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The Havelock

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A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and arched windows. - The Havelock (Shanklin)
A swimming pool with a white wall and a wooden fence in the background. - The Havelock (Shanklin)
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers. - The Havelock (Shanklin)
A neatly made bed with a dark blue bedspread and two pillows, one with a floral pattern and the other solid blue. There are two bedside tables with lamps, one on each side of the bed. The wall behind the bed has a vertical wooden panel design. - The Havelock (Shanklin)
A view from a window overlooking a grassy area, a road, and a body of water. - The Havelock (Shanklin)
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Havelock. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter and a blue blanket, a wooden nightstand with a tissue box, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with blue curtains.

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a blue wall.

Family Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of buildings and trees, and a wooden panel wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Shanklin, The Havelock is near the beach. Shanklin Theatre and Dinosaur Isle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Amazon World Zoo Park. Isle of Wight Zoo and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Shanklin travel guide
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2 Queens Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6AN

What's nearby

  • A beach with a wooden walkway, pebbles, and a distant cliff.
    Shanklin Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A traditional building with a thatched roof, named 'Pencil Cottage,' featuring a shop and a tea garden.
    Shanklin Old Village
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a cliff overlooking the sea.
    Shanklin Chine
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rylstone Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shanklin Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station
    10 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    113 min drive

Restaurants

  • King Harry's Bar
    6 min walk
  • The Falcon
    8 min walk
  • KFC
    4 min drive
  • Merrie Gardens Farm
    3 min drive
  • Fishermans Cottage
    5 min walk

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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

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1860
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 7 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, 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, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
Pool access available from 9 AM to 7 PM
Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Havelock have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–7 PM.

Is The Havelock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Havelock?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Havelock?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Havelock located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Chine, Shanklin Theatre, and Shanklin Beach. Shanklin Old Village and Rylstone Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Shanklin Station is 10 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 28 minutes.

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Reviews

The Havelock Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to our great hosts we had a fantastic stay at this lovely hotel. The location is great for the town or for heading to the beach. The hotel was spotless and the breakfast was wonderful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have just returned after a weeks stay . Lovely location in the heart of Shanklin , close to all amenities . Rooms excellent , lovely & clean . Staff very friendly & helpful. Excellent breakfast .
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts, Vicky and Paul, were most welcoming and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The staff were also pleasant and helpful. The hotel was well situated and was immaculately clean. Breakfast was excellent so on the whole everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

The Havelock is a gem.

The Havelock is a beautiful hotel, warm welcome, view of the sea, great little bar area, delicious breakfast with good choices and meat from local butcher. Close to the sea front and old town, convenient for bars and restaurants. The bed was a bit old with a dip in the mattress but that's my only quibble. I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles gut.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Great Hotel

Our stay at The Havelock was extremely pleasant. The hotel was very clean and well presented. Paul and Vicky were excellent hosts and were always on hand for a friendly chat. The breakfast was very good and all the serving staff were so friendly and efficient. The location of the hotel is great - with old Shanklin village, Shanklin Chine and the beach all nearby. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Havelock and will hopefully return one day. Thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel. Very clean, great welcome and service. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean with lovely fluffy towels. Good choices at breakfast with attentive staff
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Arlene

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

Great Place to Stay

Friendly couple running the hotel and they were so helpful. Room was great with everything you could need. Comfortable clean and with a sea view. If I return to the Isle of Wight I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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Disliked: Room comfort

Good stay

We stayed in room 11 - although great access to the pool, there was noise from the kitchen area below (in the evening and early morning). The bathroom is far too small for a family suite. Good location - we got around on foot most of the time. Very friendly staff serving breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean and conveniant location. Breakfast good ingrediants well prepared. Owners and staff very friendly and always happy to help.Particular thank you to Daniel for excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

CT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly family run hotel. Perfect location 2 mins walk to the beach. Nice breakfast and room. Value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

A gem of a place

We decided to have a staycation here this summer and it was wonderful. The place is run by a lovely couple who are very friendly and helpful. The location is amazing, a stone’s throw to the sea front and the old town and a 10 minute walk to the train station. It has a wonderful sea view from the terrace where you can sit and have drinks in the evening. It also has a heated swimming pool which is lovely on warmer days - it almost feels like you’re on the Mediterranean. Breakfast was delicious and the staff were always friendly and welcoming. We don’t usually do staycations but this is a place I would happily visit again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was excellent tge staff where friendly and helpful , the location was great , the hotel was very clean and airy and everyone was very polite .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quality family run hotel with lovely team

Great quality hotel with lovely team, tasty breakfast and great position.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful and attentive staff, very clean room good short break stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location amazing breakfast welcoming host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was busy with a mixture of families and couples. Service was excellent and a good variety of choices for breakfast particularly liked the home made bread
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Rui

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

Weekend break

Good b&b. Good food. Friendly staff. Seaview may suffer from development between it and the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

Fabulous Hotel. Highly recommend.

Our weekend at the Havelock was fantastic. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. The hotel was spotlessly clean and the attention to detail Was exceptional. The gardens were stunning and well deserved of the many awards. The breakfasts were amazing and Ann’s homemade jams were scrumptious. We highly recommend this hotel 100% and we will be back- hopefully when the sun is shining!.
What a variety- how spoilt are we?
Scrambled egg and salmon- delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and pleasant surroundings. Would have liked a comfortable chair in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

great stay

Very well maintained hotel with fresh, delicious breakfast, within walking distance to the historical city center
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, very friendly hotel very near the front and Shanklin's old village. Very pleasant, helpful owners. Clean, nicely furnished rooms and good breakfasts. What more could you want?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very pleasant and helped where necessary. The available car parking was awkward and limited with possibilities of blocking other guests vehicles.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019