Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 135 min drive
West Cowes Ferry Station - 3 min walk
Ryde St John's Road Station - 18 min drive
Ryde Esplanade Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
The Anchor Inn - 1 min walk
Fountain Inn - 3 min walk
Harbour Kitchen - 1 min walk
The Basque Kitchen - 5 min walk
The Coast Bar & Dining Room - 1 min walk
About this property
The Anchor Inn
Enjoy your visit to Cowes with a stay at The Anchor Inn. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Pool table
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Stay connected
WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Anchor Inn Cowes
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Anchor Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Anchor Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Anchor Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Anchor Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Anchor Inn and nearby?
The Anchor Inn has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Anchor Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Anchor Inn like?
The Anchor Inn is a short 3-minute walk from West Cowes Ferry Station and 4 minutes' walk from Cowes Harbour.
The Anchor Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 December 2024
A good one night stay
A very clean comfortable and well maintained room. It would have been perfect if the light above the washbasin had worked
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 December 2024
Great value for weekend in Cowes
Perfect location for a weekend in Cowes. Close to the ferry, bars and rest. No disturbance from the pub either.
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 September 2024
Ray
Ray, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 September 2024
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2024
Perfect
GRAHAM
GRAHAM, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 August 2024
Yuk in
Yuk in, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 August 2024
Location was very convenient. The room was quite basic but fine for one night stay.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 August 2024
What I liked about Anchor inn was the staff cleanliness and safety.
Jennette
Jennette, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 August 2024
Murray
Murray, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
10 August 2024
Small room very rundown overlooking beer barrels which we heard them clanging around early in the morning
Kate
Kate, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 June 2024
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 June 2024
We stay at the Anchor before and after the IOW festival every year . It’s near the ferry terminal close to shops etc . Lovely pub with great food . Rooms are small and clean and can be a bit noisy as above a pub but that’s to be expected . Our room this year was very hot but a fan was in the room which helped a bit.
Only complaint this year the mattresses really need replaced ,so thin in our room you could feel every slat and the pillows thin and cheap . Maybe ok for one night but after 4 nights our backs not good and would put us off staying again . We did ask if they had any Mattress toppers and were just told no.
Overall convenient , hand location clean good selection of drinks and food excellent
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
25 June 2024
Lovely but really noisy
The staff were friendly, the room was cute and clean BUT there was noisy drilling and hammering until late at night nearby and shortly after 6am, lorries unloading for nearby Sainsbury’s and Poundland which made for a poor night’s sleep sadly
Jeanie
Jeanie, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
billy
billy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
5 June 2024
Great location in downtown Cowes and near floating bridge to E Cowes. Room up a lot of stairs. Bathtub in terrible shape - not just leaking - hemmoraging! ! Needs to be replaced.
Unique experience to stay above a bar - noise not an issue but there was no band that nite. Had almost no contact with staff. They did help me with my bag.
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 May 2024
2 Nights at the Anchor Pub
There was no wardrobe or desk in the room
The shower was magnificent
The staff were superlative
Obviously there is no lift as it is an old building not the staff took my luggage to the room
The location is excellent
For a single male the accommodation is fine but I imagine ladies would expect more comfort
I had a wonderful stay and the staff were wonderful
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2024
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2024
Sergii
Sergii, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2024
It was comfortable and the staff are very friendly and accommodating
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2023
Good value stay
Generous room well decorated. The bathroom was roomy but would have benefited from a few hooks for towels & clothing. No breakfast available and no recommendation on where to eat but we found a good option at Harbour Kitchen just down the road.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2023
Excellent service and very clean facility,Friendly staff
William
William, 4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2023
William
William, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2023
Good value and clean. Excellent bar menu
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2023
John P
John P, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2023
Heart of Cowes.
A great place to stay, right in the heart of Cowes. Great music, atmosphere and staff. All staff were friendly, helpful and a joy to be around. The room was clean and comfortable and suited its purpose. Will stay again for sure.