Shanklin
Things to do in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
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Shanklin is a seaside town on the Isle of Wight with a strong tradition of providing accommodation for visitors. The town holds a particular appeal for those wanting to stay by the sea: there are around 43 hotels and guest houses, ranging from budget options like OYO Shanklin Beach Hotel to places like Haven Hall Hotel, which is rated 4.9 from over 400 reviews. The Waterfront, with ratings from over 1,400 reviews, offers another well-established choice. Several mid-range hotels cluster around the 4.2–4.3 rating mark, suggesting consistent, reliable places to stay.
The seafront itself is the town's main draw. Shanklin Chine, rated 4.3 from over 6,500 reviews, is a substantial local attraction. The Shanklin Seafront Complex, rated 4.5 from around 1,100 reviews, provides entertainment and facilities along the shore. The Old Thatch Teashop, rated 4.4 from nearly 700 reviews, sits somewhere between a refreshment stop and an attraction in its own right. There is also The Shanklin Treasure Trail for those looking for an activity during their visit.
Where to stay in Shanklin(43)
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What emerges is a picture of a traditional seaside destination built around accommodation and waterfront attractions. This is a place to stay rather than pass through, with the bulk of visitor activity centred on the beach and the facilities there. It appeals to those wanting a straightforward seaside break with established, well-reviewed hotels and the kind of attractions that have drawn visitors to English coastal towns for generations.
Appley Lodge
13 Queens Road, Shanklin
Brooke House
2, St. Paul's Avenue, Shanklin
Chine Side
14 Church Road, Shanklin
Claremont Guest House
4 Eastmount Road, Shanklin
Daishs Hotel
81 High Street, Shanklin
Foxhills
30 Victoria Avenue, Shanklin
Gracellie Hotel
25-27 Hope Road, Shanklin
Grange Bank House
3 Grange Road, Shanklin
Things to Do in Shanklin(4)
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Attractions Near Shanklin
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Shanklin Beach
Isle of Wight · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Sandown Pier
Sandown · ⭐ 4.1
2 mi
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Ventnor · ⭐ 4.8
3 mi
Dinosaur Isle
Sandown · ⭐ 4.2
3 mi
Ventnor Heritage Museum
Ventnor · ⭐ 4.4
3 mi
Isle of Wight Zoo
Sandown · ⭐ 4.4
3 mi
Ventnor Paddling Pool
Ventnor · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Brading Roman Villa
Brading · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Shanklin
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The Hydeaway
⭐ 4.6 · from £20/night
Lower Hyde Holiday Park
⭐ 4.2 · from £12/night
Landguard Caravan Site
⭐ 4.0
Landguard Holiday Park
⭐ 4.0 · from £45/night
Willowbrook Camping
⭐ 4.1 · from £34/night
Ninham Country Holidays
⭐ 4.7 · from £23/night
Old Barn Touring Park
⭐ 4.1 · from £15/night
Cheverton Copse Holiday Park
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Shanklin
All cottages in Shanklin →Kenmare Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,165
Regent Rose
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £707
Bay View
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £523
Lower Chine Apartment
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £517
Piers End
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £433
Esplanade Escapes - Culver View
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £407
Sunny Beach Apartment
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £343
Chine Bluff
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £437
Common questions about Shanklin
Where can I stay in Shanklin?
We list 43 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Shanklin.
What is there to do in Shanklin?
We list 4 attractions and things to do in and around Shanklin.
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