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The Union Inn

3.5 star property

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Double Room
Front of property
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Interior
Quadruple Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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Watch House Lane, Cowes, England, PO31 7QH
  • Place, Island Sailing Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal London Yacht Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cowes

The Union Inn places you in the centre of Cowes, steps from Royal London Yacht Club and within a short 5-minute stroll of RedJet Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Union Inn, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a library and a porter/bellboy. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Cowes inn, you'll be 24.4 km (15.2 mi) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 22.2 km (13.8 mi) from Gunwharf Quays.
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What's nearby

  • Island Sailing Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal London Yacht Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowes Yacht Haven - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cowes Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cowes Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • West Cowes Ferry Station - 4 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke of York - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fountain Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Comicoffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cowes Ale House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Union Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Union Inn also features a library, a front desk safe, and a porter.

This 3.5-star Cowes inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Union Inn offers 6 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and DVD players.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 5 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Union Inn

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 5.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Union Inn Cowes
Union Cowes
The Union Inn Cowes
The Union Inn Inn
The Union Inn Cowes
The Union Inn Inn Cowes

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Union Inn?

The closest beach to The Union Inn is Shanklin Beach (17.5 km).

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

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Union Inn on 29 June 2026 start from AU$207, 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.

Does The Union Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Union Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Union Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Union Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 103 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we wanted ,,, great location fab breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well maintained and clean room and great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a real gem. Comfy bedrooms, very friendly staff, best location, and price is very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

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

Great Union Inn

Lovely pub in the centre of Cowes. Good food and a great pub atmosphere in the bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great, very quaint and cozy. Bed was comfortable. Pub downstairs had hreat service and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

chris

Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, nice room, comfy beds, near waterside. Easy walking from the ferry. Continental breakfast nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

Amazing little find

Great little pub. Staff were superb, beer was excellent and food was great. This place was right up my street. Will be booking regularly as I visit family on the island
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

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

Amazing value, wonderful location.

Stayed here for one night,booked 2 rooms and both were fine. So many nice touches, water, fresh milk in the fridge not those awful little sachets, and the price included a continental breakfast. Wonderful value in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean room Good shower big working TV All v good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Book

Book with confidence. Have the breakfast. Accept the outside revelry. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and cosy, the pub was lovely, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The shower was really fabulous too! Thank you so much! the break
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location in Cowes, we managed to park ok too on a sunday night. The room was nicely decorated and fitted a family of 4 well. Breakfast was nicely done having a selection available to eat in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Comfy no frills

Very central, friendly staff ,self service breakfast arrangement works well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but everything there! Including a radio, TV , fridge, breakfast, cold water. Wonderful. My favorite place on the IOW
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little stay at this perfectly located B n B in the heart of cowes. Great for our 1 night stay. Staff super lovely and friendly. Would just like the option to take a coffee away in the morning. Maybe just get some take away coffee cups would be great! Thank you for a great little stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I were on a tour of the Isle of Wight so over a week we stayed at 5 hotels. The Union was head and shoulders above the rest. The room was excellent, looks to have been newly refurbished, including high quality windows. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are lovely with quirky decor. Continental breakfast was available with a good choice of items. Car parking is on the seafront and is about 3 minute walk. Make sure you have some change!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Noisiest room in Cowes

Room 5 is above the pub entrance, which has drunk smokers around it until the small hours
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok for an overnight stay

Nice enough room, but quite basic. The continental breakfast was nice, good choice of items that were left on a table on the landing, which you ate in your room. Quite noisy at night as people stand outside the pub directly under the window (should have expected really but didn’t think of it)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Cowes visit

Very quiet, all good but the pub doesn't do food. Not a big problem as there are plenty of places to eat a short wall from the pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

catherine

Basic Accommodation but we didn’t pay that much for the room. It served a purpose. V central.
Verified

8/10 Good

DUNCAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good facilities in the room and the breakfast has been upgraded to cooked, also very good. Did have a gurgling noise from basin waste in room 6 when another room seemed to be showering. Could wake you if that room was early showers. Otherwise a very good night sleep in comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was quirky but I wrote “hello” in the dust with my finger on the bedside table.. just shows the poor standard of cleanliness throughout!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable bed but Room 6 is in the attic and sloping roof meant it was quite a small living space. Shower room sink gurgled when guests beneath were showering. Breakfast was not great. Strange crispy omelette and hard avocado on toast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024