"Really nice view. I enjoyed everything. Bathtubs was amazing."

"Ok stay comfy beds and nice rooms definitely somewhere good to stay even better than last time"

"I came here with a coach trip, so many of us had to be accommodated at the same time but the small team at the hotel were prepared apart from at breakfast which was very slow. The hotel is dated and could do with a freshen up, it brought me back to the 80s. The staff work tirelessly between reception and the bar and will go out of their way for you. The entertainment was fun Fri-Sunday and got us up dancing especially Jules, who I loved. The hotel is located very close to all the amenities, which was fantastic. The thatched tea rooms highly recommend about 10 mins walk out to the left of the hotel. No lift if you have mobility problems so let the hotel know. Only thing I would suggest if keeping hairdryers in the rooms and toiletries such as shampoo and shower gel. Would I go back……. Absolutely yes, I had a great time"

"Unbeatable sea view room"

"Well located and the owners were very welcoming. Short distance from the seafront and Shanklin Chine, easily walkable"

"We were so delighted that we found this hotel, we'd almost booked at one of the large hotels in Shanklin, but read poor reviews so looked elsewhere... thank goodness we did. The Clifton was perfect for us in every way. There were three of us, so we had booked the balcony bay twin room and the cosy double with sea facing view for my brother. The view from both rooms was amazing, particularly the sunrises! The binoculars provided are a really nice touch. Breakfast is an amazing start to the day and the chef is to be congratulated that the food was always piping hot when it arrived at our table. The staff cannot do enough for you and it was very pleasant sitting in the gardens with coffee and cake from their cafe during the day. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to a return visit. Thank you!"

"Lovely hotel, friendly staff, perfectly situated close to the beach and the Old Village. A small amount of free parking on site. Very impressed with the facilities inside the hotel - including indoor swimming pool, hot tub & sauna. Be careful with your choice of room, by selecting a non-sea view, standard room for 2 x people we were allocated an accessible room right next to reception/main entrance on ground floor, which was really noisy, with very little privacy. Such a shame as the rest of our experience there was so good."

"Comfortable hotel with very good views and a short walk into Shanklin. I found the staff very helpful and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. The food was very good and tidy entertainment. Rooms are a bit dated but then the price would go up so no complaints there. What stood out for me was the efficiency of the staff. Well done everyone."

"The room we booked was not anything like the photos advertised. I was so disappointed ! I felt very misled . The room was small and very tired looking. The layout just made the room feel difficult to use . The shower in my room had very poor water pressure , the cubicle itself was tiny ! I could barely move once inside. The bed was uncomfortable affecting my sleep . The room was not great ! We were charged over £3 for a can of coke at the bar and when I asked for some ice I was told they didn't have any in that particular bar ! We then saw other people taking their own drinks and food / take aways into the bar and using the bars plates etc .. We have never known hotels let you bring your own food and drink into the bar area . The breakfast was reasonable and offered a good selection of items . Full English and continental. The staff themselves were all lovely and very hard working . The staff were the best thing about the hotel . Always polite and happy to talk ."