Somerton Lodge Hotel
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About this property
Located in Shanklin, Somerton Lodge Hotel is minutes from Shanklin Theatre and Shanklin Chine. This inn is within close proximity of Rylstone Gardens and Pirates Cove Adventure Golf.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. ...
Location
Located in Shanklin, Somerton Lodge Hotel is minutes from Shanklin Theatre and Shanklin Chine
Guest reviews
8.6
Fabulous
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Who stays here?
Business
11%
Couple
45%
Family
19%
Group
15%
Solo
8%
What guests think
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At Somerton Lodge Hotel, travellers consistently praise the warm, welcoming hosts, a tasty cooked breakfast, and a peaceful, walkable location near Shanklin’s Old Village and beach, with handy bus stops and on-site parking making getting around straightforward.
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What guests think
At Somerton Lodge Hotel, travellers consistently praise the warm, welcoming hosts, a tasty cooked breakfast, and a peaceful, walkable location near Shanklin’s Old Village and beach, with handy bus stops and on-site parking making getting around straightforward.
Common areas like the large lounges are appreciated, but there’s no restaurant, no bar, and no elevator; some guests mention an honesty bar/box for snacks and drinks. Rooms are quiet and well equipped, and cleanliness is consistently high, though a few mention small bathrooms, thin walls, or soft/ageing mattresses. Breakfast quality and value draw frequent praise, with occasional limitations or one poor experience and a requirement to pre-order choices and times. Expect a good-value, hassle-free base for exploring the island.
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Facilities
Guests appreciate the large lounges and communal areas, along with convenient on-site parking. There is no restaurant, no bar, and no elevator, though an honesty bar/box for snacks and drinks is available.
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Carol
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful well kept house with large lounge area and separate large TV area. Friendly and helpful proprietors and guests. Easy place to be.
Beautiful well kept house with large lounge area and separate large TV area. Friendly and helpful proprietors and guests. Easy place to be.
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Mark
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This was a very relaxing break. The staff were very friendly and helpful and facilities all in good working order.
This was a very relaxing break. The staff were very friendly and helpful and facilities all in good working order.
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Rebecca
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay here. Great location and very close to the Old Village. The hosts were very hospitable and helpful, the honesty box for snacks/drinks is such a nice touch. Our one criticism would be a very soft mattress (Room 9) which my partner could pretty much squeeze flat with his hands. This didn’t make for the best nights sleep. However, overall I’d recommend :)
We enjoyed our stay here. Great location and very close to the Old Village. The hosts were very hospitable and helpful, the honesty box for snacks/drinks is such a nice touch. Our one criticism would be a very soft mattress (Room 9) which my partner could pretty much squeeze flat with his hands. This didn’t make for the best nights sleep. However, overall I’d recommend :)
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Kenneth
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was comfortable and quiet - bathroom was functional but very small - Breakfast was really nice and freshly prepared - Hosts were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area - we spent 3 nights here and found this to be a great place to stay with off street free parking supplied - our double bed was perhaps a little past it’s use by date - we booked and stayed in a superior room so though it may have also been a Queen size
Room was comfortable and quiet - bathroom was functional but very small - Breakfast was really nice and freshly prepared - Hosts were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area - we spent 3 nights here and found this to be a great place to stay with off street free parking supplied - our double bed was perhaps a little past it’s use by date - we booked and stayed in a superior room so though it may have also been a Queen size
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David
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was for a short stay of 3 nights. It is a beautiful building, but we were in a modern extension to the rear. The room had everything we needed and had an excellent price tag. We found the shower hot and powerful, owners very friendly and a honesty bar, which was very useful. The hotel is located around 800 to 900 yards from the Old Town, a little further to the coast. My only niggle was the bed was uncomfy but for three nights we coped. The owner to be fair was annoyed we didn't let them know and would have moved us. A great response. We enjoyed our time overall.
The hotel was for a short stay of 3 nights. It is a beautiful building, but we were in a modern extension to the rear. The room had everything we needed and had an excellent price tag. We found the shower hot and powerful, owners very friendly and a honesty bar, which was very useful. The hotel is located around 800 to 900 yards from the Old Town, a little further to the coast. My only niggle was the bed was uncomfy but for three nights we coped. The owner to be fair was annoyed we didn't let them know and would have moved us. A great response. We enjoyed our time overall.
