The Highdown Inn
$142
/ night
Avg. for October
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$142
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Highdown Inn average $107 in January, the cheapest month, and $156 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $107 |
| February | $118 |
| March | $147 |
| April | $154 |
| May | $155 |
| June | $149 |
| July | $152 |
| August | $156 |
| September | $156 |
| October | $142 |
| November | $132 |
| December | $142 |
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About this property
With a stay at The Highdown Inn in Totland Bay, you'll be just steps from The Needles Battery and Tennyson Down. This bed & breakfast is 8 mi (12.9 km) from New Forest National Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from The Needles Landma...
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Highdown Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Highdown Inn in Totland Bay, you'll be just steps from The Needles Battery and Tennyson Down. This bed & breakfast is 8 mi (12.9 km) from New Forest National Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from The Needles Landmark Attraction.
What's nearby
The Needles Battery(0.1 miles)
Tennyson Down(0.1 miles)
Totland Bay Beach(0.9 miles)
Alum Bay Beach(1.3 miles)
The Needles Landmark Attraction(1.4 miles)
Colwell Bay Beach(1.5 miles)
Dimbola Lodge(1.5 miles)
St Agnes Church(1.5 miles)
Freshwater Bay Beach(1.7 miles)
Golden Hill Fort Country Park(1.7 miles)
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(1.9 miles)
Afton Park(2 miles)
The Needles(2.1 miles)
Fort Victoria Country Park(2.6 miles)
Norton Beach(3 miles)
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)(59.9 miles)
Southampton (SOU)(46 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Bird Watching
Free Breakfast
Parking (Self) (free)
Internet (Wired) (free)
Smoke-Free Property
Location
Highdown Lane, Totland Bay, England, United Kingdom
The Needles Battery (0.1 miles)
Tennyson Down (0.1 miles)
Totland Bay Beach (0.9 miles)
Alum Bay Beach (1.3 miles)
The Needles Landmark Attraction (1.4 miles)
Colwell Bay Beach (1.5 miles)
Room options
1
Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)BathtubPrivate Bathroom
1
Double Room, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Highdown Inn
8.4
Very good
Based on 172 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
50%
Family
23%
Group
26%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews of The Highdown Inn, travelers highlight a scenic, quiet location near coastal paths, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and pub food with hearty breakfasts, making a welcoming base for walks and exploring the west of the Isle of Wight.
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What guests think
Across reviews of The Highdown Inn, travelers highlight a scenic, quiet location near coastal paths, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and pub food with hearty breakfasts, making a welcoming base for walks and exploring the west of the Isle of Wight.
Several note a traditional pub setting with a lively garden and on-site parking, and the bar can be busy, so dinner reservations help. Rooms show some wear with dated decor or small bathrooms, and a few report shower issues or maintenance niggles. There are occasional lapses, including slower dinners, uneven warmth, or a pay-first approach at check-in. Overall, it suits travelers who value character and location over modern polish.
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Facilities
Traditional pub with a lively bar, garden seating and on-site parking; breakfast is served in a separate room. The pub can be busy and closes early on some nights, and occasional garden music is mentioned.
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10
Jenny
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great afternoon and evening. Lucy and Sean were very friendly and welcoming as were the rest of the staff. The menu options and food was brilliant and the music in the garden was an added bonus. We will return!
We had a great afternoon and evening. Lucy and Sean were very friendly and welcoming as were the rest of the staff. The menu options and food was brilliant and the music in the garden was an added bonus. We will return!
10
LESTER
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is an absolute gem of a hotel and location If your planning a break ..walking ...cycling or just touring the island i eould highly recommend The mixture of traditional pub style bar..excellent food selection. and quality.mixed with the modern day room designs..and warm inviting staff i would highly recommend
This is an absolute gem of a hotel and location If your planning a break ..walking ...cycling or just touring the island i eould highly recommend The mixture of traditional pub style bar..excellent food selection. and quality.mixed with the modern day room designs..and warm inviting staff i would highly recommend
10
Nigel
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect twin room, not the biggest but everything you need, bright, cheerful and very well presented. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Dinner in the evening was delicious with a good selection of real ales. Breakfast room (not in the main pub) is lovely and lots of choice. Parking right outside, very handy for the Tennyson Memorial and a walk to the Needles. Can’t fault it and will definitely come back.
