Title: The Ocean View Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Ocean View Hotel Relax in the garden, enjoy the arcade, savor restaurant meals, and watch kids splash in their pool at this welcoming retreat. ## Photo gallery for The Ocean View Hotel ![View from room - The Ocean View Hotel (Shanklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36660500/36660485/5cf7ac42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool - The Ocean View Hotel (Shanklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36660500/36660485/4c326d9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Ocean View Hotel (Shanklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36660500/36660485/1933b539.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Ocean View Hotel (Shanklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36660500/36660485/b1c9b524.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets - The Ocean View Hotel (Shanklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36660500/36660485/4e2923c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Shanklin Old Village and Sandown Beach, The Ocean View Hotel offers a peaceful garden, arcade, and dining from breakfast to dinner. Enjoy spa treatments or the indoor pool while kids use their own pool. Free WiFi in common areas and attentive staff service. ## Reviews 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Business services - Bar £68 includes taxes & fees 3 Jan - 4 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 2 - Jan 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=36660485&PinnedHotelID=36660485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=36660485&PinnedHotelID=36660485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 3 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=36660485&PinnedHotelID=36660485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=36660485&PinnedHotelID=36660485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=36660485&PinnedHotelID=36660485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=36660485&PinnedHotelID=36660485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 9 - 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Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Single Room ![Standard Single Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36660500/36660485/2b297697.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room ### Highlights Heating TV Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Triple Room ![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36660500/36660485/a4b0040d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room ### Highlights Heating TV Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Travel cot - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Sea View ![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36660500/36660485/68ebdc36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Sea View ### Highlights Heating TV Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Travel cot - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Sea View ![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36660500/36660485/848d4f63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Sea View ### Highlights Heating TV Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Travel cot - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room, Sea View ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36660500/36660485/82a39610.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Sea View ### Highlights Heating TV Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Travel cot - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Family Room, Sea View ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36660500/36660485/82a39610.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Sea View ### Highlights Heating TV Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Travel cot - 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The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. Other perks at this hotel include: - An indoor pool and a children's pool - Free self-parking - A 24-hour front desk, books and luggage storage - Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and a banquet hall - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 100 rooms have amenities such as free bottled water. 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1 accessible parking space - Front entrance ramp - Handrails in stairways - Lift (76 centimetre wide door) - Vibrating pillow alarm - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (109 centimetre high) - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - Banquet hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 20 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change): - Swimming pool The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 18 May to 22 May: - One of the dining venues - Bar/Lounge - Meeting facilities - Parking area - Swimming pool ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Ocean View Hotel Shanklin Ocean View Shanklin Hotel The Ocean View Hotel Shanklin Shanklin The Ocean View Hotel Hotel The Ocean View Hotel Shanklin Hotel The Ocean View Hotel Ocean View Hotel Ocean View The Ocean View Hotel Hotel The Ocean View Hotel Shanklin The Ocean View Hotel Hotel Shanklin ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Ocean View Hotel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Ocean View Hotel? ### Is The Ocean View Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Ocean View Hotel? ### What time is check-in at The Ocean View Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Ocean View Hotel? ### Where is The Ocean View Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Ocean View Hotel Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 7.6 Staff & service ### 6.8 Eco-friendliness ### 6.