Near Shanklin Old Village and Sandown Beach, The Ocean View Hotel offers a peaceful garden, arcade, and dining from breakfast to dinner. Enjoy spa treatments or the indoor pool while kids use their own pool. Free WiFi in common areas and attentive staff service.
Located in Shanklin, The Ocean View Hotel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shanklin Beach and Sandown Beach, while Isle of Wight Zoo and Isle of Wight Steam Railway are popular area attractions. Shanklin Old Village and Ventnor Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Shanklin travel guide
5 Park Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BB
What's nearby
Shanklin Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Small Hope Beach
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Shanklin Old Village
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Shanklin Chine
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Shanklin Theatre
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Shanklin Station
9 min walk
Southampton (SOU)
114 min drive
Restaurants
The Falcon
6 min walk
The Village Inn
10 min walk
Bayside Fish & Chips
5 min walk
The Plough & Barley Corn
4 min walk
Fishermans Cottage
7 min walk
About this property
The Ocean View Hotel
Hotel near Shanklin Beach
Located close to Shanklin Old Village and Sandown Beach, The Ocean View Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a library and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and books
A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms have amenities such as free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 20 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 18 to May 22:
One of the dining venues
Bar/Lounge
Meeting facilities
Parking area
Swimming pool
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Ocean View Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Ocean View Hotel?
As of 10 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ocean View Hotel on 12 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 302, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Ocean View Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Ocean View Hotel?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Ocean View Hotel located?
Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Beach and Shanklin Old Village. Sandown Beach and Isle of Wight Zoo are also within 6 mi (10 km). Shanklin Station is 9 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 26 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Ocean View Hotel Reviews
6.8
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7.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
7.8
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 159 reviews
10 - Excellent
43
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 159 reviews
8 - Good
39
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 159 reviews
6 - Okay
29
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 159 reviews
4 - Poor
25
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 159 reviews
2 - Terrible
23
Reviews
8/10 Good
Margaret
21 September 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Welcoming staff, friendly service and helpful
views lovely,
Pleasant, convenient and very friendly hotel with great staff. Very nice breakfast and evening meals.
We had a very nice sea facing room with a good bed. Handy for the sea front and Shanklin.
John
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Ric
2 November 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel clearly in need of renovations but we loved the view and it suited our purpose for the price. The waiter at breakfast and hotel receptionist were friendly and welcoming. Check in and parking no problem.
Stayed here for a night booked online really late at night and was greeted at reception by a very pleasant and helpful young lad whose manners and customer service were second to none (very good), the hotel lobby, hallways and room is exceptionally clean to a high standard and the room was to a high standard. Will be coming back for a longer stay next time and would certainly recommend to friends and family or people in general 👍
We only stayed one night, which was all we would have managed on that particular bed. The hotel is in need of a makeover and believe it is under new management. It is clean and tidy though and the staff were great. The breakfast was very nice, cooked to order.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Andrew
13 September 2025
Liked: Amenities
Loved the sea view, but not a lot of parking spaces.
Witnessed traffic wardens checking cars in surrounding streets at 22.30 hrs, so be careful!
The Ocean View's strongest features is its location, high above the beach but close to the lift. The downside is that it primarily caters to tour groups, leaving the solo traveler a bit confused at times.
The hotel is in poor condition. The photos on the website are very misleading. The room had poor decor. Communal areas need updating and cleaning.
However, staff were friendly and helpful.
Awful. Paid £340 for two nights. Business clearly has no money. We were the only guests there!
Pool closed, no sunloungers, no toiletries in bathroom, sweltering hot room - no fans.
Mentioned to the owner about being disappointed the pool was closed and he pointed at the sea and joked “there’s your pool”
Left a day early and expected (at the very least) two breakfasts and two dinners that we’d paid for to be refunded but after chasing three times was just ignored. Only redeeming factor was that the reception and restaurant staff were very nice.
The hotel is in a terrible state of repair . The public areas and our room did not look like it had been redecorated or re furnished in decades.The outside pathways are broken and hazardous . The garden is sad and uncared for with a broken lamp on the steps . The entrance door is broken and the lift is broken . The restaurant has cobwebs on the ceiling and a dead / dying plant in the corner .Our room had old / scratched furniture ,a joke of a hot drinks facility ,cheap kettle . The bathroom was ancient and the hand basin’s plug hole did not look like it had seen bleach in sometime .Tiny , supposed double bed .It is a shame as the room size is good and the sea view wonderful . The staff were pleasant but the overall impact of the hotel is thoroughly depressing . We had booked for 2 nights but stayed for only one .
