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Reviews of The Havelock 4 stars

2 Queens Road, Shanklin, PO37 6AN, United Kingdom

#3 of 29 hotels in Shanklin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 227 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Lovey quiet road with access to beach and village. Perfect for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Booked 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

    8.0
    The Havelock has become one of my favourite places to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The 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

    10
    Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We 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

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/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

    10
    Absolutely perfect break. A total pleasure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved 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

    10
    The only place to stay on IOW
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mmmmm, 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

    10
    Gorgeous hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was lovely very friendly and spotless

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    10
    Ideal place to stay to see everything on the island easily
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Spotlessly clean, great location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Blackout 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

    8.0
    Nice owners and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thicker 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

    8.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing.

    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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    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

    10
    Perfect hotel, perfect location. 5* would recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location Lovely friendly owners, very accommodating and helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    10
    The staff and accomodation was onpar with anywhere ive stayed in the world. if you go to the isle of wight you would be
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very 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

    10
    Outstanding will definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better 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

    8.0
    Very comfortable room. Friendly owners. Couldn’t have been better. I will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didnt have breakfast in the hotel.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    10
    Fab, will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was top rated, 5 star

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic short stay with perfect location, great breakfast and lovely swimming pool!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    8.0
    Peaceful,pretty place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.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

    10
    Made to feel very welcome .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing.

    proximity to the old town and the beach.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Friendly Staff. Nice breakfast

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    10
    Excellent place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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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