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 43 8 - Good 39 6 - Okay 27 4 - Poor 25 2 - Terrible 22 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service Welcoming staff, friendly service and helpful views lovely, ##### Margaret Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### John 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Pleasant, convenient and very friendly hotel with great staff. Very nice breakfast and evening meals. We had a very nice sea facing room with a good bed. Handy for the sea front and Shanklin. ##### John Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### beena 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Ocean view and walking on the beachfront was amazing. Good value for money. Will recommend to everyone ##### beena Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lewis 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed here for a night booked online really late at night and was greeted at reception by a very pleasant and helpful young lad whose manners and customer service were second to none (very good), the hotel lobby, hallways and room is exceptionally clean to a high standard and the room was to a high standard. Will be coming back for a longer stay next time and would certainly recommend to friends and family or people in general 👍 ##### Lewis Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emma 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Only stayed the one night instead of two as work finished early. Hotel was nice and clean. Breakfast was a bit small but it done the hi. ##### Emma Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Amenities Loved the sea view, but not a lot of parking spaces. Witnessed traffic wardens checking cars in surrounding streets at 22.30 hrs, so be careful! ##### Andrew Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anna 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful view, staff friendly. Very but condition of the windows, bath dirty, ![Poor state and dirty windows](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ede91fb2-b49b-4bc1-8329-296d96816126-1750688051635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Poor state of furniture ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4f1098ba-dfd9-40d7-b76c-6740163c510c-1750688053176.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Dirty window](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6e1c2aea-c734-4923-a97d-9dd76ee65767-1750688051698.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/603b1a23-20cb-443c-9270-dfbe0be8d684-1750688050753.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Anna Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark 30 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We only stayed one night, which was all we would have managed on that particular bed. The hotel is in need of a makeover and believe it is under new management. It is clean and tidy though and the staff were great. The breakfast was very nice, cooked to order. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Tina 30 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The hotel is in poor condition. The photos on the website are very misleading. The room had poor decor. Communal areas need updating and cleaning. However, staff were friendly and helpful. ##### Tina Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### jonathan 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Ocean View's strongest features is its location, high above the beach but close to the lift. The downside is that it primarily caters to tour groups, leaving the solo traveler a bit confused at times. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/81b7294c-92fb-4ed4-b10c-03a7cde3aa79-1749469761542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### jonathan Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shweta 26 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice views n great location! Near to all amenities! Breakfast was amazing ##### Shweta Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Chris 4 Oct 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel is in a terrible state of repair . The public areas and our room did not look like it had been redecorated or re furnished in decades.The outside pathways are broken and hazardous . The garden is sad and uncared for with a broken lamp on the steps . The entrance door is broken and the lift is broken . The restaurant has cobwebs on the ceiling and a dead / dying plant in the corner .Our room had old / scratched furniture ,a joke of a hot drinks facility ,cheap kettle . The bathroom was ancient and the hand basin’s plug hole did not look like it had seen bleach in sometime .Tiny , supposed double bed .It is a shame as the room size is good and the sea view wonderful . The staff were pleasant but the overall impact of the hotel is thoroughly depressing . We had booked for 2 nights but stayed for only one . ##### Chris Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Stuart 15 Jul 2025 Disliked: Amenities Awful. Paid £340 for two nights. Business clearly has no money. We were the only guests there! Pool closed, no sunloungers, no toiletries in bathroom, sweltering hot room - no fans. Mentioned to the owner about being disappointed the pool was closed and he pointed at the sea and joked “there’s your pool” Left a day early and expected (at the very least) two breakfasts and two dinners that we’d paid for to be refunded but after chasing three times was just ignored. Only redeeming factor was that the reception and restaurant staff were very nice. ##### Stuart Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy-Ann 9 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic but not dog friendly ##### Tracy-Ann Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Friendly, professional staff team. Lovely big room with a balcony and view out to sea. Beds comfortable with clean fresh white linen. Superb shower. Breakfast service fast and food good . Overall a great place to stay. Room feels a little dated but does not effect the stay. Good indoor swimming pool For our stay there was a very annoying flashing street light immediately outside, this was no fault of the hotel as councils responsibility. ![View from the balcony](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/C33CFFFE2A5091A0CBC843D5920F2ADAD81337181727161773365.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sara Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service I didn’t have a good experience. I was refused dinner by the lady at reception, who told me I was too late—even though her colleague had informed me at check-in that I could decide on dinner by 6 PM. I politely asked her to check with the restaurant to see if it was still possible to get any food, but she refused to do so. She also told me that breakfast was not available before 8 AM. However, when I came in the morning, another receptionist kindly helped me arrange breakfast before 8 AM with an organized group. