Located 3.9 km from The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Villa Mentone Hotel Shanklin is merely a 5-minute walk from the Grade II Listed parish Church of St. Saviour-on-the-Cliff. Offering a location a stone's throw from the scenic recreational Shanklin Beach, this hotel overlooks sea and has an Indian restaurant.
Situated 4.9 km from the Ventnor Beach, the 3-star hotel also gives access to such sports venues as the miniature Pirates Cove Adventure Golf, which is 450 metres away. The Small Hope Beach is a few steps from the Mentone, while Hambledon Hotel bus stop is 5 minutes' stroll away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Hope Beach, which is 450 metres away. This property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Sandown Beach 3.1 km away.
An iron with ironing board, along with coffee and tea makers, provide in-room convenience at the Mentone Shanklin. They also have private bathrooms.
This hotel offers a buffet breakfast daily. The property has 2 restaurants which serve a wide range of cuisines, including British and Indian. There is a restaurant serving British dishes on site. Guests can try British dishes at the restaurant Sail 'n' Surf Cafe located a 6-minute walk away.
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Children facilities
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Children's menu
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Beach access
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No smoking on site
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Shanklin Gospel Hall
400 m
Church of St. Saviour-on-the-Cliff
250 m
Sacred Heart Church Catholic Church
400 m
Shanklin Chine
500 m
Shanklin Beach
200 m
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf
350 m
Shanklin Gallery
350 m
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Southampton
63 km
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Mark
2024-05-26
9/10
All in all everything was great, had a restful stay by one night. Truly enjoyed the tidy double room with balcony and the way it was setup.
Bryan
2024-03-13
5/10
Liked the room also in the bathroom, my bed was comfortable. The location was lovely, near to the seaside, communal areas and the ocean and easily accessible. I had quick bite at The Good Catch, it was nearby.
I had similar breakfast, it could be better.
Jerry
2024-03-05
5/10
Clean and cool place, has nice views of the beach and sea views.
Limited breakfast, it should definitely be improved.
Johnny
2024-02-10
7/10
The breakfast was tasty and lovely with a great selection of products. This was a quiet hotel with a central location on the hill.
Luke
2024-02-08
9/10
The king room was heated, it had an adjoining terrace, a balcony, and a lounge area.
Dennis
2024-02-06
8/10
The family room is airy, we also loved amazing views.
Frederick
2024-01-20
9/10
The bedroom was a nice size and tastefully decorated.
Leigh
2023-12-29
7/10
Pleasant place! Comfortable bedroom. A kind of friendly service. Marvellous location in general public areas, family atmosphere.
Jessica
2023-12-26
8/10
Clean place with scenic views and marvellous location to restaurants locally for evening meal which there was plenty of.
James
2023-12-25
8/10
The hotel serves good hot and large breakfasts with fresh fruit available brioche rolls.
John
2023-12-21
7/10
The staff is genuinely professional and brilliantly helpful. The units are great value also in the bathroom.
Simon
2023-12-18
7/10
The service was very good. I had the double room which was a nice size and tastefully decorated. The breakfast was warm and large with wonderful views, live music from keyboard player and a delicious full English, loved what was offered.
Matthew
2023-12-17
9/10
There is lots of fresh food for breakfast.
Stephen
2023-12-09
9/10
The daily breakfast was savoury and comprehensive with fresh fruit, live music, enough selections. The setting of hotel was excellent, down to the beach.
Malcolm
2023-11-30
7/10
All in all, it's delightful place that has really good staff with excellent service.
Joseph
2023-11-29
7/10
Well-equipped units with the bedroom and a balcony. Lovely and beautiful location, near the beach. Very lovely stay in very pleasant area.
Christine
2023-11-08
9/10
Brilliant and clean place with really good and welcoming staff with excellent service.
Doug
2023-11-07
8/10
We had an updated bedroom. The location was spectacular, near a shop.