Perfect twin room, not the biggest but everything you need, bright, cheerful and very well presented. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Dinner in the evening was delicious with a good selection of real ales. Breakfast room (not in the main pub) is lovely and lots of choice. Parking right outside, very handy for the Tennyson Memorial and a walk to the Needles. Can’t fault it and will definitely come back.
10
Nicola
Jun 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room. About 20 minutes walk from the needles and 20 minutes the other way to freshwater, with a nice off road route. Also right on the footpath to Tennyson downs so a nice loop along the downs to the needles and back. Takes about 1 3/4 hours. Room was lovely and fresh. Breakfast was superb. If you want dinner book a table as the pub gets busy. Lovely pub but shuts early , so if you are late back make sure you know how to get in ! Would definitely stay again. Great to be able to use Tesco vouchers for booking
Lovely room. About 20 minutes walk from the needles and 20 minutes the other way to freshwater, with a nice off road route. Also right on the footpath to Tennyson downs so a nice loop along the downs to the needles and back. Takes about 1 3/4 hours. Room was lovely and fresh. Breakfast was superb. If you want dinner book a table as the pub gets busy. Lovely pub but shuts early , so if you are late back make sure you know how to get in ! Would definitely stay again. Great to be able to use Tesco vouchers for booking
10
Joao Pedro
Aug 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The check-in was super easy. Loved the concept and of this "old" times pub accommodation. Even being an old building, it was clean and taked care off. The staff was accessible and we highly recommend you to have dinner there as the food smells amazing (we had the typical Sunday roast - huge portion and affordable). The only thing I would say it's that the shower had no pressure and the water was not hot enough for my partner.
The check-in was super easy. Loved the concept and of this "old" times pub accommodation. Even being an old building, it was clean and taked care off. The staff was accessible and we highly recommend you to have dinner there as the food smells amazing (we had the typical Sunday roast - huge portion and affordable). The only thing I would say it's that the shower had no pressure and the water was not hot enough for my partner.
6
Jason
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel in a good location with parking. Comfy bed. Slightly dated decor and a tad overpriced we felt at £130 per room for single occupancy. Pleasant but nothing special
Nice hotel in a good location with parking. Comfy bed. Slightly dated decor and a tad overpriced we felt at £130 per room for single occupancy. Pleasant but nothing special
8
Mrs Angela
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff and facilities as well as the restaurant food was excellent. Breakfast was mixed - smoked salmon and scrambled egg but no smoked salmon and the coffee was poor!
Staff and facilities as well as the restaurant food was excellent. Breakfast was mixed - smoked salmon and scrambled egg but no smoked salmon and the coffee was poor!
8
Geoffrey
Jan 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What you would expect from a early 1800's pub/inn. Full of character. Room small but comfortable and clean. Good tasty breakfast and friendly staff.
What you would expect from a early 1800's pub/inn. Full of character. Room small but comfortable and clean. Good tasty breakfast and friendly staff.
8
Linda
Jun 17, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Highdown Inn is a perfect location to explore the West IOW. The food and drink is excellent and the pub was packed every evening though this did not affect the comfort of our room. Although a little ‘worn out’ our room was clean and comfy. Good bedding and towels. My only complaint was the ridiculously watery shower gel/shampoo and body lotion . You could not pour it in your hand it just ran away before you could get it to your body! I finished up using 10 times more than I would with normal shower gel etc because most of it went down the plug! False economy
Highdown Inn is a perfect location to explore the West IOW. The food and drink is excellent and the pub was packed every evening though this did not affect the comfort of our room. Although a little ‘worn out’ our room was clean and comfy. Good bedding and towels. My only complaint was the ridiculously watery shower gel/shampoo and body lotion . You could not pour it in your hand it just ran away before you could get it to your body! I finished up using 10 times more than I would with normal shower gel etc because most of it went down the plug! False economy
8
Terry
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great food in a beautiful location and an old style pub with wonderful garden patio.
Great food in a beautiful location and an old style pub with wonderful garden patio.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally clean, but some bathrooms show wear (tired grout, outdated fittings) and a few maintenance issues with showers were reported. One guest noted poor room cleanliness.
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Helen
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice quiet room and excellent breakfast. Shower didn’t work on the first morning but this was quickly rectified. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Nice quiet room and excellent breakfast. Shower didn’t work on the first morning but this was quickly rectified. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
8
Mike
Aug 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice pub and the rooms was nice and clean, bathroom could do with being updated though. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the breakfast was really nice
Nice pub and the rooms was nice and clean, bathroom could do with being updated though. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the breakfast was really nice
10
Mia Mayixuan
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Adorable double room that is clean and comfy. The Inn is near some hiking trails so quite convenient. It also has good food and drink options.
