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Best Western New Holmwood Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lunch and dinner served
Best Western New Holmwood Hotel offers a perfect retreat with a scenic terrace overlooking Cowes Harbour. Guests savor meals at the Spinnaker Restaurant and enjoy in-room WiFi. Attentive staff and convenient laundry facilities ensure a truly relaxing stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Queens Road Egypt Point, Cowes, England, PO31 8BW

What's nearby

  • Royal London Yacht Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • RedJet Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cowes Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Osborne House - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • West Cowes Ferry Station - 17 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fountain Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Woodvale - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Coast Bar & Dining Room - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Best Western New Holmwood Hotel

Hotel near Cowes Harbour
Located close to Osborne House, Best Western New Holmwood Hotel provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Spinnaker Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, a computer station, and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Spinnaker Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.5 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 13.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.5 per night

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western New Holmwood Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western New Holmwood Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western New Holmwood Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Best Western New Holmwood Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western New Holmwood Hotel located?

Located in Cowes, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cowes Harbour, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle. Southampton Maritime Museum and Gunwharf Quays are also within 16 mi (25 km). West Cowes Ferry Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Best Western New Holmwood Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 354 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Worth a visit

Very comfortable and enjoyable weekend, staff knew their role and responsibilities and worked as a team to make our stay perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

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

Weekend Break for “Walk the Wight”.

Stayed previously. Nice/friendly hotel. Staff were very professional and helpful, especially Debbie. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect mini break!

Staff helpful & friendly. Food delicious and consistently high standard. Location perfect by the sea. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

C

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

Great Staff!

Staff were great - offered good advice for local places to visit. Allowed us to get in for breakfast a little early so we could catch our ferry back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Second Visit

Superb experience from check-in to check-out. The room was clean and in great condition. The food was superb. And the staff were all friendly and attentive. I'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Weekend Break

We arrived late due to the ferry being delayed but the excellent staff were both welcoming and accommodating in rustling up something to eat after the kitchen had closed. Great location, friendly staff and a good, clean comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fabulous stay. Service from staff was fantastic. Nothing too much trouble. Food was amazing. I'll stay again when I can. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent position. Enjoyed watching the ships sail out of Southampton from the Terrace
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager fixed things and made sure our larger group had the right rooms - worked to overcome any issues
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Randolph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location on the coast walk and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The property is a bit shabby. The shower fixture was difficult to use as the temperature control knob was extremely stiff. And the carpet in the rooms felt dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Unsatisfactory and disappointing service in hotel restaurant. Particularly for breakfast. Inefficiency of serving staff and slowness of kitchen. Nevertheless food was of satisfactory quality.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the only probem is that the heating system doesn t start befor 16.30 so you have to be cold for the rest of the time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s ok, needs updating. Most staff friendly, only let down by a couple. Room with sea view… only just!, over looking ugly roof. Food mediocre but hot. Probably wouldn’t recommend unless updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious with comfortable beds and a good shower and the area was quiet at night. The choice of breakfasts was excellent and the view from the restaurant was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast. Only complaint was that the shower in my room didn't have any hot water coming out of it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Friendly

Friendly and helpful receptionist. Very professional approach by not shouting out the room number but just giving the key cards - excellent. Dinner was also excellent with good service. Room very comfortable. Not much of a view but no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The property is kept clean and tidy, the staff is excellent and friendly. The property offers a quiet location to visit neighbourhoods and main attractions nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, easy parking, excellent restaurant and bar. All staff were pleasant and very helpful. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Stayed in Room 9 (ground floor), very noisy room, lots of noise above and to the side of the room, terrible nights sleep. Bed was hard, the bathroom and hotel in general looked like it was still back in the 80’s. My advice, stay elsewhere!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Pleasant stay

Pleasant stay. Service was good. Food for breakfast and dinner was excellent. Good view from the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view and pleasant service. Nice dining. Cozy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Lovely

Lovely hotel on the beach. Service great. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel on Egypt Esplanade - fantastic for sunrise and sunset views. Polite and attentive staff. Good continental and cooked breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short staffed. Manager and reception kindly upgraded us to avoid room change. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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