Close to Shanklin Old Village and seafront, proprietors Dave & Ann look forward to welcoming you to The Havelock and make sure your stay is a relaxing and memorable experience.
We are an independent establishment, and we believe in a friendly approach and personal touch. Our aim is to offer you a comfortable bed, superb cleanliness and a quality breakfast whether you are just passing through, staying for a weekend, or with us for a longer break.
Guests can rest and relax in our comfortable lounge which looks out onto the garden, there are a variety of magazines and books which are available to you, we also have a chest of games, cards and puzzles.
We have seating on the front terrace where you can enjoy watching boats and ships pass by.
Our bar offers a wide selection of refreshments, from the draft and bottled beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, We also stock local beers and Isle of Wight’s own Mermaid gin. Open between 12-5pm and 6-11pm daily; 10:30pm closing on Sundays and bank holidays.
Light meals and snacks are offered from 12:30 to 5pm daily served either in the bar, on the front terrace or by the pool.
Free WiFi is available in the guest lounge and some bedrooms.
Behind the guesthouse is our Mediterranean-style outdoor swimming pool which is heated and open from mid-May to early-September.
Don’t forget your sunscreen, it’s a real suntrap!
- Open annually April – October
- 22 en-suite rooms with digital TVs, hairdryers, tea & coffee making facilities
- Mediterranean-style outdoor heated pool; open mid-May to early-September
- Guest WiFi in the lounge and most bedrooms
- Vegetarian and gluten free breakfast available – See Havelock Breakfast Menu
- Children welcome over 7 years old
- Licensed bar
- Discounted car ferries available to guests booking directly with us
- Balcony & Superior rooms only available to book directly through us
- Walkers & cyclists welcome
- Limited car parking
- Digital flat screen TV
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hairdryers
- Hospitality trays
- Bath towels, hand towels and flannels are provided
- Irons, ironing boards, alarm clocks and beach towels for the swimming pool are available from reception
- All rooms are en-suite and bathroom have either a shower cubicle or a shower over the bath
If you have specific requirements as to which floor you’re located on or bathroom preferences, please contact us prior to booking to check that your requirements are available.
Check-in time is from 3pm, check-out time is by 10:30am. We are happy to store luggage outside of these times.
There is no lift at the guesthouse, only stairs. Please contact The Havelock in advance regarding any access needs.
Balcony Room: King size bed (5ft), single bed, en-suite and balcony with sea views, located on the 1st floor. Available as a double, twin or for a family of 2 adults and 1 child.
Superior Room: King size bed (5ft), en-suite and sea views, located on the 2nd floor. One Superior room also has a single bed and can be made available as a double, twin or for a family of 2 adults and 1 child.
Standard Double Room with Sea View: 4’6” bed, located on both 1st & 2nd floors.
Twin Room with Sea View: Two single beds, located on the 1st floor.
Standard Double Room: 4’6” double bed and en-suite, located on both 1st & 2nd floors.
Standard Double Room: 4’6” double bed and en-suite, located on both 1st & 2nd floors.
Single Room: One located on 1st floor, one on the ground floor and one on the 2nd floor.
Family Suite for 4: Double room with 5ft king-size bed, a twin room and bathroom en-suite for 2 adults and 2 children. Located on the 1st floor with its own entrance out to the pool
Family Suite for 3: King size bed (5ft), single bed, en-suite and balcony with sea views. Available as a double, twin or for a family of 2 adults and 1 child.
Family Double Room: 4’6” double bed, single bed, bathroom en-suite and sea views located on the 2nd floor.
