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Reviews of The Brunswick This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

5 Queens Road, Shanklin, PO37 6AN, United Kingdom

#17 of 29 hotels in Shanklin

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1346 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    5.6

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  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    a few days in Shanklin
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No restaurant in the evenings, but we were staying out of season.

    Well-sized rooms, decent breakfast. We enjoyed the little swimming pool and sauna a lot, although those premises were a bit shabby.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable, would recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bit of trek to & from the station if coming by train, also seemed to hear every footfall & door close on my side of the hotel.

    Very nice breakfast, helpful friendly staff. Beautiful view of the sea from the lounge area, where non residents could also come in to use the facilities. Also dog friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    We love this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I felt the pool itself needed to be a bit cleaner.

    Our second stay at The Brunswick, we love it. The staff are always lovely and helpful. Andy is particularly nice. It's somewhere we love. Cosy, clean room, excellent breakfast, beautiful bar/lounge area- a very relaxing atmosphere.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    9.0
    overall good experience, good place to stay. Would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room did not have enough sockets, so charging cell phones were a bit of a challenge

    It was very clean, the staff was very pleasant and helpful. It’s location is ideal. The breakfast was great. Overall good place to stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant staff, very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quite a few steps …but there is a ramp

    Great location friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant and relaxing. Thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was not aware that there was no option of an evening meal in the week. However, it was out of session and I was given good advice from the member of staff for somewhere to go to get a good evening meal.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay, will 100% be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The floor boards were creaking all around the hotel so you could hear everyone walking around but it's an old building so it's expected

    Loved the hotel, the staff were amazing and friendly, the pool was great fun and the breakfast was beautiful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely Relaxing Stay at the Brunswick
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Good location. Easy to walk to the Old Village and walking distance to the main bus stops. Nice decor, good room size. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was within the value for money so can not express dislikes.

    Calm and relaxed atmosphere. Clean and well spaced deco. Freiendly and effecient staff overall

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for a stay in Shanklin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No soundproofing in the hotel rooms, could hear every word that was spoken in the room above us, and they never shut up!

    Friendly staff, good location although steep walk down the cliff to a restaurant as the hotel restaurant was not open. Excellent breakfast included in the price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    9.0
    A typical seaside hotel, well situated for beach access etc. Not ideal if you have mobility problems
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The lounge area near the bar not very big, but this hotel caters for large groups of people and a function was being held one evening meaning access to the bar was very limited if at all

    This review refers to the Channel View Hotel, sister of the Brunswick, as we were transferred due to a water leak. Staff went out of their way during incredible high winds and rain to feed hotel guests in the evening even though dinner was not included normally .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    Well we didn't actually stay at the Brunswick as there was a problem in reception but we were given a room at the sister hotel the Channel View. Having not stayed at either before I have nothing to compare it with but it was very pleasent and we got an upgrade on our room to a seaview as it was my husband 65th birthday treat. The staff were very polite and friendly and we loved the indoor swimming pool alow it was a tad cold but after the shock of getting in it was OK. Lovely breakfast in the morning with a sweet waitress.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    8.0
    average
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    indoor swimming pool was freezing, obviously a money saving thing.

    did not stay at the brunswick we were put up in the channel view due to a water leak.Breakfast was fine.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    7.0
    Fo what we paid, excellent value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Swimming pool (even though indoors) was freezing, several people we spoke to commented on this.

    All very good, including the invitation to go into the 80’s & 90’s Disco. Hotel great, but please note that we were transferred over to the Channel View and did not stay at the Brunswick. Staff were exceptionally helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    The breakfast options were very good and enjoyed the hot breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous staff, great location, pool and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thin pillows and would prefer a handheld shower head in addition to the rain shower.

    Friendly staff, clean, beautiful Christmas decorations, the pool, location and lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    8.0
    Well located clean hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unable to stand in the shower. Christmas Eve staff were less friendly.

    Fantastic Christmas morning staff. Room was clean and well maintained. Breakfast was plentiful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good breakfast. Free parking. Great location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    7.0
    Overall pleased with my stay and would use again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some areas of the hotel are showing signs of age wear and tare such as carpets

    Good breakfast location very good all places of interest local are within walking distance

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    7.0
    Nice to see the Island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No restaruant. I picked the hotel thinking we would not have to go out for food perhaps on website missed that it had shut in May or there was no mention I saw. Also shame not more guests it was a bit quiet.

    The room with the sea view really good, not keen on distressed furniture but all was clean, starting to look like needing refurb. Disappointed no restaurant for the evening meal. Breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Good value for facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. Stayed for 1 night was lovely. Used the sauna and indoor pool too. Our room was comfortable and clean, had everything we needed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Staff were very friendly and helpful, displaying courteous. efficient customer service throughout my stay. I have stayed at Brunswick on countless occasions and have always been satisfied and will be returning in the near future

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    8.0
    Lovely little hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is a little outdated, especially upstairs and in the bedrooms - the downstairs looked relatively newly refurbished but we did hear that rooms are being redone imminently. King-size beds as standard would be better in all rooms if possible, however the room was clean and comfortable!

    What a lovely little hotel!! We were slightly anxious ahead of our stay due to some negative previous comments, but honestly our fears disappeared as soon as we arrived and were welcomed into the hotel It's true what they say...you get what you pay for. It is a very comfortable 3* hotel made even better by the friendly staff - Joe in the bar, the new general manager, the front of house staff and the breakfast team. The breakfast was great, plenty of choice and variety in the continental section, and a delicious cooked breakfast made to order and served quite swiftly. The daily swim in the heated indoor pool was an absolute bonus!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely and clean could do with a few mor. power points in the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Been coming here for the last 3 years and each time the staff have changed so no regular staff to recognise and now there’s no evening meals and the check in was very poor 2 girls on reception were not very professional and were laughing and giggling a far bit was was not a good conduct if that was your first time at this hotel

    Good location and lovely views and great garden area

    Stayed in September 2023

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