Mark
2023-11-05
7/10
The breakfast was delicious with great views, and the staff was always attentive. The location of the hotel was lovely, right next to the water front.
John
2023-11-03
7/10
Fairly clean and gorgeous place with helpful staff from the reception desk to the kitchen. Modern interior, a nice size and well-stocked rooms.
Arthur
2023-11-01
7/10
It was an enchanting place, had courteous staff from the reception desk to the kitchen. The accommodation had a central location perfect to view around the neighbouring areas.
George
2023-10-02
8/10
Everything met the purpose, had an incredible stay by one night. Comprehensive and gorgeous breakfasts with wonderful views, loved it.
Caroline
2023-09-25
8/10
Savoury and comprehensive breakfast with great views, fresh fruit available brioche rolls, live music from keyboard player, excellent location.
Martin
2023-09-14
7/10
Absolutely spotless and bright unit with a view.
George
2023-09-07
8/10
New-fashioned, functional room complete with a balcony, perfect views, for instance.
Thomas
2023-09-05
9/10
Incredible base for discovering Shanklin with helpful staff with excellent service.
Toby
2023-09-01
8/10
Breakfast with fresh fruit available brioche rolls. Amazing central location, short walk to the beach or a stroll into the old village, the island around three times a year and the sea side. Also, easy to get to from the local railway line.
James
2023-08-04
9/10
It was functional, compact and with a view. The location near the beach was beautiful. There was a beautiful restaurant, supermarkets and shops next door.
Thomas
2023-07-26
7/10
We had gorgeous and lovely breakfasts with all the usual items available.
Alfred
2023-07-22
8/10
The venue was in a central location adjacent to esplanade restaurants, Shanklin/Sandown and esplanade. Didn't like when it was cloudy outside, went to Bayside Fish & Chips to relax and grab some food.
Joseph
2023-07-09
7/10
Booked the hotel for its spectacular location really close to the seafront and local amenities, a restaurant open serving meals at lunch and dinner and the beach and bars/restaurantes.
Phil
2023-07-08
9/10
Very impressed with double room with balcony.
Clive
2023-06-29
7/10
The hotel was nicely presented and in a central location short walk to restaurants locally for evening meal which there was plenty of, the Old Village all within walking distances and the cliff overlooking the beach. The breakfast was hot and large with a good choice of delicacies.
Thomas
2023-06-17
7/10
Great service was provided here. Bed was very very comfy, room was good-sized and compact. The hotel had a central location near to everything.
Arthur
2023-06-13
7/10
The rooms at this family-friendly hotel were large. Really enjoyed having the balcony to enjoy sea view.
Luke
2023-05-29
9/10
The venue was fairly clean and reasonably large. In general the staff were polite and honest. The breakfast spread was really tasty with great views and enough selections, for instance.
Michael
2023-05-02
8/10
Lovely design of interiors in double room. Really tasty and gorgeous breakfast for the start of the day. The most important - marvellous location easy to get to from the local railway line. Based really close to the cliff top overlooking Sandown/Shanklin bay, public transport and the beach with views from the terace.
Kay
2023-04-27
7/10
Exceptionally comfortable bed in the family room, plus tea and coffee, a lounge area, and a kettle. Very tasty and lovely breakfast with plenty of brilliant food. Marvellous and brilliant location near to the conservatory, overlooking the wonderful view, the beaches, and sea and public transport in a beautiful area. Their service was unbeatable.
Eric
2023-04-24
7/10
The location in a beach area was great and there were supermarkets and shops nearby.
Luke
2023-04-21
9/10
It was a spectacular location not far from the beach and bars/restaurantes, the garden area with a view of the sea, and public transport. Went to The Aqua for drink or two, set approx 10-15 minutes' walk from the hotel.
Peter
2023-04-20
8/10
The breakfast is tasty with plenty of dishes.
Doug
2023-04-14
7/10
We had the double room and it was high standard and complete with balcony.
