Set back above the beach at Shanklin is the Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel, a warm friendly well-run family hotel next to the beautiful wooded Chine Valley and thatched old Village. The beach below consists of areas of soft sand and flint pebbles backed by scenic cliffs which are accessed by wooded walkways and a cliff lift. The hotel offers a large indoor heated swimming pool. A 2 night minimum stay is required during the Summer Holidays.