Isle of Wight, Whitecliff Bay Caravan Bembridge Reviews
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★☆☆☆☆
“terrible value for money!...”
Written on: 31/08/2012
outside decking was terrible, the wood was rotton, front door was not safe and could of been broken in to, windows had peeling paint inside and out and were very drafty, toilet door was a folding one and was dangerous, you can hear the people next door talking!, the chalet was very old fashioned throughout. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“It is cheap - and now we know why!!!”
Written on: 14/10/2011 by Cathy6973 (2 reviews written)
We booked this site as we had noticed that many of the mainland campsites had increased their prices this year, capitalising on the fact that more people were holidaying in the UK this year, while Whitecliff Bay was offering two weeks for 6 people for £399 including the ferry crossing, which we felt was very reasonable. The ferry was great, and the kids really felt like we were going abroad, and the view as you go in to Cowes is spectacular! The campsite itself is only ½ hour from the... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Terrible if camping!”
Written on: 07/09/2011 by kelly111
Stayed here for a week end of august 2011 on a serviced pitch with my partner, 8 year old and 1 year old daughter. On arrival we were waiting for atleast half an hour before being given our pitch,which was just showed to us on a map and off we were sent. The pitch was very small with only a small trailors width between us and our neighbours, who luckily were very pleasent and understanding. Before we had even fully unpacked our tent we was rudely told to move our are tent more towards the... (read more)
★★★★★
“Does what it says!”
Written on: 16/06/2011 by Mick090681
Whitecliff Holiday Park Value Chalet Like many on here we read the reviews and were a bit concerned about what we were letting ourselves in for! Especially with having a 4 month old and a 4 year old in pur party. Booked as a sun break Chalet was dated but comfartable and clean and it is obvious that they are renovating them. We did have a problem with the kettle and fridge went to guest services and it was dealt with within the hour (If you dont ask you dont get) Used the Nab Bar food was... (read more)
★★★★☆
“we booked a Sun holiday @ Whitecliff Bay and after...”
Written on: 11/11/2010
we booked a Sun holiday @ Whitecliff Bay and after reading the reviews on here, I really didn't want to go!
The chalet was a bit dated but it was clean and all the bedding provided was clean and smelt clean. All the crockery/cutlery was clean and my only gripe was that we were quite close to where the evening disco was and it kept us awake. We only used the park as a base as we spent the entire holiday out and about so can't comment on the park resources. We did try the bar/restaurant and...
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★★★☆☆
“after visiting wightcliff for about 20 years we have...”
Written on: 08/11/2010
after visiting wightcliff for about 20 years we have now found that it is just to expensive to visit.
quality,entertainment and quality of accomodation have gone downhill since the takover of the new company.
we found over £1000 for a top range caravan for a week just ludicres.and staff attitudes have gone downhill,used to be the customer is paramount.
we only use our parks for a base as we are out and about for most of the day when we visit the isle(which is beautiful in its self)so with...
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★★★★☆
“went for oct half term 2010 with sun holiday was...”
Written on: 31/10/2010
went for oct half term 2010 with sun holiday was worried after reading reviews but had a great time. furniture in chalet was a bit dated but was clean warm and comfortable and we had a chalet to accomodate the dog so probably not one of the better ones. lovely location with beach on site and lovely views. my 8 yr old son enjoyed the games in evening and the amusements which were small enough for me to let him go into alone while i played bingo. i would go here again would like to go in... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Having booked a short break and then reading reviews I...”
Written on: 15/10/2010
Having booked a short break and then reading reviews I was concerned about going to Whitecliff bay.We decided to pay for an upgrade and were very pleased with the whole holiday. The staff were friendly and helpful we had a broken bulb in bathroom which was replaced immediately.The site was spotless accomadation clean lovely linen comfortable beds and all in all a great experience.If we had boked basic accomadation maybe it would have been different but hey you get what you pay for. Well done... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“whitecliff bay isle of wight bembridge ”
Written on: 08/10/2010
whitecliff bay isle of wight bembridge
i stayed at whitecliff bay last year and really enjoy myself the Chalet was lovely this year the holiday was poor the chalet was small the swiming pool was really dirty the Entertainment was rubbish the bar was too much and they put the prices up and night the only thing i did like was the camp site a pretty places to stay. why i pay so much money to stay in a poor chalet
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★★★★☆
“I've just got back from my second holiday at...”
