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Waterfront Inn

★★★ The Waterfront Inn, Norfolk House, 19 Esplanade, Isle of Wight, Shanklin, GB

8.1 guest rating· 334 reviews

About this hotel

Beachfront Location and Stunning Views

Waterfront Inn offers a prime 3-star accommodation right on Shanklin Beach. Enjoy breathtaking sea views from select rooms and make the most of the shared terrace to soak in the coastal beauty.

Comfortable Rooms and Modern Amenities

Relax in well-equipped guest rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and complimentary toiletries. Whether you're enjoying a sea view room or a standard one, rest assured that bed linen and towels are provided for your comfort.

Delicious Breakfast Options and Nearby Attractions

Start your day right with a hearty breakfast offering Full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan choices. Explore nearby attractions like Blackgang Chine and Osborne House, making Waterfront Inn the perfect base for your adventures.

Ready to experience seaside bliss at Waterfront Inn? Book your stay now and unwind in style by the beach.

Rooms & rates

Standard Twin Room (Room 17)

Sleeps 3 · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV
  • Heating

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View (Room 15)

Sleeps 3 · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

Budget Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 12 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 10 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Double Room with Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 17 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

King Room with Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · Sofa bed, Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Classic Double Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Budget Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 9 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Double Room

Sleeps 3 · 13 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Snack bar
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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The Waterfront Inn, Norfolk House, 19 Esplanade, Isle of Wight, Shanklin, GB

Check-in
from 02:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.1334 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Good foodCleanliness issuesRoom needs updatesAmenities uncomfortable
Cleanliness6.8
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality6.3
Amenities7.8
Value for Money7.3

Guest review

8.0

Fantastische locatie, direct aan de boulevard en strand! Ontzettende aardige medewerkers. Onze motor mochten we achter het hotel zetten. In het restaurant kan je goed eten. De kamer was ruim. Het is wat verouderd, maar fantastisch uitzicht vanuit het raam.

We vonden het jammer dat er alleen full englisch breakfast was voor het ontbijt.

Patrick · NL · 2026-07-23

Great for weekend break.

8.0

Great location, pleasant friendly staff and good breakfast.

Room was a bit dated and showing signs of wear.

Andy · GB · 2026-07-19

Guest review

8.0

The location is beautiful, quiet and peaceful and not far from Old Shanklin village. We loved sitting outside and eating breakfast watching the sea every morning. There was plenty of choice on the breakfast menu and staff were accommodating switching items on the set breakfast that I did not like. The room was small but clean and the beds were very comfortable.

Not enough tea and coffee supplied for the rooms and it was not refreshed at all, so we had to keep asking staff for milk, teabags etc. There is no lift to help with getting luggage up and down stairs. The food was a bit overprived for what it was, though the breakfast was excellent.

Lyndsey · GB · 2026-07-13

Overall a very good value holiday here, and would come again. Staff very welcoming! 2026 I Overal

8.0

The service was good, especially appreciated t h e hard work and effort Mark made in respect to our stay, he was excellent.

The rooms were a bit dated and tired.

carl · GB · 2026-07-13

B and B accepted but bar food and prices are not.

5.0

The location was beautiful, the fact the the hot breakfast and breakfast drinks were included was a big bonus.

The fact that we spent the whole 1st day and evening at the bar restaurant spending inexcess of £190 not being asked to stop vaping so we though this was accepted at the venue in the outside bar area then to be told by a gang of staff the following day that its not allowed and against their rules, but later in the evening it may then be ok just didn't sit with us, they should be a simple yes/no decision to capes and signs displayed. We found elsewhere to spend our money after, as we also found the Bistro food in the restaurant wasn't value for money and poor quality, the fries seemed to have been re fried several times before serving as they were like bullets and just flirted off the plate. So the lunch and evening meals we found was a total rip off and served poor portions and quality. Rooms were very badic and in a desperate need for modernisation. We are also partners with B.com with a holiday apartment so we give our reviews with total honesty. So just for the use for the B and B side and eat and drink elsewhere is acceptable but not for anything else unfortunately.

David · GB · 2026-07-07

great staff great views and a banging full englis

10.0

well me and the wife stopped here for two days , first off the staff ? are superb not good but superb . made us feel at home , the food was cracking , they do a great english breakfast . the room was more than enough . superb view over the sea . going to sleep listening to the waves on the beach was nice !! we travelled by motorbike and they allowed us to park behind the hotel ( saved us paying for parking ,) we eat one night and yes it was spot on . we had numerous conversations with one of the owners . he’s spot on , i’m gonna call him a kiwi just to annoy him lol as he’s from australia. he’s hands on very polite and very happy to help you with any problems you might have , would i stop here again ,? yes 100% great food great bed shower and food!! and most of all the staff . all superb !!

nothing it’s all spot on

Gareth · GB · 2026-07-03

Good to know

When traveling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of £12,50 per dog, per stay applies.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

No parking available.

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

You haven't added any cots.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.