The Steamer Inn

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪112 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 1)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Balcony 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, Private Bathroom (Flat )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Steamer Inn

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.
During your stay at The Steamer Inn, you're just a quick walk from Shanklin Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Steps from Shanklin Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Pirates Cove Adventure Golf
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Shanklin inn is smoke free.

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 transport

  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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. 74 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

alan

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

Kim

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

Seaside stay

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

Sharon

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

Ian

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

Susan

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

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

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Xx
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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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8/10 Good

Mandy

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

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
helpful and kind staff, great room, seaside view. free breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Good friendly accommodation.

The Steamer was good accommodation, clean, tidy and good location. Parking is a bit of a chore but close.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

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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8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Amenities
Thank you for looking after me during my stay! Food was delicious! A Must visit for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

I loved it

Great little pub. Good food .. great service. The room i stayed in was quite small, but the bathroon was well equiped and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating.
Verified

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Staff & service
A beautiful location, friendly helpful staff, adequate breakfast but could offer cereals as an alternative to cooked. More comfortable chairs needed in the guest rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

minttu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect little place by the sea! The room was clean and cute and the beds very comfortable. Loved to wake up in the morning and sit on the balcony, also slept the windows open to hear the sea. The restaurant downstairs closes at 10pm but there was no disturbance whatsoever even on the weekend, you could hardly even hear it to the room. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, they also got us a table in the restaurant even when there was a line outside. The restaurant also had very good vegan options, so we didn't even need to go find a place to eat in the evenings. Loved having breakfast before the restaurant opened, watching the sea in the homely atmosphere. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zara

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

Lovely Stay

We had a lovely stay at The Steamer Inn. We were off season so it was quiet and very chilled. The staff were so lovely and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. It was just a very nice experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

A welcoming Shanklin hotel in a great location.

When we arrived we were made to feel very welcome and all information was well explained. We found all the staff very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The food was excellent and very plentiful. There were a nice selection of real ales at the bar. Nice sea views from the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am on my own having lost my husband a few months ago and travelling on my own is a challenge at the moment, everyone made me welcome and feel safe ,staff very attentive and happy I felt very special
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Quality accommodation and great experience.

Lovely place to stay. Room was spotless and comfy. Bed very comfortable. Had a balcony which overlooked the Esplanade which was nice. Breakfast and meals were excellent quality and had breakfast overlooking the beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful. A lovely break away, would recommend and visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023