Fantastic hotel, very welcoming by Kevin, Rose & of course Chris the waiter. We have stayed here 3yrs running, this year my in laws stayed in the Alverston suite which was lovely & we were in the adjacent room both with balconies. The rooms both very comfortable, ours had 2rooms with kids in 1 room with bunk beds own TV... More

My wife and I visited the Esplanade Hotel in Shanklin for five nights in August 2011. On arrival we were shown to our room (no 4) which was spacoius, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The room had a large king size bed, a three piece sofa/chairs and a great balcony overlooking the sea. The room was a great place to relax... More

Great B&B on the seafront with a lovely view. We were a small family group and stayed in the Alverstone room and family suite, both having a great terrace next to each other with wonderful seaview. Unfortunately, the weather was not the best during our stay but certainly would be excellent when the weather is nice. Kevin, the owner, and... More

Having a love of the Isle of Wight it seemed an obvious choice to spend my 50th Birthday weekend there with my family. On arriving at the Esplanade Hotel I realised what a fantastic choice I had made. The owner Kevin makes you feel welcome immediately and both he and his wife could not do enough to make your stay... More

We had a really super week! The proprieter, Kevin, did everything possible to make our stay happy and relaxing. He recommended us seeing the firework display at the end of the Shanklin regatta. From the balcony of the Alverton room, we had the best possible view of a really stunning firework display! The food is great! The breakfasts are freshly... More

We have just returned from a great fortnight at the Esplanade hotel. Right from the start Kevin and Rose, the proprietors, made us feel very welcome. As the hotel was quiet, we were given an upgrade to the top floor sea view room, which was a fantastic size with an ensuite bathroom with a bath, separate shower, toilet and basin.... More

We have just returned from The Esplanade Hotel in Shanklin. I can only say what a wonderful relaxing break we had, and having stayed in Shanklin before nothing can compare to the room we stayed in. The Alverstone room simply has to be one of the best rooms anywhere on the island, it really does have it all, a huge... More

We have just returned from a few days in Shanklin - staying at this hotel. For families on a budget - this is a fantastic find. OK, let's be absolutely honest, this is not a place to dwell in opulent luxury - neither is it a chain hotel offering a methodical standard of comfort using a well trodden business model.... More

We have had several trips this summer to different places but this was by far the best. The hotel was a good old-fashioned hotel, very clean and fresh, and the staff were all so helpful and welcoming. The bed was so comfortable and the linen so soft and fresh smelling, a real home from home. Breakfast was fantastic, plenty of... More