2 Queens Road, Shanklin, PO37 6AN, United Kingdom
#3 of 29 hotels in Shanklin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 227 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 October 2023
Rachel
United KingdomBooked late so only small room available but warm welcome and Great breakfast. Pool was an unexpected bonus.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Paul
United KingdomThe room was a bit on the small side and didn't face the front. Given the hot weather while I was there, I would have liked to be able to open the windows wider and ventilate the room a bit more. A desk to sit at while writing would have been useful. The bar could stock more local bottled ales. These are relatively minor complaints - I look forward to visiting the Havelock again next year !
I have visited the Havelock regularly, especially in recent post-Covid years, and it has become a particular favourite of mine. The location is ideal for the beach and cliff top, the Old Town and the town centre. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfasts are wonderful, though not good news when you are trying to lose weight !
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Maureen
United KingdomWe could hear the room above us every time they walked across the room. The floor boards were noisy.
Cleanliness of the hotel
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Sharon
United KingdomN/A
Very clean room and en suite ideally situated to walk to the beach or village and excellent hosts
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Joanne
United KingdomLoved everything!
Lovely room, clean and comfortable. Private entrance was a real bonus. The pool was absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Christopher
United KingdomMmmmm, yes……absolutely nothing !!
The property was immaculate, staff were a credit to the team but Vicky n Paul were the best hosts ever. Nothing was too much trouble
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Joanne
United KingdomThe hotel was lovely very friendly and spotless
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Corinne
New ZealandSuch a great place to stay super friendly very nice decor without being over the top or pretentious- loved the bar lounge set up. And breakfast was superb.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Cathy
United KingdomNothing
Spotlessly clean, great location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Gary
United KingdomBlackout curtains needed, more parking and hot water took ages to come through, ok once up to temperature, but too long to get there: minor gripes
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Stephanie
United KingdomThicker walls, needs aircon for warm days, more space in the room. Breakfast period is only one hour, I normally have late breakfast
Location was great, close to beach, bars and restaurants. Owners and staff were wonderful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Brian
Abkhazia, GeorgiaNothing.
Very enjoyable breakfast. Room was a little small but we managed fine. The hotel was very clean.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Apolette
United KingdomNothing.
The location was very good, near the bus station and near the beach. The ambience of the place was very cosy and clean. The staff were friendly and made us feel very welcomed. I like that the bar area is more of like a family area where everyone is friends with each other, you can have coffee or beer or just chill. The pool was also a nice addition to this place.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Nina
United KingdomPerfect location Lovely friendly owners, very accommodating and helpful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Mark
United KingdomVery high standard, super clean and the hosts were amazing a really lovely couple who along with the staff couldn’t do enough for you .
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Kevin
United KingdomBetter quality tea bags
The breakfast was outstanding quality products great service, also the swimming pool was a great touch
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Anne
AustraliaDidnt have breakfast in the hotel.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Jo
United KingdomNothing
Everything was top rated, 5 star
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Jonathan
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike
It was everything that we imagined and more! Paul and Vicky, along with their lovely family, are the perfect hosts and are backed by excellent staff. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
David
United KingdomNothing.nothin.nothing.
Bright and sunny place.great views,pretty tropical garden.v comfortable room-bed,shower etc.excellent food.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Kim
United Kingdomnothing.
proximity to the old town and the beach.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Peter
United KingdomNothing really
Friendly Staff. Nice breakfast
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Nicki
United KingdomNo negative points, all good
Friendly helpful owners and their cleaner. Really nice room and they kindly upgraded the single room we'd booked for our 15yr old to a double door next to us as it was available. Didn't try breakfast, just because we don't usually have it until later. Very clean and comfortable room and bathroom. Nice bar, plenty of parking and a short walk to bars and restaurants in Old Village and to the Chine and beach, perfectly located.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Sam
United KingdomThe whole place was exceptionally clean. The breakfast was excellently run and accommodated a vegan diet very well. The family running it were lovely. The hotel is very well located, less than 5 mins to seafront and same into old town.
Stayed in May 2023
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