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The Steamer Inn

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A view through a window with a view of the sea and beach. - The Steamer Inn (Shanklin)
A coastal town with a sandy beach, a promenade lined with parked cars, and buildings along the hillside. - The Steamer Inn (Shanklin)
A restaurant with wooden interiors, tables with various dishes, and a menu. - The Steamer Inn (Shanklin)
A seaside hotel with multiple dining areas, a prominent staircase leading to the entrance, and a view of the surrounding cliffs. - The Steamer Inn (Shanklin)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall. - The Steamer Inn (Shanklin)
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a bar at The Steamer Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 1)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, a television, and a small table with a kettle.

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony (3+4))

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (5)

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a chair with a cushion, two bedside tables with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, wooden headboards, a large wardrobe, and framed pictures on the wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a beige sofa, a wooden table, and a window with curtains. There are two wall-mounted shelves with paintings and a small potted plant.

Standard Apartment, Private Bathroom (Flat )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Shanklin is home to The Steamer Inn. Shanklin Theatre and Dinosaur Isle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Zoo. Amazon World Zoo Park and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. Visit our Shanklin travel guide
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18 Esplanade, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BS

What's nearby

  • A beach with a wooden walkway, pebbles, and a distant cliff.
    Shanklin Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A traditional building with a thatched roof, named 'Pencil Cottage,' featuring a shop and a tea garden.
    Shanklin Old Village
    6 min walk - 0.4 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
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station
    13 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    110 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Falcon
    10 min walk
  • King Harry's Bar
    10 min walk
  • KFC
    5 min drive
  • South East Beach Cafe
    7 min walk
  • The Waterfront Inn
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Frequently asked questions

Is The Steamer Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Steamer Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Steamer Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Steamer Inn located?

Situated in Shanklin, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Shanklin Beach and Rylstone Gardens. Small Hope Beach and Shanklin Chine are also within 10 minutes. Shanklin Station is 13 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

The Steamer Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for sea front and very nice balcony to sit and relax, although quite small. Rooms and pub clean and the meals were standard pub fare with excellent specials. Parking can be an issue when there's something happening on the beach or in the sea, we were there during the rowing regatta and the front was very busy. Would stop again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I stayed at The Steamer Inn, Shanklin for 3 nights earlier this week. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. The service was excellent as was the food; the "included" english breakfast was great, served freshly cooked and well-presented. The Steamer Inn was well located for the buses (50 yards across the road) which we made good use of throughout our stay. It was a shame the lift from the esplanade to the top of the cliff was out of action but instead we made good use of our Shanklin Chine ticket (valid from first use throughout our stay) as a more pleasant walk upto Shanklin Old Village and beyond rather that walk the longer way round.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast ane all day menu was lovely and our room has a nice balcony with sea view. Stuff is very friendly. Definitely will coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable room with en suite and stunning view of the beach across the road from our balcony. Impressed with the high standard of cleanliness and the friendly staff. The included Breakfast was good and we additionally ate at the bar for the 3 nights we stayed as there was an excellent and reasonably priced menu. Overall, very impressed and will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Steamer Inn. We had a sea view balcony room. Wonderful location and great staff. It is not The Ritz nor does it pretend to be. But it does have a comfortable bed and a balcony overlooking the sea. Local information (guides, maps etc) are also available. We have stayed there before and we will return. It's nice to be shown to your room (we were given an early check in) and the shower was very good. The breakfast was also very good. If we were to nit pick, some coat hooks in the room (perhaps on the back of the door) would be useful and it would be nice to have some lighter options at breakfast (yogurts, fruits etc) would be good. Looking further into the season, it would be nice to have somewhere to hang wet swimwear after the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic 4 day stay, staff were amazingly helpful, restaurant could not fault the food, would thoroughly recomend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View was fantastic, staff were very friendly and very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable but a bit outdated. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Amazing place the steamer

Our stay was fantastic the room was lovely and clean and the staff were amazing so helpful being on the seafront was a bonus we ate every night there the food was fantastic and well worth the money we have just come back from a lovely long weekend and already planning to go back there next year
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely short break at The Steamer for the second time. The room was a good size with a great sea view. Breakfast was served in the bar area and was plentiful and very tasty. We ate in the bar every night as the food was delicious and we didn't see any reason to venture further for food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well run, all staff courteous and helpful. Good food and well located in the centre of Shanklin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had room 3 great location & spectacular view Breakfast was top quality and staff were good & friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Xmas stay

Right in sea front Beautiful scenery and helpful staff Decorating was great really got Xmas spirit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
helpful and kind staff, great room, seaside view. free breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Good friendly accommodation.

The Steamer was good accommodation, clean, tidy and good location. Parking is a bit of a chore but close.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Amenities
Thank you for looking after me during my stay! Food was delicious! A Must visit for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

I loved it

Great little pub. Good food .. great service. The room i stayed in was quite small, but the bathroon was well equiped and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating.
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am on my own having lost my husband a few months ago and travelling on my own is a challenge at the moment, everyone made me welcome and feel safe ,staff very attentive and happy I felt very special
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

A real Gem.

Off season visit but the Steamer was really cosy. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was immaculately clean and the view over the bay fabulous. A real gem and will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location looking across the Esplanade to the sea front. Excellent food served all day in a relaxed atmosphere by attentive staff. This great venue attracted a lot on non-resident customers and there was a real buzz as guests enjoyed their relaxed meal eating great food and enjoying a wide variety from the bar.. As residents we were recognised and welcomed and felt very looked after. This was a great base to explore the Island from,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Chilled out, comfortable stay in a great location

I was made to feel very comfortable as a lady solo traveller, everyone was very friendly especially the lady that served the breakfast. The food was amazing and being seated in a nice little table in the corner was perfect for me and I didn't feel isolated.... thank you so much. The view was amazing from the balcony and so nice to hear the waves whilst in bed. Will definitely be back, great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic view from our room and the terraces, easy to walk to Shanklin or Sandown or use the buses. Its about time the woodchip was removed and the carpet replaced in the bedroom, but it was otherwise great as was the bathroom. Balcony had great sea view. Food in restaurant was consistently good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

minttu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect little place by the sea! The room was clean and cute and the beds very comfortable. Loved to wake up in the morning and sit on the balcony, also slept the windows open to hear the sea. The restaurant downstairs closes at 10pm but there was no disturbance whatsoever even on the weekend, you could hardly even hear it to the room. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, they also got us a table in the restaurant even when there was a line outside. The restaurant also had very good vegan options, so we didn't even need to go find a place to eat in the evenings. Loved having breakfast before the restaurant opened, watching the sea in the homely atmosphere. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025