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BEST WESTERN New Holmwood Hotel, hotel in Cowes

Set in Cowes, Isle of Wight region, BEST WESTERN New Holmwood Hotel is situated 3.5 km from Osborne House.

The evening meals in the restaurant were well-prepared and nicely presented, not big portions. Helpful and friendly front-of-house staff. Very accommodating thank you to them, the staff were a great advert for the island. The bed was fine and big and the bed room furniture was good, not so the rest of the suite.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
621 reviews
Price from£100.80per night
Villa Rothsay Hotel, hotel in Cowes

Offering views of the nearby sailing boats, Villa Rothsay Hotel is located in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Free WiFi access is available, as well as free parking.

All aspects outstanding - the history and furnishings were fabulous, the rooms and views over The Solent superb, the welcome warm and hospitable, breakfast choices and quality excellent. There is easy car parking, 1gbt wifi, an honesty bar and terrace for summer morning breakfasts. Maggie did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable, including offering to dry wet clothes and golf gear for our group of seven - can't thank her highly enough.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
358 reviews
Price from£170per night
The Anchor Inn, hotel in Cowes

Boasting a garden, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, The Anchor Inn is set in Cowes, 24 km from Blackgang Chine and 7.2 km from Carisbrooke Castle.

Location to Cowes Marina is excellent. Room was exceptionally clean & having clean towels daily was great. Staff were really friendly & polite. Having bottled water in the room was appreciated.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
479 reviews
Price from£60per night
Ward Avenue B&B, hotel in Cowes

Ward Avenue B&B is just 5 minutes’ walk from Cowes High Street and its port, where ferries leave for Southampton. This charming guest house offers attractive rooms and a full English breakfast.

lovely hosts ,delicious breakfast
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
551 reviews
Price from£95per night
The Caledon Guest House, hotel in Cowes

Situated in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, The Caledon Guest House boasts free Wi-Fi and free private parking. This family run Victorian house is just 5 minutes’ walk from the bustling town centre.

Great little guest house, located near the centre of Cowes. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfy and the breakfast is excellent. i always stay here when visiting for work!
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
151 reviews
Price from£122per night
Onefifty, hotel in Cowes

In the seaside town of Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, this B&B offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. With a conservatory breakfast room and a terraced garden, it is a 10-minute drive from Newport....

Host was very accommodating. Superb breakfast Great location
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
347 reviews
Price from£112.50per night
Cliffhanger 18 Castle Road, hotel in Cowes

Offering stunning sea views, Cliffhanger, 18 Castle Road, provides fabulous accommodation with a patio, bbq, and roof terrace, and is located in Cowes Old Town, minutes from the town centre, ferry and...

The location of Cliffhanger is great to be able to walk to Cowes Town.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
29 reviews
Price from£740per night
Stunning- The Nautilus Bungalow Cowes IOW, hotel in Cowes

Set in Cowes, 24 km from Blackgang Chine, Stunning- The Nautilus Bungalow Cowes IOW offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi and private check-in and check-out.

The hosts were easily reachable and very helpful
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
31 reviews
Price from£250per night
Eden Cottage - 9 Guests, Sea Views, Central Cowes, hotel in Cowes

Situated in Cowes, in a historic building, 24 km from Blackgang Chine, Eden Cottage - 9 Guests, Sea Views, Central Cowes is a holiday home with a garden and shared lounge.

Beautiful house, nicely decorated and with a well equipped kitchen and dining area. Brilliant comms from the owner, overall a perfect experience. Would definitely come back again!
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
6 reviews
Price from£486.70per night
Cliffside, hotel in Cowes

Located in Cowes, in a historic building, 25 km from Blackgang Chine, Cliffside is a recently renovated homestay with a garden and tennis court.

