We have created a list with the best beachfront hotels in Isle of Wight, UK. Hotels with wonderful sea views. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Emmy Cruz & Sofia Hernandez. Updated January 2024.
Boutique hotel.Close to beach front. Delightful property. Situated within 2 acres of land, Haven Hall Hotel offers accommodation in Shanklin Isle of Wight. The property is located on the cliff top, offering views of the sea, cliffs and the bay. The 2 acre garden includes a lawn tennis court and a swimming pool. Free private parking is available on site. Queen Victoria's summer palace, Osborne House is 18 km away from the accommodation. This boutique hotel has 14 en-suite bedrooms, 7 of which have living rooms and kitchen attached. All rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi. The bedrooms have super king size bed, which can be made into 2 twin beds if requested. Guests can engage in various activities in the area, such as golf, horse riding, snorkelling and windsurfing. The hotel provides a helipad and Tesla/Electric vehicle charging stations which are complimentary for guests. The ferry terminal at Ryde is 13 km from Haven Hall Hotel, while Cowes is 23 km away.Show full description
A luxury hotel located on the Isle of Wight with beautiful sea views. It has an outdoor pool overlooking the sea and is also a great place to bring your dog, with plenty of space to run around.
Great restaurant. Popular among families. With a superb cliff-top location and stunning sea views, this family run hotel has peaceful gardens, free WiFi, an indoor pool, an outdoor heated pool with terrace and a daily breakfast. Originally built in 1870, the Luccombe Hall has large gardens with a giant chess and draughts set, a mini putting green and an outdoor children’s play area. A set of steps leads directly down to the beach. Many of the rooms have glorious sea views. Inside, the Luccombe Hall Country House Hotel has a spa bath, a sauna and a games room. The Grand View Restaurant and the Grand View Tea Gardens have views across Sandown Bay. The lounge serves sandwiches and light snacks throughout the day. The Bishops Bar and Snug is a relaxing area offering a roaring open fire in winter. The rooms at the Luccombe Hall Country House Hotel all come with free bathroom amenities and tea/coffee making facilities.Show full description
An excellent choice for a relaxing vacation. The hotel grounds are stunning, with very well-maintained gardens and plenty of lounge amenities around the poolside. WOW!
Guest House.Beach front location. Great location. Just across the road from Shanklin beach, Pink Beach Guest House is ADULTS-ONLY accommodation, and offers bed and breakfast on the Isle of Wight’s eastern coast. With free Wi-Fi, this guest house is close to the town centre and just 2 minutes’ walk from the Shanklin Chine. Pink Beach Guest House serves a range of hot and cold breakfasts. Each guest room has a flat-screen TV, silent fridge, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities. All have en suite facilities with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries supplied. Many cafés, pubs and restaurants are within a short walk, with several along the seafront. This bed and breakfast is around 15 minutes’ drive from the Botanic Garden in Ventnor, and 7 miles from Bembridge Windmill. The Isle of Wight Zoo, in the neighbouring town of Sandown, is around 10 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
A peaceful and relaxing hotel on the seafront with fantastic views. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery while having breakfast, and the location is excellent, surrounded by lovely pubs.
Elegant. Superb breakfast. Situated in Shanklin, 60 metres from Shanklin Beach, shoreside inn features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 19th century, this 4-star hotel is within 16 km of Blackgang Chine and 20 km of Osborne House. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.8 km from Sandown Beach. Each room comes with a kettle, while selected rooms also boast a terrace and others also feature sea views. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. At shoreside inn the rooms have bed linen and towels. Dinosaur Isle is 5.2 km from the accommodation, while The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is 5.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 63 km from shoreside inn.Show full description
The rooms at Shoreside Inn are decorated to a high standard and are very comfortable, with a mini fridge stocked with fresh milk and bottled water. The food is delicious and quickly served by Andy, who cooks it fresh.
