Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 136 min drive
Sandown Station - 9 min drive
Shanklin Station - 10 min walk
Lake Station - 28 min walk
Restaurants
Shanklin Chine - 6 min walk
Laburnum Cottage Tea Rooms - 5 min walk
Fishermans Cottage - 5 min walk
The Copper Kettle - 7 min walk
The Crab - 5 min walk
About this property
The Havelock
When visiting Shanklin, The Havelock is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (7 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1860
Garden
Terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9 AM to 7 PM
The seasonal pool is open from May to August
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Havelock B&B Shanklin
Havelock Shanklin
The Havelock Hotel Shanklin
The Havelock Shanklin
The Havelock Shanklin
The Havelock Bed & breakfast
The Havelock Bed & breakfast Shanklin
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at The Havelock?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9 AM to 7 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Havelock?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Havelock?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Havelock?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Havelock and nearby?
The Havelock has a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around The Havelock like?
The Havelock is a short 4-minute walk from Shanklin Chine and 5 minutes' walk from Shanklin Beach.
The Havelock Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jun 2021
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!
Judith
Judith, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2020
Loved this hotel. Very clean, great welcome and service. Lovely breakfast.
peter
peter, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2020
Clean with lovely fluffy towels. Good choices at breakfast with attentive staff
Verified traveller
7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2020
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.
Arlene
Arlene, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
28 Aug 2020
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.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2020
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
David
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2020
Friendly family run hotel. Perfect location 2 mins walk to the beach. Nice breakfast and room. Value for money.
CT
CT, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2020
Maureen
Maureen, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug 2020
Great location, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
Verified traveller
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2020
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.
Hannah
Hannah, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2020
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 .
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2020
Quality family run hotel with lovely team
Great quality hotel with lovely team, tasty breakfast and great position.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul 2020
Helpful and attentive staff, very clean room good short break stay.
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
Mary
Mary, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Oct 2019
Weekend break
Good b&b. Good food. Friendly staff. Seaview may suffer from development between it and the sea.
Rui
Rui, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Oct 2019
Judith
Judith, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2019
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!.
Bryan
Bryan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Oct 2019
Convenient and pleasant surroundings. Would have liked a comfortable chair in the room.
Michael
Michael, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2019
great stay
Very well maintained hotel with fresh, delicious breakfast, within walking distance to the historical city center
Robert
Robert, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2019
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?
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Sep 2019
The owners were very pleasant and helped where necessary.
The available car parking was awkward and limited with possibilities of blocking other guests vehicles.