Channel View Hotel

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(1,520 Ratings)

Hotel in Shanklin

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this hotel

Set in Shanklin, 300 metres from Shanklin Beach, Channel View Hotel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar.

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Shanklin

Nearby attractions

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

44.1 mi

Weald & Downland Living Museum

42.3 mi

National Trust - Mottisfont

51.9 mi

Tapnell Farm Park

21.7 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room

1 Single • 64 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room

2 Single • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Classic Twin Room

2 Single • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Classic Double Room

1 Double • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Channel View Hotel

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(1,520 Ratings)

Hotel in Shanklin

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Shanklin

Nearby attractions

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

44.1 mi

Weald & Downland Living Museum

42.3 mi

National Trust - Mottisfont

51.9 mi

Tapnell Farm Park

21.7 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room

1 Single • 64 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room

2 Single • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Classic Twin Room

2 Single • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Classic Double Room

1 Double • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(1,520 Ratings)

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3.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The trip was good, but I felt the hotel was rather run down.

It was very clean and the staff were very nice and helpful. The hotel looked nice and was in a good position.

The breakfast was disappointing. Little choice of cereal and fruit and no nuts seeds or cold meats or cheese.The eggs were undercooked. Both the poached and fried eggs and my scrambled eggs were too wet and made the toast soggy. Offers were made to replace, but l didn't bother. We booked in January. We paid one third more. The prices advertised while we were there had reduced by a third and I therefore felt somewhat annoyed that we'd wasted nearly £200! Receiving an email a week before our visit asking for early payment was also worrying.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Excellent fun and the darts weekend did not spoil it at all.

It was very good location. The cooked breakfast was a normal size, not sure if we could ask for extra. Fruit and perhaps some pastries would of been good to be available. Staff were very pleasant and informative.

See above.

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Lovely location, would recommend it

Location great, John the general manager was really lovely, chatty and super helpful.

Pool could have been warmer, too cold to swim in & bathroom window would not shut properly

7.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Inconsistent.

-The location was amazing - right by the sea side and near the train station. - cleaning staff were perfect.

- water at the pool was cold. - When we arrive, staff were really warm and welcoming. Then a coach arrives and the reception staff got less charming..and the breakfast services got poor. We had to help ourselves to find the cutlery, serviette. And we got moved to a table in a very dark room without warning. No sea view at breakfast any more!

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

An enjoyable return visit to the Channel View.

This was my second stay at the Channel View Hotel. After a brief overnight stay in 2023, I knew what to expect and opted for a longer stay this time. As before, I received a very warm welcome and enjoyed a comfortable room that was spotlessly clean and kept nice and warm, considering the weather. The breakfast in the morning was very good and the staff couldn't have been nicer, always willing to offer help when needed. Location wise, this ranks among the best in Shanklin, as it overlooks the esplanade and the front-facing rooms have an incredible panoramic view across Sandown Bay, which is arguably one of the best views on the Island. You are a short walk from the beach, the Old Village and the town, so everything is within easy reach.

The only thing that would have improved the stay was the weather being better, but that is clearly outside the control of the hotel!

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

We went for a business meeting in Newport on the Friday morning and then stayed for the weekend

The Breakfast was superb ,with every ingredient perfectly cooked

Everything was good there was nothing to dislike and whilst we didn’t use them we were surprised by the beautiful swimming pool ,the sizeable well shaped functions room and the full and complete full sized bar.

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Will not return

There was a generator outside our window which kept us awake must of the night. Dated decor and small dated shower.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Love it will go again . Very warm people.

Every thing couldn’t complain.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Basic rooms but great value for money, good breakfast, would return again.

Lovely staff, Fab breakfast and facilities including an indoor swimming pool and sauna. Great location overlooking shanklin Beach.

There wasn’t much we didn’t like, the only things we found was the double bed was on the small size for us and the bath was quite short so couldn’t lay down very comfortably and I am only 5ft 6 so tall people might struggle!

