Reviews of Braemar
1 Grange Rd, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, Shanklin, PO37 6NN, United Kingdom
#16 of 30 B&Bs and Inns in Shanklin
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 96 B&B reviews
9.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.4
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 7 May 2025
James
United Kingdom2 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff,very dog friendly,good location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 25 April 2025
Ziaul
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The behaviour of them was really nice and they were so helpful and lovely. Me and wife really enjoyed staying at this hotel.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Alan
United Kingdom72 reviews3 helpful votes10“Very pleasant and would come again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent breakfast - choice and quality. More than enough to see us through the day
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 7 April 2025
Keith
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0“Cosy and local. Not far from restaurants for evening meals.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Spare blankets in cupboard.
Good breakfast, comfy lounge, pool table, nice knowledgeable helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Dallas
United Kingdom32 reviews9.0“Lovely stay, will visit again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, lovely owners, dog friendly, clean and comfortable, good breakfast.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Keenan
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“We had a great stay at the Braemar B & B.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
Nothing comes to mind.
Room was fine. Location was excellent - 2 minutes walk to restaurants, etc. The hosts were great and super breakfasts.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom40 reviews10“A comfortable, friendly stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
A comfy stay in the heart of Shanklin old village. A friendly welcome
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Bill
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
For some of our party they found the bed a bit small, but they are over 6ft tall
Location was great and getting in and out of hotel was easy. Owners were very friendly and accommodating when arriving early and leaving bags etc securely before check-in so we could go for lunch and a walk. The breakfast was very good and a choice of full English or other options given
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Wendy
United Kingdom37 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I booked for my relatives and they were happy with the accommodation and the breakfast. They said the room was small but comfortable and had no complaints.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Maria
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It had everything we wanted, including a balcony, and the location was perfect.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Gary
United Kingdom9 reviews10“Clean comfy good location”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Terrace
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean comfy great breakfast even done us a take away brekkie owners were great great stay
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Carol
United Kingdom15 reviews9.0“Lovely Accommodation in the heart of Shanklin”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was a little small but we were a very late booking and it certainly wouldn't put us off staying again. The decking round the property is a lovely place to sit out on an evening.
The breakfasts were excellent and the hosts were fantastic. The property is situated just off the main street in Shanklin within a few hundred yards of the lovely pubs .
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Jim
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Fabulous host and made to feel at home”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Would have preferred a king size bed! Lights in en suite were too bright and fan was noisy so was awoken when my partner visited during the night - she too when I visited!
Breakfast met my needs and the room was well equipped with a multitude of usb sockets+ I need not have brought any charges or adaptors. Bed comfortable but would have preferred a king size.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Cameron
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Fantastic on all fronts would stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing not to like.
Fantastic hosts, made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was lovely each morning with a wide variety of selections. Room immaculate and lovely outdoor terrace perfect for nice weather with the games room with a pool table an added bonus. Brilliant location right in the heart of Shanklin old village. We loved our stay and when we visit again we’ll definitely come back.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Tina
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Very enjoyable would highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was made to feel very welcome. Food was excellent especially the pancakes and lots of choice.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Jean
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Enjoyed our stay and would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Terrace
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was good. Staff accommodated our request without any hesitation. Facilities were clean. Friendly hosts.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Michelle
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Great B & B, excellent hosts, perfect location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing not to like! 😃
Perfect location, very central yet quiet. Great hosts with lots of knowledge about the area and the Island. We were looked after very well, breakfast was superb! Would highly recommended.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Brian
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote10“Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Freshly prepared breakfast, wide choice of options, friendly staff. Extremely helpful. Good location. A couple of small issues quickly sorted.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Luke
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
wonderful place, right in the heart of Shanklin. Great hosts and fab breakfast
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Sara
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing we didn't like.
Everything, especially Claire & Bos. They're a lovely couple and we're very friendly and welcoming and if you want any info on the island they will help you. The room was spotless and the beds very comfortable and breakfast was delicious and perfectly cooked. We will definitely stay at the Braemar again.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 14 July 2024
John
United Kingdom15 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom a bit small
Splendid breakfast and lovely hosts.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Ward
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Not sure what to say here as we had such a great time all week.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Breakfast stunning, good value for money Room clean location quiet just how we like it
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Mike
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Lovely place, really comfortable and very well managed by great hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
As the local pubs closed around 23:00 it would have been nice to have a nightcap and maybe a game of pool on the games room, but it was closed each evening on or return to the hotel.
The Braemar is a lovely hotel, efficiently ran by Claire & Boz who are super friendly and helpful. The rooms have everything you will need and are very comfortable and well kept. The bar & games room is a great addition although it was locked and closed by the time we had returned in the evening. Breakfast couldn't be faulted, a great choice, well presented and cooked perfectly . . thoroughly recommend the Braemar to anyone who is looking for a stay in Shanklin.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Greg
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“An excellent B&B that we’d use again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Clean with everything that you would need for a stay.
Stayed in July 2024
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