Written on: 15/09/2010 by MarionE (8 reviews written)
I've just got back from my second holiday at Whitecliff Bay and wanted to add my review as I was warned by a family member that there were loads of negative reviews on here.
Last year we stayed in a value chalet on a Sun weekend break and I would agree that the accomodation could have been improved. If you are just looking for a base and aren't too fussy then it's fine, and the space available in the chalets is great if, like us, you've got young children. The interior is dated and the...
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★☆☆☆☆
“We stayed in totally unsatisfactory accommodation and...”
Written on: 30/08/2010
We stayed in totally unsatisfactory accommodation and had an 8 month old baby. The smoke alarm was hanging off, there was a mirror on the floor in the living room it was a smelly dark chalet and pretty horrible. The cot did not fit in the bedroom but the staff never mentioned this from the time of booking.
Staff in guest services were not too friendly or sympathetic to our complaints and I spent my holiday moving between hotels and the park to as no other accommodation was available. Spoke...
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★☆☆☆☆
“stayed there july 2010 and will never go back!!!...”
Written on: 24/08/2010
stayed there july 2010 and will never go back!!! Arrived at the "touring" side with our 28ft caravan plus 4x4.......got through the entrance with mm to spare! (taking out their hanging baskets in the process!). Paid extra for a pitch "with a view", there was no view only of the caravans behind, because of the size of us they had to put us on the pitch backwards which you would only get onto with a 4x4 (thank god we had one!!). Site was a complete shabbles, no spaces between pitches, no... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“july 2010 it is the worst holliday i have spent there...”
Written on: 31/07/2010 by grahamjeff (2 reviews written)
july 2010 it is the worst holliday i have spent there the best thing that they can do is pull the lod down and start again do not go there. (read more)
★★★★★
“We knew exactly what we were getting. An older chalet...”
Written on: 23/07/2010
We knew exactly what we were getting. An older chalet with superb views. It wasnt new but was clean and fully functional. There is on going investment as the new owners are taking this product out of the 1960s into the 21st century. The team members were all friendly and helpful and the Nab complex very modern and comfortable. Stunning location with a real "Holiday park" feel (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“we are currently staying here please be warned the...”
Written on: 14/07/2010 by supertrace666 (1 review written)
we are currently staying here please be warned the superior accomodation does not match the picture in the book,paper was peeling off the walls shower was broken,was just a shed with furniture in.when i complained the general manager told me to watch what i was saying and was very threatening and unhelpful.please reconsider if you are coming here.the entertainment is stuck in the 1960s.no acts just staff wearing different wigs.this is the first time i have ever felt compelled to write a... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I have only put a single star on this site beacuse I...”
Written on: 11/07/2010 by yellowsponges (1 review written)
I have only put a single star on this site beacuse I had to get a rating on! I wouldn't give it anything. It has the most awful, smelly, stained, dated, decrepit, dangerous, outdated, flea ridden chalets I have ever paid to stay in. Never, ever, have I seen anything like these. You are told by staff that these are 'value' chalets, what value? They cost us £712. Hardly value.
WARNING: STAY HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE OWNERS DON'T GIVE A DAMN!
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Supertrace666's Response to yellowsponges's Review
Written on: 15/07/2010
I found this review very helpful because...i totally agree,i am currently staying here and it is totally rubbish and i am surprised the owners are allowed to get away with these standards,i will be reporting them to iow trading standards when i get home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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★☆☆☆☆
“On arrival at the Whitecliff Holiday Park we were...”
Written on: 05/07/2010 by susanwendy (2 reviews written)
On arrival at the Whitecliff Holiday Park we were directed to the club to pick up the keys, when I walked in it smelt of beer and smoke, just like an old mans pub, so dated it was like walking back in time.
We went to find our Chalet (shed) and could not believe our eyes the state of them (by this time we wanted to turn around and go home), we got out of the car and the neighbour said "it doesn't get any better inside."
We have taken budget carvans in the past in other parks, they are...
