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The Kenbury

Property class: 4

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A large, historic building with a prominent sign reading "The Kenburn Bed & Breakfast."
A building with a sign reading "KENBURY" and a door with a red frame.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a brown throw blanket, and two folded towels. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a nightstand with a radio.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables, chairs, and a staircase.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a window.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Clarence Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 7BH
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Shanklin

At The Kenbury you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Small Hope Beach and Shanklin Beach. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a garden. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions in proximity to this 4-property class Shanklin B&B include Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Welcome Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shanklin Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 4 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falcon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Hideaway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪South East Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Kenbury

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Shanklin bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Kenbury offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 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 offsite parking
  • 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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: GBP 90.0 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
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 first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Kenbury B&B Shanklin
Kenbury B&B
Kenbury Shanklin
The Kenbury Shanklin
The Kenbury Shanklin
The Kenbury Bed & breakfast
The Kenbury Bed & breakfast Shanklin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kenbury?

The Kenbury offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Kenbury?

Yep, The Kenbury has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Kenbury?

Yep, The Kenbury is a short 9-minute walk from Shanklin Beach.

Does The Kenbury serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kenbury?

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

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Kenbury?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Kenbury Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful b&b with everything you need and friendly team
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice，clean and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast with plenty of option excellent service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay in a Victorian house Attentive and efficient staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

We liked it so much we’ll be back thank you Diane and Stuart xx
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, bright room; very good location. Nice to have honor bar. Breakfast was well provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome from Paul, went through everything in our very spacious room overlooking garden and sea in distance. Plentiful yummy breakfast with many options. Good position on island bus route and close to railway and bus stations. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A lovely family run hotel

We had a very enjoyable stay at the Kenbury, hotel seems almost too cold a word for this warm and friendly place. A good size room, clean and comfortable. The staff are extremely friendly, and the breakfast is top notch. Overall a very relaxed and peaceful stay. Ideal for connection to rail and bus links as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short stay in spring

Clean and comfortable , good size room in a convenient area for trains and buses. Not far to walk to old village or seafront. Good breakfast with plenty of choice. Paul was friendly and helpful, recommending places to eat in the evening .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at The Kenbury. It's close to the train station and the bus stop is close by. Nice property, lovely staff, comfy firm bed and a nice breakfast selection. Loved having a mini fridge in my room with fresh milk and water, but only quibble is that the fridge is a bit noisy. I would recommend The Kenbury to anyone wanting a nice and cosy place to stay in Shanklin
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great B&B

Very nice B&B and Paolo was great. Good breakfast, comfortable bed and kept very clean. A short walk to the Esplanade or into town. Only downside is parking, there was enough when we were there (even with the typical Mercedes driver taking 2 spaces!) but inconsiderate neighbours parked (or dumped!) their old vans outside making it tricky to get in and out. Would definitely go again and recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cracking Guesthouse..You Wont Be Disappointed

A great guesthouse which is better than many 4star hotels. Staying in a Superior Room it was a good size, lovely and clean and with great extras such as separate "Dressing Room", fridge, fresh milk, complimentary water, pod coffee machine, slippers and towelling gowns.The usual tea & coffee facilities also had a wide choice including hot chocolate and shortbread biscuits. Breakfast was delicious cooked to order with plenty of self serve toast, cereals, juices, yogurts etc. to compliment. Service was brilliant. I chose this guesthouse on its reviews and was not disappointed. An excellent 3 day break our thanks to hosts Paulo and Paul.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worse breakfast, bedding very dirty with spots on pillows , one person to manage everything no body at the breakfast , wooden railing on the stairs so dirty looks never cleaned brown wood appearing black. Never recommended any body this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in Shanklin
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy holiday

Clean and tidy, good sized en suite. Excellent breakfast. Handy location to walk into town for evening restaurants. Choice of Indian (2), Thai, Italian, English restaurants. If stairs are a problem, enquire about ground floor location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people and service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

Just spent 3 nights here and would highly recommend. Thank you Paulo and the team who deliver an exceptional service with attention to detail. The Kenbury is clean and comfortable, the breakfast is delicious and its in a great location. What more could you ask for!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great B&B place

Amazing and comfortable stay at The Kenbury. Lovely breakfast and friendly owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were brilliant. Room was modern and clean. Breakfast was lovely. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

The Kenbury

Amazing, friendly hosts. Very clean, neat and tidy hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay

We were given a very warm welcome. Breakfast was lovely, with plenty of choice. Our room was well presented and clean. Overall we had a lovely time. Couldn’t fault our accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little hide away

Great service from start to finish
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We have an excellent stay. We were made to feel very welcome by the owners and they would do anything to make our stay even more pleasant. We had room 2 which was clean and spacious and overlooked the garden. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The prior night we filled in a form for what cooked items we wanted and cold items were given out as a buffet at the time. There was hand sanitisers everywhere, including in the room, and we were even provided with a mask for trips out if we had forgotten our own. Nothing negative and we will be staying in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020