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The Kenbury

4.0 star property
Guests enjoy a full breakfast to start the day, unwind with drinks at the bar, and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi at this charming hotel.

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The Kenbury blends rustic charm with modern convenience. Travelers start their day with a hearty full breakfast, relax with evening drinks at the welcoming bar, and appreciate the practical business center. The free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room (with shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Shanklin, The Kenbury is near the beach. Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Priory Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Waterside Swimming Pool or Fratton Park. Visit our Shanklin travel guide
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Clarence Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 7BH

What's nearby

  • Stunning little sheltered beach with colourful huts ☀️
    Small Hope Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • June is a good time to visit - before the school holidays and a good chance of a few warm days.
    Shanklin Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • One of the chocolate box thatched cottages on the isle of wight
    Shanklin Old Village
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • #lksawaydays on the #isleofwight spent some time at the very pleasant Shanklin
    Shanklin Chine
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Welcome Beach
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station
    4 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    101 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Falcon
    7 min walk
  • The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Bayside Fish & Chips
    12 min walk
  • The Plough & Barley Corn
    9 min walk
  • Blueberry's
    10 min walk

About this property

The Kenbury

Upscale bed & breakfast
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden and a bar at The Kenbury. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 8:00 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 90.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kenbury B&B Shanklin
Kenbury B&B
Kenbury Shanklin
The Kenbury Shanklin
The Kenbury Shanklin
The Kenbury Bed & breakfast
The Kenbury Bed & breakfast Shanklin

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kenbury pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Kenbury?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Kenbury?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Kenbury?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Kenbury located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Shanklin Beach, Shanklin Theatre and Welcome Beach. Shanklin Old Village and Shanklin Chine are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shanklin Station is only a 4-minute walk and Lake Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

The Kenbury Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome from Paul, went through everything in our very spacious room overlooking garden and sea in distance. Plentiful yummy breakfast with many options. Good position on island bus route and close to railway and bus stations. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Short stay in spring

Clean and comfortable , good size room in a convenient area for trains and buses. Not far to walk to old village or seafront. Good breakfast with plenty of choice. Paul was friendly and helpful, recommending places to eat in the evening .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast with plenty of option excellent service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay in a Victorian house Attentive and efficient staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Diane

We liked it so much we’ll be back thank you Diane and Stuart xx
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, bright room; very good location. Nice to have honor bar. Breakfast was well provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Steve

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

A lovely family run hotel

We had a very enjoyable stay at the Kenbury, hotel seems almost too cold a word for this warm and friendly place. A good size room, clean and comfortable. The staff are extremely friendly, and the breakfast is top notch. Overall a very relaxed and peaceful stay. Ideal for connection to rail and bus links as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chun Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at The Kenbury. It's close to the train station and the bus stop is close by. Nice property, lovely staff, comfy firm bed and a nice breakfast selection. Loved having a mini fridge in my room with fresh milk and water, but only quibble is that the fridge is a bit noisy. I would recommend The Kenbury to anyone wanting a nice and cosy place to stay in Shanklin
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great B&B

Very nice B&B and Paolo was great. Good breakfast, comfortable bed and kept very clean. A short walk to the Esplanade or into town. Only downside is parking, there was enough when we were there (even with the typical Mercedes driver taking 2 spaces!) but inconsiderate neighbours parked (or dumped!) their old vans outside making it tricky to get in and out. Would definitely go again and recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

T J

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

Cracking Guesthouse..You Wont Be Disappointed

A great guesthouse which is better than many 4star hotels. Staying in a Superior Room it was a good size, lovely and clean and with great extras such as separate "Dressing Room", fridge, fresh milk, complimentary water, pod coffee machine, slippers and towelling gowns.The usual tea & coffee facilities also had a wide choice including hot chocolate and shortbread biscuits. Breakfast was delicious cooked to order with plenty of self serve toast, cereals, juices, yogurts etc. to compliment. Service was brilliant. I chose this guesthouse on its reviews and was not disappointed. An excellent 3 day break our thanks to hosts Paulo and Paul.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

christina

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Happy holiday

Clean and tidy, good sized en suite. Excellent breakfast. Handy location to walk into town for evening restaurants. Choice of Indian (2), Thai, Italian, English restaurants. If stairs are a problem, enquire about ground floor location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

pranav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people and service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Exceptional

Just spent 3 nights here and would highly recommend. Thank you Paulo and the team who deliver an exceptional service with attention to detail. The Kenbury is clean and comfortable, the breakfast is delicious and its in a great location. What more could you ask for!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Merrilyn

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

Great B&B place

Amazing and comfortable stay at The Kenbury. Lovely breakfast and friendly owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were brilliant. Room was modern and clean. Breakfast was lovely. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Semitha

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

The Kenbury

Amazing, friendly hosts. Very clean, neat and tidy hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Lovely Stay

We were given a very warm welcome. Breakfast was lovely, with plenty of choice. Our room was well presented and clean. Overall we had a lovely time. Couldn’t fault our accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Nice little hide away

Great service from start to finish
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Perfect

We have an excellent stay. We were made to feel very welcome by the owners and they would do anything to make our stay even more pleasant. We had room 2 which was clean and spacious and overlooked the garden. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The prior night we filled in a form for what cooked items we wanted and cold items were given out as a buffet at the time. There was hand sanitisers everywhere, including in the room, and we were even provided with a mask for trips out if we had forgotten our own. Nothing negative and we will be staying in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Owen

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

Amazing

Very good very kind staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

home away from our home

Very comfortable, warm hospitality, and tasty breakfast. We would like to stay longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location & has parking facilities which is a bonus. Satisfactory breakfast and good hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Helpfulness, cleanliness and attention to detail were the hallmarks of this well-run establishment. Details like face flannels and coat hooks were very much appreciated. The breakfast menu was very flexible; we could ask for any combination of what was available. This will be our first choice of places to stay on the Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019