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The Anchor Inn

3.0 star property
Cowes inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
The current price is $67
$80 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 1 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 2 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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
  • 1 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cowes Yacht Haven - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowes Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Island Sailing Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal London Yacht Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 110 min drive
  • 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

  • ‪Duke of York - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Fountain Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cowes Ale House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Anchor Inn

When visiting Cowes, The Anchor Inn is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

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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Special check-in instructions

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

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

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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Reviews

The Anchor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay. Friendly staff, great location.
PAUL, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The staff were very helpful but the room was very tiny and should only be used as a single occupant room.
Natasha, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cosy wee pub ideal to stay before and after festival . Friendly staff and excellent pub and pub food
Katherine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall, I think it's good
Umihiko, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

What I liked about Anchor inn was the staff cleanliness and safety.
Jennette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable beds for a very good night sleep
Alastair, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location was very convenient. The room was quite basic but fine for one night stay.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was comfortable and the staff are very friendly and accommodating
Laurie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation while on the Isle of Wight. Food was also excellent and staff extremely helpful. Great location
Stewart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, excellent night's sleep
Alastair, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and very clean facility,Friendly staff
William, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value and clean. Excellent bar menu
Linda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
GRAHAM, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cozy room .. but bring ear plugs! Nice pub underneath but a bit chilly .. great location ..
Helen, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Single room was horrible! I expected it to be small, but it did not have even basic comfort (especially in comparison to the room my travel companion couple had). Bed was worst I've ever had, had to put suitcase on floor or only chair, single tiny wall shelf a couple feet from bed to set anything on (no small table by bed or anywhere else in room), no bathroom amenities, shower too small to even turn around in & door opened oddly, light above mirror in bathroom didn't work, no place to hang towels except several feet away down narrow space where toilet was (not near sink or shower), looks out over garbage bins & beer kegs with loud fans running outside, room was very warm but no fan (my friends gave me the one that was in their room!). Price of this room was only about $10 less than the nice, large, fully equiped room my friends had -- a complete rip off!
Kathleen, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Small room very rundown overlooking beer barrels which we heard them clanging around early in the morning
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip