The Channel View in Shanklin is my preferred hotel on the Isle of Wight. Firstly its cliff top position at the top of Hope Road, overlooking Sandown bay and Shanklin sea front is perfect. Secondly the service received here is among the best of any hotel I have stayed at, the staff are all very pleasant and helpful. All areas... More

I have just returned home after a wonderful holiday in this hotel organised by Galloway Coaches of Suffolk. The Channel View Hotel would be hard to beat anywhere for its excellent facilities, very clean rooms, good choice of menu & quick service, all accompanied by helpful, friendly staff. Although I was travelling alone, I immediately felt part of a happy... More

Just had another fantastic short break at The Channel View Hotel. From first enquiry to leaving everything taken care off including ferry booking. The Hotel is very clean with very friendly reception staff.

Just returned from 5 days in this hotel. The food is excellent and an interesting selection of vegetarian meals-obviously put some effort in there. The bedroom was very comfortable and soaps etc from the en suite replaced as soon as used. The standard of cleanliness was very good. All staff were very friendly and helpful and any requests were acted... More

We recently spent three nights at this hotel with Crusader Holidays, our third visit here. We stayed in room 47 which was most excellent, very clean and well serviced. The only problem we had with the room was the window wouldn't stay open - it was very windy. Meals are excellent and service very fast, indeed, throughout all the staff... More

Just spent seven days at the Channel View and we had a fantastic time. We were made to feel really welcome and every need was accommodated for. We would like to add that the restaurant staff were really helpful in particular Tara who looked after us. A great family hotel.

Just back from a 4 night stay at this excellent hotel.Which is made special by the friendly & efficient staff. We could not fault it in any way. The location of the hotel is perfect. Just by a safe sandy beach & esplanade. With lovely seaviews from dining room, lounges & a large percentage of the guest rooms The quality... More

My wife and I have recently returned from a 3 night stay at the hotel. Our package was for half board and included the ferry to/from the mainland. From the moment we arrived, until we came to leave at the end of our stay, we loved the place. It was spotlessly clean and all the staff were very friendly and... More

Have just returned from spending two days/two nights at this hotel with my husband and two children (9 years old and 14 months) We stayed in room 62 at the top which was spacious and allowed the children to sleep in one area and we slept in the main area. They provided a travel cot for our toddler and rang... More