We found the Havelock on a web site. It turned out to be at least as good as we'd hoped - and, indeed, even better. The welcome from the owner was friendly, the room was spotlessly clean, the breakfast (and breakfast room) first rate with genuinely attentive service and the hotel was well placed both for the sea and for... More

This hotel was very welcoming. It was clean/fresh/bright. I was pleased with our No 3 room even though it was at the back of the hotel. The bed was super comfy with lovely quality bed linen. The hotel is in an excellent location with the beach at the front and old shanklin at the back. Breakfast was served at 0830... More

We spent 2 nights at The Havelock last weekend. Our double room with sea views was very comfortable and beautifully furnished. The breakfast was delightful with hot croissant, bowls of fresh fruit, homemade bread, jams and a very tasty cooked breakfast. The location is ideal for enjoying coastal walks. We are already hoping to book a return stay later in... More

Spent 3 nights at The Havelock last week. What a lovely friendly hotel. Modern decor and spotlessly clean. Comfortable lounge/bar area where you can relax with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The breakfast is superb and Ann's breakfast table has everything you could possibly want on it, including a freshly made loaf of bread every morning... More

My stay was bought as a present. First time I had stayed on my own for a holiday. Made to feel extremely welcome, Room was tastefully decorated and very clean. Hospitality tray fresh and clean. Breakfast had plenty of choice and was well cooked. All the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful as were the owners. Would not hesitate to... More

We have just returned back from our stay in the Havelock and we were very impressed by the quality of the Hotel , we felt we were staying in a class hotel , we were in room 8 which we felt was the best room in the hotel on the isle of wight, we booked the room and wished to... More

Stayed at the Havelock for 4 nights ( 19th/22nd March 13 ), really relaxing, peaceful time in a spotlessly clean hotel, staff was extremely friendly & proffesional, as was Dave & Anne the owners. The bed was comfortable & bedroom ( No 5 ) a good size, very nice breakfast each morning, good location. I would not hestitate to recommend... More

We stayed at the Havelock along with six family members for three nights in October. The welcome from the owners was extremely friendly. The accommodation was very comfortable. The breakfasts were served by friendly staff and were most enjoyable. The location is excellent - turn one way for shops and restaurants and turn another for the beach and walks. We... More

We stayed at the Havelock for three nights-what a lovely place. The room with a balcony and sea view was perfectly clean and the bed was very comfortable.The breakfast was cooked to our preference and there was plenty of it. The hosts David and Anne were more than helpful with advice on good places to eat etc. The lounge bar... More