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The Clifton

3.5 star property
Beach inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Premier Suite | Balcony
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Premier Suite | Balcony
Garden
The Clifton offers a tranquil garden, cozy library, restaurant, bar, and WiFi. Practical amenities include bike rentals and luggage storage. Guests consistently describe the staff as helpful.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (Small)

Double Room, Sea View (Small)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Bay View

Double Room, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
1 Queen's Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6AN

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shanklin Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 11 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bayside Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Steamer Inn - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Clifton

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Clifton. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a reception hall and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 December and 3 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 9 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Clifton Inn Shanklin
Clifton Shanklin
The Clifton Inn
The Clifton Shanklin
The Clifton Inn Shanklin

Frequently asked questions

Is The Clifton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Clifton?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Clifton?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Clifton?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Clifton located?

Situated in Shanklin, this beach inn is within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Chine, Shanklin Beach, and Shanklin Theatre. Shanklin Old Village and Rylstone Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Shanklin Station is 11 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 28 minutes.

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Reviews

The Clifton Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel. Superb location and staff are very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Stay at the Clifton.

I have stayed in a few hotels in the IOW but this was the best to date. The staff were really friendly and helped to make it a really relaxed environment. Rooms comfortable and clean with good on suite facilities. Really enjoyed the Clifton. Great location on the sea front.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful home with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the scenery. Very convenient for walking down to the beach as well as walking into town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Visitor

Great location, good service and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, good twin room and an excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ragnhild

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff, good location, great breakfast and good-size rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

David

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

Nice hotel and staff

Friendly staff good breakfast no issues
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room (#2). Very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice hotel with great view at room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

A wonderful and peaceful place.

We booked the hotel for six nights but as it was so good we extended our stay to eight nights. Our room had a wonderful view over the sea but was also very quiet. It has a lovely peaceful atmosphere.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very Good

Décor might be a bit dated for some but see through that and its a good location, the staff were very friendly and efficient and liked the little touches such as the packed lunch ready for me in the morning as was leaving before breakfast started. Over all a good hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attractive, comfortable, peaceful small hotel with lively sea views. Lots of choice ag breajfast and in the congenial bar. Nothing too muvh trouble for the staff. Lovely garden and good access to local shpps and attractions and easy trave to other parts if the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gardens were beautifully maintained, service at bar and restaurant were superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

C

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

Rail Worker

Check-in was prompt and went that little bit extra to actually take me up to my room, rather than just point which way to go. As I had to be on site early, I was going to miss breakfast, not a problem though as there was a well packed breakfast bag ready for me first thing. Lovely hotel, nice staff, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location friendly staff. Superb breakfast choices. Well maintained comfortable hotel with character, lovely gardens overlooking the sea.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Leisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely clean hotel , hot water constantly , friendly staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pete

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

What a view

From the moment we checked in, we we’re looked after by the Clifton, in fact before! We where allowed to park there to get rid of the car so we could start our break an hour or so early. The staff are lovely, the Manager Den has a lovely quirky sense of humor that made me chuckle. The Room was up a lot of stairs, but the payback, an awesome view. Lovely clean room, could have stayed days. Thank you Clifton. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Markus

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

Long weekend on the Isle of Wight

Beautiful Hotel with stunning views on the garden and the sea. Friendly and welcoming staff. Spacious and comfortable room. Good breakfast with broad choice of cooked breakfast as well as buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Night in Shanklin

A genuinely lovely stay in Shanklin, the owners really look after the guests helping us settle in, take afternoon tea in the cosy lounge and organising a taxi for us. Room was clean with nice extras put out in the bathroom. Breakfast excellent. The hotel garden has won 2 awards and rightly so. Overall, great - we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Nice accommodation and friendly staff

Good basic accommodation clean, and nice touches in bathroom. Nice breakfast, pleasant staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good mini-break

We stayed in this hotel for a short time during a bank holiday weekend. The hotel is very good quality for B&B and is very well located with many restaurants, the Shanklin Chine, the old town and the beach nearby. The hotel has a restaurant for breakfast (offering buffet and English breakfast) and a cafe with a lovely garden to enjoy the sunshine and sea views when weather allows.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a nice a big , clean and breakfast very nice. Staff couldn’t be more helpful from advising where to eat and the best places to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Chan from London

Excellent location. Amazing view on top of hill. Highly recommended. Will come back again for longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

The Clifton Shanklin Isle of Wight

Gorgeous surroundings, very comfortable and clean, friendly, excellent quality breakfast ,quiet location great for couples, lovely garden, clifftop location within easy walking distance of the cliff lift to the seaside if you don't want to walk ( or walk back up-hill) and very good service.Will definitely return.Light meals in the evening only.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close proximity to the sea.The cosy room we originally booked was too Small & very dated.we upgraded to a sea view room which was spacious but the carpet was tired & very dated. the view was stunning from the bedroom .There were limited tables with a sea view at breakfast or they were laid up for 3 or 4 people & you couldn’t sit there.. I asked about sitting outside but was told no way much too cold for breakfast. lovely shower, all very clean all over the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019