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The Pilot Boat Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A bar area with stools, a counter, and a world map on the wall. - The Pilot Boat Inn (Bembridge)
A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a patterned blanket, and a folded towel. - The Pilot Boat Inn (Bembridge)
A building with a sign reading "Pilot Boat Inn". - The Pilot Boat Inn (Bembridge)
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a red sofa. - The Pilot Boat Inn (Bembridge)
A compact living space with a dining area, a kitchen, and a red sofa. - The Pilot Boat Inn (Bembridge)
Consider a stay at The Pilot Boat Inn and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Room options

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A neatly made bed with a beige blanket and pillows, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a chair with a cushion.

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a patterned blanket, and a folded towel.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a red sofa.

Captain Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bembridge is home to The Pilot Boat Inn. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Isle of Wight Steam Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portsmouth International Port and Ryde Terminal. Isle of Wight Zoo and Garlic Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Bembridge travel guide
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Station Rd, Bembridge, England, PO35 5NN

What's nearby

  • A person in a fur-lined jacket sitting by a rocky shoreline with a stroller containing a baby.
    Bembridge Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A traditional windmill with a large wooden structure and a metal lattice framework.
    Bembridge Windmill
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bembridge Lane End Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bembridge Lifeboat Station
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • St Helens Beach
    7 min drive - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sandown Brading Station
    8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    111 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • The Vine Inn
    3 min drive
  • Simeon Arms
    10 min drive
  • The Bakery
    6 min walk
  • Lagom Coffee Co
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Pilot Boat Inn

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pilot Boat Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pilot Boat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Pilot Boat Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pilot Boat Inn located?

Situated in Bembridge, this bed & breakfast is within 2 mi (3 km) of Bembridge Beach, St Helens Duver, and Priory Beach. Whitecliff Bay Beach and Seagrove Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Pilot Boat Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, comfortable bed and good shower. Staff super helpful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size room and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice but basic no sea view unfortunately but only a few steps to the sea and lovely walks, the bar is a bit stark but they sell excellent beer and the pizzas are absolutely amazing, we didn’t get breakfast but was given £10 refund and went over the road to a great cafe with a roaring log fire. We would stay again just for the lovely walks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the family room which is a self contained place with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen-dining area, there was lots of room and privacy. It was clean and tidy. It’s right on the Coastal Path so it was perfect for us on a walking holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Lovely stay

The rooms and bathroom were very clean, communication from the hosts via text before book in was very clear. Did not manage to log into the Wi-Fi unfortunately it wouldn’t recognise the password. We ate in the pub, amazing pizza and lovely atmosphere. Very close to the sea and marina at Bembridge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole building was unique. unusual but very comfortable. We could have done with another chair in the Room.....but other than that fine. 'Mine host ' was very friendly and helpful. We had a bit of banter.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tony

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

Quirky apartment and very friendly

Captains Cabin: Noise of the restaurant comes through the bedroom wall which was annoying, but once it closed the room was very quiet. TV is in the living room with wicker chairs, but needed a sofa instead. Apartment was spacious and kitchenette was a brilliant addition. Bed was very comfortable. Staff and owner very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was just continental but a good choice of options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hospitable

On arrival the pub was shut, doesn’t open Mondays, had I have realised I wouldn’t have booked here. You are sent details to let yourself in, the area you let yourself in doesn’t do the place any favours, needs a tidy up. Really strong smell of paint, which is a plus in one way but it was strong in the room too. Curtains didn’t close properly, the track needs sorting. Nice clean bathroom. Comfy bed, although the bedding was marked. The best bit was the continental breakfast and the lady who organised it, had a nice chat. This is a relatively new venture and there is a bit of a way to go.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a minor issue with shower, no cups for tea or coffee wasn’t told about whereabouts for breakfast but otherwise good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms where perfect and clean. The bar staff where friendly and helpful. I only marked it down to 3 stars as the booking stated they had a restaurant and didn't.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property was quiet with easy parking well maintained and furnished
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Music from pub until 11pm , right annoying and then again from 8am from staff in the bar, this place has no consideration for its guests upstairs, avoid unless you like awful bass coming through the building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No food available! No breakfast served despite stating that there was a buffet breakfast included in the cost! Definitely not worth the £116 charged! A £60 stay at best..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast supplied.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
The breakfast was only a continental one. Room was nice, but the bar was noisy and the food was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast included despite booking confirmation. Room ok but very much in need of repair. Bathroom provisions poor and needed to request additional ‘essentials’ having been left 1/4 a roll.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2 nights stay in closed season...winter. Good communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rolande

Liked: Cleanliness

Mixed experience

Pros : pleasant staff, comfortable bed, fresh fruit and croissants at breakfast, good location Cons: no WiFi in room, no cleaning of room, room very noisy in afternoon & evening from music in the pub below
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No response to emails either direct to the pilot boat or via hotels.com; entry requirements not provided in advance and when provided were not the same as advertised. 2 promises to provide the door code by text were not fulfilled. Breakfast advertised but not provided. Room well supplied but cold on arrival and didn’t warm up until en of day 2. The bed was comfortable but we have stayed in previous years and the service is not as good now.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Below average hotel.....

Lovely owner but room had too many issues to be dealt with over a short stay... Breakfast was meagre, and for any Gluten Free customers, whom we noticed overlapped our stay, there was little option .. just bread.... no cereal.... Honestly.... not value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna

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

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024