Adorable double room that is clean and comfy. The Inn is near some hiking trails so quite convenient. It also has good food and drink options.
10
Josh
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and clean. Also great food and helpful staff.
Great location and clean. Also great food and helpful staff.
10
john
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location, comfortable bed, very clean room and friendly staff.
Great location, comfortable bed, very clean room and friendly staff.
10
clare
Jun 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Greats hosts, service and location. Old property with character but clean and comfortable with everything needed for a great stay.
Greats hosts, service and location. Old property with character but clean and comfortable with everything needed for a great stay.
6
Philippa
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s the most wonderful location and for that reason we would stay again, it’s quiet and the staff are lovely. The room cleanliness is poor and the cost per night doesn’t correlate, the decor is very tired too.
It’s the most wonderful location and for that reason we would stay again, it’s quiet and the staff are lovely. The room cleanliness is poor and the cost per night doesn’t correlate, the decor is very tired too.
10
JOYCE
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I only stayed for one night but wishing I stayed for longer now! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved the space, the bedroom was comfortable and clean, and gave a very homey b&b feeling. I took transit and found it fairly straightforward to get to. And its an easy walk to the Tennyson monument! Would definitely recommend!
I only stayed for one night but wishing I stayed for longer now! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved the space, the bedroom was comfortable and clean, and gave a very homey b&b feeling. I took transit and found it fairly straightforward to get to. And its an easy walk to the Tennyson monument! Would definitely recommend!
10
Joao Pedro
Aug 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The check-in was super easy. Loved the concept and of this "old" times pub accommodation. Even being an old building, it was clean and taked care off. The staff was accessible and we highly recommend you to have dinner there as the food smells amazing (we had the typical Sunday roast - huge portion and affordable). The only thing I would say it's that the shower had no pressure and the water was not hot enough for my partner.
The check-in was super easy. Loved the concept and of this "old" times pub accommodation. Even being an old building, it was clean and taked care off. The staff was accessible and we highly recommend you to have dinner there as the food smells amazing (we had the typical Sunday roast - huge portion and affordable). The only thing I would say it's that the shower had no pressure and the water was not hot enough for my partner.
10
Oksana
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room, the food and drinks were very good. In contrast to the high standards in the property the bathroom was not up to standard. The grouting in the shower cubicle was black and needed replacing and there was nowhere to hang damp towels. This was all in contrast to the high standards elsewhere. Disappointing.
The room, the food and drinks were very good. In contrast to the high standards in the property the bathroom was not up to standard. The grouting in the shower cubicle was black and needed replacing and there was nowhere to hang damp towels. This was all in contrast to the high standards elsewhere. Disappointing.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable with traditional decor; several mention dated styling and some are on the small side, with a few noting pleasant views.
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Max
May 27, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Nettes Zimmer mit Blick in die Natur, Pub für Dinner gleich im Erdgeschoss
Nettes Zimmer mit Blick in die Natur, Pub für Dinner gleich im Erdgeschoss
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john
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location, comfortable bed, very clean room and friendly staff.
Great location, comfortable bed, very clean room and friendly staff.
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Philippa
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s the most wonderful location and for that reason we would stay again, it’s quiet and the staff are lovely. The room cleanliness is poor and the cost per night doesn’t correlate, the decor is very tired too.
It’s the most wonderful location and for that reason we would stay again, it’s quiet and the staff are lovely. The room cleanliness is poor and the cost per night doesn’t correlate, the decor is very tired too.
10
Nigel
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect twin room, not the biggest but everything you need, bright, cheerful and very well presented. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Dinner in the evening was delicious with a good selection of real ales. Breakfast room (not in the main pub) is lovely and lots of choice. Parking right outside, very handy for the Tennyson Memorial and a walk to the Needles. Can’t fault it and will definitely come back.
Perfect twin room, not the biggest but everything you need, bright, cheerful and very well presented. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Dinner in the evening was delicious with a good selection of real ales. Breakfast room (not in the main pub) is lovely and lots of choice. Parking right outside, very handy for the Tennyson Memorial and a walk to the Needles. Can’t fault it and will definitely come back.
