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The Havelock

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Shanklin B&B

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Free daily full breakfast
Terrace/patio
Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Ensuite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Shanklin

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Theatre. Shanklin Beach and Shanklin Old Village are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rylstone Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shanklin Old Village - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shanklin Chine - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shanklin Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 10 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Plough & Barley Corn - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Havelock

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Shanklin B&B
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Havelock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Shanklin bed & breakfast.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1860
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Havelock offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Shanklin bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 7 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 7 PM.
  • Children 7 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Havelock B&B Shanklin
Havelock Shanklin
The Havelock Hotel Shanklin
The Havelock Shanklin
The Havelock Shanklin
The Havelock Bed & breakfast
The Havelock Bed & breakfast Shanklin

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Havelock to the airport?

The Havelock is 39 mi (113-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Havelock have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Havelock.

How close is The Havelock to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 5-minute walk from Shanklin Beach and 1.1 mi (4-min drive) from Lake Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Havelock offer free breakfast?

The Havelock offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Havelock?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Havelock?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Havelock?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Havelock have a pool?

The Havelock features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9 AM to 7 PM.

Does The Havelock have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Havelock to downtown Shanklin?

The Havelock is 0.2 mi away from Shanklin.

The Havelock Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Great Hotel

Our stay at The Havelock was extremely pleasant. The hotel was very clean and well presented. Paul and Vicky were excellent hosts and were always on hand for a friendly chat. The breakfast was very good and all the serving staff were so friendly and efficient. The location of the hotel is great - with old Shanklin village, Shanklin Chine and the beach all nearby. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Havelock and will hopefully return one day. Thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel. Very clean, great welcome and service. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean with lovely fluffy towels. Good choices at breakfast with attentive staff
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

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

Great Place to Stay

Friendly couple running the hotel and they were so helpful. Room was great with everything you could need. Comfortable clean and with a sea view. If I return to the Isle of Wight I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good stay

We stayed in room 11 - although great access to the pool, there was noise from the kitchen area below (in the evening and early morning). The bathroom is far too small for a family suite. Good location - we got around on foot most of the time. Very friendly staff serving breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David, Oxford

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean and conveniant location. Breakfast good ingrediants well prepared. Owners and staff very friendly and always happy to help.Particular thank you to Daniel for excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

CT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly family run hotel. Perfect location 2 mins walk to the beach. Nice breakfast and room. Value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

A gem of a place

We decided to have a staycation here this summer and it was wonderful. The place is run by a lovely couple who are very friendly and helpful. The location is amazing, a stone’s throw to the sea front and the old town and a 10 minute walk to the train station. It has a wonderful sea view from the terrace where you can sit and have drinks in the evening. It also has a heated swimming pool which is lovely on warmer days - it almost feels like you’re on the Mediterranean. Breakfast was delicious and the staff were always friendly and welcoming. We don’t usually do staycations but this is a place I would happily visit again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was excellent tge staff where friendly and helpful , the location was great , the hotel was very clean and airy and everyone was very polite .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quality family run hotel with lovely team

Great quality hotel with lovely team, tasty breakfast and great position.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful and attentive staff, very clean room good short break stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location amazing breakfast welcoming host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Mary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was busy with a mixture of families and couples. Service was excellent and a good variety of choices for breakfast particularly liked the home made bread
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Rui

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

Weekend break

Good b&b. Good food. Friendly staff. Seaview may suffer from development between it and the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

Fabulous Hotel. Highly recommend.

Our weekend at the Havelock was fantastic. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. The hotel was spotlessly clean and the attention to detail Was exceptional. The gardens were stunning and well deserved of the many awards. The breakfasts were amazing and Ann’s homemade jams were scrumptious. We highly recommend this hotel 100% and we will be back- hopefully when the sun is shining!.
What a variety- how spoilt are we?
Scrambled egg and salmon- delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and pleasant surroundings. Would have liked a comfortable chair in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

great stay

Very well maintained hotel with fresh, delicious breakfast, within walking distance to the historical city center
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, very friendly hotel very near the front and Shanklin's old village. Very pleasant, helpful owners. Clean, nicely furnished rooms and good breakfasts. What more could you want?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very pleasant and helped where necessary. The available car parking was awkward and limited with possibilities of blocking other guests vehicles.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019