BritStays
Sign up
Places to Stay by the Beach in Isle of Wight

Photo: Chensiyuan (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Places to Stay by the Beach in Isle of Wight

There is a special smugness to walking to the beach while everyone else queues for the car park. These Isle of Wight stays have direct beach access — buckets down, sand in minutes.

Must-have facilities 1
Swiss Cottage

Swiss Cottage

✓ Beach Access

✓ Family-run guest house with personal touch from the owners

🏖️ 0.28 miles from Shanklin (Excellent water quality)

Shanklin

Check availability
Property 3

Property 3

✓ Beach Access

🏖️ 1 miles from Ventnor (Excellent water quality)

Ventnor, Southern England

Sleeps 8

£781 per break

Check availability
The Q Hotel

The Q Hotel

✓ Beach Access

✓ Heated swimming pool, hot tub and infrared sauna on site

🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Shanklin (Excellent water quality)

Shanklin

Check availability
Property 4

Property 4

✓ Beach Access

🏖️ 1 miles from Ventnor (Excellent water quality)

Ventnor, Southern England

Sleeps 8

£851 per break

Check availability
Rothsay Hotel

Rothsay Hotel

✓ Beach Access

✓ J Class rooms with balconies overlooking the Solent

🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Cowes (Excellent water quality)

Cowes

Check availability
The Havelock

The Havelock

✓ Beach Access

✓ Heated Mediterranean-style pool open mid-May to early-September

🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Shanklin (Excellent water quality)

Shanklin

Check availability
Shanklin Hotel

Shanklin Hotel

✓ Beach Access

✓ Starlite Restaurant and many bedrooms offer superb views

🏖️ 0.33 miles from Shanklin (Excellent water quality)

Shanklin

Check availability

🏨 Looking for a hotel instead?

The stays above are mostly self-catering. For hotels and B&Bs in Isle of Wight, Agoda compare prices across booking sites.

Compare Isle of Wight hotels on Agoda ↗

Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

More around Isle of Wight

Itineraries

Worth knowing before you book

Direct access varies from a gate onto the sand to a short path — worth a look at the map on each listing to see exactly how the stay meets the beach.

Browse all holidays in Isle of Wight for the full picture, and save favourites to a free trip planner while you decide.

Frequently asked questions

Does beach access mean sea views?

Not always — access is about reaching the beach on foot. For views, check each listing's photos and description before booking.

Do I book through this site?

No — every listing links straight to the holiday operator and you book with them at their live price. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Isle of Wight on the map

— tick to show or hide, click any pin for details.

🎭 Venues with something on in Isle of Wight

What's on at each, with tickets and places to stay within walking distance.

More like this

Directions ↗