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★☆☆☆☆
“Such a shame used to be a lovely place to go. ”
Written on: 02/06/2010
Such a shame used to be a lovely place to go.
Half term is a complete disorganised mess.
Tents and cravans are packed together with no space for children to play.
Health and safety I am sure would have an issue with this.
Hopefully the owners will take on board these issues and constructively organise the camp site better.
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★☆☆☆☆
“This is the first time writing a review and felt...”
Written on: 11/05/2010 by zoezybec (1 review written)
This is the first time writing a review and felt compelled to do so because this was the worst campsite i have ever been too.
We were on a Sun holiday and have been many over the years and gone to lots of different places, so to come to a camp site so awful surprised us.
We stayed in the Chalets, which stank of stale damp carpets. Paint work peeling off everywhere, ripped sofa, holes in celing and wet patches due to old leaks. Bunkbeds which had no saftey barriers on, graffti with swear...
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★☆☆☆☆
“This site had serious health and safety issues when we...”
Written on: 19/04/2010
This site had serious health and safety issues when we visited. Dirty, overcrowded, noisy, poor facilities etc. We have never had such a bad experience. (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“We have just returned from a 4 night stay at this site...”
Written on: 06/04/2010
We have just returned from a 4 night stay at this site and feel compelled to write a review on how bad it was. We were on a Sun holiday break, as were many others staying at the site, so will also be letting them know how we feel. We have been on other Sun breaks and can honestly say this is the worst site we have stayed at. The chalet was very cold (we had the 1 small heater on 24 hours a day), with rotten window frames letting the wind blow in. It was not very clean and in need of a... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“I stayed at this holiday park last year ( bit late...”
Written on: 04/03/2010
I stayed at this holiday park last year ( bit late with the review , but felt this ought to be said) their was 3 adults and 3 children all under 10 , we stayed in a value caravan (for nearly £600??!!) The caravan was awful i complained several times about the gas not working on the old fashioned oven they supplied us with, when they did come to fix, we were out which was annoying as in the end we just gave up and bought food out. The caravan kept rocking and had some damp residue inside, the... (read more)
★★★★☆
“We have recently returned from a weeks stay at the...”
Written on: 18/11/2009
We have recently returned from a weeks stay at the above mentioned site. We stayed in one of the Brick Chalets on site, and i must say for the price we paid "WHAT A FANTASTIC" holiday we had. Having read some concerning reviews, we agree the new owners need to spend some cash on the place. Looks like the previous owners didnt spend a penny for a good few years. Needless to say WE WILL BE RETURNING NEXT YEAR. Thanks Bear the kids loved your shows. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park has a location to die for!...”
Written on: 03/10/2009 by julihill (1 review written)
Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park has a location to die for! Gorgeous almost private beach, including a fabulous beach cafe.The scenery is breathtaking, take a walk up to the monument on the cliff, stunning views alround, and there is a pub up there!
Caravan was very clean and comfortable, beds were all made up ready.Outdoor pool has great views across the bay and the nabb bar and resturant next to it,so very convenient for meals, drinks and icecreams.Very affordable breakfast and 2-4-tenner...
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Jonpop's Response to julihill's Review
Written on: 17/10/2009
did you go to the same camp as us!!!!!!!!! sorry...it is the worst camp in the world.....and I would never recomend it to my worst enemy !!!!!!!!!!!
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★☆☆☆☆
“This previously successful holiday park was taken over...”
Written on: 26/09/2009 by tiggybear1 (3 reviews written)
This previously successful holiday park was taken over last year by new owners who seem to have got rid of all the previous staff, cannot keep hold of any of the new staff and show no concept of competence in running a holiday park or public bar.
There is no attempt to please visitors whatsoever and everyone who has spoken to us have been disgusted with the state of the place. Many of them, like us, are returning customers from before the takeover.
Multiple price increases this season,...
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Frieden's Response to tiggybear1's Review
Written on: 21/05/2010
I found this review very helpful because...this is an echo of so many disappointed holiday makers sad experiences. Almost all of those who spoke to me on site stated that the management were not moved by the complaints and the usual statement from the management was that nobody else had complained.
