Nestled in the heart of this charming town, The Anchor Inn offers a warm welcome with a garden, bar and restaurant. Relax over a game of pool or unwind with WiFi access throughout public areas.
Reviews
8,88,8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (4)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Garden
Luggage storage
The current price is R1 355
R1 355
R1 626 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Room options
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Twin Room, Ensuite
Highlights
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
1.1 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Double Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
1.1 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Suite, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
2 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Across the corridor)
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
Traveling 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 elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
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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 to 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 onsite 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.
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The Anchor Inn Reviews
Reviews
8,8
Excellent
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9,0/10
Cleanliness
9,0/10
Staff & service
8,4/10
Amenities
8,2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Comfortable beds for a very good night sleep
Alastair
Alastair, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
08 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
8/10 Very good
20 September 2024
Cosy wee pub ideal to stay before and after festival . Friendly staff and excellent pub and pub food
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 August 2024
What I liked about Anchor inn was the staff cleanliness and safety.
Jennette
Jennette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
08 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
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
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
Clean, comfortable, excellent night's sleep
Alastair
Alastair, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2024
It was comfortable and the staff are very friendly and accommodating
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 June 2023
Excellent accommodation while on the Isle of Wight. Food was also excellent and staff extremely helpful.
Great location
Stewart
Stewart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 September 2024
Perfect
GRAHAM
GRAHAM, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2023
Excellent service and very clean facility,Friendly staff
William
William, 4-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2023
Our stay was for 1 night only and was perfect for us, the hotel was clean the staff we encountered could not have been nicer, they were very friendly and helpful, the bed was very comfortable, would stay there again
Mick
Mick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2023
Good value and clean. Excellent bar menu
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
04 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.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2022
Very cozy room .. but bring ear plugs!
Nice pub underneath but a bit chilly .. great location ..
Helen
Helen, 5-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
03 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
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
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2022
Staff is helpful and friendly. The room is spacious. Great location close to the ferry pier with walkable distance. Plenty of restaurants around but need to check the opening time(most closed on Monday).
Yuen Yan
Yuen Yan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 September 2022
Dirty glassware in the room. Great pub.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 May 2023
Great location , very central.. rooms are cute but basic.. room wasn’t cleaned over 2 days I was there .. no room service .. although there is bar/restaurant underneath .. noisy outside .. bring ear plugs!
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
05 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
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 trip
6/10 Good
15 January 2023
We were only there to sleep really as we were down from the North West for a funeral. Hence not being able to rate on some areas. Only one problem really the first night we stayed it was very cold in the room, to be fair we had not put any heating on when we checked in and then we had gone to see family so it was late when we got back. There were blankets provided but possibly the room could have been pre heated for us? Very small issue.