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tracy
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Super friendly hosts made us so welcome. The room was spotlessly clean with a generous hospitality tray. Overall we were extremely comfortable. I had breakfast at the hotel one day, which was very good, cooked to order. The hotel does not offer an evening meal but it is an easy walk to the old town with many restaurants.
Super friendly hosts made us so welcome. The room was spotlessly clean with a generous hospitality tray. Overall we were extremely comfortable. I had breakfast at the hotel one day, which was very good, cooked to order. The hotel does not offer an evening meal but it is an easy walk to the old town with many restaurants.
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Judith
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There is no elevator and no resaurant. the host offered to get something in for me to eat but it was not far to a nice restaurant she suggested. Breakfast was a full English - more than I could eat so had 1/2 the nexxt day. No bar but pub close by. Bux to everywhere on the island just outside the door. Lovely and relaxing stay - I would stay there again and again if I could.
There is no elevator and no resaurant. the host offered to get something in for me to eat but it was not far to a nice restaurant she suggested. Breakfast was a full English - more than I could eat so had 1/2 the nexxt day. No bar but pub close by. Bux to everywhere on the island just outside the door. Lovely and relaxing stay - I would stay there again and again if I could.
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John
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Somerton Lodge had a good parking area at the rear of the property. Anne & John were very welcoming and friendly. The location of the property was a little further out than we would have liked but still walkable. On check-in you have to say what time you would like breakfast and what you want to eat. Any changes to breakfast have to be made the day before. Wardrobe space was a little tight if you are packing for a week or more. Shanklin is a good base for seeing the island and this hotel was at a reasonable price.
Somerton Lodge had a good parking area at the rear of the property. Anne & John were very welcoming and friendly. The location of the property was a little further out than we would have liked but still walkable. On check-in you have to say what time you would like breakfast and what you want to eat. Any changes to breakfast have to be made the day before. Wardrobe space was a little tight if you are packing for a week or more. Shanklin is a good base for seeing the island and this hotel was at a reasonable price.
10
Jacqui
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed our stay, great location less than 10 mins walk from the centre and in a very peaceful area. The Bus to Ryde or Newport stopped right outside. The staff were friendly and helpful and there was a very large lounge for guests to use. The room was comfortable and clean and the room rate was very reasonable compared to other hotels in Shanklin, we would definitely return.
We really enjoyed our stay, great location less than 10 mins walk from the centre and in a very peaceful area. The Bus to Ryde or Newport stopped right outside. The staff were friendly and helpful and there was a very large lounge for guests to use. The room was comfortable and clean and the room rate was very reasonable compared to other hotels in Shanklin, we would definitely return.
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Robert
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean, fresh, and comfortable. Nice lounge and grounds. Nice location a short walk from town and sea. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Great breakfast! Thankyou!
Very clean, fresh, and comfortable. Nice lounge and grounds. Nice location a short walk from town and sea. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Great breakfast! Thankyou!
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms and well-kept spaces, with attentive housekeeping that refreshes supplies and tidies daily.
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Graham
Sep 30, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Super Friendly and clean
Super Friendly and clean
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Derek
May 20, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very comfortable and clean, would stay again
Very comfortable and clean, would stay again
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Joanne
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Or room was very clean and beds very clean and comfortable. Manager was very friendly. A beautiful victorian building. A little tired around the edges but we would definitely stay here again. Great value for money, highly recommended!
Or room was very clean and beds very clean and comfortable. Manager was very friendly. A beautiful victorian building. A little tired around the edges but we would definitely stay here again. Great value for money, highly recommended!
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Robert
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean tidy and welcoming. No dislikes.
Clean tidy and welcoming. No dislikes.
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Nick
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a great couple of nights here. Met at reception by the owner who was very friendly and very helpful. Showed us to our room which was a good size and spotlessly clean. Hotel is ideally situated in Shanklin Very close to the sights, beach and close to 2 bus stops so there was no need to use our car. Would definitely stay there again if going over to the island.