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★☆☆☆☆
“Whitecliff bay is the worst holiday camp I have ever...”
Written on: 13/09/2009 by jonpop (1 review written)
Whitecliff bay is the worst holiday camp I have ever been to. We stayed in a very smelly and damp chalet..the paint was peeling off the front door..with a gap in the bottom of the door where the wind whistled in. The carpets were stained and smelly ,the inside door mats were curled up at the edges...dirt all over the carpets which were thread bare...The bath was stained...their were cobwebs and spiders everywhere..the beds were out of the ark...the cutlery didn't match ..the light didn't... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Could not rate the Whitecliff Bay Caravan Bembridge...”
Written on: 30/08/2009 by angelawhisky (1 review written)
Could not rate the Whitecliff Bay Caravan Bembridge site, paid extra for chalet because we own caravan. The rooms smell it was not clean, the club was unfriendly, expensive. Nice beach pool was never open, island was lovely but as for roads watch the pot holes there a lot of them. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
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Written on: 25/08/2009
Just returned from Whitecliff bay, this could be a real gem of a holiday camp due to location, however it is completely run down, dirty and badly in need of refurbisment everywhere you go(Bar,pool,Arcade,Clubhouse).
Stayed on the campsite and although the shower blocks had apparently had a facelift you couldn't tell, they were dirty,moldy and only cleaned once a day. Toilet paper, grime and water were everywhere!!
The Isle of wight is lovely but wouldn't return here until it had been bashed...
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★☆☆☆☆
“Just got back from camping at Whitecliff Bay and was...”
Written on: 23/08/2009 by AliGuest (1 review written)
Just got back from camping at Whitecliff Bay and was very disappointed.
The cleanliness of the shower block was appalling as were the toilets, sinks, clubhouse & the changing facilities at the swimming pool.
The floor of the shower blocks were always covered in hair & grime, even after a jetwash clean that they supposedly carried out!!
The swimming pool was far too small for the size of the site, only had 1 shower and a small changing area and was too far for the kids to go on their own...
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★☆☆☆☆
“Whitecliff Bay Caravan Bembridge used to be a lovely...”
Written on: 20/08/2009
Whitecliff Bay Caravan Bembridge used to be a lovely place to stay but I am afraid it has gone downhill badly with the new ownership I only have stayed on the campimg site but it is not being looked after the toilets and showers are filthy most of the time and with shortage of staff you do not have the happy welcome that you used to have it is a pity as it was a beautifull if slightly old fashioned camp now it is scruffy and dirty. overcrowded with groups of loud youths. (read more)
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★★★★☆
“just returned from Whitecliff Bay and me and my son...”
Written on: 12/08/2009 by freaky dancer
just returned from Whitecliff Bay and me and my son had a blast....as with everything you pay for you can always find a problem... i.e the bar in the club house is in a serious need of a very good clean it smelt of sick and stale beer but it did not put me off my holiday...i found the staff on reception to be very helpfull and the staff in the shop not to be helpfull so i only went to the shop once. the entertainment staff were ok.. the staff in the nab bar are the more friendly of the the... (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“My husband and my eldest son suffer from asthma so the...”
Written on: 26/10/2008
My husband and my eldest son suffer from asthma so the musty smell and overall hygiene of the place was a real concern.
My eldest son was devastated by the look of the place and refused point blank to stay there. Need to say we complained to reception, who didn't seem at all bothered and took the next available ferry back home. All in all a real disappointed.
We went to this site via the Sun £9.50 holiday offer and whilst I appreciate that we would not have had four star accommodation, I...
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★★★☆☆
“Close to most of the main visitor attractions. Good...”
Written on: 12/10/2008
Close to most of the main visitor attractions. Good size outdoor pool.
It's Close to a small airport so expect some plane noise as they fly very close to the chalets located near the shop.
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★★★★★
“Second year running at Whitecliff bay holiday park,...”
Written on: 09/09/2008
Second year running at Whitecliff bay holiday park, excellent holiday at a reasonable price, both times been for 2 weeks, excellent location only 5 minutes drive from Sandown which has lovely sandy beaches, would definitely recommend. (read more)
★★★★☆
“This was our second year running at Whitecliff bay,...”