Robert
2023-03-13
9/10
Cheap, heated units provided with balcony, a lovely terrace, for instance. Lots of incredible food.
John
2023-03-07
8/10
The location near the beach was stunning and lovely.
Frederick
2023-03-06
7/10
Brilliant location for our visit to a wooded coastal ravine not too far from the hotel. Airy double room with great balcony view.
Wi-Fi signal was very weak.
Johnny
2023-03-03
7/10
Had unbeatable service. Unique unit with beautiful views and hairdryer plus balcony. Stunning location in a decent area near the ocean and the conservatory which over looked the sea.
Bernard
2023-03-03
7/10
Unbeatable and incredible location to other attractions throughout the island was a plus.
Juliet
2023-03-01
8/10
Very tasty breakfast with plenty of brilliant foods.
Philip
2023-02-17
5/10
Marvellous and fab location on the cliff overlooking the coast, good for visiting Shanklin. Tasty and delicious breakfast, airy family room.
Very unsafe area.
Clifford
2023-02-13
8/10
Our cheap room was complete with a bedside table and unappetising breakfast. The location of the hotel was best possible and spectacular - at a walking distance from a wooded coastal ravine. It was set in a wonderful area.
Dan
2023-02-12
8/10
Units with a view. Brilliant food and hot drinks.
Roger
2023-02-11
9/10
The staff is professional and attentive, an absolute asset to this the place.
David
2023-01-11
8/10
My favourite property in Shanklin. Clean venue with tasty and sensational breakfasts and sea views. Bright rooms and unbeatable and brilliant location close enough to a hill and the beach. Again, not far from a wooded coastal ravine.
Rob
2022-11-18
8/10
Really comfortable stay, as always. Airy and welcoming units with lovely views, balcony, the bathroom.
Thomas
2022-11-12
9/10
The amazing view to sea from its windows.
Nigel
2022-11-03
8/10
It was a brilliant stay by one night. The double room was fabulous and bright with great balcony view. The location was peaceful, very near to the old town!
Jimmy
2022-10-20
8/10
The whole place was fairly clean and the staff were welcoming. Cheap king room was a highlight for us. Location: the hotel was very close to Shanklin beach, the sea front and the ocean. The service was excellent with parking on site.
Neil
2022-10-19
8/10
Everything was really good, breakfast was sensational. The double room was airy with a balcony, the bed was comfy. On site beach restaurant served incredible food.
Stuart
2022-10-18
9/10
The breakfast was tasty and the parking was nearby. It had sea views. The location was stunning, around 10-15 minutes walk from Small Hope Beach.
Frederick
2022-10-14
8/10
It has a lovely bar and hospitable and gentle staff. Plus, the location is prime, minutes from a wooded coastal ravine.
Joshua
2022-10-06
7/10
Neat and airy units with balcony and unappetising breakfast, and the staff were welcoming. The location of the hotel was best possible, in the old town.
Mark
2022-10-01
8/10
A walk-in shower in the bathroom was a plus. Could use their free parking.
David
2022-09-26
8/10
Will be back, the property met the purpose. The venue is fairly clean, with marvellous and brilliant location so close to beach, cliff top and supermarkets. The staff are pleasant, managed the parking nearby.
Stuart
2022-09-12
9/10
Loved the family room, it was airy the time we came in. The atmosphere created was family. Its location just a short walk away from Shanklin seafront was marvellous. There was a beach restaurant nearby.
Henry
2022-09-12
8/10
The facilities were stunning too. Besides, the area was wonderful, next to Small Hope Beach. Spent here 2 nice days and would stay here again.
Paul
2022-08-25
9/10
It was neat with a clean bathroom. Hard-working personnel at all times and kept the hotel tidy.
Christopher
2022-08-24
9/10
We had sea view with a comfortable bed.
