The Aqua is set in Shanklin, 22 mi from Southampton and 12 mi from Portsmouth. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and the on-site restaurant. Every room has a TV. Some rooms include a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV is provided. There is a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the bed and breakfast. Winchester is 31 mi from The Aqua, while Chichester is 22 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 24 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Shanklin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fab breakfast and food in general. Lovely view of the sea. Helpful to sleep. Beds were comfortable. Staff are fabulous. All of them blessings
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was in a great place opposite Shanklin beach. Very pretty. The breakfast was tasty with a lot of choice given by very friendly staff.
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, delicious breakfast, beautiful beach in Shanklin, lots of lovely places to visit

Host Info

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

The Aqua is a beautifully appointed family run Guest Accommodation with a reputation for service and quality. Superbly situated in the Isle of Wight’s very popular resort of Shanklin, it offers the ideal location for a beachside holiday. The Aqua also provides a central base for the many fine coastal walks that are available in the area, yet remains conveniently close to the town which is just a 10 minute walk away via the Cliff Lift. In addition to being in a lovely seaside location The Aqua also offers the ideal venue for holiday makers, Isle of Wight ramblers and local folk for Morning Coffee, Snack Lunches and Afternoon Teas. Its popularity is not just due to the excellent food and drinks available. Nothing could be more comforting than just relaxing under the many sun umbrellas and taking in the delightful vista of Shanklin Bay and the open sea, from the Continental style patios and decks fronting The Aqua. Accommodation is offered in a selection of 20 bedrooms all furnished and decorated in delightful style and ranging in size from singles to family rooms. All bedrooms are No Smoking, have En-suite facilities and feature Double Glazed Windows, Central Heating, Flat ...
The Aqua is situated on Shanklin Seafront directly opposite the Beach. It has Decks and Patios at the front where guests can relax and enjoy the view and take morning coffee, Lunch or Afternoon Tea. During the season we sometimes have free entertainment on the Patios outside where holidaymakers can also enjoy a superb selection of wines, spirits, soft drinks, beers and cask ales.
Languages spoken: English,Polish

Area info

Amenities of The Aqua
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish

House rules

The Aqua takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Visa Cash The Aqua accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

There is no onsite parking at The Aqua. However, parking permits are available on arrival for the island-wide parking scheme. Please contact the property directly for more information.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.