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The Anchor Inn

Property class: 3
Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Cowes inn

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A room with two beds, each with a white headboard and a map-themed pillow.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, framed pictures on the walls, and a sign indicating it's The Anchor Inn.
An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and benches, potted plants, and a chalkboard menu.
A bar with multiple beer taps, including brands like 'Horizon' and 'Goddards Brewery'.
The exterior of The Anchor Inn, featuring a traditional facade with a prominent sign, windows, and flower boxes.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1-3 High Street, Cowes, England, PO31 7SA
  • Place, Cowes Yacht Haven
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal London Yacht Club
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a wall-mounted shelf with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a door, and a wall-mounted picture.

Suite, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, each with a white headboard and a map-themed pillow.

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Across the corridor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two single beds, each with a white headboard and a map-themed pillow.

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Across the corridor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a chair, and patterned wallpaper.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a radiator.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Cowes

In Cowes .You'll be steps from RedJet Ferry Terminal and a 5-minute walk from Cowes Harbour. Royal London Yacht Club and East Cowes Ferry Terminal are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cowes Yacht Haven - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowes Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Island Sailing Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal London Yacht Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cowes Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Artisan Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Duke of York - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Comicoffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Craft 101 - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Anchor Inn

Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Cowes inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Cowes inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Anchor Inn offers 7 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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includes taxes & fees
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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Anchor Inn to the airport?

The Anchor Inn is 34.1 mi (110-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Anchor Inn on Sept 2, 2026 start from CA $120, excluding 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.

Does The Anchor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Anchor Inn.

How close is The Anchor Inn to the beach?

This inn is 1.9 mi (13-min drive) from Gurnard Beach and 13.5 mi (37-min drive) from Yarmouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Anchor Inn offer free breakfast?

The Anchor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Anchor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Anchor Inn?

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

Is there free parking at The Anchor Inn?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Anchor Inn have a pool?

The Anchor Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Anchor Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Anchor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Anchor Inn to downtown Cowes?

The Anchor Inn is 0.1 mi away from Cowes.

The Anchor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Che

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Straightforward and easy check by the welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cosy wee pub ideal to stay before and after festival . Friendly staff and excellent pub and pub food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would call this cheap and cheerful. The rooms are very basic. I stayed on a Friday and Saturday night. I had a twin on Friday night at the front and it was very noisy with people outside. On Saturday I had a double at the back which was quieter but the window opens to a yard with the kitchen fans and it was noisy and smelly with cooking fumes. This double was very small I can’t imagine two people in it. It was also in need of redecoration. The staff were very friendly, can’t fault that. The location was right in the middle of Ryde so very handy for everything. As I said cheap and cheerful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation while on the Isle of Wight. Food was also excellent and staff extremely helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I liked about Anchor inn was the staff cleanliness and safety.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable and the staff are very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

MARC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds for a very good night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and very clean facility,Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, excellent night's sleep
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value and clean. Excellent bar menu
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very helpful but the room was very tiny and should only be used as a single occupant room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Deana

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Plus points , within walking distance of the ferry lots of shops, bars, restaurants et cetera. Food in the bar a bit hit and miss but some stuff very nice. Quite fairly priced, clean good quality towels, even though I would say any at level cleanliness is a must and a basic., missing at this property. Negative points, very tired and dirty decor, lots of narrow steep flights of stairs, no wardrobe, no offer of help to carry bags up the flights of stairs when shown to you're room ,even though it was a very young gentleman and we are older ladies, the young female member of staff in the bar was very rude and intolerant, tiny room I've bruises all of my thighs trying to get in and out of the bed. I had to wipe out the drawers before we could put our clothes in.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cozy room .. but bring ear plugs! Nice pub underneath but a bit chilly .. great location ..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Umihiko

Liked: Staff & service
Overall, I think it's good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuen Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM

Liked: Amenities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023