Stella
2022-08-21
9/10
We really enjoyed stuff and location - ideal. Absolutely stunning view, nice bar - everything was really good.
Terry
2022-08-10
8/10
Best possible, prime location in supermarkets. And near to the Esplanade and beach and the cliff. Heated units with an absolutely stunning view over sea. Exceptional service and updated bedrooms.
Peter
2022-07-28
9/10
Had nice sunny 4 days here thanks to its very good staff and location. Our window overlooked sea. Popped in The Aqua for shots before sleep, it was not too far from the venue.
Mike
2022-06-10
8/10
Had a very comfortable time.
Noel
2022-04-18
8/10
The location was magnificent, at a walking distance from a wooded coastal ravine. You could walk to shops and supermarkets. The staff was obliging, welcoming, and responded promptly to requests. Liked the full English breakfast with plenty of choices available.
Ian
2022-04-13
8/10
Thank you for a really comfortable stay, liked it. Everything was very good, the staff were welcoming and the location was unbeatable. The place had a family atmosphere.
Robert
2022-03-18
8/10
Our stay was comfortable here. All rooms were cheap and bright. A walk-in shower was clean and everything was great.
Alan
2022-01-29
8/10
The beach restaurant onsite had amazing dishes.
Mark
2022-01-12
9/10
They had a bar in the reception. The vegetarian breakfast had fresh fruit and yoghourt, that's a plus. The staff were expert and provided superb service. So ideal location, not too far from methodist church. Also, I really enjoyed how prime the location was.
Newly renovated unit with a superb decor. We were greeted by knowledgeable staff. The venue provided a bar in the reception.
George
2021-11-22
9/10
Appealing and fairly clean place, sweet staff. I got free upgrade and greatly enjoyed it. The attached restaurant was perfect and offered decent meals.
Alice
2021-10-04
8/10
Superb staff and location, I enjoyed to be here. Absolutely brilliant view, a spacious balcony, soft bed, too. The building itself was gorgeous with a comfortable garden. Brilliant place for 3 nights.
Sam
2021-08-22
9/10
We didn't want to leave, it was a pleasant experience. They placed us in a double room which was clean and heated. The location was very scenic, in a lovely area.
George
2021-08-13
8/10
The place was great looking, we would stay there again. Staff and location were magical. The best own beach we've seen before. Plus, it was good for exploring shanklin seafront. Fast check-in. Moreover, parking was on-site.
Ken
2021-07-18
9/10
The hotel was peaceful, but I stayed for 3 nights only. The place was neat and staff were very kind, I liked awesome location. The staff made my stay restful! Ate at China Garden, it's just a short stroll away from the venue. The provided service was efficient too.
William
2021-07-18
9/10
Enjoyed it - the place is nicely presented and suited me fine. The very caring staff working throughout the hotel
John
2021-07-04
8/10
strategic location; savoury breakfast; very knowledgeable staff. there was an executive bar with exceptional service. the beach nearby was nice and the view was fascinating. the pool was incredible, had a sauna and a whirlpool.
Great place for exploring Shanklin. We booked small double room for 2 nights and had a VERY PLEASANT stay. Beautiful lobby. Easy walk to the sandy beach. It was set nearby a bus station.
Edward
2020-12-18
9/10
We can recommend as we really enjoyed it. The view from the terrace was pleasant. Thanks to manager, who often helped us...
Neil
2020-11-06
7/10
The stay at this family hotel was a wonderful one. This property had everything we needed, we thoroughly enjoyed food and drinks. Very clean rooms complete with a heating system, ironing facilities and an electronic key card. It was so close to Shanklin city center...
Steven
2020-06-23
8/10
View from the room was fantastic. As a bonus, the hotel is located right by shanklin seafront. Within a walking distance of Sail 'n' Surf Cafe, where you can have lunch. The parking on-site was a nice bonus👍🙂
Scott
2020-06-15
7/10
best owner running the hotel. we appreciated the way our double room was.
