The Havelock

Liked: Location, rating, free parking, breakfast included, welcoming & helpful staff.

Breakfast was amazing and hearty. The lady in charge of breakfast, Karen made sure everything was top notch: from portions to presentation. Vicky, and her husband who run the hotel were absolutely hospitable. My room was lovely and clean. Had all the amenities I needed to enjoy my stay. The view of the sea was the icing on the cake.

I wish the heated swimming pool was all season.

Very clean. Friendly atmosphere. Owners were very welcoming. Seaview and within walking distance of the beach

Room was great but pillows abit flat ?

The owners and staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. The decor throughout was modern, well maintained and high quality. The location was quiet but within easy walking distance of the village centre and all amenities. I was very impressed by the electronic door furniture on both the external and room doors which made for ease of entry even when carrying baggage and/or personal items.

I can honestly say that there is nothing which could have been done to improve my stay. I would definitely recommend The Havelock to family and friends and I hope to return in the future

breakfast great, room very clean

the outdoor swimming pool was not heated and not very clean around the pool area

The hotel and rooms were tastefully decorated.Our room had a lovely sea view.The owners were very welcoming and accommodating.

Great location lovely decor fab breakfast selection and welcoming staff

Everything was fantastic, room, staff, the breakfast, location. 11 out of 10

Convenient location for the village and the chine, and the road was quiet.

Good selection at breakfast all freshly cooked. Room had just been renovated new bed, carpet fittings and large shower. Everything in the room was new.

Everything was of a high standard

I really enjoyed my stay, lovely traditional breakfast ?, very comfortable bed, good size bedroom, quiet location, amazing outdoor swimming pool, amazing property and very friendly, caring supportive staff.

I can't say there was nothing there I didn't like.

The rooms were very well decorated and proportioned. The bathroom was spacious with a fantastic shower. The swimming pool is brilliant, very clean and well maintained, and the grounds of the hotel are well maintained. The owners really take care of the building, facilities, and guests. I will be returning to stay here again. Speaking with other guests, they have been returning to the Havelock for many years, and it's not hard to see why. It's an amazing place to stay with the best hosts you could imagine. Thank you for a brilliant holiday.

The owners were amazingly helpful and friendly. The room was cosy and bed comfortable. I loved the LED light on the mirror in the bathroom. Exceptional breakfast - all you could want. 12 minute walk to Shanklin Train Station, 10 minute walk to Shanklin Chine, The Old Villiage and 7 minutes walk to shops. Local Post office, too. Near to beach, take lift down - a return ticket is £1.

The swimming pool is not warmer enough for me. I don't like cold generally - that's just me!

Very clean and quiet room, great breakfast with a lot of choice, secluded pool area, sociable bar and lounge area. Vicky, Paul and all the staff could not have been more helpful.

There was nothing not to like about it. My son and myself had the warmest of welcomes when we arrived. The place itself was clean and tidy, it looked newly decorated, modern but homely, perfect. The room we had was comfortable and spacious with beautiful sea views. We were offered everything we needed and more. The location was perfect too. We couldn’t have asked for more. Would stay there again in a heartbeat. My son was given extra biscuits and milk for the room too, so he was over the moon. ?

Beautifully presented property both from the exterior and the interior. Beautiful outlook over to the sea from the front. Amazing warm welcome from Paul and Vicky. Well appointed bar in a recently refurbed lobby. Very nice and reasonably priced drinks. We booked an economy room and were blown away with just how nice it was. Good quality furniture and the bed was very comfortable. No complaints. We only had breakfast on one day but it was amazing. Lovely cooked breakfast and a great selection of fruits, yoghurts, cereals and toast. I can’t recommend this property enough. Thanks to Paul and Vicky for a wonderful break.

Nothing at all

Comfortable bed, tasty breakfast with good range of choices and friendly staff. The swimming pool was a real bonus. Bedroom cleaned to a high standard every day. Nice bar and lounge.

Hotel was well located but Shanklin itself seemed rather tired since our last visit 20+ years ago - although Pendletons was a lovely restaurant.

The breakfast was delicious, lots of hot dishes to choose from as well as toast, cereal and fruit and yoghurt. Friendly, family run hotel, the rooms were very comfortable and spotless. The area was great with lots of shops, pubs and cafes within a 5 minute walk. If you drive you can explore the whole island easily but I must say the bus service looks very good for those without a car. It was my first time to the IOW but I will certainly be going back ?

The only downside, and this goes for most of the island, are the hills! To get to the beach was just too much for me on foot as I have arthritis in my knees and the lung capacity of a 90yr old chainsmoker ? Many of them are enormous, even my car struggled to get up some!!

Clean and the owners weee super friendly and accommodating. I came back to a clean room everyday and I loved it especially after a long day at work.

Paul and Vicky treat everyone like family, their staff are always ready to go that extra mile happy and smiling nothing to much trouble.Room well equipped, clean and comfortable.Bonus Gluten free breakfast, bottled cold water available at all times & swimming poolAmple parking, bar prices reasonable.Would highly recommend & hope to return.