The Havelock

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Set in attractive gardens, The Havelock offers a Mediterranean-style pool and rooms with attached bathroom, some have a sea view. There is some free private parking, and the seafront is close by. Each stylish bedroom has digital TV with Freeview channels and tea/coffee facilities, and most of the rooms have free WiFi. A full English breakfast is provided using fresh local produce where possible. Vegetarian and gluten-free breakfasts are available daily. The bar serves hot beverages throughout the day, and snacks are available. There is an outdoor terrace with seating, and the secluded swimming pool is open from mid May to mid September.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Shanklin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Zain
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a wonderful hotel with fantastic view-would recomend and breakfast was delicious-everything was so clean and lovely”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly and attentive hosts who were always obliging and helpful '.Breakfasts were excellent. We would certainly stay there again.”
Elaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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...”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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 😀)”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location to access the beach Well kept hotel with friendly staff Nice pool area”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming and helpful. Very clean and comfortable. Lovely breakfast - that also came out promptly. Swimming pool lovely too. 5-10 minutes walk to the beach which was great. I would define recommend and would stay here again.”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything excellent hotel very friendly staff everyone Ideal location prefer old town personally We would definitely come back to isle of wight and stay at the Havelock”
Dominic
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owners - a lovely couple and really helpful - they even drove us to pick up our hire car. It has pool - a bonus in the sunniest town in the UK! The breakfast - delicious and you can eat in or have it packed to take with you on your...”
Kirwan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Freshly cooked good coffee. Excellent poached eggs.”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel in a great location. 5 minutes walk one way to the beach or 5 minutes the other way to the old town, and still with a sea view. The hotel is really lovely, with great facilities and a nice clean pool area. Our room was spotless and...”

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Havelock

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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