Had a great couple of nights here. Met at reception by the owner who was very friendly and very helpful. Showed us to our room which was a good size and spotlessly clean. Hotel is ideally situated in Shanklin Very close to the sights, beach and close to 2 bus stops so there was no need to use our car. Would definitely stay there again if going over to the island.
10
Yvonne
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Great place and affordable rate. Friendly and very accommodative staff. Room was cleaned everyday.
Great place and affordable rate. Friendly and very accommodative staff. Room was cleaned everyday.
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tracy
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Super friendly hosts made us so welcome. The room was spotlessly clean with a generous hospitality tray. Overall we were extremely comfortable. I had breakfast at the hotel one day, which was very good, cooked to order. The hotel does not offer an evening meal but it is an easy walk to the old town with many restaurants.
Super friendly hosts made us so welcome. The room was spotlessly clean with a generous hospitality tray. Overall we were extremely comfortable. I had breakfast at the hotel one day, which was very good, cooked to order. The hotel does not offer an evening meal but it is an easy walk to the old town with many restaurants.
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Philip
Oct 7, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
All was very satisfactory.staff were particularly good at tidying the rooms even on a Sunday,always topping up the basket of sachets of tea,coffee,etc.in short very helpful all round.
All was very satisfactory.staff were particularly good at tidying the rooms even on a Sunday,always topping up the basket of sachets of tea,coffee,etc.in short very helpful all round.
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Paul
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely warm greeting from John on our arrival. Our room was well equipped and clean. The bed was soft and comfortable. Our stay was very pleasant, relaxing and peaceful. It is a short walk into Shanklin village. With plenty of options to eat in the evening. Breakfast was good with a good selection of options. John and Ann are great hosts.
We had a lovely warm greeting from John on our arrival. Our room was well equipped and clean. The bed was soft and comfortable. Our stay was very pleasant, relaxing and peaceful. It is a short walk into Shanklin village. With plenty of options to eat in the evening. Breakfast was good with a good selection of options. John and Ann are great hosts.
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Robert
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean, fresh, and comfortable. Nice lounge and grounds. Nice location a short walk from town and sea. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Great breakfast! Thankyou!
Very clean, fresh, and comfortable. Nice lounge and grounds. Nice location a short walk from town and sea. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Great breakfast! Thankyou!
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Rooms
Rooms are generally quiet, comfortable, and well equipped with tea and coffee, with some described as spacious. A few guests mention small bathrooms, thin walls, or overly soft/ageing mattresses.
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Tamaryn
Jul 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Ann, our host, was friendly and very welcoming. There were comfortable communal areas to realax in. Our room was spacious and we were very impressed with the cleanliness of the room and en-suite. The bed wasn't awful, but also wasnt super comfy (or perhaps I'm just fussy). Eithervway, i managed to get a good nights sleep, and overall we had a comfortable stay. Nice selection of breakfast items. Wd had the full englush which was serbed hit snd fresh, with plenty of tea and coffee. There was parking space for guests, and bus stops situated right outside the lodge. Shanklin Old Village is a short walk away, with a good selection of restaurants, pubs snd tea gardens. Will definitely stay at Somerton Lodge again, and would absolutely recommend.
Ann, our host, was friendly and very welcoming. There were comfortable communal areas to realax in. Our room was spacious and we were very impressed with the cleanliness of the room and en-suite. The bed wasn't awful, but also wasnt super comfy (or perhaps I'm just fussy). Eithervway, i managed to get a good nights sleep, and overall we had a comfortable stay. Nice selection of breakfast items. Wd had the full englush which was serbed hit snd fresh, with plenty of tea and coffee. There was parking space for guests, and bus stops situated right outside the lodge. Shanklin Old Village is a short walk away, with a good selection of restaurants, pubs snd tea gardens. Will definitely stay at Somerton Lodge again, and would absolutely recommend.
