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The Steamer Inn

2.5 star property
Shanklin inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located on the coast, The Steamer Inn offers a warm welcome with breakfast and kids' meals at its on-site restaurant. Take in the ocean views from the terrace or unwind with a drink at the bar. With free WiFi in public areas, you'll stay connected throughout your stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • Highchair
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 1) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 1)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony (3+4)) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony (3+4))

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (5) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 2) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Apartment, Private Bathroom (Flat ) | Dining

Standard Apartment, Private Bathroom (Flat )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Esplanade, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BS

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shanklin Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Small Hope Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 110 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 146 min drive
  • Sandown Station - 6 min drive
  • Shanklin Station - 13 min walk
  • Lake Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falcon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪King Harry's Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Fish & Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬3 min walk
  • The Steamer Inn

About this property

The Steamer Inn

  • The Steamer Inn is a great choice for a stay in Shanklin. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Facilities

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

The Steamer Inn Inn
The Steamer Inn Shanklin
The Steamer Inn Inn Shanklin

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Steamer Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Steamer Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Steamer Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking.

Are there restaurants at or near The Steamer Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Steamer Inn like?

The Steamer Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Shanklin Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Shanklin Old Village.

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Reviews

The Steamer Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, plentiful, and very tasty with a wide range of options. (10 reviews)
  • The property offers a lovely beachside location with direct access to the beach and stunning sea views. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely comfortable room with en suite and stunning view of the beach across the road from our balcony. Impressed with the high standard of cleanliness and the friendly staff. The included Breakfast was good and we additionally ate at the bar for the 3 nights we stayed as there was an excellent and reasonably priced menu. Overall, very impressed and will come again.
Christopher, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

View was fantastic, staff were very friendly and very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable but a bit outdated. Would stay there again.
Sharon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely short break at The Steamer for the second time. The room was a good size with a great sea view. Breakfast was served in the bar area and was plentiful and very tasty. We ate in the bar every night as the food was delicious and we didn't see any reason to venture further for food.
Ian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place the steamer

Our stay was fantastic the room was lovely and clean and the staff were amazing so helpful being on the seafront was a bonus we ate every night there the food was fantastic and well worth the money we have just come back from a lovely long weekend and already planning to go back there next year
Susan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic 4 day stay, staff were amazingly helpful, restaurant could not fault the food, would thoroughly recomend
graeme, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely place to relax
Paul, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Xmas stay

Right in sea front Beautiful scenery and helpful staff Decorating was great really got Xmas spirit
Stephen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well run, all staff courteous and helpful. Good food and well located in the centre of Shanklin.
Edward, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We had room 3 great location & spectacular view Breakfast was top quality and staff were good & friendly
Mandy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very good location
Ahmad, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

helpful and kind staff, great room, seaside view. free breakfast
Rosemary, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good friendly accommodation.

The Steamer was good accommodation, clean, tidy and good location. Parking is a bit of a chore but close.
Andrew, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Thank you for looking after me during my stay! Food was delicious! A Must visit for a wonderful experience.
Joan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I loved it

Great little pub. Good food .. great service. The room i stayed in was quite small, but the bathroon was well equiped and very clean.
michele, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A perfect little place by the sea! The room was clean and cute and the beds very comfortable. Loved to wake up in the morning and sit on the balcony, also slept the windows open to hear the sea. The restaurant downstairs closes at 10pm but there was no disturbance whatsoever even on the weekend, you could hardly even hear it to the room. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, they also got us a table in the restaurant even when there was a line outside. The restaurant also had very good vegan options, so we didn't even need to go find a place to eat in the evenings. Loved having breakfast before the restaurant opened, watching the sea in the homely atmosphere. Will definitely book again!
minttu, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and accommodating.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I am on my own having lost my husband a few months ago and travelling on my own is a challenge at the moment, everyone made me welcome and feel safe ,staff very attentive and happy I felt very special
Marie, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A real Gem.

Off season visit but the Steamer was really cosy. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was immaculately clean and the view over the bay fabulous. A real gem and will definitely be back
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location looking across the Esplanade to the sea front. Excellent food served all day in a relaxed atmosphere by attentive staff. This great venue attracted a lot on non-resident customers and there was a real buzz as guests enjoyed their relaxed meal eating great food and enjoying a wide variety from the bar.. As residents we were recognised and welcomed and felt very looked after. This was a great base to explore the Island from,
Adrian, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fantastic view from our room and the terraces, easy to walk to Shanklin or Sandown or use the buses. Its about time the woodchip was removed and the carpet replaced in the bedroom, but it was otherwise great as was the bathroom. Balcony had great sea view. Food in restaurant was consistently good.
John, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chilled out, comfortable stay in a great location

I was made to feel very comfortable as a lady solo traveller, everyone was very friendly especially the lady that served the breakfast. The food was amazing and being seated in a nice little table in the corner was perfect for me and I didn't feel isolated.... thank you so much. The view was amazing from the balcony and so nice to hear the waves whilst in bed. Will definitely be back, great stay!!
Teresa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

First time in Isle of Wight. 3 day stay in The Steamer Inn with my twin sister. The sea view twin room with balcony was very good for what we needed and was clean and presentable. Breakfast was good with waitress service. Staff very friendly and accommodating to our needs. Restaurant very popular throughout the day and night and the meals we had were very good with fresh ingredients and a variety of choices. Ideal location for direct access to the beach. Lift or shuttle bus to Shanklin town and local attractions if you don’t fancy the steep walk. With regular buses to other parts of island too. Overall a very enjoyable stay at The Steamer Inn.
Joanne, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice beachside location in Shanklin. We had a sea view room with a small balcony Room was small but quite a lot of storage. The bathroom could do with additional shelving or storage for toiletries The rooms are not serviced. We were advised to speak to staff for anything we required daily. The breakfast options don’t include much in the way of a non fried meal. There was toast and tea cakes but no cereal, yougurt fruit or pastries available
B, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly,make you feel so welcome,service and food very good room clean and bed comfy,balcony with sea view,,stones throw from beach,would definitely stay here again.
alan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Seaside stay

Lovely few days stay by the sea
Kim, 4-night trip