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The Steamer Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A view through a window with a view of the sea and beach.
A restaurant with wooden interiors, tables with various dishes, and a menu.
A seaside hotel with multiple dining areas, a prominent staircase leading to the entrance, and a view of the surrounding cliffs.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A coastal town with a sandy beach, a promenade lined with parked cars, and buildings along the hillside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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18 Esplanade, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BS
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 1)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 1)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a television, and a small table with a kettle.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (5)

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a chair with a cushion, two bedside tables with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 2)

A room with two beds, wooden headboards, a large wardrobe, and framed pictures on the wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 2)

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

View all photos for Standard Apartment, Private Bathroom (Flat )

A room with a beige sofa, a wooden table, and a window with curtains. There are two wall-mounted shelves with paintings and a small potted plant.

Standard Apartment, Private Bathroom (Flat )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Steamer Inn

Shanklin inn with restaurant
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free WiFi in public areas. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Steamer Inn offers 6 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 24-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

The Steamer Inn is a smoke-free property.

The Steamer Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards
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

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

Property is also known as

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

The Steamer Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely relaxing st
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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lovely stay directly across from the beach. Steep walk uphill to the main town and railway station but there was a regular bus service during the day. Inn is a busy restaurant but no late night noise. Very friendly, helpful staff. Room small but had everything that was needed. Included breakfast was perfect to set you up for the day
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Location could not be faulted as right opposite the seafront. Found on street parking ok although one evening the overnight charge wouldn’t go through on our cards and cost 5x the £2 fee on pay by park, Room was nice although with the hot weather leaving the window open did lead to lots of outside noise from pub staff moving barrels and emptying bottle bins, The restraint was good with live music on one evening
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Convenient location for sea front and very nice balcony to sit and relax, although quite small. Rooms and pub clean and the meals were standard pub fare with excellent specials. Parking can be an issue when there's something happening on the beach or in the sea, we were there during the rowing regatta and the front was very busy. Would stop again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast ane all day menu was lovely and our room has a nice balcony with sea view. Stuff is very friendly. Definitely will coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My friend and I stayed at The Steamer Inn, Shanklin for 3 nights earlier this week. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. The service was excellent as was the food; the "included" english breakfast was great, served freshly cooked and well-presented. The Steamer Inn was well located for the buses (50 yards across the road) which we made good use of throughout our stay. It was a shame the lift from the esplanade to the top of the cliff was out of action but instead we made good use of our Shanklin Chine ticket (valid from first use throughout our stay) as a more pleasant walk upto Shanklin Old Village and beyond rather that walk the longer way round.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Steamer! The room was exactly as shown in the photo. It was fresh and clean. Hearing the sounds of the ocean all night is an added bonus! The pub and restaurant downstairs was the perfect place to go for great food and conversation. They even take the time to reserve tables for guests staying in the rooms. The staff were so attentive and involved; you couldn't tell who was the owner/manager and who was hired staff - a good sign of a well-run establishment! Thank you to you all! I most definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Seaside stay

Lovely few days stay by the sea
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a balcony room overlooking the esplanade and beach. It was spacious, a comfortable bed, plenty of drawers and hanging space and a very large shower room with walk-in shower with slip-mat, pedestal basin and WC. There was tea, coffee, hot chocolate provided with kettle and a hairdryer. The towels were white and fresh as was the bed linen. The pub itself was decorated in a nautical theme. The menu was eclectic and the portions very generous. You can dine inside or out on the terrace which was well shaded. The staff are very hard-working and nothing is a problem for them. We would certainly return. Breakfast was varied with plenty of freshly made tea and filter coffee, juices, the full English or various options. Vegetarians are well catered for too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic 4 day stay, staff were amazingly helpful, restaurant could not fault the food, would thoroughly recomend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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View was fantastic, staff were very friendly and very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable but a bit outdated. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Really lovely place to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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We had room 3 great location & spectacular view Breakfast was top quality and staff were good & friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Well run, all staff courteous and helpful. Good food and well located in the centre of Shanklin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Thank you Steamer Inn. We had a sea view balcony room. Wonderful location and great staff. It is not The Ritz nor does it pretend to be. But it does have a comfortable bed and a balcony overlooking the sea. Local information (guides, maps etc) are also available. We have stayed there before and we will return. It's nice to be shown to your room (we were given an early check in) and the shower was very good. The breakfast was also very good. If we were to nit pick, some coat hooks in the room (perhaps on the back of the door) would be useful and it would be nice to have some lighter options at breakfast (yogurts, fruits etc) would be good. Looking further into the season, it would be nice to have somewhere to hang wet swimwear after the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Xmas stay

Right in sea front Beautiful scenery and helpful staff Decorating was great really got Xmas spirit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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helpful and kind staff, great room, seaside view. free breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Highly recommended!!

Excellent Room lovely and warm! Excellent breakfast and the staff were really helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025