The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

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Located close to Shanklin Beach and Sandown Beach, The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, wooden headboards, a small wooden nightstand, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Single or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Shanklin, The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin is in the historical district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shanklin Beach and Sandown Beach, while Isle of Wight Zoo and Blackgang Chine are popular area attractions. Ventnor Beach and Seaclose Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Shanklin travel guide
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10 St Georges Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BA

What's nearby

  • A beach with a wooden walkway, pebbles, and a distant cliff.
    Shanklin Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A traditional building with a thatched roof, named 'Pencil Cottage,' featuring a shop and a tea garden.
    Shanklin Old Village
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a cliff overlooking the sea.
    Shanklin Chine
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shanklin Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Welcome Beach
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station
    7 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    113 min drive

Restaurants

  • King Harry's Bar
    9 min walk
  • The Falcon
    4 min walk
  • The Waterfront Inn
    7 min walk
  • South East Beach Cafe
    8 min walk
  • KFC
    4 min drive

About this property

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

  • Upscale bed & breakfast near Shanklin Beach
  • Located close to Sandown Beach and Isle of Wight Zoo, The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • A ferry terminal shuttle, bicycle parking, and newspapers in the lobby
    • A TV in the lobby and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
    • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels and DVD players
    • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and CD players

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM–10:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin located?

Situated by the sea, this bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shanklin Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sandown Beach and Isle of Wight Zoo. Ventnor Beach and Seaclose Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Shanklin Station is 7 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attention to detail, everything catered for, managers were excellent, very friendly, accommodation very comfortable, great variety for breakfast, enjoyable visit, would definitely stay there again and would recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Owner very helpful, lovely clean room, very good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All is clean, all is quiet, really spacious, great location. Loved the separate reading area in room 1.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great stay: very convenient location - close to the station, shops and the seafront. Very quiet residential area, but easy to get around. My room was very nice: spacious and airy. It was cleaned on daily basis, The breakfast was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was spotlessly clean. All the little extras were thought about. Hosts were truly lovely people.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Well run, very tidy and clean, cannot thank them enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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My sister and I had a wonderful time on our stay at the Swiss Cottage premises were very clean and well maintained, breakfast was excellent and there was lots of choice in the menu all in all a wonderful stay Christine couldn't have been more helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a really lovely stay . room was lovely and clean comfortable bed . Tasty home cooked breakfast . Good central location. Really good value for money . Hosts were friendly and helpful . Thank you for a lovely stay we had a lovely few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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Pleasant stay.

Hosts were pleasant and friendly. Bedding was changed when I mentioned it was too warm. Good breakfast. Good room. Comfortable bed. Easy to arrange an extra night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Keith and Christine who own this hotel, are very friendly and welcoming. The property is in a perfect location. Short walk to beach, Old Village, transport. The place is spotlessly clean. There are extra toiletries in the rooms, ex. face cleansing pads. complimentary water on first night. Small fridge in room. Breakfast was good. I would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

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I had a poor welcome. Fortunately, I decided to stay and see how it worked out. The room was very comfortable and had lots of extras like a small fridge and a good selection of powdered drinks. The shower and toilet and hand basin were high quality with plenty of gels/soaps etc. Towels were high quality. The TV was good, plenty of cupboard and drawer spaces. However, it was impossible to receive emails and Internet. The East Esplanade was two minutes away and access to the Chine and beaches very easy. The bus station was close and access to shops good. I was there for 4 nights and had a very enjoyable time. I thought the separate price for breakfast of £10 was excessive and felt the advertised price should make clear that it was for accommodation only. It's B and not B&B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Situated midway between the beach and town centre, Swiss Cottage gave me a very comfortable stay, and a daily freshly cooked to order breakfast, all provided by the friendly hosts Christine and Keith
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place host are fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very well looked after, very clean and friendly and an excellent breakfast 😃😃
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Good little hotel, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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2nd visit just a very good place to stay can't fault this facility very well looked after
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay for a business / sightseeing trip!

Really enjoyed staying here - really good rooms. Need to contact the hotel ASAP if you are arriving after 7pm though to arrange a late checkin fee.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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A great, friendly stay

Great hosts, nice rooms, grand breakfasts. All positives and no negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

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Pleasant

Lovely stay. Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended

Great hosts. Excellent breakfast. Comfy bed. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

Excellent, they have really thought if everything . Parking was a bit difficult with it being tight
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Really lovely Keith and Christine couldn’t be more helpful, would definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

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Excellent location, close to beach old town, restaurants and Shanklin Chine. Pleasing hosts and decent room. Amenities provided in the room were all spot on. The parking can be tricky at times. Overall had a good 3 nights stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Walking distance to beach and old town. Nice breakfast, spacious room size, clean. But the shower pressure isn’t good enough, sometimes hot water and cold water doesn’t mixed well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Gem in Shanklin

This has to be the best place I have ever stayed in. Keith is a absolute gem and just genuinely a nice fella Christian is lovely aswell Stay here for the legends of a married couple that make you feel welcome and appreciated Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024