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The Havelock

4.0 star property

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Free daily full breakfast
Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View
Front of property
Lobby lounge
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2 Queens Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6AN
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪108 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Shanklin

At The Havelock you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Theatre. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class Shanklin B&B, you'll be 29.4 km (18.2 mi) from Gunwharf Quays and 34.8 km (21.6 mi) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shanklin Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Small Hope Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 10 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falcon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪King Harry's Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Havelock

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Havelock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Shanklin bed & breakfast.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1860
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Havelock offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Shanklin bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1860
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 7 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Children 7 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is 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 parking available at The Havelock?

Yep, The Havelock has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Havelock?

Yep, The Havelock is a short 5-minute walk from Shanklin Beach.

Does The Havelock have a pool?

The Havelock has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 9 AM to 7 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to August).

Does The Havelock serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Havelock?

No, The Havelock does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Havelock?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Havelock?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Havelock Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Havelock is a gem.

The Havelock is a beautiful hotel, warm welcome, view of the sea, great little bar area, delicious breakfast with good choices and meat from local butcher. Close to the sea front and old town, convenient for bars and restaurants. The bed was a bit old with a dip in the mattress but that's my only quibble. I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel. Very clean, great welcome and service. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean with lovely fluffy towels. Good choices at breakfast with attentive staff
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly family run hotel. Perfect location 2 mins walk to the beach. Nice breakfast and room. Value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality family run hotel with lovely team

Great quality hotel with lovely team, tasty breakfast and great position.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful and attentive staff, very clean room good short break stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location amazing breakfast welcoming host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend break

Good b&b. Good food. Friendly staff. Seaview may suffer from development between it and the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!.
What a variety- how spoilt are we?
Scrambled egg and salmon- delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and pleasant surroundings. Would have liked a comfortable chair in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

Very well maintained hotel with fresh, delicious breakfast, within walking distance to the historical city center
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very pleasant and helped where necessary. The available car parking was awkward and limited with possibilities of blocking other guests vehicles.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good hotel

Had a very enjoyable stay Particularly enjoyed the pool. Breakfast was great, particularly the fruit salad and sausage sandwiches.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, fab location, room was great, wonderful weather which meant that we could make use of the swimming pool and terrace
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely go back ......

Very very happy with my stay Friendly. Nothing to much trouble, Great breakfast, room very clean and tidy And will definitely go back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely 2 night stay at this hotel/ B&B. Lovely grounds, very well kept. I would have loved to have a swim in the very inviting pool but simply ran out of time. The breakfast was excellent, with many choices. Snacks were available until 5pm. You were made to feel very welcome in the lounge and bar, even on your own. Only met Dave who was a great host with many a tale to tell.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019