East Cowes Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Osborne House - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
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
Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at The Anchor Inn. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A billiards/pool table, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Anchor Inn offer amenities such as WiFi.
Languages
English
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 elevator
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Anchor Inn Cowes
Inn The Anchor Inn Cowes
Cowes The Anchor Inn Inn
The Anchor Inn Cowes
Anchor Cowes
Anchor Inn
Anchor
Inn The Anchor Inn
The Anchor Inn Inn
The Anchor Inn Cowes
The Anchor Inn Inn Cowes
Frequently asked questions
Is The Anchor Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Anchor Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Anchor Inn?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Anchor Inn located?
Situated in Cowes, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of RedJet Ferry Terminal and Cowes Harbour. East Cowes Ferry Terminal and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 1 mi (2 km). West Cowes Ferry Station is only a 3-minute walk.
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The Anchor Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 79 reviews
10 - Excellent
41
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 79 reviews
8 - Good
25
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 79 reviews
6 - Okay
9
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
4 - Poor
2
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
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
8/10 Good
Katherine
Sep 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cosy wee pub ideal to stay before and after festival . Friendly staff and excellent pub and pub food
Katherine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Bradley
May 29, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Excellent service and very clean facility,Friendly staff
William
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mick
May 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
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.
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Yuen Yan
Sep 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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).
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
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
Great location , very central.. rooms are cute but basic.. room wasn’t cleaned over 2 days I was there .. no room service .. although there is bar/restaurant underneath .. noisy outside .. bring ear plugs!