The Aqua is set in Shanklin, 35 km from Southampton and 20 km from Portsmouth. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and the on-site restaurant. Every room has a TV. Some rooms include a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV is provided. There is a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the bed and breakfast. Winchester is 50 km from The Aqua, while Chichester is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 38 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Shanklin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Hotel was in a superb location with uninterrupted sea views. This was most definitely the very best hotel my family and I have ever stayed at. The facilities and helpfulness of the staff were far above anything experienced before. In my ...
  • P
    Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were fantastic and could not be faulted in any way. The breakfast was very nice and there was plenty to choose from.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, welcoming, cleanliness, food, bar, room. Loved everything!

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

The Aqua is a beautifully appointed family run Guest Accommodation with a reputation for service and quality. Superbly situated in the Isle of Wight’s very popular resort of Shanklin, it offers the ideal location for a beachside holiday. The Aqua also provides a central base for the many fine coastal walks that are available in the area, yet remains conveniently close to the town which is just a 10 minute walk away via the Cliff Lift. In addition to being in a lovely seaside location The Aqua also offers the ideal venue for holiday makers, Isle of Wight ramblers and local folk for Morning Coffee, Snack Lunches and Afternoon Teas. Its popularity is not just due to the excellent food and drinks available. Nothing could be more comforting than just relaxing under the many sun umbrellas and taking in the delightful vista of Shanklin Bay and the open sea, from the Continental style patios and decks fronting The Aqua. Accommodation is offered in a selection of 20 bedrooms all furnished and decorated in delightful style and ranging in size from singles to family rooms. All bedrooms are No Smoking, have En-suite facilities and feature Double Glazed Windows, Central Heating, Flat ...
The Aqua is situated on Shanklin Seafront directly opposite the Beach. It has Decks and Patios at the front where guests can relax and enjoy the view and take morning coffee, Lunch or Afternoon Tea. During the season we sometimes have free entertainment on the Patios outside where holidaymakers can also enjoy a superb selection of wines, spirits, soft drinks, beers and cask ales.
Languages spoken: English,Polish

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Aqua
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Polish

House rules

The Aqua takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 21:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Visa Cash The Aqua accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

There is no onsite parking at The Aqua. However, parking permits are available on arrival for the island-wide parking scheme. Please contact the property directly for more information.

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