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Marlborough Hotel

3.0 star property
Discover a peaceful retreat surrounded by natural beauty near Shanklin Beach, where guests can relax by a warm fire before heading out to explore the area.

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The Marlborough Hotel blends outdoor adventure with cozy comfort. Borrow books from the library to enjoy by the lobby fireplace or rent bikes to explore the scenic surroundings. The beach is just a short distance away for coastal experiences.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

About this property

Marlborough Hotel

  • Hotel near Shanklin Beach
  • Located close to Shanklin Chine and Sandown Pier, Marlborough Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a library. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, laundry services, and a nature reserve
    • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Marlborough Hotel offer amenities such as free bottled water.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 25 and February 28.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: GBP 10 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - GB198086263
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Marlborough Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marlborough Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Marlborough Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Marlborough Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Shanklin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Beach and Shanklin Chine. Sandown Pier and Dinosaur Isle are also within 3 mi (5 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

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent with a wide range of offerings
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hilton or Marriott it is not but The Marlborough Hotel is a nice value for money boutique property very close to the beach and ideal for a short break. Our room was spotless which was a feature across the hotel. Breakfast was excellent with a large range of breakfast products. There was nothing that we wanted for. The position of the hotel provided limited sea views apart from one of the hotel premiere rooms which seemed to have a large balcony on the top floor. One aspect of the location to consider is the beach are cliffs are subject to erosion so there are a number of repair sites close by which didn’t bother us at all. All in all a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location staff were so welcoming and friendly breakfast was very good great spacious room overall a perfect stay would definitely come back and would recommend this hotel
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ngo Bayiha

Location; Very close to the seafront, train station and bus station Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff. The place could do with an update but overall our stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was superb. The hotel is in a great location. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, room was bright and good view, breakfast was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good food B&B small hotel with safe parking

Excellent friendly small hotel with B&B available (no evening meals at moment), with good safe parking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable and well located hotel

Comfortable and well located hotel. Easy walk to town and beach. Good range of food and drink options in the town. Nice walk on promenade and esplanade.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, this was our second stay at this hotel, the staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was very clean and had everything we needed with a lovely big, comfy bed. Breakfast was really good. We will definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The photograph shows a sea front, the hotel is not near the sea front there is a lift down to the sea which is not far away. Comfortable hotel in a good location, excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Positives: Lovely, clean and quiet hotel, helpful and friendly staff, tasty breakfast, great location. Will stay there again. Things to consider: Shower cubicle very small, limited hanging space for clothes and wet towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Super Shanklin

Lovely people, couldn't do enough for you. Beds were Amazingly comfortable + breakfast was excellent. A few things need some attention in the decor but overall a lovely place to stay. 5 minutes to the beach or to the old town so great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent breakfast at a friendly hotel.

We had a lovely four day stay at this hotel. I was particularly impressed with friendliness of the staff and indeed the other residents. It was all very relaxed, inclusive and friendly. I was also particularly impressed with the breakfast. The choice from the buffet was very good and had clearly been carefully selected. The cooked breakfast was really nice with good quality and well cooked ingredients. Downside was the heat in the rooms overnight and as we had a balcony that shared with 4 other rooms so were unhappy about sleeping with it open. Also a second floor room with no lift made for a long trip up at the end of a busy day. All on all, I would definitely use this hotel again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilbur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked virtually everything about this nicely run hotel. Run as a small hotel, with the absolute warmth of a truly British seaside B&B. This hotel was very clean, and the linen in all the rooms, bathroom, bedroom and dining/breakfast room was immaculate. The rooms were pleasantly decorated and the staff were polite and accommodating. Breakfast was always served as you liked it. The bar meals were limited but were nicely dished up with a good pint of beer. We were there for a fortnight and enjoyed our stay in our very spacious and comfortable rooms. My only criticism is regarding the toilet seats (only experienced 2, in our bathroom and in the public toilet near the lounge) which were those horrible cheap, thin bendy one's, although they were always clean. In general I would say "Keep up the good work Agneta and Pascal, and thank you for being good hosts".
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bright and airy property in both communal areas and rooms. Breakfast was great. Staff on reception and the breakfast room were amazing and made the stay perfect. Fantastic value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and peaceful..staff very helpful and friendly.. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice easy spot for the town and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place with a lovely host
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great short stay

Spent 3 nights visiting the Isle of Wight for the first time. Hotel was clean comfortable and in a good location. The staff were friendly and helpful, and a great breakfast was served every morning. Would definitely use again if visiting the island in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place.

Very nice hotel in a great positio. Set in a nice garden which was lovely to relax in with a drink from the bar. Friendly helpful staff and a lot of options for breakfast. All in all a superb hotel which I shall certainly be returning to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great Hotel, just had a 3 night stop here and couldn't fault it. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast choice was very good, I had the traditional cooked breakfast every morning and couldn't fault it. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and value

We were greeted by the owner who was very friendly and accommodating. Check in was quick and easy and the owner gave us a map describing things to do in the local area. The room was a good size with ensuite and clean, only slight negative was there was no wardrobe, however, there were plenty of hangers. Breakfast was included in our stay and was cooked to order including a large selection of continental all of which was very good. The service at breakfast great and the overall service and value for money was excellent. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just wrighting anything here so can move on
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024