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The Clifton

3.5 star property
Beach inn with a restaurant and a bar

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Premier Suite | Balcony
Premier Suite | Balcony
Front of property
Property amenity
Deluxe Double Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

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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Double Room, Bay View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Bay View

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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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

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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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 Room, Sea View (Small) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

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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Premier Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

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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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shanklin Old Village - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shanklin Chine - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shanklin Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sandown Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shanklin Chine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Laburnum Cottage Tea Rooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Copper Kettle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crab - ‬5 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 rentals, a reception hall, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

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 December 1 and March 3.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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?

Check-out 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 Small Hope Beach are also within 15 minutes. Shanklin Station is 11 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 28 minutes.

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The Clifton Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Very friendly and helpful staff, good location, great breakfast and good-size rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Love this hotel. Superb location and staff are very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10

Very friendly and helpful staff, good twin room and an excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Beautiful spacious room (#2). Very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10

It’s a very nice hotel with great view at room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

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

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

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

The gardens were beautifully maintained, service at bar and restaurant were superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

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

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

Lovely clean hotel , hot water constantly , friendly staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

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

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