The Chestnuts Guest House

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Located close to Shanklin Beach and Shanklin Chine, The Chestnuts Guest House provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a painting of a lighthouse on the wall.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, two pillows with a floral design, a rolled towel, a bedside lamp, and a painting of a coastal scene on the wall.

Double Room (Small)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with white and beige bedding, two bedside lamps, and a painting of a beach scene above the bed.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small desk, and a window.

Superior Double Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting of a dock, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small desk, and a wardrobe.

Single Room

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small desk, and a wardrobe.

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a painting of a lighthouse on the wall.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a painting of a lighthouse on the wall.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Shanklin, The Chestnuts Guest House is near a train station and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shanklin Beach and Shanklin Chine, while Isle of Wight Zoo and Blackgang Chine are popular local attractions. Sandown Pier and Sandown Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Shanklin travel guide
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Map
4 Hope Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6EA

What's nearby

  • A beach with a wooden walkway, pebbles, and a distant cliff.
    Shanklin Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A row of colorful beach huts along a coastal road with a cliff in the background.
    Small Hope Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A traditional building with a thatched roof, named 'Pencil Cottage,' featuring a shop and a tea garden.
    Shanklin Old Village
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a cliff overlooking the sea.
    Shanklin Chine
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shanklin Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station
    5 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    108 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Falcon
    5 min walk
  • King Harry's Bar
    14 min walk
  • KFC
    4 min drive
  • South East Beach Cafe
    5 min walk
  • The Waterfront Inn
    9 min walk

About this property

The Chestnuts Guest House

  • Guest house near Shanklin Beach
  • Located close to Shanklin Chine and Sandown Pier, The Chestnuts Guest House provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this guest house include:
    • Free self-parking
    • A nature reserve, a vegetable garden and smoke-free property
    • Luggage storage and games
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Chestnuts Guest House have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • 9 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Eco-friendly cleaning products, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1867
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chestnuts Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Chestnuts Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Chestnuts Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Chestnuts Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Chestnuts Guest House located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Shanklin Beach and Shanklin Chine. Sandown Beach and Sandown Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km). Shanklin Station is only a 5-minute walk and Lake Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

The Chestnuts Guest House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Really enjoyed my stay at The Chestnuts, very clean, great breakfast and superb hosts.Bed was also very comfortable and back garden was a bonus.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, Friendly staff, delicious breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A good location handy for buses shops and beach. Proprietors were extremely helpful and considerate.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good bedding, good breakfast, friendlystaff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean environment, lovely hosts, tasty breakfast with variety of options, and walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hosts, really friendly attentive service. Lovely decor with a beech hut theme. Wonderful breakfasts. Lovely mature garden, very extoic, and I found myself sending more time in the garden than I probably should have. Clean facilities, very swanky spicy, sandlewoody shower gel/shammpoo and condition, dont bring any of your own you won't need it, and the conditioner made light work of my long fine, tangly and beechy hair. I enjoyed my stay so much here, that I feel it necessary to devote the time to compose a more comprehensive review, but I have just got back from my stay. If you are reading this, don't hesitate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay

Very friendly and helpful hosts. Good selection of breakfast and full English cooked perfect. Would def stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely comfortable guest house

Lovely comfortable guest house Nice comfortable place whose location is close to all the amneities. Fabulous freshly cooked hot breakfast served daily. Super friendly and knowledgeable hosts who work hard to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and comfortable, helpful and attentive. What else can you expect. One of the nicest places Ive stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and welcoming Nick and Hayley were so good and helpful and enhanced our stay in many ways including recommendations and keeping our bags on the last day so that we could go out and enjoy more of IOW. Breakfast variety was excellent, lots of choices. Would definitely recommend a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location, fresh and clean room, lovely breakfast and very friendly staff who went above and beyond to help us during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, great hospitality with travel tips from the hosts and delicious breakfast. The room is compact with the bathroom newly refurbished. Felt really comfortable over the 2-night stay while enjoying its convenience to explore the southern half of the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay

Wonderful stay, perfectly located. Hosts are really friendly and helpful. Rooms clean and tidy, beds so comfortable. Breakfast was great, wide variety to suit all diets. The fact free parking was massive bonus . Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Nick my host was lovely and made me feel welcome and at home. I was unable to stay for breakfast so he even made sure I had some fruit to go in the morning! The room was lovely with a wonderful shower which was much needed at the end of the long day. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Just superb. I stayed at the Chestnuts and I could not have chosen a better base or more importantly host. Nick goes above and beyond, friendly, informative and makes the best breakfast. No request was to much from cleaning the rooms on request to providing a warm and friendly atmosphere. I had a different breakfast in my 3 day stay and have to say the cooked full English was just so good. If you are looking for a good place to stay, close to the beach (2 minute walk) and perfect access point to the rest of the island I would highly recommend the Chestnuts. Also which is a big bonus nowadays if you want Wi_Fi then the speeds are great. Probably as good as at home. With over No issues connecting your devices. A great stay I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Hayley and Nick made us feel really welcome, we had a lovely clean and bright room and were within easy reach of the beach we had a good choice of breakfast and we would definitely stay at the Chestnuts again, very good value for money
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleasant stay at the Chestnuts, Hayley and Nick were excellent hosts and nothing was any trouble 5 stars plus
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place

Great service would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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8/10 Good

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Very welcoming when arrived. The room was small but more than adequate. The breakfast was well worth it. Due to my time of staying and out of season the local area was a little bit of a let down. Very hard to find something to eat (next time should ask when booking in) but apart from that a lovely stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice B&B close to the beach. Very central location so easy to get around the island using public transport/ bikes. Lots to do locally. The owners couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Definitely worth staying here if you are visiting Shanklin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location

Easy to get to all locations on the island from here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb Guest House in Shanklin

Superb accommodation and could not fault the hospitality from Nick and Hayley. We would recommend The Chestnuts guest house and will be back to stay soon. Great location in Shanklin too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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8/10 Good

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Great find!

Extremely friendly hotel with clean, comfortable rooms and a killer full English breakfast! Will definitely stay here again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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A gem

Lovely hotel within short walk of seafront. Very welcoming with tranquil garden. Would definitely recommend .