Having just returned from an 8 day stay at the Ocean View Hotel Shanklin 4th -11th December Whilst there I found out the Ocean View hotel Shanklin had been closed prior to our holiday of 4-11th December as there were issues relating to hygiene and that a deep clean had to take place before it could be reopened. On the... More

This was our second visit, for a longer stay. The food was good, the staff were brilliant nothing was a problem, as in my previous review from cleaner to management excellent. We had an excellent driver by the name of Dave, his tours were relaxed and informative, More

The hotel is in a beautiful position, and we were lucky enough to have a room with a spectacular sea view and its own patio. I could have happily sat there watching the ships sail by all day long! The food and service were excellent, and special thanks to Vanya for looking after us so well! The room was very... More

Rooms very spacious, clean, but a bit dated furniture wise. TV's need updating and quick, it is the switchover very soon !! Food not bad but not enough of it, also did not like the fact we were "herded" in and then out again in the dining room in the hour, waiters "hovering" over you all the time to clear... More

Stayed for a week doing RYA Yachtmaster theory with Sapphire Yachting, an excellent course. The hotels core business is coach parties but everything is clean, efficient and very well run. The rooms have lovely views across the bay and are of a good size. Staff are very friendly and nothing is ever too much trouble. Food is simple but good... More

We stayed at The Ocean View Hotel on the 14th-20th of August 2011 and it was excellent! Accommodation and food, first class run hotel. Rooms and facilities were excellent! The hotel managment were really good! Nothing was too much trouble. A special thank you to Maria the Hotel Manager and Stuart the Resturant Manager. I would certainly be booking htis... More

Crap food very old hotel went for our 30th anniversary ruined what a waist of hard earned money. It was just like some old run down rest home More

We could not really fault the hotel, food and rooms. The staff were very good too, on reception and in the dining room. The entertainment was good, though the entertainment lounge was not always very full. Lots of oldies went to bed early. We were always the last to leave! We enjoyed the trips very much but would have liked... More

this is our second time here,from the friendly greeting and help with our luggage from the hotel manager to the kindness shown on our leaving can not fault it. so much i wish i was coming back here again rather than flying abroad this month. for what they charge they provide a wonderful service, a very nice room at the... More