Hotel
 The Clifton

Beachfront

1 Queens Road, Shanklin, PO37 6AN, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 250 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.6
Excellent
250 reviews

Brilliant location and breakfast , quiet peaceful and nice Garden Staff were pleasant and helpful Communal areas clean carpets Smelt fresh

Rosemary United Kingdom

Breakfast was exceptional, lots of choice and freshly cooked. Location good, a short walk to both the old village and in the other direction the beach - slightly up hill walk on return. Booked the large room and it was nice and big, although next time id choose the room with a sea view if it was available.

Suburbiton United Kingdom

Very nice rooms. Comfortable public areas for dining and relaxing. Beautiful garden and excellent views. The breakfast was delicious and everyone there was friendly. A great place to get away from it all.

Jeff United Kingdom

Was in a great location on the cliff next to the chine. Our room was clean with a comfortable bed. The staff were all lovely and we enjoyed our stay

Michael United Kingdom

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

Ahmed Egypt

Beautiful location with amazing sea views.Lovely and quiet, fab breakfast and lovely friendly staff.

Lindsay United Kingdom

clean, cozy, quiet, excellent location (easy access to Shanklin beach) and nice overall aesthetics in the rooms. Breakfast was filling and choices are varied.

Yinuo China

The clifton was amazing such a beautiful place to stay on our arrival Dennis was brilliant very welcoming and informative even a little history about the family's that lived here years ago, literally the only constructive criticism I would give is that the shower head needed changing as was a little slow but the shower does fit 2 so a brilliant place for romantic get away, you are literally a stone throw away from a whole beech Town just below the property as its on top of the beech cliff, so many beautiful interesting things to see and do and some of the restaurants were amazing there are many hills and many stairs to the beech but don't worry if like me you have trouble with walking there is a lift that you can pay to go up and down in but honestly try the walk down it's so beautiful with the attraction of shanklin chyn on the way down plus 2 pubs to stop for drinks, the view are to die for could not be happier thankyou so much we made memories we will treasure forever

Claire United Kingdom

Beautiful location, wonderful breakfasts, friendly staff. Really enjoyed breakfasts with freshly squeezed orange juice.

Leontyne United Kingdom

Great location overlooking the sea. Nice touch to provide residents with binoculars to view the ships. Staff were very friendly and helpful, well done.

Tyre United Kingdom
8.6
Excellent
250 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Brilliant location and breakfast , quiet peaceful and nice Garden Staff were pleasant and helpful Communal areas clean carpets Smelt fresh”
    Rosemary Rosemary United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was exceptional, lots of choice and freshly cooked. Location good, a short walk to both the old village and in the other direction the beach - slightly up hill walk on return.”
    Suburbiton Suburbiton United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very nice rooms. Comfortable public areas for dining and relaxing. Beautiful garden and excellent views. The breakfast was delicious and everyone there was friendly.”
    Jeff Jeff United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Was in a great location on the cliff next to the chine. Our room was clean with a comfortable bed. The staff were all lovely and we enjoyed our stay”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “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.”
    Ahmed Ahmed Egypt Egypt
  • “Beautiful location with amazing sea views.Lovely and quiet, fab breakfast and lovely friendly staff.”
    Lindsay Lindsay United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “clean, cozy, quiet, excellent location (easy access to Shanklin beach) and nice overall aesthetics in the rooms. Breakfast was filling and choices are varied.”
    Yinuo Yinuo China China
  • “The clifton was amazing such a beautiful place to stay on our arrival Dennis was brilliant very welcoming and informative even a little history about the family's that lived here years ago, literally...”
    Claire Claire United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful location, wonderful breakfasts, friendly staff. Really enjoyed breakfasts with freshly squeezed orange juice.”
    Leontyne Leontyne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location overlooking the sea. Nice touch to provide residents with binoculars to view the ships. Staff were very friendly and helpful, well done.”
    Tyre Tyre United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.0

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This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. With a beautiful cliff top location, The Clifton boasts views 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 dining room provides home-cooked food 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 Shanklin Old Village is a 5 minute walk away, and Shanklin Chine 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.