Historic property. Great location. In the heart of lively Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, The George Hotel and Beach Club is an elegant 17th-century town house boasting picturesque views overlooking the harbour and good food. The property has been awarded 3 AA Red Stars, and 2 Rosettes. All rooms at the George are well furnished and individually decorated. They all feature an en suite bathroom, comfortable beds and TVs. Overlooking the Solent, the hotel brasserie serves excellent seasonal cuisine, with an emphasis on seafood. Guests may also relax by the log fire in the cosy wood-panelled bar and enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails. Local activities in this bustling community include sailing, paragliding and kayaking. There are also a number of English Heritage sites to visit in the surrounding area.Show full description
Beach front location. Great value. Set in Shanklin, 300 metres from Shanklin Beach, Channel View Hotel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna, evening entertainment and room service. Channel View Hotel features some units with sea views, and the rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the hotel, all rooms have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available every morning at the property. Sandown Beach is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Blackgang Chine is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 62 km from Channel View Hotel.Show full description
The Channel View Hotel is a traditional British hotel overlooking Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight. It is well-positioned for Shanklin sea front and within easy walking distance to the beach, town, and bus stops.
Historic. With a beautiful cliff top location, The Clifton boasts views over Sandown Bay from its conservatory lounge and garden. Leading onto Keats's Green, it has a bistro that uses local produce in its menu. The picturesque Shanklin Old Village is 5 minutes’ walk away, and Shanklin Chine and the beach are also just a few minutes’ walk. 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.Show full description
Great views. Popular among families. Located in Shanklin, 400 metres from Shanklin Beach, Villa Mentone Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 3 km of Sandown Beach. All rooms come with a kettle, while some rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with sea views. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Blackgang Chine. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Osborne House is 19 km from Villa Mentone Hotel, while The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is 4.7 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 61 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Beach front location. Popular among families. Set in Freshwater, within 21 km of Blackgang Chine and 28 km of Osborne House, The Bay Colwell offers accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 2.2 km from Hurst Castle, 3.8 km from The Needles Old Battery and 4.4 km from Yarmouth Castle. Guests can chill out in the indoor pool. At the resort, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Carisbrooke Castle is 19 km from The Bay Colwell, while Robin Hill is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hip. Great bar. Located in Sandown and with Sandown Beach reachable within 400 metres, Wight orchid island Hotel provides a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 2.9 km from Shanklin Beach, 18 km from Blackgang Chine and 19 km from Osborne House. The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is 7.1 km away and Robin Hill is 11 km from the hotel. All units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Wight orchid island Hotel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Dinosaur Isle is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Amazon World Zoo Park is 5.7 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 58 km from Wight orchid island Hotel.Show full description
I think this place could be the coolest beachfront hotel in Isle of Wight. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Guest House.Comfortable beds. Popular among families. Situated in Shanklin, The Chestnuts has a bar, garden, terrace, and free WiFi. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space. At the guest house the rooms have a private bathroom. Guests at The Chestnuts can enjoy a Full English/Irish or a vegetarian breakfast. Sandown is 3.4 km from the accommodation, while Ryde is 13 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. Great restaurant. Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Hambrough. Siting high above Ventnor Fishing Harbour on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight, The Hambrough offers boutique accommodation overlooking the sea, just 2 minutes' walk away from Ventnor beach and 5 minutes' drive from the famous Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Bathrooms come with Molton Brown toiletries and all but one room has magnificent sea views. The Hambrough our award-winning chef serving food in the restaurant, with 2 AA Rosettes and a mention in the Michelin guide. Bedrooms have comfy beds, espresso machines and flat-screen TVs with satellite. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast each morning, AA 5* breakfast award. The sheltered location on the cliff of the Island's south coast means the area experiences more sunshine than much of the British Isles. The property is a 5-minute walk of Ventnor town centre. This is our guests' favourite part of Ventnor, according to independent reviews. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.Show full description
Guest House.Cosy. Great breakfast. In a quiet location just 3 minutes’ walk from the beach, The Denewood is a family-run guest house in Sandown with free parking and Wi-Fi. With its own bar, The Denewood is 10 minutes from the train station and 15 minutes from the Isle of Wight Zoo. Each guest room has a flat-screen TV, seating area and tea and coffee facilities. En suite facilities have a shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is served in the spacious dining room. This guest house is around 5 minutes’ walk from Sandown Pier, and the town centre shops and restaurants are also close by. The nearby town of Shanklin is a 6-minute drive away, with Ventnor and Ryde both around 15 minutes from Sandown.Show full description