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara
24 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly, professional staff team. Lovely big room with a balcony and view out to sea. Beds comfortable with clean fresh white linen. Superb shower. Breakfast service fast and food good .
Overall a great place to stay. Room feels a little dated but does not effect the stay. Good indoor swimming pool
For our stay there was a very annoying flashing street light immediately outside, this was no fault of the hotel as councils responsibility.
This hotel was exactly what we wanted - QUIET!!! The windows were open at night and all we heard were the waves and the birds. I never sleep through the night, but the time we were here - I slept straight through every night!! Amazing! Staff were brilliant and helpful and your restaurant staff treated us like family. Highly recommend your hotel.
Carole
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Karen
6 August 2023
Very friendly staff and great location. Best rooms balcony seaview. The hotel has a good facilities but it is dated. A bit more maitenance and tidying up would make it an excellent hotel. We didn't have the evening meal but the breakfast, full English was good apart from the sausages and scrambled eggs! We would return.
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Dawn
10 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely spot with sea view, rooms need updating, very tired. Bar not open when we were there and no entertainment offered. Nice swimming pool but such a long trek to it with lots of stairs not suitable for everyone. Otherwise as advertised.
Dawn
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Malinee
27 August 2023
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Has pros & cons, but would consider staying again
Bed linens and towels were fresh, clean, and comfy. However, the shower had hairs in it, and there were two dropped pens on the floor under the desk - suggesting that it doesn't get cleaned thoroughly... The bathroom was good but bedroom fixtures could use updating.
Staff were wonderful, location is great.
I guess you get what you pay for, it was cheaper than most other places, overall was good and would consider staying again.
Malinee
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t have a good experience. I was refused dinner by the lady at reception, who told me I was too late—even though her colleague had informed me at check-in that I could decide on dinner by 6 PM. I politely asked her to check with the restaurant to see if it was still possible to get any food, but she refused to do so.
She also told me that breakfast was not available before 8 AM. However, when I came in the morning, another receptionist kindly helped me arrange breakfast before 8 AM with an organized group.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian
23 September 2023
The Sea room and balcony were excellent! Well worth the extra money. Checked in on Monday morning quite early, the female Receptionist managed to” chase up” our room and we booked in. Logan in the Restaurant I would. consider an Asset, our meal booking form was misplaced and he simply sorted it with a cheerful smile.Afternoons spent on the balcony!glass of wine, will book again and recommend to others.
Could not order evening meal on first night as they only take orders in the morning. hadcto walk to Shanklin village 10 mins . hot lucky to find table availability.
Good location. Staff friendly to guests BUT rumours staff of not being pad so they left leading them short staffed!
Great free swimming pool
The bedroom was tired, dated and unclean with stains on the carpet and dust on the shelves. The shower curtain was dirty and the bath mat disgusting. However the bed was comfortable and tea and coffee facilities were good.
The balcony, i am not sure was particularly safe.
Keith
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
4/10 Poor
SERGEJS
14 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very overpriced for what you get, too basic beware
Well, where to start? Please bare in mind this room is in a range of £160-£170 gbp per night...
Let's point out the positives first.
Positives:
Large room, stunning view, great location, free parking, clean overall and nice members of staff. That's about it!
Negatives:
1.Very noisy, you can hear people talking behind the wall.
2. Hotel itself have a hospital feel, it feels like it was converted into hotel rooms, but all very clinical.
3. No ventilation whatsoever, no air-conditioning, very hot in the rooms, so you will have to sleep with open windows (not enough oxygen even with all windows open)
4. No shower products provided (no shampoo, no shower gel) For £160 gbp per night it's unacceptable.
5. No fridge, so any drinks in this room will get very warm
6. No proper coffee in the whole hotel! You will get a sachet on instant coffee and a kettle (shocking for the asking price)
7. Very late check in, you won't be able to get your room until 3pm, it's a half of the day gone! and very early check out, you will have to leave at 10am, straight after your breakfast. Any hotel at this price range will be 2pm check-in and 12 afternoon check-out with optional later check-out.
8. No hangers anywhere in the bathroom, your clothes on a floor.
9. Very poor breakfast. One item each, barely enough for a child to eat! No proper coffee, instant terrible quality coffee - sorry it's undrinkable!
Won't stay there again. Only if no options available, maximum 1 night stay hotel.