The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Shanklin

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Shanklin

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Shanklin? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Shanklin, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Shanklin to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Shanklin, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Shanklin for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Shanklin for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $296 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 11 Popham Road, Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel has great rooms from $296 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a game room, and an indoor pool at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


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Luccombe Hall Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $345 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Shanklin
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Luccombe Hall Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $345. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 8 Luccombe Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, a game room, an indoor pool, free parking, and a pool table which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


VILLA MENTONE HOTEL

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found VILLA MENTONE HOTEL to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $117. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, a hot tub, and a game room, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 11 Park Road. You'll also find free parking, horse riding, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a tour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Brunswick

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $148 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Shanklin
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $148, The Brunswick, at 5 Queens Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, a game room, an indoor pool, family rooms, and a heated pool. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Marlborough Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Marlborough Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, golf, and city views. The great rooms here start at $124 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 16 Queens Road. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, a pool table, horse riding, bicycle rental, and a tour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


The Braemar

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of The Braemar is 8.90 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a game room, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $117, and it's located at 1 Grange Road. We also love the a pool table, bicycle rental, family rooms, a playground, and private parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


The Havelock

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Shanklin
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is The Havelock because it has great rooms that start at $172. It has an outdoor pool, a bar, free parking, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2 Queens Road. Only 0.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love private parking at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Carlton Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Carlton Hotel offers a restaurant, a bar, hiking, free parking, and horse riding which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $134 (before taxes). It's located at 9 Park Rd and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers mini-golf, bicycle rental, family rooms, a 24-hour desk, and an EV charging station which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Hambledon Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Shanklin
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 11 Queen's Road, Hambledon Hotel has great rooms from $147 (before taxes). It offers a bar, hiking, golf, free parking, and bicycle rental. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find family rooms and private parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Bedford Lodge

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Bedford Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $160. Offering a bar, free parking, bicycle rental, and private parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4 Chine Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 0.1 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Reading, Bournemouth, Salisbury, and Swindon.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Southampton, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Southampton, Best Luxury Hotels in Southampton, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Southampton, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Southampton, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Southampton, Best Hotels for One Week in Southampton, Best Hotels for One Night in Southampton, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Southampton, or Best Business Hotels in Southampton.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Shanklin?

Shanklin Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$154

Travelers to Shanklin will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 23 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $154. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Shanklin.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $157
  • 3-star hotels: $162
  • 2-star hotels: $130


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