The Havelock

Hotels
9.6 (246 reviews)
2 Queens Road , Shanklin , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful and clean environment
Friendly and attentive service
Cons:
Some coffee preferences were not met

Categories

Cleanliness
9.65
Multiple reviews highlight the hotel’s cleanliness and immaculate conditions.
Service
9.99
The owners and staff are repeatedly praised for their friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
9.86
Guests enjoy the great location near the beach and village center.
Room Quality
9.31
Rooms are described as clean, modern, and well-decorated.
Amenities
9.34
Facilities like the bar and pool area are appreciated, providing enjoyable experiences.
Value for Money
9.3
Overall satisfaction suggests good value regarding the hotel offerings.
Food and Beverage
9.45
Breakfast quality is frequently highlighted as varied and tasty.
Overall Experience
9.92
Overall sentiments reflect a positive experience, with many recommending the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:21

Property Description

Luxurious Mediterranean-Style Pool: Enjoy a relaxing swim in our beautiful Mediterranean-style pool surrounded by lush gardens, offering a tranquil escape for our guests.

Comfortable En Suite Rooms: Stay in our stylish en suite rooms, some with stunning sea views, equipped with modern amenities including digital TV, tea/coffee facilities, and free WiFi for your convenience.

Delicious Breakfast and Bar Services: Start your day with a scrumptious full English breakfast made from fresh local ingredients. Indulge in vegetarian or gluten-free options. Our bar offers a variety of hot beverages and snacks throughout the day in a cozy setting.

Ready to experience a blend of luxury and comfort at The Havelock? Book your stay now and unwind in our serene oasis.

Important information:

Please note standard rooms do not come with a sea view.

Breakfast is served from 08:30 until 09:30 daily. An earlier continental breakfast is available on request from 07:30.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 246 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.65
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.86
Room Quality: 9.31
Amenities: 9.34
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 9.45
Overall Experience: 9.92
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GARY • solo_traveller • gb
2
Disappointing
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Over rated … swimming pool dirty and heating turned off .
Breakfast only between 830 and 930 .
Absolutely no effort from manager to accommodate early check out.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • us
9
Really enjoyed
Pros:

The locations was great, the staff are amazing, the breakfasts where perfect.

Cons:

The stairs where a little difficult for older individuals

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Shamrez • couple • gb
10
The havelock is an amazing hotel with amazing management in an excellent location!
Pros:

Beautiful clean peaceful property. Great location & great management!

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Angelika • couple • gb
8
We had a great time.
Pros:

I had written to Paul before our visit about my husband's walking problems. Unfortunately I did not receive my email. However, he was able to change our room from the top floor to another room on the first floor which also had a terrace. In addition the car park was just a few steps away from our room. Paul and Vicky were extremely helpful and all the staff was friendly. The hotel is in a super location with easy access to the town and beach.

Cons:

There was nothing we did not like.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Anselm • couple • gb
10
Perfect stay for Shanklin
Pros:

Location is excellent. Super clean. Super friendly staff / owner. Breakfast magnificent. Loads of parking. Perfect!

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Angelique • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Trish • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • family_with_children • gb
10
Everything was great. The room was lovely and big and very clean and the owners were lovely.
Pros:

Everything was great. The room was lovely and big and very clean and the owners were lovely. Would definitely stay here again!!!

Cons:

There was nothing we didn't like. Everything was great!!

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
10
Made to feel very welcome in their home
Pros:

Clean, comfortable and well maintained

Cons:

NA

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
10
Havelock9
Pros:

Lovely hotel, very friendly couple,room as very clean and comfortable
Good location to the beach & the old town
Lovely breakfast if you pay as an extra (well worth the money)

Cons:

Nothing all very nice

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
9
The Havelock Hotel is a lovely, friendly and welcoming place to stay.
Pros:

A Wonderful Stay at The Havelock Hotel

My wife and I recently enjoyed a three-night stay at The Havelock Hotel in Shanklin, and we came away feeling that we had discovered a really lovely place to stay on the Isle of Wight.

From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel very welcome. The owners and staff were all incredibly friendly, approachable and helpful, and their genuine warmth made such a difference to our stay.

Our room was perfect for our needs — very clean, comfortable and clearly well looked after. It was lovely to return to after a day out exploring the island.

Breakfast was another real highlight. It was freshly prepared and ordered from a menu, which we much prefer to the usual buffet-style breakfast. Everything we had was really good, and you could tell that care had gone into preparing it.

The hotel also has a small but very nice swimming pool, which was a lovely added bonus and a great place to relax.

The location of The Havelock is absolutely perfect. It is close to everything in Shanklin, making it incredibly convenient for getting out and about while still providing a lovely, peaceful place to return to at the end of the day.

What really stood out to us, though, was the friendliness of everyone at the hotel. The owners and staff genuinely made us feel welcome, and there was a lovely, relaxed atmosphere throughout our stay.

We would definitely recommend The Havelock Hotel to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Shanklin. In fact, if we find ourselves back on the Isle of Wight, we would have absolutely no hesitation in staying here again.

Thank you to everyone at The Havelock for making our three-night stay so enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with you and look forward to hopefully returning one day.

Highly recommended!

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Tafazoli • couple • gb
7
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
We were made welcome at check in, a lovely family run hotel that I will definately be going back to
Pros:

It was in a quiet location, clean, tidy and a great layout. The pool was an added bonus👍

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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monica • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and told us all about the local area.

Cons:

There was nothing.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Zain • couple • gb
10
Pros:

This is a wonderful hotel with fantastic view-would recomend and breakfast was delicious-everything was so clean and lovely

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
10
A lovely stay in a friendly and comfortable hotel,
Pros:

Very friendly and attentive hosts who were always obliging and helpful '.Breakfasts were excellent. We would certainly stay there again.

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location for both the beach and the very pretty old village. The hosts and staff are very friendly and accommodating, proving towels for the pool and fans and additional sheets to help during the hot weather. The breakfast menu is very good and swiftly served with excellent produce.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

From the minute we arrived we were made to feel so welcome. Our room was spotlessly clean and so comfortable. There was plenty to choose from at breakfast (and at the bar in the evening 😀)

Cons:

Absolutely nothing!! This place is fantastic!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Evgeny • couple • gb
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee