The 3-star Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel Shanklin is just a 14-minute walk from Hope Beach and offers a swimming pool. The smoke-free hotel is a good starting point for exploring Shanklin, including Shanklin seafront, which is only 600 metres away.
This Shanklin property is located at a moderate distance from Portsmouth Harbour and about 7 km from Lilliputput Museum of Antique Dolls & Toys. Isle of Wight Zoo, approximately 10 minutes' drive away, is definitely a must-see for family tourists in Shanklin. The hotel is situated close to Godshill Church, and Shanklin bus station lies approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
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Swimming pool
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Shanklin seafront
450 m
Shanklin United Reformed Church
300 m
Shanklin Gallery
400 m
Rylstone Gardens
350 m
Church of St. Saviour-on-the-Cliff
100 m
Rylstone Gardens Crazy Golf
350 m
Methodist Church
350 m
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Southampton
63 km
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Irene
2024-06-07
7/10
Thank you very much all for a decent stay for the weekend. Overall it was immaculately clean and huge, with a separate bathroom. The food was freshly made and there were a good choice of dishes in the menu. The property's location was good and beautiful, on an island long forgotten by investment. This hotel met every demand!
Thomas
2024-05-22
9/10
Thank you all for a very pleasant stay for 3 nights. Overall it was neat and huge, with a separate bathroom. There were fairly clean bathrooms.
William
2024-04-14
8/10
Ideal setting, near to many local shops, the beach and shops and old Shanklin and Shanklin shopping street. Good sized and brand-new units with television as well as bathroom.
Hugh
2024-04-02
9/10
We liked staying here, it's newly remodelled and quiet hotel with competent staff like a manager how can you offer like that.
Charles
2024-03-12
7/10
I have stayed in the single room for television. It's reasonably spacious as was rest of hotel. It offers a magnificent location and has helpful and attentive staff like a manager how can you offer like that.
Michael
2024-03-06
7/10
Having Wi-Fi, a storage space, and a balcony in our a nice size room. Fantastic facilities.
Hugh
2024-02-25
7/10
The location was prime for exploring this pretty quiet area, really close to beach and shops and bus routes, many local shops, and beach & old town. Besides, a parish church was just 1 km away. Had good sleep at the single room with the bathroom, a balcony, as for instance.
Keith
2024-02-06
9/10
Freshly made meals. Exceptionally clean and huge rooms with a balcony as well as coffee. Good and magnificent spot not far from restaurants, train and sea, everything, furnishings and public areas and both the beach and old village. Again, 10 minutes walk from Rylstone Gardens.
Nigel
2024-01-30
8/10
The rooms with a lovely view, television, good condition for new arrivals, helpful and attentive staff especially the manager who was always there to do whatever she could to make sure your stay was a good one.
David
2024-01-27
8/10
The property offers reasonable prices. The hotel is recently refurbished with helpful personnel like a manager how can you offer like that. The standard queen room is brand-new with the bathroom, a lovely view, for example.
Richard
2024-01-24
6/10
Newly renovated property with very friendly professional employees like a manager. Triple room in good condition for new arrivals. Perfect and exceptionally nice setting, adjacent to many local shops arrounf in 5 minutes walking, beach and shops and both seafront and Town centre.
Very small bathroom.
Frank
2024-01-06
9/10
Impeccably clean and huge room, nice size bathroom with a bathtub.
Andrew
2023-12-30
7/10
Fairly clean hotel, really helpful and attentive staff like a manager how can you offer like that. Magnificent and ideal position on an island long forgotten by investment.
Helen
2023-12-15
5/10
The room was not cleaned bedding not changed and available with breakfast. The location was marvellous and brilliant as for me. It took only 10 minutes to walk to Brunswick Hotel bus stop.
The bathroom I had was very cold.
Lionel
2023-11-25
9/10
Had a pleasant stay on his holidays, everything was fantastic. Got standard king room in good condition for new arrivals as expected, truly enjoyed it.
Edward
2023-11-18
8/10
It was in a prime location to local council. The standard double room was brand-new with Wi-Fi, a storage, and a balcony. The hotel staff was helpful and efficient.
Jimmy
2023-11-15
7/10
This hotel was useful base for exploring Shanklin, appreciated it and venue’s efficient staff like a manager how can you offer like that. The room I booked was not cleaned bedding not changed and available in good condition for new arrivals. Had perfect location close to the beach, right at a victorian theatre.
I had horrible breakfast, it could be far better.
William
2023-11-09
6/10
Newly decorated and fairly clean place, lovely and polite staff especially the manager who was always there to do whatever she could to make sure your stay was a good one. Clean room with twin beds as expected. Great and stunning location in a great area, really close to the seafront and the town. And extremely close to The Regent Antique Store.
Breakfast horrible.
Fred
2023-11-04
9/10
It was clean with efficient staff like a manager how can you offer like that.
Matthew
2023-10-15
9/10
All in all, its recently renovated place that has exceptional and polite stuff like a manager how can you offer like that. Thanks a lot, we would consider staying here again, greatly enjoyed this hotel.
Evelyn
2023-10-13
8/10
The setting is particularly good and stunning, close enough to both the beach and old village, many local shops and the council due to health, great area. Glad I took standard queen room, it was immaculate and brand-new.
Ken
2023-10-08
6/10
Recently refurbished hotel in a beautiful area near to the Shanklin Theatre, the beach and stunning views and the centre of the site shanklin. The huge and neat room with twin beds.
Horrible breakfast.
Billy
2023-10-07
7/10
Plenty of options, fresh food. Immaculate, comfy unit with tea, the bedside lights, as for instance.
Richard
2023-09-26
9/10
Accommodation was big and recently refurbished with amazing staff like a manager. Close to a bus stop, the location was amazing and magnificent, close to beach & old town. We concluded the day with a sightseeing Rylstone Gardens at a short distance from the hotel.
Stephen
2023-09-22
9/10
The place was good standard and newly decorated, with its very friendly professional staff especially the manager who was always there to do whatever she could to make sure your stay was a good one.
Anthony
2023-09-19
9/10
The units were outstanding and the staff were lovely and fantastic people especially the manager who was always there to do whatever she could to make sure your stay was a good one. The location was great and brilliant, by the local council, it's a plus.
Dominic
2023-09-18
9/10
We appreciated the single room which was huge and tidy with twin beds. Perfect and nice position was an added bonus.
Thomas
2023-08-27
9/10
The hotel room was a nice size, had Wi-Fi, a storage, and a balcony. The location was prime, by the council, in the calm area.
Dan
2023-08-17
9/10
Brilliant location, the rooms were immaculate. Truly enjoyed being close to a bus station. A great selection of food for breakfast, it was fresh.
Frederick
2023-08-09
9/10
Ideal nice location, near the sea front. Lovely pool, good sized and brand-new rooms with twin beds.
Harry
2023-07-25
9/10
The pool area was great and the location was good and excellent, near beach and shops and an island.
Paul
2023-07-20
8/10
The staff was helpful, efficient, and responded promptly to requests. Standard double room included WiFi, a storage, and a balcony. It had quiet location, very close to the seafront and the town, Shanklin shopping street and garden. I usually went to Chubby's to grab a bite.
Joe
2023-06-12
9/10
The property was pretty standard and quiet with helpful staff like a manager how can you offer like that. The setting was prime, right by both seafront, shops and beach and garden and rear patio area's. And it was at a walking distance from a parish church.
Colin
2023-06-08
7/10
I had a triple room and it was huge with breakfast. The breakfast was included, that was a bonus.
Kate
2023-06-02
9/10
I truly enjoyed the room with twin beds, the bed was very clean. The staff were all efficient, very friendly professional. The location was peaceful, really close to Shanklin shopping street as well as both the beach and old village.
George
2023-05-19
8/10
This was a very pleasant stay for 3 nights. The rooms were a nice size, included WiFi, a storage, and a balcony, I really enjoyed it. I had fresh food for breakfast for tea/coffee. The hotel was in a prime location just next door to old Shanklin and Shanklin shopping street, beaches, town centre, restaurants and the seafront.
Terry
2023-05-06
7/10
The units are outstanding, huge with tea, dishwasher, as example. The hotel is set in a marvellous and brilliant location short walk to many local shops, the Shanklin Theatre and garden and rear patio area's.
Timothy
2023-04-23
8/10
Good overall experience. Big and clean venue with a good value and efficient staff. Huge triple room with bathroom, a lovely view and extra milk. Fresh food for breakfast.
Jake
2023-04-21
8/10
It was perfect place for travelling to Shanklin, I was glad to stay there. I got complimentary triple room as an upgrade, nice gesture. The location was peaceful, just off shops and restaurants, the seafront and the town, and old Shanklin and Shanklin shopping street.
John
2023-04-19
9/10
We really enjoyed it and recommend to anyone! The room with twin beds. The staff were kind and cool.
Thomas
2023-03-31
9/10
The location was marvellous for walking around a wooded coastal ravine. Pleasant and accommodating staff, answered all questions.
Norman
2023-03-27
7/10
Quiet and great accommodation with pleasant staff like a manager. Big building and impeccably clean and huge rooms in good condition for new arrivals. Breakfast for tea/coffee.
Ronald
2023-03-22
8/10
Close to the beach, quiet location so close to the communal areas as well as council. A nice size rooms for television, and clean pool. Free parking on-site provided.
Chris
2023-03-07
9/10
The stay here was pleasant for 3 nights. Brand-new room with dishwasher, coffee, single bed, I had everything needed. The staff members were helpful. The location in a peaceful area was perfect and quiet and there were shopping streets and many local shops nearby. It was nice for getting to a wooded coastal ravine. The bus stop was 5 minutes’ walk away.
Robert
2023-03-04
7/10
I recommend the hotel. This budget property is newly decorated with lovely and fantastic staff.
John
2023-02-28
8/10
Prime location near to beach and restaurants, shops and beach and the esplanade, I felt safe. Booked a nice size room that was not cleaned bedding not changed.
Gerald
2023-02-13
8/10
Standard double room accommodated us perfectly. The hotel was in a brilliant location, by the local council.
John
2023-02-12
8/10
The location was magnificent - just next door to the council due to health and safety, the town centre and the beach and the beach and shops.
Henry
2023-02-07
8/10
The hotel's location was stunning, short walk to beach and shops, garden and rear patio area's and an island long forgotten by investment. The rooms were clean and immaculate with bathroom, tea, as example.
Lloyd
2023-01-11
8/10
We have booked standard queen room with good condition for new arrivals, coffee, as for instance for 1 night.
Michael
2022-12-15
9/10
Excellent room with television, the bathroom, for instance. All in all magnificent setting not far from both the beach and old village, both seafront and Town centre, and council. Nearby The Crab Inn - great place to chill out.
Ross
2022-12-08
8/10
Freshly made meals with soft drinks. Marvellous location for our visit to a miniature golf course not too far from the hotel.
Keith
2022-12-03
9/10
The room was tidy, in the bedside lights.
John
2022-11-11
8/10
The place was clean and we loved triple room. We had an excellent bedroom. The location was unbeatable, so close to a miniature golf course.
Damian
2022-11-11
9/10
All in all, it was decent place for travelling to Shanklin.
Daniel
2022-11-04
7/10
Make sure to get standard double room with tea, bathroom, as example. The staff are pleasant and exceptional, everyone.
Norman
2022-11-04
7/10
Overall it was a very lovely stay for the weekend. The location of the hotel was marvellous - just a pleasant stroll away from Small Hope Beach.
Jack
2022-11-03
7/10
It was clean, staff was professional. The room was tidy and immaculate, included with single bed, the bedside lights, television. The location close to the beach was unbeatable.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi was very spotty.
Anne
2022-10-30
8/10
Staff were pleasant and accommodating. The location was stunning and brilliant - walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go.
Carl
2022-10-22
9/10
Had 3 nights in Shanklin, spending our time here lovely. It was equipped with a bath. The staff were all amicable and attentive.
Robert
2022-09-21
8/10
I have stayed in single room with coffee, television, for instance for 2 nights. The location was marvellous and prime, just 5 minutes walk from Rylstone Gardens. The hotel was a useful base for enjoying a beautiful area.
Andrew
2022-09-15
9/10
The location is brilliant, within easy walking distance of Shanklin seafront. It is found in a lovely area near the seafront, shops and restaurants and the town centre and the beach.