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Rebecca
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay here. Great location and very close to the Old Village. The hosts were very hospitable and helpful, the honesty box for snacks/drinks is such a nice touch. Our one criticism would be a very soft mattress (Room 9) which my partner could pretty much squeeze flat with his hands. This didn’t make for the best nights sleep. However, overall I’d recommend :)
We enjoyed our stay here. Great location and very close to the Old Village. The hosts were very hospitable and helpful, the honesty box for snacks/drinks is such a nice touch. Our one criticism would be a very soft mattress (Room 9) which my partner could pretty much squeeze flat with his hands. This didn’t make for the best nights sleep. However, overall I’d recommend :)
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Nick
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a great couple of nights here. Met at reception by the owner who was very friendly and very helpful. Showed us to our room which was a good size and spotlessly clean. Hotel is ideally situated in Shanklin Very close to the sights, beach and close to 2 bus stops so there was no need to use our car. Would definitely stay there again if going over to the island.
Had a great couple of nights here. Met at reception by the owner who was very friendly and very helpful. Showed us to our room which was a good size and spotlessly clean. Hotel is ideally situated in Shanklin Very close to the sights, beach and close to 2 bus stops so there was no need to use our car. Would definitely stay there again if going over to the island.
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Kenneth
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was comfortable and quiet - bathroom was functional but very small - Breakfast was really nice and freshly prepared - Hosts were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area - we spent 3 nights here and found this to be a great place to stay with off street free parking supplied - our double bed was perhaps a little past it’s use by date - we booked and stayed in a superior room so though it may have also been a Queen size
Room was comfortable and quiet - bathroom was functional but very small - Breakfast was really nice and freshly prepared - Hosts were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area - we spent 3 nights here and found this to be a great place to stay with off street free parking supplied - our double bed was perhaps a little past it’s use by date - we booked and stayed in a superior room so though it may have also been a Queen size
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Warren
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely warm welcome by the owner and shown to our room. The room was well laid out and had plenty of storage space and a well stocked tea and coffee tray. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. Only really mild negative was that the walls were a bit thin and you could hear conversations, televisions etc! The breakfast was wonderful and kept us ticking over until the evening time. The owners couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. Absolutely brilliant place to stay and visit the local area. Being directly opposite a main bus stop really did help.
We had a lovely warm welcome by the owner and shown to our room. The room was well laid out and had plenty of storage space and a well stocked tea and coffee tray. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. Only really mild negative was that the walls were a bit thin and you could hear conversations, televisions etc! The breakfast was wonderful and kept us ticking over until the evening time. The owners couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. Absolutely brilliant place to stay and visit the local area. Being directly opposite a main bus stop really did help.
10
Paul
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely warm greeting from John on our arrival. Our room was well equipped and clean. The bed was soft and comfortable. Our stay was very pleasant, relaxing and peaceful. It is a short walk into Shanklin village. With plenty of options to eat in the evening. Breakfast was good with a good selection of options. John and Ann are great hosts.
We had a lovely warm greeting from John on our arrival. Our room was well equipped and clean. The bed was soft and comfortable. Our stay was very pleasant, relaxing and peaceful. It is a short walk into Shanklin village. With plenty of options to eat in the evening. Breakfast was good with a good selection of options. John and Ann are great hosts.
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Jane
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful! Comfortable. Quiet
Wonderful! Comfortable. Quiet
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Andrew
Jul 20, 2024
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Stayed 11 nights
A beautiful House with a lovely host. I recieved a warm welcome and as I was staying 2 weeks I was given a double room instead of the single. The room was comfy and although the bathroom was a bit small it served a purpose. I would be more than happy to recommend it and it would be a priviledge to stay there again
A beautiful House with a lovely host. I recieved a warm welcome and as I was staying 2 weeks I was given a double room instead of the single. The room was comfy and although the bathroom was a bit small it served a purpose. I would be more than happy to recommend it and it would be a priviledge to stay there again
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Linda
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for two nights ,we found the proprietor very nice and very helpful , the room was very clean and comfortable with much needed tea/coffee facilities. Breakfast was very fresh and hot and filling
We stayed for two nights ,we found the proprietor very nice and very helpful , the room was very clean and comfortable with much needed tea/coffee facilities. Breakfast was very fresh and hot and filling
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Peter
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
An enjoyable two night stay. The twin room was basic but clean and quiet. The public areas of the hotel were very nice and the hosts especially friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were good value for £10 and in the evening a short walk into Shanklin offered plenty of dining options.