Written on: 09/09/2008 by cpv1 (3 reviews written)
This was our second year running at Whitecliff bay, this time we were in a detached chalet which was excellent and opposite the adventure playground, plenty of room inside for 2 adults and 2 children, kids entertainment good and the shows were varied for the adults. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“The bedroom was very outdated and the only way we...”
Written on: 04/09/2008
The bedroom was very outdated and the only way we could stop the back door from rattling was to put a folded bit of paper down the side.
But the biggest problem was the builders and the lack of care from reception staff when any comment was made.
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★★★☆☆
“We all enjoyed our holiday at Whitecliff Bay Caravan,...”
Written on: 27/08/2008
We all enjoyed our holiday at Whitecliff Bay Caravan, weather good, so went to outdoor pool, beach lovely, club good for kids, staff friendly. (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Visited last year and was disappointed to find that...”
Written on: 21/08/2008
Visited last year and was disappointed to find that cleanliness of showers and toilets had gone downhill. Kids enjoyed the entertainment, though some staff lacked the sparkle that the ones last year had. If you want a great welcome and meal then go to the Propellor Inn, the staff there are great. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Overall, we choose Whitecliff Bay Caravan site because...”
Written on: 19/08/2008
Overall, we choose Whitecliff Bay Caravan site because of reviews that we found on websites similar to this. I just feel that they are a little misleading. August 2008 (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Whitecliff Bay Caravan site was recommended to me by a...”
Written on: 11/08/2008 by happycamp007 (1 review written)
Whitecliff Bay Caravan site was recommended to me by a friend who came here 4 years ago.
Well it's now under new management, and it's going downhill BADLY in my opinion.
GOOD POINTS;
Camping pitches very big (10m x 10m)
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Sauna, sunbed room, hair salon
Staff very nice.
3 bars, 1 take away, carvery; main entertainment hall + 1 small hall plus another above the indoor pool (but this was always closed).
BAD POINTS;
Campsite on the other side of main road to main...
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★☆☆☆☆
“I have been going on caravan holiday for the past ten...”
Written on: 19/07/2008 by ALANFOSTER (1 review written)
I have been going on caravan holiday for the past ten years and was very disappointed. I felt the cabin was very over priced and did not have very good sleeping conditions for my little girl. When asked if there was any other cabins available I was told to put my daughters travel cot in the lounge with unsecured doors so I was very disappointed. (read more)
★★★★★
“Something for everyone, the children are safe in the...”
Written on: 08/06/2008 by malcolmsales
Something for everyone, the children are safe in the camp, private beach, family fun and brill atmosphere, nothing is too much trouble, super pitches for tourers
Generally a fab place to holiday, clean, lovely views, generous pitches, and staff that really care.
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★★★★★
“I think this is a great place to stay. The staff are...”
Written on: 22/06/2007 by rachel fletcher
I think this is a great place to stay. The staff are friendly and there are good shows throughout the week. It is a great place for a holiday whether you are young or old and there are plenty of activities for all age groups. (read more)
★★★★★
“Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park is located in Bembridge on...”
Written on: 22/02/2003 by junkboxjules.
Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park is located in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. It has been established for over 50 years and is a fantastic place for a family holiday.
My family have been visiting Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park for over 7 years now and for us a summer holiday would not be the same if we didn't visit Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park.
The Holiday Park is set in the countryside and has everything on site you could wish for - ideal for those who don't want to venture off site, although...
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★★★★★
“Whitecliff Bay Caravan Site on the Isle of Wight is...”
Written on: 18/07/2002 by ballbreaker375.
Whitecliff Bay Caravan Site on the Isle of Wight is great for the kids. There is good entertainment at both clubs on site, friendly staff and a nice secluded beach.
I have been there every year since 1987.
I feel like Alfred Lord Tennyson when walking along the coastal paths on the Isle of Wight. Hence my poem about this beautiful serene Isle.
The yachts of COWES
would grace any shore.
The hustle and bustle
of shopper's at VENTNOR.
The...
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Lizzydripping's Response to MarionE's Review
Written on: 14/05/2011
I found this review very helpful because...it has made up my mind that i will upgrade and will let you all know what happens after we have been this coming monday......