Aqua Hotel

The Aqua is a small hotel set facing the sea at the end of Shanklin Esplanade. The hotel is small and compact across two upper floors, which sit above the bar and restaurant. The hotel also has a patio area in front of the premises with tables and parasols. The check-in was easy and the receptionist was very welcoming and extremely helpful. We had a sea view room with balcony. Views were spectacular.

The room a reasonable size and was clean and bright. The ensuite was compact, but dated, but very clean. The shelf across the sink was problematic when washing your face, and the pull cord light switch projected into the door space you had to dodge it walking in. Those were minor issues and did not detract from the overall experience. Breakfast choices were grand and should suit most people with cereals and cooked items.

They were experiencing staffing issues so the evening restaurant was not operating. This was not a issue as there were other eateries next door. Overall, the stay was enjoyable.

Went in for a coffee, asked for a flat white (which they advertised) but when it came it certainly wasn't a flat white, not sure if they knew what one was.

They really looked after me. Nice quiet room, with an amazing balcony looking right at the sea. With an on site bar and inside / out side dinning and very close to the town, it could not be more perfect for a weekend or longer staycation.

What a lovely place. Clean and welcoming staff. Worth visiting.

Excellent hotel, really lovely breakfast and really friendly staff. We stayed in the apartment next to the hotel which was lovely and clean with good facilities. Food in restaurant is fantastic too. Will definitely return again.

The food and service were excellent, very attentive and took care of a big group of us. They took time to decorate the table and make the event special. Everyone was happy with the food. We were showed to the bar first for a drink which was a nice touch.

We staycationed this year. Although the whole of the UK us a rip of for holidays, we had a pleasant experience. The restaurant serves great food, and it's lovely sitting outside with a cold pint of reasonably priced beer. The hotels facilities are modern, and the staff are pleasant and helpful. Great location. I'd recommend the restaurant.

Spent the week here. Great views of the sea from the room. Host was helpful and friendly. Everything you need and expect for a sea side hotel in the UK. Special mention for the amazing breakfast and breakfast staff. Highly recommend, we will be back!

We managed to get a booking for food in the restaurant and it was a lucky break. The food was both plentiful and delicious in equal amounts. Impeccable service and setting with a beautiful sea view. If you are in Shanklin or The Isle of Wight make sure you book early. Excellent.

We didn't stay at the hotel but we ate in the restaurant after a bad experience at "The Waterfront" a few doors down. The food at "The Aqua" was amazing, the drinks were cheaper, the decor was nicer, staff were much nicer and more professional and the tables weren't sticky like they were at "The Waterfront" All in all a much better experience than the brief encounter we had with the competition next door. So much so, we booked a table at The Aqua again for tonight.

By the (admittedly low) standards of the area this seems to be a well presented establishment right on the sea front. Can't really comment on the accomodation side, but Brasserie had reasonable, well priced menu resulting in good food with good service.

As much atmosphere and charm as a 70s Butlins bar redecorated to look like the inside of a Holiday Inn. With the clientele present along with croony singer it seemed like we'd walked in on entertainment in an old age home. Can't comment on the food - we ran away.