Victoria Lodge – A Favorite for Families in Shanklin

Victoria Lodge offers a range of communal spaces including a shared lounge with panoramic views across Shanklin Bay and a garden furnished with sun loungers and picnic benches. The hotel maintains a bar with drinks until midnight, a collection of board games for guest use, and a beauty shop on-site. For added convenience, the property provides packed lunches for day trips and facilitates connections with local providers for mobile massage therapy.

Complimentary breakfast is served each morning with options including full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes, all prepared to order. Guests can also help themselves to fresh pastries, fruits, juices, and homemade jams such as the popular lemon curd. For other meals, the hotel offers bar snacks, kids' meals, a special diet menu, and evening meals available on request.

Each of the 9 recently renovated rooms includes a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities using ceramic milk jugs instead of single-use plastics. Selections include twin rooms with sea views, double rooms with sea views, and a single room, all furnished with hypoallergenic bedding. A number of rooms offer a dual aspect with views of both the sea and the downs.

The hotel provides babysitting and child services, offers board games and puzzles for children, and the garden includes outdoor furniture and a play area. Families receive complimentary breakfast and can request kids' meals and packed lunches. Discounted ferry travel is available upon request to reduce travel costs for large family groups.

Victoria Lodge is a dog-friendly property that provides facilities for guests traveling with dogs. The garden and outdoor furniture are accessible to pets, and the hotel can arrange packed lunches for day trips with animals. The hosts maintain a resident dog on-site, allowing for easy socialization between guests' pets and the house dog.

Award: Best B&B Award GOLD 2020 (Red Funnel Ferries)

Views: Sea views from lounge and selected rooms

Breakfast: Homemade granola, preserves, and gluten-free options

Location: 7-minute walk to Shanklin Beach

Parking: Free private parking on-site

Transport: Discounted ferry travel available upon request