The Clifton has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 3, 2006

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

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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Closest beach

  • Shanklin Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    300 feet from property

Guest reviews

8.6
Excellent · 250 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rosemary
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Brilliant location and breakfast , quiet peaceful and nice Garden Staff were pleasant and helpful Communal areas clean carpets Smelt fresh”
  • Suburbiton
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was exceptional, lots of choice and freshly cooked. Location good, a short walk to both the old village and in the other direction the beach - slightly up hill walk on return. Booked the large room and it was nice and big, although next...”
  • Jeff
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very nice rooms. Comfortable public areas for dining and relaxing. Beautiful garden and excellent views. The breakfast was delicious and everyone there was friendly. A great place to get away from it all.”
  • Michael
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Was in a great location on the cliff next to the chine. Our room was clean with a comfortable bed. The staff were all lovely and we enjoyed our stay”
  • Ahmed
    EgyptEgypt
    “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...”
  • Lindsay
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful location with amazing sea views.Lovely and quiet, fab breakfast and lovely friendly staff.”
  • Yinuo
    ChinaChina
    “clean, cozy, quiet, excellent location (easy access to Shanklin beach) and nice overall aesthetics in the rooms. Breakfast was filling and choices are varied.”
  • Claire
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The clifton was amazing such a beautiful place to stay on our arrival Dennis was brilliant very welcoming and informative even a little history about the family's that lived here years ago, literally the only constructive criticism I would give is...”
  • Leontyne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful location, wonderful breakfasts, friendly staff. Really enjoyed breakfasts with freshly squeezed orange juice.”
  • Tyre
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location overlooking the sea. Nice touch to provide residents with binoculars to view the ships. Staff were very friendly and helpful, well done.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Does this hotel offer Ferry discounts
    Hi We have a trade account with both ferry companies so we can offer discounted prices
    Answered on July 27, 2020
  • could you please tell me if this hotel provides half board for residents? thank you.
    Hi, Unfortunately, we do not offer half board, we have a Light bites menu that is served all day and there are many good restaurants within a 5-minute walk. Kind Regards Denis
    Answered on February 4, 2020
  • Do you have to leave your room to get to the private bathroom please?
    All of our rooms are ensuite
    Asked about: Deluxe King Room • Answered on October 7, 2020
  • hello, how many rooms do you have in total
    Hi, We have 14 rooms in total. Kind Regards Denis
    Answered on March 23, 2022
  • Does deluxe have balcony
    Hi, These rooms may be to the rear of the hotel, and without a sea view or balcony, but our brand new Standard Deluxe rooms are really the best equipped and furnished we have available. Kind Regards Denis
    Asked about: Deluxe King Room • Answered on February 21, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
    2.5 miles
  • Dinosaur Isle
    2.6 miles
  • Amazon World Zoo Park
    2.6 miles
  • Robin Hill
    5.1 miles
  • Blackgang Chine
    6.7 miles
  • Carisbrooke Castle
    8.2 miles
  • Osborne House
    9.5 miles
  • Spitbank Fort
    10.4 miles
  • Haslar Marina
    11.6 miles
  • Portsmouth Cathedral
    11.7 miles
Top attractions
  • Portsmouth Harbour
    12.1 miles
  • Mary Rose Museum
    12.4 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Shanklin Beach
    300 feet
  • Sandown Beach
    1.9 miles
  • Ventnor
    2.7 miles
  • Whitecliff Bay Beach
    4.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Southampton Airport
    23.7 miles
  • Bournemouth Airport
    31.1 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    57.3 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of The Clifton

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Secure parking
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
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
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Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

Children 11 and above are considered adults at this property.

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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.

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

The fine print

Children under 10 years of age cannot be accepted.

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

  • The Clifton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • The Clifton is 1,300 feet from the center of Shanklin.

  • Room options at The Clifton include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • 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

  • Check-in at The Clifton is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from The Clifton.

  • The prices at The Clifton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Clifton by:

    • Ferry 2h