Arriving and just stepping into Dan's garden gave me a warm fuzzy feeling that this is was all going to be ok. This is not the place for fans of corporate hotels and sterile, flatpack "boutique apartments". But rather if you want comfortable, relaxing, spacious accommodation with a lovely garden, the sound of birdsong and good conversation then this is the place for you. The house is situated in a green leafy residential area of Cowes. One minute to the beach. 10 minutes walk to the centre of Cowes. (Walking home from Cowes in the evening along the sea into the sunset was a highlight.) Overall the house is well furnished with lovely textiles and fabulous paintings -most done by family members. The bedroom is large, nice cosy carpet, good storage, kettle etc, fresh milk available. The bathroom is not en suite but just next door. Own use. Basin in the bedroom itself. Plenty of space for visitors to spread out in the garden, dining and sitting rooms. Dan lit a fire in the evening which was very welcome. Simple but adequate breakfast of cereal, fruit and croissants served in a lovely dining room overlooking the garden. Comfortable bed. I appreciated the sleep spray! No traffic noise apart from the odd sound from ships at sea. If you dont want to go to Cowes to eat, there is a hotel two minutes walk away that does meals. A slightly longer walk along the coast brings you to Gurnard with a pub overlooking the sea with a huge terrace. Does food. Great sunset views. Thank you Dan for a lovely stay. I hope you gave a good season M
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
45 reviews
Price from£129.29per night
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What guests said about Cowes:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Easy to get around on foot.

    Easy to get around on foot. Some lovely local produce & traders as well as the usual High St stores all in close proximity. Lots of good local friendly pubs. Osborne House(connection to queen Victoria & Albert) is within walking distance with a 2 minute trip on the floating bridge (£1.50 return ticket)-this is a National Heritage building. Distinctive Royal mail postbox still in use here & if you use it, the postal stamp with reflect the Victoria & Albert connection. You can visit the tearoom & gift shop but need to pay to enter gardens & house.
    Peggy
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I know Cowes well because my mother in law lived there so...

    I know Cowes well because my mother in law lived there so for many years I regularly visited her and stayed in the town. Since she died I have not visited as often and hadn't been to the Isle of Wight for two years until I stayed this autumn. It was a quick visit, but the shops in Cowes and the waterfront areas and town beaches are always interesting. I wouldn't stay quite as late in the year again as many places shut at the end of October or by early November, and if they're not shut completely they can be quiet and shut early (eg some of the out of town shops). Even the Cowes shops were beginning to wind down about 4pm on the Saturday and there weren't many people about. So do go but the warmer months and early autumn are probably better as there's more going on and there are more options. We ate at Mojac's and the Pier Inn, both excellent places for evening meals. The Pier Inn is also a pub but has a separate dining area. It was nice to go in pubs and for them not to be crowded but they do shut bang on 11pm.
    Angela
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Easy access to Osborne House in East Cowes.

    Easy access to Osborne House in East Cowes. Really worth a visit! The island is very small and so one can drive round it and see lots each day.. Everywhere on the island is less than 35 minutes from Cowes (in October). Lots of good restaurants in Cowes.
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We love the Isle of Wight.

    We love the Isle of Wight. Beautiful island and I feel so safe there. We ate at The Coast which we thoroughly recommend. Tremendous atmosphere. When we didn't use our car we used a local taxi who were brilliant and never let us down.
    Charles
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We enjoyed our visit although as it was the Isle of Wight...

    We enjoyed our visit although as it was the Isle of Wight Festival during our visit traffic queues and road closures were in abundance. We spent a lovely day at the Big Cat sanctuary which was fairly empty making it a good opportunity to see the cats and talk to the keepers who are all so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Great visit. There are lots of shopping facilities, great views and lovely little hamlets and places to visit around the island. The park we stayed in was peaceful but had easy access to Cowes and to the ferry port. Friendly people and we enjoyed great weather.
    Gilly
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We were visiting family and attending a wedding, the resort...

    We were visiting family and attending a wedding, the resort is very busy and cheerful with lovely bats, restaurants and shops and boutiques. The waterfront is very picturesque and attracts visitors of all ages. There isnt to much to do for children that i saw, but maybe thats something to look into.
    Sharon
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Cowes

