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The Waterfront Inn

3.5 star property
Waterfront guesthouse with a restaurant and a bar

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Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 9) | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room (Room 8) | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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19 Esplanade, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BN
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View (Room 10) | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View (Room 10)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room 8) | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room 8)

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

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

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 9) | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 9)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room (Room 17)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room (Room 18)

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

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Economy Double Room (Cosy Double) | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room (Cosy Double)

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

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

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

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View (Room 15)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Shanklin

The Waterfront Inn places you next to Shanklin Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Rylstone Gardens. 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 - 0.0 miles
  • Shanklin Old Village - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shanklin Chine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shanklin Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falcon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Steamer Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Inn

Waterfront guesthouse with a restaurant and a bar
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

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
  • 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.

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?

Located steps from Shanklin Beach, this guesthouse is in Shanklin, and within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Old Village. You'll also find Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Rylstone Gardens less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Waterfront Inn?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

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 amenities will couples enjoy at The Waterfront Inn?

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

Are there hot tubs at The Waterfront Inn?

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

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Waterfront Inn?

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 that I can book at The Waterfront Inn?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at The Waterfront Inn.

Reviews

The Waterfront Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Silvio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Azmi

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gemma

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Izumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sydney

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

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