Andrew
2022-09-14
7/10
The room I booked was neat and provided with single bed, tea, a balcony. The hotel was in a prime location, by the council. Had supper enjoying drinks at nearby The Aqua.
David
2022-07-29
8/10
Enjoyed our rooms for television. Its location was magnificent, adjacent to the beach, the council and the sea.
C.
2022-07-25
9/10
The location was unbeatable and stunning, within walking distance of a victorian theatre.
Anne
2022-06-19
8/10
Quirky place with pleasant staff and good wi-fi. Neat & immaculate room with a clean bathroom.
Nicola
2022-05-05
8/10
Everything was fantastic, had a pleasant stay at the Melbourne hotel. The room was immaculate with breakfast. The breakfast was included.
Carl
2022-03-04
5/10
Possibly the best and very lovely stay within a reasonable time. The employees were polite and exceptional.
Well, no signal.
Rob
2022-03-04
8/10
The property was clean and pretty standard, had excellent staff and location. The breakfast was included and had lots of meals.
William
2022-01-11
8/10
The hotel was located close to shops, the beach and shops. Besides, you could visit a wooded coastal ravine. The room was cleaned and available with twin beds, a lovely view and bathroom.
Daisy
2021-12-14
9/10
I enjoyed spending time here. The room I booked was cleaned and available with bathroom, a balcony, dishwasher. Location: the hotel was not far from city centre, shops.
Ernie
2021-12-07
8/10
We spent a fun time here, terrific location and staff. The sand beach was near the hotel. Restaurant was cheap and reasonably priced. Easy check-in, late check-out.
Allan
2021-12-05
9/10
Particularly attentive staff and extremely pleasant rooms, we had an exceptional experience.
Charlie
2021-11-18
6/10
Everything was superb, marvellous service and kind staff. Natural sandy beach was near the hotel.
The room I had definitely could have been cleaned.
Sam
2021-10-31
7/10
It is a lovely historic hotel, I loved really cozy rooms and marvellous location. Near an amazing beach.
Sean
2021-09-16
8/10
Lovely pool, unforgetable views, amazing staff. The units are well-stocked, air conditioned. Very convenience location not too far from a miniature golf course.
Alexander
2021-08-23
9/10
Staff were especially helpful and also we enjoyed our stay. The furniture was traditional. Cosy location of the place - 5 minutes walk from bus station.
Matthew
2021-07-21
9/10
Cool staff and exceptionally comfortable beds, brilliant setting.
Wi-Fi didn't work.
Helen
2021-07-07
5/10
We enjoyed the very central location and how fairly clean the place was kept. Brilliant staff were happy to help in every way. Heated pool to relax in too. Found in a local area.
Even though we had a relaxing stay, the room was n't not cleaned.
Derek
2021-06-13
8/10
With the help of the responsive staff, we had a very peaceful stay. Very interesting place, it was clean enough. We enjoyed continental breakfast and swimming pool. Absolutely perfect location, relatively near methodist church.
David
2021-05-28
8/10
This hotel was peaceful and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was very clean, breakfast was PLENTIFUL.
Alan
2021-04-16
9/10
Lovely meal and extraordinary service. Comfy bedrooms and brilliant pool. Plus it was excellent with television and balcony. Hotel staff were happy to help and top class. Very decent location to shanklin seafront.
Lucy
2021-03-29
8/10
Every detail was wonderful and I enjoyed it. The staff did all they can for a lovely stay. The bed was super comfy and the bedroom was twin. This hotel had a central position...
Mary
2020-10-06
9/10
There's no better place to stay in Shanklin. Adjacent to the downtown, 5 minutes on foot.
Paul
2020-09-27
8/10
Truly enjoyed okay staff and views of the hotel. In fact, the free WiFi was a cherry on top.
Frederick
2020-06-01
9/10
we appreciated the staff and breakfast and excellent prices. everything was spot on. it was great to have wi-fi.
George
2020-02-29
9/10
Easy walk to the restaurant The Aqua. Comfortable base for a weekend in Shanklin;)))
Mark
2019-12-21
8/10
The airport is 8 km away. Nothing all good. The restaurant was located within 200 metres.
