The Amara Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Shanklin with free parking

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Standard Triple Room
Front of property
Reception
Standard Triple Room | Bathroom
Living area

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Explore the area

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4 Queen's Rd, Shanklin, England, PO37 6AN
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

About the area

Shanklin

At The Amara Inn you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Old Village. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Plus you'll find a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions in proximity to this Shanklin hotel include Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Old Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shanklin Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Small Hope Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 11 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Plough & Barley Corn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pencil Cottage - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Amara Inn

Hotel in Shanklin with free parking
As a guest of The Amara Inn, you'll find a garden and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Shanklin hotel.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Amara Inn offers 36 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include baths or showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Amara Inn?

Yep, The Amara Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Amara Inn?

As of 1 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Amara Inn on 1 Feb 2026 start from NZ$151.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Amara Inn?

Yep, The Amara Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Shanklin Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Amara Inn?

No, The Amara Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Amara Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Amara Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Amara Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 6 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rob

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Issues about the room Open the door - strong musky smell even with the window open. On arrival in the room I had to remove 5 spiders (each in different corners of the room) aswell as several cobwebs. Carpet had a massive stain upon entering the room which probably added to the musky smell. Room uninviting and very small for double. Décor was 1970's styled, looking incredibly dated. Bath had large scattered spots of paint so you certainly wouldn't bath in it. Can’t shave as there’s no plug in the sink. Bed side lights 1 of 2 not working. Reported on 2nd day in the am, assured somebody would fix it shortly. Still not fixed on day of departure. Fridge works but very loudly when it kicked in, especially at random intervals in the early hours of the morning. Housekeeping failed to clean the room full stop - day 1 (Fri) not required as working remotely in the room. (Note: Internet advertised as 210+ high speed internet struggled to connect and stay above 10mb whilst continuing to drop out.) Day 2 left at 7:45am didn’t come back til 6pm - room not done. Day 3 out by 8:45 arrived back 5pm to be told room cleaning will be done now. Got back at 7:15 still not done. Received half hearted apologies. Had to ask for toilet roll, coffee, new towels. Had to wait 20+ minutes for new towels as none were prepared. Breakfast options - pretty much non existent. No emergency evacuation plan in the room. Had to work out where emergency meeting point was on our own. Emergency Exit sign above
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Komal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New property, just a few mins aways feom the beach. The staff was really welcoming. Loved the stay. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ishak moncef

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025