An enjoyable two night stay. The twin room was basic but clean and quiet. The public areas of the hotel were very nice and the hosts especially friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were good value for £10 and in the evening a short walk into Shanklin offered plenty of dining options.
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Service
Hosts Ann and John are widely described as welcoming, helpful, and attentive, often sharing local tips and going the extra mile. Service feels personal from arrival through breakfast.
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William
Jun 5, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Ann and John were very welcoming and pleasant. Nothing was too much trouble. Hotel was very clean and we were made to feel at home
Ann and John were very welcoming and pleasant. Nothing was too much trouble. Hotel was very clean and we were made to feel at home
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Davina
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Wonderful hosts. Friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Pleasant room, comfy bed and excellent breakfast. We will visit this Hotel again. Thank you Ann and John
Wonderful hosts. Friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Pleasant room, comfy bed and excellent breakfast. We will visit this Hotel again. Thank you Ann and John
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Stephen
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic B & B. Made to feel very welcome. Breakfast was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Fantastic B & B. Made to feel very welcome. Breakfast was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Mike
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great service, room and breakfast. They could not do enough for you, nothing was too much trouble and made us feel very, very welcome.
Great service, room and breakfast. They could not do enough for you, nothing was too much trouble and made us feel very, very welcome.
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Nick
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a great couple of nights here. Met at reception by the owner who was very friendly and very helpful. Showed us to our room which was a good size and spotlessly clean. Hotel is ideally situated in Shanklin Very close to the sights, beach and close to 2 bus stops so there was no need to use our car. Would definitely stay there again if going over to the island.
Had a great couple of nights here. Met at reception by the owner who was very friendly and very helpful. Showed us to our room which was a good size and spotlessly clean. Hotel is ideally situated in Shanklin Very close to the sights, beach and close to 2 bus stops so there was no need to use our car. Would definitely stay there again if going over to the island.
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Harald
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Just fantastic, friendly and caring hosts. Superb service...
Just fantastic, friendly and caring hosts. Superb service...
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Warren
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely warm welcome by the owner and shown to our room. The room was well laid out and had plenty of storage space and a well stocked tea and coffee tray. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. Only really mild negative was that the walls were a bit thin and you could hear conversations, televisions etc! The breakfast was wonderful and kept us ticking over until the evening time. The owners couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. Absolutely brilliant place to stay and visit the local area. Being directly opposite a main bus stop really did help.
We had a lovely warm welcome by the owner and shown to our room. The room was well laid out and had plenty of storage space and a well stocked tea and coffee tray. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. Only really mild negative was that the walls were a bit thin and you could hear conversations, televisions etc! The breakfast was wonderful and kept us ticking over until the evening time. The owners couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. Absolutely brilliant place to stay and visit the local area. Being directly opposite a main bus stop really did help.
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Malcolm
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
My wife and I had a lovely 4 night stay at Somerton Lodge. We were greeted by the owners, Anne and John who were great and very attentive. Anne gave us lots of local information upon arrival. The breakfasts were exceptional. The lodge was very peaceful and comfortable. We highly recommend Somerton Lodge for a relaxing stay. We shall return. Thank you Anne and John.
My wife and I had a lovely 4 night stay at Somerton Lodge. We were greeted by the owners, Anne and John who were great and very attentive. Anne gave us lots of local information upon arrival. The breakfasts were exceptional. The lodge was very peaceful and comfortable. We highly recommend Somerton Lodge for a relaxing stay. We shall return. Thank you Anne and John.
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hazel
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Good breakfast, clean rooms, Anna cannot do enough for you, lovely hosts. The property is very nice , will return
Good breakfast, clean rooms, Anna cannot do enough for you, lovely hosts. The property is very nice , will return
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Peter
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Very welcoming reception, good service, excellent decor and comfortable, clean accommodation. A very enjoyable stay.
