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The Waterfront Inn

3.5 star property
Waterfront guesthouse with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Double Room (Room 8) | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 9) | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Waterfront Inn sits right by the sea, offering a genuine escape from everyday life. Guests enjoy ocean views from the picturesque terrace, savor fresh seafood in the charming restaurant, and unwind with drinks in the cozy bar. Each room provides WiFi for staying connected.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Room 18)

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

Standard Double Room (Room 18)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Room 8)

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

Double Room (Room 8)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Esplanade, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BN

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shanklin Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falcon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Steamer 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

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have 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

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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The Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

8/10 Good

Dilys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

Izumi

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

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

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022