Near Shanklin Beach
With a stay at The Waterfront Inn in Shanklin, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Shanklin Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Rylstone Gardens. This beach guesthouse is 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from Gunwharf Quays and 23 mi (37.1 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage.
Portuguese, English, Chinese (Mandarin), French
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Street parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
Housekeeping
Standard Double Room, Sea View (Room 10)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double BedMore detailsEconomy Double Room (Cosy Double)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double BedMore detailsStandard Double Room, Partial Sea View (Room 15)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double BedMore detailsStandard Twin Room (Room 17)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 2 Twin BedsMore detailsStandard Double Room (Room 18)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double BedMore detailsDouble Room (Room 8)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa BedMore detailsClassic Double Room, Sea View (Room 9)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double BedMore detailsWonderful · 61 reviews
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
61.5%
Closest airports
Southampton (SOU)
65 km / 40.4 mi
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
66.6 km / 41.4 mi
Beaches nearby
Shanklin Beach
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Lake Beach
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Sandown Beach
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Yaverland Beach
4 km / 2.5 mi
Monks Bay Beach
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
What's nearby
Rylstone Gardens
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Shanklin Chine
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Shanklin Old Village
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Shanklin Theatre
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Sandown Pier
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
4.3 km / 2.6 mi
Dinosaur Isle
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Isle of Wight Zoo
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Street parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Street parking
Things to do
Television in common areas
Television
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Multilingual staff
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Outdoors
Terrace
Languages spoken
Portuguese
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




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