Very welcoming reception, good service, excellent decor and comfortable, clean accommodation. A very enjoyable stay.
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Location
Peaceful setting within a short walk of Shanklin Old Village, town and beach, plus bus stops right outside make it easy to explore; parking helps drivers. Some guests found the walk a little longer than expected.
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Connor
Jun 20, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Lovely host, clean room. Great location just 10mins walk away from Shanklin High St and bus services right outside.
Lovely host, clean room. Great location just 10mins walk away from Shanklin High St and bus services right outside.
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ALAN
Aug 26, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
perfectly situated in the beautiful town of Shanklin, within walking distance of the town, pubs, restaurants and the beach. Very clean and spacious rooms with tea and coffee making essentials. The hosts were amazing and very helpful with knowledge of the island, I would definitely go back there.
perfectly situated in the beautiful town of Shanklin, within walking distance of the town, pubs, restaurants and the beach. Very clean and spacious rooms with tea and coffee making essentials. The hosts were amazing and very helpful with knowledge of the island, I would definitely go back there.
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Anthony
Apr 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely quiet stay with welcoming staff. Very well situated for local facilities
Lovely quiet stay with welcoming staff. Very well situated for local facilities
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Nick
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a great couple of nights here. Met at reception by the owner who was very friendly and very helpful. Showed us to our room which was a good size and spotlessly clean. Hotel is ideally situated in Shanklin Very close to the sights, beach and close to 2 bus stops so there was no need to use our car. Would definitely stay there again if going over to the island.
Had a great couple of nights here. Met at reception by the owner who was very friendly and very helpful. Showed us to our room which was a good size and spotlessly clean. Hotel is ideally situated in Shanklin Very close to the sights, beach and close to 2 bus stops so there was no need to use our car. Would definitely stay there again if going over to the island.
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David
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was for a short stay of 3 nights. It is a beautiful building, but we were in a modern extension to the rear. The room had everything we needed and had an excellent price tag. We found the shower hot and powerful, owners very friendly and a honesty bar, which was very useful. The hotel is located around 800 to 900 yards from the Old Town, a little further to the coast. My only niggle was the bed was uncomfy but for three nights we coped. The owner to be fair was annoyed we didn't let them know and would have moved us. A great response. We enjoyed our time overall.
The hotel was for a short stay of 3 nights. It is a beautiful building, but we were in a modern extension to the rear. The room had everything we needed and had an excellent price tag. We found the shower hot and powerful, owners very friendly and a honesty bar, which was very useful. The hotel is located around 800 to 900 yards from the Old Town, a little further to the coast. My only niggle was the bed was uncomfy but for three nights we coped. The owner to be fair was annoyed we didn't let them know and would have moved us. A great response. We enjoyed our time overall.
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Warren
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely warm welcome by the owner and shown to our room. The room was well laid out and had plenty of storage space and a well stocked tea and coffee tray. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. Only really mild negative was that the walls were a bit thin and you could hear conversations, televisions etc! The breakfast was wonderful and kept us ticking over until the evening time. The owners couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. Absolutely brilliant place to stay and visit the local area. Being directly opposite a main bus stop really did help.
We had a lovely warm welcome by the owner and shown to our room. The room was well laid out and had plenty of storage space and a well stocked tea and coffee tray. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. Only really mild negative was that the walls were a bit thin and you could hear conversations, televisions etc! The breakfast was wonderful and kept us ticking over until the evening time. The owners couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. Absolutely brilliant place to stay and visit the local area. Being directly opposite a main bus stop really did help.
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John
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Somerton Lodge had a good parking area at the rear of the property. Anne & John were very welcoming and friendly. The location of the property was a little further out than we would have liked but still walkable. On check-in you have to say what time you would like breakfast and what you want to eat. Any changes to breakfast have to be made the day before. Wardrobe space was a little tight if you are packing for a week or more. Shanklin is a good base for seeing the island and this hotel was at a reasonable price.
