The Q Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Hot tub
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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12 Queens Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6AN
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪108 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Q Hotel

A full-service spa, a bar/lounge and a sauna are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and spa services.
The Q Hotel offers 31 accommodations with a hairdryer and portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. 41-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Q. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at The Q Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Shanklin Theatre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a fireplace at reception and coffee/tea in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Theatre and Shanklin Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Q Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Q Hotel also features spa services, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Shanklin hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue No. 2 – This bar only serves lunch. Open selected days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 to 15 for adults and GBP 15 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 16 October to 1 March:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 25 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 15 to 15 for adults and GBP 15 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 May and close on 01 October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Queensmead Hotel
The Q Hotel Hotel
The Q Hotel Shanklin
The Q Hotel Hotel Shanklin

The Q Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 181 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel great facilities and in a great location would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, owners and staff lovely, friendly and helpful, great breakfast, will be going back at some point
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dilwyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Found the room quite claustrophobic with a very small bathroom and basin in bedroom. No food available as I was the only guest staying. Staff were very nice. Do not think I will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mia Mayixuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent single room given the price and breakfast is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed one night, but happy with the stat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time me and my partner have stayed at the Q hotel. Overall everything is great - staff lovely and easy to chat too, location and great walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only spent a night after a late arrival, so not much time to experience the place fully, but the night and breakfast I had were truly excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cosmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely place - interesting deco; infrared sauna, hot tub and heated outdoor swimming pool - all in great working condition; friendly staff; tasty breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was a lovely boutique hotel and we had a lovely stay. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were ony on the Island for a few days, but the hotel acted as a great place for us to explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing hotel was gorgeous vreakfast was delicious and hotel was close to all amenities loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel with great staff and gorgeous views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location for old and new town centres and Lift to seafront.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy little boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a nice place staff were brilliant all the public areas are really nice funky artwork nice decor and the room was pretty cool too decent shower nice towels b and o tv nice big comfy bed good soft linen curtains that shut out all the light quiet at night and best of all Yorkshire tea bags cheers guys will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely staff and hotel. No impressed with bedroom
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking to the beach. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, helpful staff and a lovely clean comfortable hotel made for a wonderful weekend break. Will return next time we visit the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly. It is a beautiful small hotel. Breakfast was very good served in a lovely dining room. You could not see the sea. Itvwas close to Shanklin town. I would certainly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Has swimming fool, hot tub and sauna.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Everything looked brand new and the bed was very comfortable. I stayed for one night and it was perfect. Great location, lovely staff and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a lovely stay at the hotel ! The decoration
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025