  • From £170 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 358 reviews
    The bedroom was clean with all facilities needed. Great choice for breakfast, which was superbly cooked. Staff very friendly and helpful. Owner Margaret made the stay, showing interest in our plans and offering excellent suggestions for things to see and do and places to eat - really brilliant insider knowledge that added many positive experiences to our stay. The hotel has some lovely features, an interesting history and wonderful views of The Solent. Will certainly stay there again should I revisit the Isle of Wight.
    Edwards Julie
    United Kingdom
  • From £155 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 384 reviews
    Excellent location overlooking the Western end of the Cowes esplanade. Renowned for views of the sunset over the Solent, the "Solent Rooms" upstairs dining area offers a fine place to observe this spectacle. Evening meals in the downstairs bar were of a superb standard and the ale was kept very well. The room was spacious and comfortable. The shower had a good supply of hot water at more than adequate pressure. Facilities were maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness.
    Tim
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 621 reviews
    Hotel was in an excellent location with beautiful sea views, but it was the staff that truly made this hotel exceptional! From the reception staff, through to wait staff, nothing was too much trouble and they were always happy to help or provide suggestions. We took my mother for her 70th birthday and it was a wonderful few days that we will remember for sure. Thank you for your wonderful attention to detail and making this occasion truly special for us.
    Rebecca
    United States
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews
    Excellent location, missing my morning walks down to the beach ( about 5 minutes). Very clean with all facilities for cooking a family meal. Great sun trap of a garden . Cowes is about 20 minutes walk along the Solent watching the cruise ships go by. Parking is private and not on road, wi Fi was good ( have a teenager so was important!) The Isle of Wight is totally worth the ferry trip over, so much to do over a week!
    Helen
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 32 reviews
    Sunny and warm. Great location. Staff friendly and supportive. The living room contains the queen size bed as well the sofa(bed). The room is of decent size although it got a bit cramped once the sofa bed was laid out. The kitchenette is a separate room which I prefer. The apartment is on the Cowes high street and there is a taxi rank and bus stop right behind the apartment. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
    Abhipsa
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 96 reviews
    1. Fully Equipped with all the amenities. 2. Very very clean and comfortable beddings. 3. Fully functional Kitchen. 4. Car parking space. 5. Tranquil surrounding. So no hush hush of market place. 6. Indoors games were cherry on the top. 7. Prompt response from Jenny for all the queries. 8. Easy check-in and check out
    Nitish&Teja
    India
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews
    The hotel has everything you would want when having a few days away. In the heart of Cowes and the main strip, and the Solent. The decor so welcoming and great restaurant and outside amenities, bikes, heated pool. The best breakfast I have ever had, very professional and welcoming staff.
    Nick
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 117 reviews
    We had everything we needed for our weekend trip to Cowes. The room itself was lovely, and had all the facilities we needed for our stay. Barbara was a wonderful host, and the breakfast was delicious each morning. The location was perfect, and a short walk to the town center by foot.
    Rebecca O'Malley
    Ireland
  • From £80 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 479 reviews
    Very happy with our night’s stay here. The hotel staff were friendly and kindly arranged 2 bedrooms next to each other for the 4 of us. Good location, in the heart of Cowes. Would recommend for a short stay.
    Juliet
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 101 reviews
    Lovely surroundings and very dog friendly. Basic amenities provided on arrival. Good communication from the hosts. Good access to everywhere else on the island. Oven and fridge in good condition.
    G
    George
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 reviews
    The rooms were light, spacious and clean. The bathrooms had a good sized walk-in shower. We had a simple and great breakfast before we head to the beach just in front of the hotel.
    Xiu
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 621 reviews
    This is one of the Best Hotels i have ever stayed at. Great Staff fantastic location and the food was exceptional, If you are staying on the island I would recommend this Hotel..
    Roy
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 67 reviews
    Amazing house 5 minutes from Cowes High St. Excellently equipped with nice little touches. One of the best self catering places we've stayed. 100% would book again.
    Simon
    United Kingdom
  • From £81 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,014 reviews
    Staff very friendly and incredibly helpful. Excellent breakfast and plenty of choice. Always served quickly. Ideal location by the Redjet and in centre of Cowes.
    M
    Maureen
    United Kingdom
  • From £103.50 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 347 reviews
    Fantastic room and breakfast and I felt really welcome. I would definitely recommend OneFifty to anyone staying in Cowes.
    Katherine
    United Kingdom
  • From £81 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,014 reviews
    Staff Very friendly and helpful and the hotel very dog friendly. Very convenient for the Red Jet passenger ferry.
    Niall
    United Kingdom
  • From £80 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 479 reviews
    Super location in the centre of Cowes . Easy reach of the local facilities
    Noakes paul
    United Kingdom
  • From £179 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews
    Owners really helpful. Lovely spot, spacious rooms, amazing breakfast.
    Jennifer
    United Kingdom
  • From £250 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews
    Amazing location and great space.
    lindsey
    Greece
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 27 reviews
    cosy spacious caravan
    Lydia
    United Kingdom