Ocean View Hotel

Hotels
6.7 (602 reviews)
1-5 Park Road , Shanklin , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Dated rooms
Basic breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
5.85
Mixed reviews, with mentions of dirty marks on carpets and dated decor.
Service
8.31
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.35
Consistently praised for its proximity to the town centre and sea front.
Room Quality
5.81
Mentioned as dated in several reviews and in need of renovation.
Amenities
6.34
Limited parking and basic breakfast options available, but indoor pool was appreciated.
Value for Money
6.3
Generally reasonable prices, but concerns over breakfast quality.
Food and Beverage
5.85
Breakfast was considered basic, and the coffee was not to everyone’s taste.
Overall Experience
6.82
Overall positive stay with some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 14:48

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views

Luxurious Accommodations
Many of the rooms at Ocean View offer balconies with breathtaking sea views, providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxing stay. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as an en suite bathroom, TV, and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable experience for every guest.

Convenient Location
Located in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight, Ocean View is ideally situated near Shanklin Train Station and popular attractions like Amazon World Zoo Park and Carisbrooke Castle. Guests can also explore the charming shops in traditional thatched cottages nearby or embark on a scenic coastal cliff walk just minutes away.

Experience seaside elegance at Ocean View - book your stay now to indulge in luxury and convenience.

Important information:

Please note that this property does not accept American Express for payment.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 602 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.85
Service: 8.31
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 5.81
Amenities: 6.34
Value for Money: 6.3
Food and Beverage: 5.85
Overall Experience: 6.82
J
Julie couple gb
9
Lovely hotel in perfect location.
Pros:

Beautiful location near the seafront. Stunning views. Clean and tidy room.

Cons:

Only thing that prevented me giving a 10 overall was the bath/shower configuration. The shower is at an awkward angle and it is difficult to adjust the water temperature when shower is running due to the curtain in front of taps. I slipped while doing this. No harm done but worth mentioning.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
T
Tann solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Near the sea

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
4
The advert says 100 yards from the beach….that’s when the lift is working and it looks like it’s been out of service for
Pros:

Nice view some staff helpful

Cons:

Dated, needed a good clean and hoover.
Breakfast poor, disorganised didn’t have many things like orange juice for instance, coffee machine not working

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Danielle solo_traveller gb
5
Coach parties were the priority
Pros:

Bar staff were super friendly and fun

Cons:

Breakfast service was chaotic and disorganised

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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kelly willett solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The sea views, happy hour, cafe, breakfast

Cons:

The room was dirty, dust in wardrobes, thick cobwebs, plug was broken so as soon put water in it would slowly empty and the shower head could not adjust as was stuck so could not make it higher or lower. Cleaner forgot to put toilet roll in our room on sunday so had to ask reception. The furniture in our room is outdated and drawers and wardrobes hard to open and close plus our shelf the tv was on was made out of a piece of wardrobe and could tell as had the grooves on and windows did not open and shut proparly. We did not book a evening meal but some hotels been to let you pay seperate did ask but no so had to get dinner elsewhere and lunch as yes had a cafe but open from 10am till 3pm so if wanted to go out for a whole day you couldnt as had to make it in time for lunch.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Harpreet extended_group gb
6
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
1
Do not stay here if the temperature is more than 20 degrees!
Pros:

The clifftop setting - but the famous 'beach lift' was not working! We liked leaving.

Cons:

It was a warm day - about 33 degrees. The room we were allocated faced the afternoon sun, and the curtains had not been drawn, so the room was appallingly hot. There was no cooling. We were offered a tiny, ineffectual fan. This was not acceptable. There was inadequate parking. The rooms were tired and outdated.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Harsh solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Maria couple gb
1
Not coming there again
Pros:

Near the beach

Cons:

Dirty staff didn’t help. Breakfast was awful

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
3
Based on breakfast, the hotel is disorganised. Rooms are very tired throughout and it’s definitely not like the pictures
Pros:

The view out of the front

Cons:

The bedrooms are tired, furniture worn out, carpets poor, (worn out in placed as shown in the picture) stained and overall decor has been let go. Lots of signs of wear and tear.
Breakfast only severed between 8.30am and 9.30am even on a Sunday. When arrived for breakfast - the staff were overrun and one couple even advised they had to book breakfast at reception - felt like chaos. My first bedroom - when the room above used a pump of some type the noise was terrible so asked to be moved. The sun on the windows turned the bedroom into a sauna. ~The window locks were broken so you couldn’t go out and leave a window open - as the window was next to a walkway. No air conditioning. The hotel didn’t serve evening meals - not even bar snacks.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
R
ronaldo solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Good location great staff

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great location, clean. helpful and friendly staff.

Cons:

The barman was a bit grumpy but it didn't spoil our evening

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
S
Sai family_with_children gb
10
A perfect family holiday with exceptional hospitality, amazing breakfast, beautiful sea views, and wonderful staff. Than
Pros:

Our family had an amazing stay at Ocean View Hotel during our first visit to the Isle of Wight. The location is absolutely beautiful, with stunning sea views, and the hotel is clean, peaceful, and very well maintained. Our room was spotless, spacious, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.

A special thank you to the wonderful receptionists Harry and Manjot for their warm welcome, kindness, and professionalism. We would also like to thank Chy and Chris from the restaurant breakfast team for their outstanding service. They were friendly, attentive, and made every morning a pleasure. The breakfast was fresh, delicious, and offered a great variety. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing.

The hospitality from every member of staff was exceptional. They made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. This hotel made our family’s first trip to the Isle of Wight truly unforgettable, and we created memories that will stay with us forever. We highly recommend Ocean View Hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Cons:

Nothing at all. Everything exceeded our expectations. We had a fantastic stay from start to finish.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
Butterfly 🦋 solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Nothing there to like

Cons:

No cleaning

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

clean, comfortable. staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

everything was really good

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
J
jipson family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

Food

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
P
Peter extended_group de
6
In die Jahre gekommenes Hotel mit schönen Meerblick.
Pros:

Gute Lage mit Seeblick. Großes Bad und Zimmer mit Terrasse.

Cons:

Absolut in die Jahre gekommen! Mageres Frühstück. Schwimmbad geschlossen.
Die Internet Seite zeigt eine falsche Wirklichkeit!

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
M
Margi extended_group gb
6
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
C
Craig couple gb
4
I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone and I would not stay again
Cons:

The property was okay very old in date the Bar manager was very poor. We came down to get a drink at 10:45 on the Friday night only to get told the Bar is closed because he is too busy yet. The karaoke music was going on till midnight, our room was right above the bar and it was extremely noisy. We wouldn’t have minded if we could’ve sat down in the bar and had a drink but we got told that he was too busy and that the bar was closed. Very poor customer service.

Also, the TV was not working in our room. We got told it was going to be sorted out on the Friday and then again on the Saturday so we had to find somewhere else to go and watch the football as we did not want to use the Bar in the hotel because there was a wedding on and it was the same person and working behind the bar so we probably wouldn’t have got served again anyway

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Beata solo_traveller gb
7
Mixed feelings about this one
Pros:

I liked that the room was big and I had a great view from the balcony.

Cons:

There was only 2 of each of cups, glasses and towels in a room booked for 3 people, had to go and ask at reception personally because they also never picked up the phone when I called. Also there was no furniture on my balcony, (there was some chairs at some balconies), and there was a lot of bird poo too.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee