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About this property

With a beautiful cliff top location, The Clifton boasts views over Sandown Bay from its conservatory lounge and garden. Leading onto Keats's Green, it has a bistro that uses local produce in its menu. Many bedrooms have views of the Isle of Wight’s coast, and some have a balcony. Each room features free Wi-Fi, a TV, radio, a private bathroom and free tea, coffee and hot chocolate facilities. The dining room provides home-cooked food using seasonal ingredients from the nearby farmland. Special dietary requirements can be catered for. The bar stocks beers brewed on the Isle. The garden opens onto the Coastal Walk between Shanklin and Sandown. The picturesque Shanklin Old Village is 5 minutes’ walk away, and Shanklin Chine and the beach are also just a few minutes’ walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Shanklin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • FREE private parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location fabulous. Hotel was small but the room was huge. Excellent breakfast. Bar facilities were also welcoming and quick. Nice clifftop garden. A very quiet and picturesque part of town.
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was amazing with wonderful views over the sea
  • Douglas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rooms were good size, clean, comfy bed, breakfasts were nice. Useful having a fridge in the larger room.
  • Jkd
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owners and staff very friendly and accommodating to any special requests. Superb breakfast every day. Perfect location for The Shanklin Chine, beachfront and close enough to the High Street and nearby restaurants. Thank you for an excellent stay.
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. The view is amazing. Lovely hotel.would definitely recommend.
  • Burke
    South Africa South Africa
    Well located. Nice view. Quiet and peaceful.very good breakfast.
  • Fay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was amazing. Friendly staff Lovely homely touches.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was good quality comprising of a selection of cereals and a variety of cooked main courses; such as a full English breakfast, smoked salmon with scrambled egg on toast or smoked kippers etc. Our room was comfortable and had been...
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, The Clifton is our favourite place to stay in Shanklin. It's situation on the cliff path means there are great views. The staff are great and very welcoming and the Bistro menu is handy as there's not many places to eat in Shanklin...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely Hotel, staff were so good! Will be back soon..

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Children under 10 years of age cannot be accepted.

Children can only be accommodated in family rooms.

The hotel and grounds are completely non-smoking.

Please note that the hotel does not accept American Express cards.