Close to the beach.Your stay at this Shanklin hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Beach and Shanklin Theatre. Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Old Village are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Shanklin Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Shanklin Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Shanklin Chine - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Shanklin Old Village - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Sandown Beach - 12 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Shanklin Station - 9 min walk
Southampton (SOU) - 113 min drive
Restaurants
Shanklin Chine - 8 min walk
Laburnum Cottage Tea Rooms - 7 min walk
Fishermans Cottage - 7 min walk
Dragon Pearl Chinese Restaurant - 6 min walk
The Copper Kettle - 5 min walk
About this property
Medehamstede Hotel
3-star Victorian hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Medehamstede Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free self parking is available.
This Victorian Shanklin hotel is smoke free.
52 guestrooms or units
3 levels
2 buildings
Built in 1880
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Garden
Newspapers for purchase
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Medehamstede Hotel offers 52 accommodations. LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 7.95 for adults and GBP 4 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
LED TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between January 05 and March 07.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 7.95 for adults and GBP 4.00 for children
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Medehamstede Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 118 reviews
10 - Excellent
29
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 118 reviews
8 - Good
45
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 118 reviews
6 - Okay
30
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 118 reviews
4 - Poor
11
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 118 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
James
29 Aug 2024
James
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Erika
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Positives:
good value for money
location
tasty breakfast
amazing water pressure
room stayed cool during the heatwave
had a lovely view from my bedroom window
Negatives:
uncomfortable squeaky bed
dated
Can do so, so much better with very little effort.
The male receptionist was lovely, very kind and friendly. The hotel was very, very disappointing. I have stayed in Youth Hostels that really put the Medehamstede to shame. I absolutely hat writing bad reviews because i always worry about the staff and their jobs. And as I have mentioned the receptionist / concierge was wonderful. Why on earth has the hotel not at least been painted on the outside? Why are there so many crappy fire doors - just paint them white and you will improve the appearance by 100%. There is absolutely no love shown by the owners in this hotel, and it is such a shame as it could be a real gem if it was just given a few days of cosmetic love.
Cannot speak highly enough about this hotel, it may not look as grands as some but that is made up for by the friendly and helpful staff, the quality of the food and the general good feeling you get staying there
Poor quality of the room, smell not good (old odour)
Iwona
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Md Kamrul
27 Jul 2024
Md Kamrul
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary
14 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice and friendly.
Nice hotel with friendly staff and good service. Maybe the exterior could do with a lick of paint, but overall I had no problems and would definately recommend.
It was a comfortable stay however the bed had wheels and it was moving a lot. Thw wifi is terribly slow and weak from the rooms.
We stayed for one night, other than, it was a comfortable stay
For somewhere to lay your head and not worry about the state of the room its ideal, the pillows were great. Unfortunately thats the positives. Was greeted by a rude man when checking in as i asked about the parking as there was only a few spaces and was full, instead of apologising and stating its limited he was very rude to me about it which i wasnt expecting and was only asking. So after walking quite some distance with a 5 year old and all our bags after finding a space on the road which i had to move by 10am the next day we arrived to a very dirty room. I made the mistake of moving the bed up against a wall to barrier for my child and there was medication in tablet form and other random stuff under there aswell as about 5 years of dust. The skirtings have never been cleaned and the grout etc was disgusting. The bathroom and decor was extremely run down and only a soap bar for the sink provided no toiletries for a shower so im glad i took my own luckily. There was a tiny window which opened half way and in 30 degree heat in the day and 22 at night it was unbearable. Upon checking out as our room was via the resturant we had to negociate people eating and moving around with all our luggage in tow and via many stairs.
Louisa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
6 Jul 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Family time
Check in was easy. Man on reception is helpful. There was a singer for entertainment on the night we stayed he was very good.
The room was quite small and would be very cramped for two people. Very noisy when people walked past or when the people in the neighbouring room use their bathroom.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Darren
23 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was out doing activities so did not spend to much time there, staff seem friendly enough and the room was okay
Check in was relaxed, cordial, and efficient. The Hotel is well located and close to town and beach. The amenities include entertainment in a spacious bar. Lounges with reading material. Good sized garden. Rooms are functional, with beds being firm, yet comfortable. The restaurant was superb with fast and efficient service catering with a menu that was in keeping with the clientele.
This place is in desperate need of renovation.
However it’s adequate if you just need somewhere to crash for a night as I did.
I would have rated it a tad higher as given the price you can’t expect too much. However the walls are paper thin, which meant I was kept awake by drunken lads next door, so you’re at the mercy of your neighbours as to whether you get a decent nights sleep.
I had stay the room was very comfortable. I contacted the hotel a few weeks before my stay and requested a room on the ground floor due to injury, there were able to accommodate me.