Somerton Lodge had a good parking area at the rear of the property. Anne & John were very welcoming and friendly. The location of the property was a little further out than we would have liked but still walkable. On check-in you have to say what time you would like breakfast and what you want to eat. Any changes to breakfast have to be made the day before. Wardrobe space was a little tight if you are packing for a week or more. Shanklin is a good base for seeing the island and this hotel was at a reasonable price.
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Jacqui
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed our stay, great location less than 10 mins walk from the centre and in a very peaceful area. The Bus to Ryde or Newport stopped right outside. The staff were friendly and helpful and there was a very large lounge for guests to use. The room was comfortable and clean and the room rate was very reasonable compared to other hotels in Shanklin, we would definitely return.
We really enjoyed our stay, great location less than 10 mins walk from the centre and in a very peaceful area. The Bus to Ryde or Newport stopped right outside. The staff were friendly and helpful and there was a very large lounge for guests to use. The room was comfortable and clean and the room rate was very reasonable compared to other hotels in Shanklin, we would definitely return.
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ROBERT
Aug 24, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great breakfast, pleasant rooms, lovely communal longe and friendly and helpful proprietors. Also in a peaceful quiet neighbourhood. Only slight negatives are a bit of a walk in to Shanklin and the beach….but otherwIse very happy with my stay.
Great breakfast, pleasant rooms, lovely communal longe and friendly and helpful proprietors. Also in a peaceful quiet neighbourhood. Only slight negatives are a bit of a walk in to Shanklin and the beach….but otherwIse very happy with my stay.
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Robert
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean, fresh, and comfortable. Nice lounge and grounds. Nice location a short walk from town and sea. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Great breakfast! Thankyou!
Very clean, fresh, and comfortable. Nice lounge and grounds. Nice location a short walk from town and sea. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Great breakfast! Thankyou!
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised as tasty, fresh, and good value, cooked to order with a decent selection, though a few note limited choices or one poor experience. There is no evening restaurant or bar, and breakfast choices/times may need pre-ordering.
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Benjamin
Aug 6, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very good comfortable hotel. Very clean. Very helpful staff. Lamentable breakfast. Bacon like leather, tasteless sausages and tomatoes. Avoid the full English
Very good comfortable hotel. Very clean. Very helpful staff. Lamentable breakfast. Bacon like leather, tasteless sausages and tomatoes. Avoid the full English
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Jonathan
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Staff were very friendly on arrival. Option of a really good breakfast, however if you like mushrooms (as I do) they are not an option. Its not too far to walk to other places for breakfast but you will struggle to get better value than the one you get at Sumerton Lodge.
Staff were very friendly on arrival. Option of a really good breakfast, however if you like mushrooms (as I do) they are not an option. Its not too far to walk to other places for breakfast but you will struggle to get better value than the one you get at Sumerton Lodge.
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Tamaryn
Jul 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Ann, our host, was friendly and very welcoming. There were comfortable communal areas to realax in. Our room was spacious and we were very impressed with the cleanliness of the room and en-suite. The bed wasn't awful, but also wasnt super comfy (or perhaps I'm just fussy). Eithervway, i managed to get a good nights sleep, and overall we had a comfortable stay. Nice selection of breakfast items. Wd had the full englush which was serbed hit snd fresh, with plenty of tea and coffee. There was parking space for guests, and bus stops situated right outside the lodge. Shanklin Old Village is a short walk away, with a good selection of restaurants, pubs snd tea gardens. Will definitely stay at Somerton Lodge again, and would absolutely recommend.
Ann, our host, was friendly and very welcoming. There were comfortable communal areas to realax in. Our room was spacious and we were very impressed with the cleanliness of the room and en-suite. The bed wasn't awful, but also wasnt super comfy (or perhaps I'm just fussy). Eithervway, i managed to get a good nights sleep, and overall we had a comfortable stay. Nice selection of breakfast items. Wd had the full englush which was serbed hit snd fresh, with plenty of tea and coffee. There was parking space for guests, and bus stops situated right outside the lodge. Shanklin Old Village is a short walk away, with a good selection of restaurants, pubs snd tea gardens. Will definitely stay at Somerton Lodge again, and would absolutely recommend.
