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The Waterfront Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A coastal town with a prominent church spire, beachfront properties, and a sandy beach area.
A hotel room with a bed, two windows with curtains, a wooden headboard, a wooden desk, a chair, and a television.
A beach with a clock tower, a lifebuoy, and a blue tent.
A window with a view of a beach, curtains, and a door handle.
A room with a desk, chair, and a view of the sea through large windows with white curtains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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19 Esplanade, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BN
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of the sea through the windows.

Standard Double Room, Sea View (Room 10)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Cosy Double)

A hotel room with a bed, white bedding, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted TV, a shelf with a coffee maker, and a white trash bin.

Economy Double Room (Cosy Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a window with curtains, and a plant.

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View (Room 15)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Room 17)

A room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall with a textured pattern, and a window with blinds.

Standard Twin Room (Room 17)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Room 18)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room (Room 18)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Room 8)

A room with a desk, chair, and a view of the sea through large windows with white curtains.

Double Room (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a radiator, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the sea through the window.

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 9)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Shanklin

The Waterfront Inn places you next to Pirates Cove - Shanklin and Shanklin Beach. This 8-room, 3.5-star guesthouse has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Small Hope Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shanklin Old Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shanklin Chine - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shanklin Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪King Harry's Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Falcon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bubble - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪South East Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Inn

Guests staying at The Waterfront Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a TV in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Coffee makers and free toiletries are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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

What is there to do around The Waterfront Inn?

This guesthouse is located in Shanklin, just steps from Shanklin Beach and Pirates Cove - Shanklin, and within a short walk of Shanklin Old Village. You'll also find Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Theatre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Waterfront Inn?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Does The Waterfront Inn include a casino?

No, The Waterfront Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Waterfront Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about The Waterfront Inn?

At this waterfront guesthouse, couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some accommodations include a sea view and a pillow menu.

Does The Waterfront Inn have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Waterfront Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Waterfront Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Waterfront Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Waterfront Inn for a fee of GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Waterfront Inn have connecting rooms available?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Waterfront Inn?

The closest major airport to The Waterfront Inn is Southampton (SOU), which is about 23.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Waterfront Inn?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Waterfront Inn.

The Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 75 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room at the front with a perfect sea view. Breakfast is exceptional here. Lovely staff great all round wonderful trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friends hotel .. great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, made my stay easy with my dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location on the seafront with a manageable walk into the town. Good sized room with comfy bed. The staff are lovely and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Amenities
Our room was cold when we arrived. It also could have done with bedside tables and lamps. The shower was set too high unable to turn down. The breakfasts were fine and the staff delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were lovely and couldn't do enough for you. Our bed was comfortable andbwe slept well. We ate every night in the restaurant as the food was lovely and very reasonable. We will definitely be coming back. 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bert O

Liked: Staff & service
Really nice staff - friendly and helpful. Location is good - right across from the beach so you can hear the sound of the sea from the bedroom. Room itself is tired and could do with an update. No locker on one side of the bed. The use a macerator in the bathrooms so it makes a loud noice when you flush the loo or empty a basis. We had no hot water when we were there. We were not told this but found out when we heard a staff member telling another guest. Breakfast is OK if you like the Full English or a variation of it but no fruit, cereal or yoghurt. Parking is on the street and requires payment
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Amenities
The walls are paper thin. You hear everything The grouting in the shower was filthy Room way too small for 2people ans 2 dogs Sink to small fo kettle Nice staff Lovely beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect seaside hotel for a weekend away

The Waterfront Inn was the perfect place to stay for a great weekend away! It is right on the water (as the name suggests) and has all the amenities one would need. Room was cozy and served its purpose and there is free wifi. The only downside is if you wanted a quiet nights sleep, there is a band / singer that performs right below the rooms on Friday nights. But other than that, the hotel staff were very accommodating and great breakfast is included!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Grenville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and although not big good enough for our needs. The toilet wouldn’t flush and shower temperature couldn’t be adjusted and was red hot. Hand basin was blocked too. We told this to the manager and he apologised and did address and fix all these things so I don’t have any complaints. For the price I’m not sure I’d stay again here though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sydney

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and friendly, helpful staff. Food was great and it was nice to sit on the veranda very early in the morning and listen to the sea. Will definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Great location. Room was outdated and bed was uncomfortable. It was quite noisy and there was no TV signal either. We arrived at 2pm as our confirmation said we could check in then but when we arrived, we were met by an abrupt guy who said check in was at 2.30pm. After few words we were able to check in. Breakfast was average and had to ask for our table to be cleaned. The young girl who served us was great but the rest just looked as if we had spoken in a different language. Overall, great location but wouldn't rush back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel right on sea front, lovely astmosphe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed by how good your staff were. Very attentive and professional, despite how busy it was. Great location, enjoyed our stay and will definitely book to stay here again. Thanks to all
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Good Value for your Money

Comfortable, affordable and excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite Coronavirus, I was looked after very well. Food was excellent, the room was great. The bed was comfortable and I had a really good night's sleep. All you could want from a hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is at the beach, nice breakfast, closer to bars and restaurants s good clean family friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The location was good, the service from the staff was terrible we had to wait a long time to place our order, with no apology for our wait very disappointed would not stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Reat stay

Exellent location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020