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The Anchor Inn

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

Photo gallery for The Anchor Inn

Two single beds with white headboards and matching pillows, situated side by side, with a bedside table in between.
Outdoor dining area with picnic tables, chalkboard menu, and lush green surroundings.
Traditional charm greets you at The Anchor Inn, with a classic facade and welcoming entrance.
Bathroom features a bathtub and a small window.
Enjoy dining and socializing in this cozy space with a pool table and comfortable seating.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Explore the area

Map
1-3 High Street, Cowes, England, PO31 7SA
  • Cowes Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Osborne House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Ensuite

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
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Across the corridor)

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Across the corridor)

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Across the corridor)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Cowes

The Anchor Inn places you steps from Cowes Yacht Haven and within a short 5-minute stroll of Cowes Harbour. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Cowes inn, attractions include Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Ryde Pier Head Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Cowes Yacht Haven - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowes Harbour - 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
  • Osborne House - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

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

Inn in Cowes with restaurant and bar/lounge
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 on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 116 reviews
The price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Anchor Inn?

The Anchor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 12 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Anchor Inn on 20 July 2025 start from AU$143.58, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Anchor Inn?

The closest beach to The Anchor Inn is Shanklin Beach (17.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Anchor Inn?

No, The Anchor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Anchor Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Anchor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Anchor Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Anchor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Limited hanging space in bedroom maybe some coat hangers needed,and could do with towel hook in bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

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

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

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

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine, Denny

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM, georgetown

Liked: Amenities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yuk in

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Murray

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kate

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small room very rundown overlooking beer barrels which we heard them clanging around early in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine, Denny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

4/10 Poor

Jeanie

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Martin

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024