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole 23 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel was exactly what we wanted - QUIET!!! The windows were open at night and all we heard were the waves and the birds. I never sleep through the night, but the time we were here - I slept straight through every night!! Amazing! Staff were brilliant and helpful and your restaurant staff treated us like family. Highly recommend your hotel. ##### Carole Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen 6 Aug 2023 Very friendly staff and great location. Best rooms balcony seaview. The hotel has a good facilities but it is dated. A bit more maitenance and tidying up would make it an excellent hotel. We didn't have the evening meal but the breakfast, full English was good apart from the sausages and scrambled eggs! We would return. ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dawn 10 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Lovely spot with sea view, rooms need updating, very tired. Bar not open when we were there and no entertainment offered. Nice swimming pool but such a long trek to it with lots of stairs not suitable for everyone. Otherwise as advertised. ##### Dawn Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Malinee 27 Aug 2023 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Has pros & cons, but would consider staying again Bed linens and towels were fresh, clean, and comfy. However, the shower had hairs in it, and there were two dropped pens on the floor under the desk - suggesting that it doesn't get cleaned thoroughly... The bathroom was good but bedroom fixtures could use updating. Staff were wonderful, location is great. I guess you get what you pay for, it was cheaper than most other places, overall was good and would consider staying again. ##### Malinee Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 23 Sept 2023 The Sea room and balcony were excellent! Well worth the extra money. Checked in on Monday morning quite early, the female Receptionist managed to” chase up” our room and we booked in. Logan in the Restaurant I would. consider an Asset, our meal booking form was misplaced and he simply sorted it with a cheerful smile.Afternoons spent on the balcony!glass of wine, will book again and recommend to others. ##### Brian Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alison 20 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Could not order evening meal on first night as they only take orders in the morning. hadcto walk to Shanklin village 10 mins . hot lucky to find table availability. Good location. Staff friendly to guests BUT rumours staff of not being pad so they left leading them short staffed! Great free swimming pool ##### Alison Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Keith 26 Sept 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The bedroom was tired, dated and unclean with stains on the carpet and dust on the shelves. The shower curtain was dirty and the bath mat disgusting. However the bed was comfortable and tea and coffee facilities were good. The balcony, i am not sure was particularly safe. ##### Keith Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### SERGEJS 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Very overpriced for what you get, too basic beware Well, where to start? Please bare in mind this room is in a range of £160-£170 gbp per night... Let's point out the positives first. Positives: Large room, stunning view, great location, free parking, clean overall and nice members of staff. That's about it! Negatives: 1.Very noisy, you can hear people talking behind the wall. 2\. Hotel itself have a hospital feel, it feels like it was converted into hotel rooms, but all very clinical. 3\. No ventilation whatsoever, no air-conditioning, very hot in the rooms, so you will have to sleep with open windows (not enough oxygen even with all windows open) 4\. No shower products provided (no shampoo, no shower gel) For £160 gbp per night it's unacceptable. 5\. No fridge, so any drinks in this room will get very warm 6\. No proper coffee in the whole hotel! You will get a sachet on instant coffee and a kettle (shocking for the asking price) 7\. Very late check in, you won't be able to get your room until 3pm, it's a half of the day gone! and very early check out, you will have to leave at 10am, straight after your breakfast. Any hotel at this price range will be 2pm check-in and 12 afternoon check-out with optional later check-out. 8\. No hangers anywhere in the bathroom, your clothes on a floor. 9\. Very poor breakfast. One item each, barely enough for a child to eat! No proper coffee, instant terrible quality coffee - sorry it's undrinkable! Won't stay there again. Only if no options available, maximum 1 night stay hotel. ##### SERGEJS Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Geoffrey 16 Aug 2023 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Unfortunately for Ocean View, we are well travelled and had just spent an amazing couple of days at the similarly starred/priced Luccombe Hall. What a contrast. OV's reception of us when we arrived early was disastrous (unprecedented for both me and my wife). The hotel is extremely tired, albeit freshly painted and generally clean. The breakfast was fine, being average. The indoor pool is very good and there is a decent ping pong table and small table football (and indoor bowls which we didn't visit). The view from our sea view room was half of the side of other rooms and overlooked the roof of the pool. The owner told us that "most hotels\* do not allow food in rooms" and confiscated our pizza, giving it back to us the next day from the fridge. Repeat, our food was confiscated by the owner because hotels generally\*, and OV in particular, don't allow food in rooms. \*I wonder if room service ever existed anywhere, for example... On the one hand places like OV shoukd be downgraded to 2 star, but this woukd likely ruin them. On the other, they do service a market of less discerning and older coach parties, and probably quite well, so presumably is important for Shanklin. 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