cooked full breakfast! we can only comment on rooms 10 & 11!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good food B&B small hotel with safe parking

Excellent friendly small hotel with B&B available (no evening meals at moment), with good safe parking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable and well located hotel

Comfortable and well located hotel. Easy walk to town and beach. Good range of food and drink options in the town. Nice walk on promenade and esplanade.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Super Shanklin

Lovely people, couldn't do enough for you. Beds were Amazingly comfortable + breakfast was excellent. A few things need some attention in the decor but overall a lovely place to stay. 5 minutes to the beach or to the old town so great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, room was bright and good view, breakfast was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place with a lovely host
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and value

We were greeted by the owner who was very friendly and accommodating. Check in was quick and easy and the owner gave us a map describing things to do in the local area. The room was a good size with ensuite and clean, only slight negative was there was no wardrobe, however, there were plenty of hangers. Breakfast was included in our stay and was cooked to order including a large selection of continental all of which was very good. The service at breakfast great and the overall service and value for money was excellent. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023