The Fernbank

Hotel★★★★4-star★ 4.9 (60 reviews)

Floors: 2

Location Good location — 3 attractions within walking distance

About

The Fernbank is a hotel in Shanklin. The hotel is close to The New Gallery and Rylstone Gardens Crazy Golf, about 0.9 km from Shanklin. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.9/5 across 60 guest reviews. The most comfortable time to visit Shanklin is generally June to August.

What guests mention

breakfast & food4friendly staff3comfortable rooms3cleanliness2location2peace & quiet2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

The New Gallery0.4 km
Rylstone Gardens Crazy Golf0.4 km
Shanklin Chine0.4 km
Pirates Cove Fun Park1.0 km
Small Hope Beach1.3 km
Welcome Beach1.8 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 43 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 3 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Sandown Airfield — 2.8 km
Nearest station: Shanklin — 0.9 km
Nearest beach: Small Hope Beach — 1.3 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 19.9 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink