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The Osborne

20 Esplanade, Shanklin, PO37 6BN, United Kingdom • The best-rated area in Shanklin – Excellent location – show map
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The Osborne
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Parking WiFi Beachfront Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Just across the road from Shanklin beach, The Osborne is ADULTS-ONLY accommodation, and offers bed and breakfast on the Isle of Wight’s eastern coast. With free Wi-Fi, this guest house is close to the town centre and just 2 minutes’ walk from the Shanklin Chine.

Each guest room has a flat-screen TV, silent fridge, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities. All have en suite facilities with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries supplied.

The Osborne serves a range of hot and cold breakfasts.

Many cafés, pubs and restaurants are within a short walk, with several along the seafront.

This bed and breakfast is around 15 minutes’ drive from the Botanic Garden in Ventnor, and 7 miles from Bembridge Windmill. The Isle of Wight Zoo, in the neighbouring town of Sandown, is around 10 minutes’ drive away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

House rules

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Please inform The Osborne in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

• Please inform The Osborne in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by The Osborne.

Located in Shanklin, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Osborne

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Osborne is 0.5 km from the center of Shanklin.
Yes, couples have rated this property 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

9.8

Superb

68 reviews

F

Foteini

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 month ago
10.0
+ Exceptional service, lovely and friendly staff, gorgeous rooms. We had a lovely time! Highly recommended! Exceptional service, lovely and friendly staff, gorgeous rooms. We had a lovely time! Highly recommended!

young couple · Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

S

Sophie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 month ago
10.0
+ Clean and modern Francie and John were very friendly and welcoming and helped us with all we needed The breakfast was really good The location was great with lovely sea views and close to some great places to eat We will be going back next year Clean and modern Francie and John were very friendly and welcoming and helped us with all we needed The breakfast w...
- Nothing everything was great Nothing everything was great

young couple · Deluxe Double Room

Facilities of The Osborne

Non-smoking rooms Internet services Beachfront Parking Tea/Coffee maker Bar

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet

  • Internet services

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Media & Technology

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage

Health & Safety

  • First aid kit available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Living Area

  • Parking

Transportation

  • Board games/puzzles

Other

  • Cashless payment available
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Guest reviews for The Osborne

9.8

Superb

68 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.9
Facilities 9.8
Cleanliness 9.9
Comfort 9.8
Value for money 9.2
Location 10.0
Free Wifi 10.0

Score distribution

Superb
65
Good
3

Scores by traveler type

Families 9.8
Solo travelers 9.9
Couples 9.8
Business travelers 10.0

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Guest reviews

F

Foteini

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View Deluxe Double Room with Sea View 1 month ago young couple
+ Exceptional service, lovely and friendly staff, gorgeous rooms. We had a lovely time! Highly recommended!
S

Sophie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Deluxe Double Room Deluxe Double Room 1 month ago young couple
+ Clean and modern Francie and John were very friendly and welcoming and helped us with all we needed The breakfast was really good The location was great with lovely sea views and close to some great places to eat We will be going back next year
− Nothing everything was great
K

Kimberly

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Deluxe Double Room Deluxe Double Room 2 months ago young couple
+ We had such a wonderful stay, and John and Francie were the best hosts we’ve ever had! They were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The location is absolutely fantastic, right by the beachfront, with just a road separating the property from the beach. There’s also a bus stop right in front, which makes it very convenient if you want to explore other parts of the Isle of Wight. There are restaurants nearby as well, so everything you need is within easy reach. The place itself was spotlessly clean, tidy, and comfortable. And the breakfast was amazing! I think it was probably the largest portion of an English breakfast I’ve ever had, and it was delicious. 😋 One of the things we appreciated most was that John and Francie kindly allowed us to check in early because our room was already available. This gave us extra time to settle in and start exploring Shanklin straight away, which was such a lovely touch. We also loved the sofas at the front of the property, where we could simply sit, relax, and enjoy the beautiful beach view. We absolutely loved our stay and would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Shanklin or the Isle of Wight. We would happily stay here again! ❤️
− Honestly, there was nothing we didn’t like. Everything was perfect!❤️
K

Karen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Deluxe Double Room Deluxe Double Room 2 months ago young couple
+ John and Fracie are perfect hosts. Location, breakfast, cleanliness, facilities, local knowledge all really good and the little dog, Pepsi is lovely
− Nothing
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Vhairi

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View Deluxe Double Room with Sea View 3 months ago young couple
+ Everything was perfect! The location is fantastic, right on the beach, and the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and welcoming. Our room was beautiful and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The bed was also one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in! We absolutely loved our stay and would definitely recommend it.
− Nothing