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
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (4)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Garden
Luggage storage
$78 nightly
The total price is $93
$93 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total includes taxes and fees
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Twin Room, Ensuite
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 reviews
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Highlights
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
12 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Double Room, Ensuite
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
12 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Suite, Ensuite
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
24 sq ft
1 bedroom
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
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
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Hotel size
7 rooms
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
DONE
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
4/10 Poor
Aug 3, 2025
The staff were very helpful but the room was very tiny and should only be used as a single occupant room.
Natasha
Natasha, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 11, 2025
Overall, I think it's good
Umihiko
Umihiko, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 22, 2024
What I liked about Anchor inn was the staff cleanliness and safety.
Jennette
Jennette, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 23, 2024
Comfortable beds for a very good night sleep
Alastair
Alastair, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 30, 2024
Location was very convenient. The room was quite basic but fine for one night stay.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 8, 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
10/10 Excellent
Apr 10, 2024
It was comfortable and the staff are very friendly and accommodating
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 26, 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 Excellent
Oct 14, 2024
Clean, comfortable, excellent night's sleep
Alastair
Alastair, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
May 29, 2025
It is in the middle of Cowes so convenient for everything, being above a pub it is a bit noisy but to be expected. The windows open onto the high street which would be nice to know beforehand. I was there for for four nights but the room wasn’t serviced while I was there, bottled water was provided when I arrived but not replenished during my stay.
Bradley
Bradley, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
May 8, 2025
Right in the middle of the High Street so very convenient. Parking is 5 minutes walk. A traditional pub with rooms above. Our room was very compact and overlooked the storage yard which meant that, with the window open, there was noise from moving beer barrels around. It wasn’t very noisy but is probably not great if you want an early night and you’re a light sleeper.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 8, 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
10/10 Excellent
Nov 17, 2023
Excellent service and very clean facility,Friendly staff
William
William, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 22, 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 Excellent
Sep 29, 2023
Good value and clean. Excellent bar menu
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 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
8/10 Good
Dec 21, 2024
I booked the property going solely from the reviews and was not disappointed. The room was clean and comfortable. The food choices and service was good and i enjoyed eating there.
I was not really expecting much as the cost was very reasonable but was impressed. The staff were really good and very pleasant. This is a town centre pub so noise may be an issue at times but during our stay it was only evident on the friday night (before xmas) which still was not a problem. I would definitely stay there again.
Malcolm
Malcolm, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
Aug 10, 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 Excellent
Sep 16, 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
10/10 Excellent
Dec 3, 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 Good
Apr 3, 2019
very nice spacious and comfortable
lovely room - great staff only fault was could have done with some power sockets by bed for alarm/phone - apart from that.. brilliant!
anthony
anthony, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 25, 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
6/10 Okay
Jan 11, 2025
Limited hanging space in bedroom maybe some coat hangers needed,and could do with towel hook in bathroom.
Verna
Verna, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
May 19, 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
8/10 Good
May 15, 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!