Guest House.Cosy rooms. The Snowdon is a 4-star family run guest house situated 100 metres away from spectacular cliff walks and views of Shanklin Beach. With free WiFi throughout, it serves a varied choice of breakfasts from a wide selection of local products. The Snowdon House is only a 5-minutes walk away from Shanklin Old Village, town shops, Shanklin Theatre and the beach. All bedrooms are individually decorated and all have an en-suite shower-room. They also come with towels, toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy a residents’ lounge with a large TV. There is also a pleasant sun lounge/reading room to relax in. The Snowdon's owners can recommend some local restaurants and pubs for your evening meal that are within walking distance. Free off-street parking is available.Show full description
Great value. Nestled in the popular seaside resort of Shanklin, the Harrow Lodge Hotel overlooks Shanklin Beach, Sandown Bay and Culver Cliffs. It boasts a fully-licensed bar, a restaurant, a TV lounge, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. With colourful decoration, the rooms at Harrow Lodge each feature an en suite bathroom, complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. The restaurant serves a full daytime menu, with evening meals also available. Guests with special dietary requirements can be catered for. From the hotel, the famous Crab Inn is less than a mile away. Shanklin Chine, a wooded coastal ravine with waterfalls and lush vegetation, is just 7 minutes’ walk away. Isle of Wight Zoo is 9 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Ryde Ferry Terminal is a 21-minute journey in the car from the property.Show full description
Guest House.Relaxing atmosphere. Situated on the Isle of Wight, in a quiet location between the popular seaside towns Shanklin and Sandown, The Miclaran Guest House holds a superb cliff top location enjoying stunning panoramic sea views over Sandown Bay to Culver Cliff. We offer a warm welcome, exceptionally clean comfortable accommodation and a great breakfast to start your day. The landscaped garden overlooking the sea is available for guests to enjoy, the coastal path can be accessed nearby, and steps will take you down to the beaches below and Shanklin Esplanade. Each room at The Miclaran features an en-suite bathroom with shower and free toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and a flat-screen TV, and most rooms have scenic views of the Bay. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and on-site parking. The bay offers a variety of water sports such as canoeing, sailing, and paddle boarding. The famous thatched Old Shanklin Village is a 15-20 minute walk away; where you will find an array of cafes, pubs, bistros and restaurants. Shanklin Railway Station is a 13-minute walk from the adult-only property. Ferries to the island are available from Portsmouth to Fishbourne, Lymington to Yarmouth or Southampton to East Cowes.Show full description
Charming. Great views. Offering views of the nearby sailing boats, Villa Rothsay Hotel is located in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Free WiFi access is available, as well as free parking. Each room here will provide you with a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Featuring a bath or shower, the bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms boast a balcony and views of the sailing boats on the ocean. At Villa Rothsay Hotel you will find free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, luggage storage and an ironing service. The hotel is 5 miles away from Newport and 12 miles from Ryde. Sandown Airport is 13 miles away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most CHARMING AND COSY small hotels in Isle of Wight.
Bed and Breakfast.Comfortable beds. Inglewood Guest House is a 3-star property situated in Sandown, facing the sea. It is set 200 metres from Sandown Beach and features a housekeeping service. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. All units are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a outdoor furniture. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes bed linen and towels. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and the bed and breakfast can arrange a bicycle rental service. Blackgang Chine is 18 km from Inglewood Guest House, while Osborne House is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 58 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Situated in Shanklin, 400 metres from Shanklin Beach, Carlton Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 3 km of Sandown Beach. The hotel offers a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. Blackgang Chine is 16 km from the hotel, while Osborne House is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 61 km from Carlton Hotel.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Popular among women. The Marlborough Hotel is a cosy hotel located just a few minutes' walk from the beach, Shanklin Old Village and the main shopping area. Free WiFi is available throughout. Bedrooms are stylishly decorated, all offering modern amenities and an en suite bathroom with a shower. The welcoming bar serves a range of beverages and light snacks. There is a hotel TV lounge, a bar and a library with various table games. If you prefer the outdoors, then there is a pleasant garden where you can relax and soak up the sun. With a large car park on-site, finding a parking space is not a problem. The multilingual staff are fluent in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish and Russian. The hotel can also offer an all inclusive ferry crossing break with prior arrangement. The hotel is non-smoking.Show full description
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