Hotel The Clifton
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.
1 Queens Road, Shanklin, PO37 6AN, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 134 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and peaceful Hotel. all people we have met are an amazing and a host and we would definitely stay in this place again. The breakfast is delicious, the beach is close and it's quite easy to travel around the area. A very relaxing Hotel
EgyptThe breakfast was great and plenty of options .great location and friendly staff we will return in the near future.
United KingdomSuper location - couldn't ask for a better view from our balcony. Excellent choice at breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful
United KingdomLovely hotel, fabulous breakfast, and friendly staff. Great location for a stroll into Shanklin, or along the seafront. We really enjoyed taking breakfast out in the garden looking out over the ocean.
United KingdomLocation was great with brilliant views. The hotel was clean and the decor was cosy, which we liked.
United KingdomLocation is good. Staff helpful . Member of staff carried my suitcase to the second floor which was great since I have back problems.
United KingdomReally helpful staff, lovely breakfast, staff didn't mind going the extra to help. fantastic location.
United KingdomFantastic views, lovely garden, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast
United KingdomLocation was excellent and staff were very friendly.
United KingdomBreakfast was good but service a bit inattentive. Excellent terrace and view from our room with binoculars provided. Convenient car parking. Easy walk into old town.
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The Clifton
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Ahmed
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Kevin
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Gardner
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Lisa
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David
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Rauf
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Sharon
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Annette
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John
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Nigel
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One of our best sellers in Shanklin! With a beautiful cliff top , The Clifton boasts of Sandown Bay from its lounge and garden. Leading onto Keats's Green, it has a bistro that uses local produce in its menu.
Many bedrooms have views of the Isle of Wight’s coast, and some have a balcony. Each room features free Wi-Fi, a TV, radio, a private bathroom and free tea, coffee and hot chocolate facilities.
The provides home-cooked using seasonal ingredients from the nearby farmland. Special dietary requirements can be catered for. The bar stocks beers brewed on the Isle.
The garden opens onto the Coastal Walk between Shanklin and Sandown. The picturesque is a 5 away, and and the beach are also just a short walk from the hotel.
This is our guests' favorite part of Shanklin, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.
Located in the best-rated area in Shanklin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet
Free private parking
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See what guests loved the most:
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Ahmed
Egypt“ We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and peaceful Hotel. all people we have met are an amazing and a host and we would definitely stay in this place again. The breakfast is delicious, the beach is close and it's quite easy to travel around the area. A very relaxing Hotel” Read more
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Kevin
United Kingdom“The breakfast was great and plenty of options .great location and friendly staff we will return in the near future.”
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Gardner
United Kingdom
“Super location - couldn't ask for a better view from our balcony. Excellent choice at breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful”
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Lisa
United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel, fabulous breakfast, and friendly staff. Great location for a stroll into Shanklin, or along the seafront. We really enjoyed taking breakfast out in the garden looking out over the ocean.”
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David
United Kingdom
“Location was great with brilliant views. The hotel was clean and the decor was cosy, which we liked.”
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Rauf
United Kingdom
“Location is good. Staff helpful . Member of staff carried my suitcase to the second floor which was great since I have back problems.”
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Sharon
United Kingdom
“Really helpful staff, lovely breakfast, staff didn't mind going the extra to help. fantastic location.”
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Annette
United Kingdom
“Fantastic views, lovely garden, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast ”
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John
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent and staff were very friendly.”
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Nigel
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was good but service a bit inattentive. Excellent terrace and view from our room with binoculars provided. Convenient car parking. Easy walk into old town.”
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About The Clifton
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We are rated four star by VisitEngland and have recently received their coveted Silver Award for the high quality of our accommodation. Our beautiful garden overlooking the sea has been shortlisted for the Wight in Bloom award for 2016. Please note we only accommodate children over 10yrs.
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The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary2.5 miles
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Dinosaur Isle2.6 miles
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Amazon World Zoo Park2.6 miles
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Robin Hill5.1 miles
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Blackgang Chine6.7 miles
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Carisbrooke Castle8.2 miles
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Osborne House9.5 miles
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Spitbank Fort10.4 miles
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Haslar Marina11.6 miles
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Portsmouth Cathedral11.7 miles
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Portsmouth Harbour12.1 miles
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Mary Rose Museum12.4 miles
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Shanklin Beach Mixed sandSwimming, Food & Drink300 feet
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Southampton Airport23.7 miles
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Bournemouth Airport31.1 miles
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London Gatwick Airport57.3 miles
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Amenities of The Clifton
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Beach
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Public transit tickets
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Packed lunches
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
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 over 10 are welcome.
Children 11 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The Clifton accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Children can only be accommodated in family rooms.
The hotel and grounds are completely nonsmoking.
Please note that the hotel does not accept American Express cards.
FAQs about The Clifton
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The Clifton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Library
- Beachfront
- Beach
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Guests staying at The Clifton can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Room options at The Clifton include:
- Double
- Twin
- Single
- Suite
- Twin/Double
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Clifton (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Clifton by:
- Ferry 2h
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Check-in at The Clifton is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Clifton is 1,300 feet from the center of Shanklin.
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The prices at The Clifton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The nearest beach is 350 feet from The Clifton.
