The Clifton (Shanklin, Isle of Wight): See 106 Hotel Reviews and 39 Photos

Also Known As:: The Clifton Hotel Shanklin; The Clifton Hotel; Clifton Hotel Shanklin; The Clifton Shanklin, Isle Of Wight

Address: 1 Queens Road, Shanklin PO37 6AN, England

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Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Isle of Wight > Shanklin

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites

Hotel Style:

#4 On the Beach Hotels in Shanklin

#6 Family Hotels in Shanklin

Price range (per night): $150 - $236

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The Clifton’s privileged location on the cliff top offers an amazing sea view and makes it an ideal retreat for those in search of tranquility. The Conservatory Bistro offers a stunning view of the bay which can also be enjoyed from the lovely garden offering the perfect visual tonic to relax and revitalise, perhaps with a good book and an English Cream Tea, or refreshments from the licensed bar. Local is Best……with prime farming land all around us and a host of specialist growers and producers making the most of it, we usually have access to plenty of fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as quality fish and meat. The garden opens out to Keats Green and the lovely walk between Shanklin and Sandown (part of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path) with fantastic views across Sandown Bay. This also leads to the famous Shanklin Chine with a pathway down to the sandy beaches. Within easy reach by foot are the picturesque Shanklin Old Village with its thatched roofs, and the beautiful Rylstone Gardens. ... more less

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Andy M

London, United Kingdom

1 review

“Quick break”

Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

A last minute choice for a quick break that turned out to be a most excellent 3 days. We had a room with a view of the channel which was smallish but very comfortable and most satisfactory. We had stonking weather and a winter duvee which was exchanged for a summer duvee immediately. The food and service was exemplary and... More

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Thanks for the excellent review. We are pleased you found your 3 days with us excellent and you enjoyed the food. I will pass on your comments to the rest of the team,David will be happy that you appreciated his choice of wines!. We hope to see you again. Sara More

Bradmate

Chichester, United Kingdom

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

10 helpful votes

“A good choice”

My partner and I have just returned after a 2 night stay at the Clifton. We were in room 4 which has wonderful sea views and a private balcony. The hotel is clearly in the process of being updated. The ground floor, which includes the reception and dining room areas, is very nicely done with tasteful decorations. The newly decorated... More

Thank you for the great review, we are pleased you had a pleasant stay with us and enjoyed room 4, we took on board your comments regarding the balcony and Graham has been and rectified.David & Carys have managed to do a lot since they took over last year and the carpets are next on the list!. Carys's mother "... More

Leshomer

HULL

“Lovely Hotel”

Booked a week at The Clifton and arrived with much trepidation having had bad experiences at seaside hotels. We had no need to worry this time. Warmly welcomed by Graham and shown to our room with balcony and sea view.The room was spotlessly clean, with very comfortable beds,and a modern en-suite with large fluffy towels. All the staff were very... More

Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear you had a wonderful holiday, Room 4 is definitely worth paying that little bit extra for with those fantastic views and the balcony to sit out on when the sun is shining, our girls work hard to ensure the cleanliness is spot on as does Graham in all he does,... More

Lindsay A

Toddington, United Kingdom

“Fab weekend”

Reviewed 10 June 2013

Had a girls weekend in May 2013 and had a lovely break. On arrival we had a warm welcome, the rooms were spotlessly clean and the complementary bathroom goodies were fab. The bedding was crisp white and the selection of tea's, coffee's and hot chocolate was a pleasant treat. The one and only niggle was there wasn't a coat hook... More

Thanks for a fab review. We are delighted you had a fab weekend with us!. The bathroom goodies were implemented this season so it's good to hear that they are appreciated. The hooks on the back of the doors is something we will definitely look into. Carys always ensures the menu has traditional and eclectic choices so we can cater... More

Russell M

1 helpful vote

“Fantastic hotel”

Reviewed 6 June 2013

We stayed for two weeks around the Late Spring Bank Holiday and booked through the internet. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - David, Carys, Graham and all the other staff were wonderfully welcoming and attentive, even catering for my wife's allergy to man-made fabrics with the bedding. The room was very clean and comfortable and if we have one small... More

Thank you for taking the time to give us a great review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed the food and views. We take on board your comments about the storage, normally our guests stay for shorter period's of time than yourselves and the storage has always been adequate although we will be looking... More

Sarah P

Farnham, England, United Kingdom

Contributor

12 reviews

11 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

“great experience”

Reviewed 31 May 2013

I visitedthis hotel on a business trip late may 2013. Straight away I got a great welcome and got told that they had upgraded my room as the hotel wasnt busy. Got shown to my room which had a balcony with fab views over the solent along with its own telescope. The room was really comfortable but I did have... More

Thank you for your review. We apologise for the problems you had with the hot water this was due to the boiler being on a timer, we have now adjusted the settings for them to come on earlier enabling early morning showers. We hope to see you again. Sara More

DebsD67

Newport, United Kingdom

“Romantic anniversary treat”

Reviewed 30 May 2013

Although we are lucky to live on the Isle of Wight, we decided on a night away for our wedding anniversary and chose the Clifton. It is a lovely hotel, great views of the sea and a garden and deck where you can relax with a drink or a meal. Great staff, a lovely room, great food and we'll be... More

Thank you for choosing the Clifton as your anniversary treat and thank you for the great review. We are so pleased you had a relaxing time with us and enjoyed the food and the views. Why wait till next year, we are open to non residents for light lunches, evening meals or even just drinks in the garden!. We hope... More

Christine B

Ashford, United Kingdom

“lovely place to unwind”

We have just returned from a 3 night stay at the Clifton Hotel and want to say a big thank you to David, Carys and the rest of the staff for making our stay most enjoyable. We had a standard room which was very clean and welcoming, with everything you could wish for. We booked on a half board basis... More

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What a great review, thank you. David & Cary have certainly turned this place around since taking it over last year and have really gone out of their way to ensure our guests have the best possible stay and be able to relax, revitalise and enjoy the delicious food on offer, as do the rest of team who go that... More

wendy y

Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

“Great weekend break”

Reviewed 25 May 2013

Booked for 2 nights as going to Shanklin Theatre on Saturday evening. The staff were very polite and efficient and nothing was too much trouble. The room was clean and comfortable and the food and service excellent. Would not hesitate to recommend to others a delightful hotel with superb sea views. Would definitely stay again.

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased you had a great stay with us and found the food and service to be excellent. The Bistro is open to non residents so feel free to come and dine with us again. I will pass on your kind comments to the rest of the... More

Linda J

Surbiton, United Kingdom

Reviewer

4 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Great place to stay”

Reviewed 12 May 2013

Had a great weekend at the Clifton Hotel, 6 of us were travelling together we booked the standard rooms which were fine for the base we wanted. All very clean, staff extremely friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Great breakfast and food as mentioned in many of the reviews. Would def go again and recommend to others. location... More

Thanks for the great review. The team work very hard to ensure all our guests are happy, shame you had a not so good experience at the other place. I will pass on your comments to the chef and team and we hope to see you again maybe with more friends!. Sara & the team More

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