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The Anchor Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Cowes with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Across the corridor) | 1 bedroom, WiFi
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is £64
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 12 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Across the corridor) | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Across the corridor)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
1-3 High Street, Cowes, England, PO31 7SA

What's nearby

  • RedJet Ferry Terminal - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cowes Yacht Haven - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cowes Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Osborne House - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • West Cowes Ferry Station - 3 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 110 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

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant at The Anchor Inn. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Anchor Inn have amenities, such as WiFi.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Anchor Inn Cowes
Inn The Anchor Inn Cowes
Cowes The Anchor Inn Inn
The Anchor Inn Cowes
Anchor Cowes
Anchor Inn
Anchor
Inn The Anchor Inn
The Anchor Inn Inn
The Anchor Inn Cowes
The Anchor Inn Inn Cowes

Frequently asked questions

Is The Anchor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Anchor Inn?

As of 2 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Anchor Inn on 13 Jul 2025 start from £63.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Anchor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Anchor Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Anchor Inn located?

Situated in Cowes, this inn is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cowes Harbour, East Cowes Ferry Terminal and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Osborne House and Thorness bay are also within 6 miles (10 km). West Cowes Ferry Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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The Anchor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Overall, I think it's good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Comfortable beds for a very good night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

What I liked about Anchor inn was the staff cleanliness and safety.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Perfect location for a weekend in Cowes. Close to the ferry, bars and rest. No disturbance from the pub either.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Location was very convenient. The room was quite basic but fine for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

It was comfortable and the staff are very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Clean, comfortable, excellent night's sleep
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Excellent accommodation while on the Isle of Wight. Food was also excellent and staff extremely helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

A very clean comfortable and well maintained room. It would have been perfect if the light above the washbasin had worked
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent service and very clean facility,Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Good value and clean. Excellent bar menu
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

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.
Great band and entertainment area.
Cowes week
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10

Small room very rundown overlooking beer barrels which we heard them clanging around early in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10

Limited hanging space in bedroom maybe some coat hangers needed,and could do with towel hook in bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10

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.