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Stephen
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic B & B. Made to feel very welcome. Breakfast was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Fantastic B & B. Made to feel very welcome. Breakfast was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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tracy
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Super friendly hosts made us so welcome. The room was spotlessly clean with a generous hospitality tray. Overall we were extremely comfortable. I had breakfast at the hotel one day, which was very good, cooked to order. The hotel does not offer an evening meal but it is an easy walk to the old town with many restaurants.
Super friendly hosts made us so welcome. The room was spotlessly clean with a generous hospitality tray. Overall we were extremely comfortable. I had breakfast at the hotel one day, which was very good, cooked to order. The hotel does not offer an evening meal but it is an easy walk to the old town with many restaurants.
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Judith
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There is no elevator and no resaurant. the host offered to get something in for me to eat but it was not far to a nice restaurant she suggested. Breakfast was a full English - more than I could eat so had 1/2 the nexxt day. No bar but pub close by. Bux to everywhere on the island just outside the door. Lovely and relaxing stay - I would stay there again and again if I could.
There is no elevator and no resaurant. the host offered to get something in for me to eat but it was not far to a nice restaurant she suggested. Breakfast was a full English - more than I could eat so had 1/2 the nexxt day. No bar but pub close by. Bux to everywhere on the island just outside the door. Lovely and relaxing stay - I would stay there again and again if I could.
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Paul
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely warm greeting from John on our arrival. Our room was well equipped and clean. The bed was soft and comfortable. Our stay was very pleasant, relaxing and peaceful. It is a short walk into Shanklin village. With plenty of options to eat in the evening. Breakfast was good with a good selection of options. John and Ann are great hosts.
We had a lovely warm greeting from John on our arrival. Our room was well equipped and clean. The bed was soft and comfortable. Our stay was very pleasant, relaxing and peaceful. It is a short walk into Shanklin village. With plenty of options to eat in the evening. Breakfast was good with a good selection of options. John and Ann are great hosts.
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Robert
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean, fresh, and comfortable. Nice lounge and grounds. Nice location a short walk from town and sea. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Great breakfast! Thankyou!
Very clean, fresh, and comfortable. Nice lounge and grounds. Nice location a short walk from town and sea. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Great breakfast! Thankyou!
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Linda
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for two nights ,we found the proprietor very nice and very helpful , the room was very clean and comfortable with much needed tea/coffee facilities. Breakfast was very fresh and hot and filling
We stayed for two nights ,we found the proprietor very nice and very helpful , the room was very clean and comfortable with much needed tea/coffee facilities. Breakfast was very fresh and hot and filling
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Peter
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
An enjoyable two night stay. The twin room was basic but clean and quiet. The public areas of the hotel were very nice and the hosts especially friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were good value for £10 and in the evening a short walk into Shanklin offered plenty of dining options.
An enjoyable two night stay. The twin room was basic but clean and quiet. The public areas of the hotel were very nice and the hosts especially friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were good value for £10 and in the evening a short walk into Shanklin offered plenty of dining options.
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Lynda
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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Robert
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean, fresh, and comfortable. Nice lounge and grounds. Nice location a short walk from town and sea. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Great breakfast! Thankyou!
Very clean, fresh, and comfortable. Nice lounge and grounds. Nice location a short walk from town and sea. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Great breakfast! Thankyou!
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Nigel
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely house, well furnished. Close to Shanklin Town centre and on a
Lovely house, well furnished. Close to Shanklin Town centre and on a
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Harald
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Just fantastic, friendly and caring hosts. Superb service...
Just fantastic, friendly and caring hosts. Superb service...
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Dante
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very nice place to stay , owners were lovely
Very nice place to stay , owners were lovely
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Check-in from 14:00
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FAQs about Somerton Lodge Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Free self parking is available on-site for guests.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A delicious breakfast is served at the hotel, though specific details about the type and serving hours are not provided.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are not permitted at this adults-only property, but service animals are exempt.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is located in Shanklin, just minutes from Shanklin Theatre and Shanklin Chine, and is within close proximity to Rylstone Gardens and Pirates Cove Adventure Golf.
What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?
Guests under 14 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
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