The Waterfront Inn

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Take advantage of a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant at The Waterfront Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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
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About the neighborhood

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 Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Zoo. Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre and Amazon World Zoo Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Shanklin travel guide
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19 Esplanade, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BN

What's nearby

  • A beach with a wooden walkway, pebbles, and a distant cliff.
    Shanklin Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A traditional building with a thatched roof, named 'Pencil Cottage,' featuring a shop and a tea garden.
    Shanklin Old Village
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a cliff overlooking the sea.
    Shanklin Chine
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shanklin Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Welcome Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Falcon
    9 min walk
  • King Harry's Bar
    11 min walk
  • KFC
    5 min drive
  • South East Beach Cafe
    7 min walk
  • The Waterfront Inn
    1 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Inn

  • Guesthouse 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:
    • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
    • A TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Waterfront Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

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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

Pets 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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?

Check-out 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, Rylstone Gardens, and Small Hope Beach. Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Old Village are also within 10 minutes. Shanklin Station is 12 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 28 minutes.

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Reviews

The Waterfront Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was black with grime toilet seat not good carpets stained staff helpful food good but they need to clean deco as really dirty and bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very good, menu a bit limited but served and cooked great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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6/10 Okay

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
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4/10 Poor

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

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friends hotel .. great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, made my stay easy with my dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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.
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I first got into the room and opened the shower door, there was a horrible smell - think it was the drains. Luckily it dissipated before I went to bed and never came back - stayed for 2 nights. Location fabulous overlooking the beach and went to sleep with the sound of the waves ( very hot - window wide open ). Breakfast very good with a very lovely view. Staff friendly and helpful without being 'in your face'. Great location with Donkey Sanctuary, Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Dinosaur Isle Museum and Yaverland beach in easy reach. Make sure you get parking code correct - 71000 not the 84003 advertised so you can park anywhere on the island. I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 night stay here and would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel right on sea front, lovely astmosphe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

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