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Lovely hotel with wonderful staff.

Nicely situated close to the seafront.

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Enjoyed visit to my family

Location

Location of room difficulty in getting we fi and breakfast were only average

7.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Good hospitality and friendly staff would visit again and stay longer

Breakfast was good efficient service

View from room not to private

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Clean and comfortable

Clean, comfortable and warm, lovely breakfast.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Recommended. We will definitely come back on summer.

We had a very comfortable stay. Location was easy access to public transpo. You can book a taxi from the reception as well. The shanklin beach is just 2mins walk. Train station is 8mins walk. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Food was great but not lots of choices. Indoor pool could’ve been warmer.

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

This is a well run hotel and we would stay there again.

Breakfast was excellent. The room very comfortable and we enjoyed a swim in the pool. All the staff were pleasant and welcoming.

We were there to celebrate a birthday and the first thing we did on arrival was to ask about the evening menu. The Booking .com website mentions evening meals but does not specify that the restaurant was closed in January. It would have been better if we had been told about this.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Lovely staff. Delicious breakfast

The view and location was great. The staff was very polite and friendly. They were very professional. Breakfast was 10/10. It was the top part of our stay.

The bathroom was very small. We found it very hard to shower. We wanted to have dinner but due to the time of year, the restaurant was close.

7.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Great location, with good facilities (but poor Internet)

Great breakfast was served each morning. Also, there was a very nice swimming pool with a sauna. We really enjoyed it. Furthermore, the location is perfect, right next to the sea.

Internet was not present in the room - a big minus, as this was one of the main reasons we came to this hotel. Also room was quite small, but still cozy

7.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Nice location to be on the Island

Location of the hotel right on the cliffside and a 10 minute walk to the town centre Good Breakfast Options Swimming pool was available though we never used. The twin room was nice & large

My single room was quite small and very stuffy, on entering found to be very hot even after turning off all the radiators and opening the windows (partly my mistake as I didn't spot the fan provided in the bottom of the wardrobe). Upon check in we was unable to get a drink at the Bar due to lack of Staff which was a shame.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Recommended

Lovel hotel, really friendly efficient staff.

Minor issues. Room a bit small and steep rise to drag cases up from car park

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Fab stay and excellent location.

Fab location

Initially room was not up to spec, but we were moved 2nd day. On searching for plug socket next to bed i pulled out side chest of drawers, lots of debris. Understand that there is limited time through changeovers but the debris had clearly been there sometime. My father had a fall in the overspill car park due to the uneven ground, he had cuts to his chest, hands and knees, staff did provide plasters but really it should have been written in accident book, I think this was down to staff not being effectively trained. On a positive the staff are super friendly and the swimming pool is a fantastic edition to the hotel. Breakfast was equally plentiful and of excellent quality. Despite my comments we had a lovely time and I would recommend.

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Disappointed

I do not know. Booking.com booked us on the wrong day… not the day on our confirmation letter. The hotel staff were very nice, but it seems Booking.com often makes these mistakes

We were found alternative accommodation by the hotel. They were very helpful. However we were very disappointed, and the alternative hotel actually cost a little more too!

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Very good

Friendly staff, good location.

The shower was a bit inconsistent. Kept going hot and cold.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Needs a good revamp

The location was great. The hotel is tired and needs a good update. Although it was clean, the decor and bathrooms were obviously old and needed attention.

The staff at breakfast were non-attentive. The food at breakfast was ok, nothing to write home about. The beds were lumpy and the pillows were hard. Duvets were thick and heavy. Summer duvets would have been better. The water pressure was poor so showering wasn't good and the toilet took ages to fill. Wouldn't say the staff were that bothered about guests, not many smiles or engagement on entering or coming back in. Felt like it ran on a few people. Everything about the decor was very dated even though it looked like it had been redecorated. Someone with an eye for detail would be beneficial!

7.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Nice location, great place to stay for holiday

Great near the beach

None

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Very good

The location was perfect, great staff, friendly and helpful l. Enjoyed the breakfast l.

The WiFi wouldn't work, and our signal reception wasn't the best.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Comfy hotel in a great location, close to the Esplanade.

Good breakfast, great location, comfortable room, Wi-fi generally good.

Nothing significant

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We had a fantastic time and will definitely be staying there again

The breakfast was lovely with a big selection of items, the location is fantastic, right near the beach

The wifi was hit and miss

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

A pleasant hotel, perhaps not the best value for money, but clean and with good service.

I thought the breakfast was excellent. The poached eggs were perfect and the kitchen accommodated my request for something off the menu. The cereal and juices choices was very good, and the dining area was bright and clean. There was obviously some staff training being done during service, but overall the dining experience was good. The tables were well laid out with milk jugs ready for cereals and hot drinks (nice touch).

The rooms were too hot and the windows could have been opened to air the room, before our arrival, to let some of the heat out. An electric fan could have been provided in the room too. The pool area was clean, safe and well-maintained. The hotel was generally clean and well-presented. It would have been nice if the bar had stayed open until 11pm (it was closed when we arrived back after an evening out at 22:10).

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Fantastic hotel in a great position ,

Perfect position

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Pleasant

The breakfast and the staff who served it was excellent The rooms where clean and comfortable

The staff behind reception one elderly lady in particular was quite rude The rooms and parts of the Hotel where shabby in places and really need updating The wifi is awful so if you rely on it do not go to this hotel The parking can also be bad

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

OKAY

Great location, friendly staff, big room, swimming pool, and free EV charging point (1) could give this place 5*. Sadly, after taking away stars for inconveniences, the score rapidly goes down.

Extremely squeeky floors, bad smell throughout the hotel, very outdated, especially the bathroom. Place in a desperate need of refurbishment. The dining room is the nicest place, but, oddly enough, dinner wasn't available on Sunday.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Fun place for those with young family or for older people or walkers. Shanklin is a lovely town with a mix of old and ne

Sea view from room (requested) was lovely and the staff were all very friendly and attentive. Car parking outside. Close to seafront which was lovely for sea bathing, fun stuff for kids and good restaurants. We also walked up to the old town for old restaurants with thatched roofs. The entertainment in the hotel one night was great fun with a singer called Simon Howard. You can walk the coast to Sandown and back along cliffs. Great walking routes all around the island.

We loved the hotel but it should be recognised that it is three star and that where your expectations should be. Shanklin is on a cliff and so there can be steep climbs and stairs including up to the hotel but there is an accessible path round from the right hand side as you look at it.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We paid a lot for comfort, but did not get it.

Location is nice and views are nice if you pay extra for seaview room. The room that was sold to us as “partial sea view” had, however, 100% of parking lot view and no sea was there.

Breakfast was very poor and not tasty. Coffee is awful and you can’t buy normal coffee there, too, before noon! I’ve booked a room with a bathtub using a filter “bathtub” and got a shower. It was important as I was with a toddler who still uses diapers and has to be washed up often, and she is afraid of shower. The reception people were not even apologizing and told me some rooms have shower some bathtubs and things happen. Though they just lied in description and sold me the room that does not exist. They did not change the room, too. Next day they refused to take the backpacks of our group and suitcases of other people to store, as they already had some luggage stored. I pointed there’s plenty of space in the storage room, and they took luggage, but were very unhappy.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Good stay great staff

Lovely hotel my favourite

Few cobwebs I found

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Great

Very helpful staff

Close to the beach

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Shanklin?

The average price for a rental in Shanklin is £80 per night. This rental is £0 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Channel View Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Channel View Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is Channel View Hotel pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Channel View Hotel?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Channel View Hotel

Hotel in Shanklin

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Shanklin

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Classic Double Room

Channel View Hotel

Hotel in Shanklin

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Shanklin

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Classic Double Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Shanklin?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Channel View Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Channel View Hotel?

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