10
Nicola
Jun 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room. About 20 minutes walk from the needles and 20 minutes the other way to freshwater, with a nice off road route. Also right on the footpath to Tennyson downs so a nice loop along the downs to the needles and back. Takes about 1 3/4 hours. Room was lovely and fresh. Breakfast was superb. If you want dinner book a table as the pub gets busy. Lovely pub but shuts early , so if you are late back make sure you know how to get in ! Would definitely stay again. Great to be able to use Tesco vouchers for booking
Lovely room. About 20 minutes walk from the needles and 20 minutes the other way to freshwater, with a nice off road route. Also right on the footpath to Tennyson downs so a nice loop along the downs to the needles and back. Takes about 1 3/4 hours. Room was lovely and fresh. Breakfast was superb. If you want dinner book a table as the pub gets busy. Lovely pub but shuts early , so if you are late back make sure you know how to get in ! Would definitely stay again. Great to be able to use Tesco vouchers for booking
10
JOYCE
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I only stayed for one night but wishing I stayed for longer now! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved the space, the bedroom was comfortable and clean, and gave a very homey b&b feeling. I took transit and found it fairly straightforward to get to. And its an easy walk to the Tennyson monument! Would definitely recommend!
I only stayed for one night but wishing I stayed for longer now! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved the space, the bedroom was comfortable and clean, and gave a very homey b&b feeling. I took transit and found it fairly straightforward to get to. And its an easy walk to the Tennyson monument! Would definitely recommend!
6
Jason
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel in a good location with parking. Comfy bed. Slightly dated decor and a tad overpriced we felt at £130 per room for single occupancy. Pleasant but nothing special
Nice hotel in a good location with parking. Comfy bed. Slightly dated decor and a tad overpriced we felt at £130 per room for single occupancy. Pleasant but nothing special
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Hannah
Aug 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely country pub in a quiet setting. Unfortunately an alarm in the kitchen, directly underneath our room, was going off all night which meant almost no sleep!
A lovely country pub in a quiet setting. Unfortunately an alarm in the kitchen, directly underneath our room, was going off all night which meant almost no sleep!
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George Ian
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great place to stay, if a little off the beaten track, regular bus stop a 20 minute walk(moderate pace.) The decor is faded and could do with an update, bed was really comfy, the staff were excellent and the the food was really good.
Great place to stay, if a little off the beaten track, regular bus stop a 20 minute walk(moderate pace.) The decor is faded and could do with an update, bed was really comfy, the staff were excellent and the the food was really good.
8
Geoffrey
Jan 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What you would expect from a early 1800's pub/inn. Full of character. Room small but comfortable and clean. Good tasty breakfast and friendly staff.
What you would expect from a early 1800's pub/inn. Full of character. Room small but comfortable and clean. Good tasty breakfast and friendly staff.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with standout gestures like early takeaway breakfasts and returning lost items. Some guests reported slower dinners or less warm interactions at check-in or in the restaurant.
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Jenny
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great afternoon and evening. Lucy and Sean were very friendly and welcoming as were the rest of the staff. The menu options and food was brilliant and the music in the garden was an added bonus. We will return!
We had a great afternoon and evening. Lucy and Sean were very friendly and welcoming as were the rest of the staff. The menu options and food was brilliant and the music in the garden was an added bonus. We will return!
8
Helen
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice quiet room and excellent breakfast. Shower didn’t work on the first morning but this was quickly rectified. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Nice quiet room and excellent breakfast. Shower didn’t work on the first morning but this was quickly rectified. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
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Mike
Aug 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A pleasant pub with rooms which has a bit of character and seems popular with locals. I stayed for one night with girlfriend on a cycling holiday. Room was pleasing, staff were generally helpful and breakfast was excellent. However, dinner was a disappointing experience. Waiting time, even for a starter, was extraordinarily long. The same for the main course, which was not as ordered. Worrying thing about this place is that I got the distinct impression that there is one level of service for locals and another for visitors. Maybe that's how such places survive these days.
A pleasant pub with rooms which has a bit of character and seems popular with locals. I stayed for one night with girlfriend on a cycling holiday. Room was pleasing, staff were generally helpful and breakfast was excellent. However, dinner was a disappointing experience. Waiting time, even for a starter, was extraordinarily long. The same for the main course, which was not as ordered. Worrying thing about this place is that I got the distinct impression that there is one level of service for locals and another for visitors. Maybe that's how such places survive these days.
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Mark
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A very enjoyable one night stay at the highdown inn. We were half way through a 70 mile run around the coastal path and needed to set off early so we would have missed breakfast, but the staff were kind enough to cook us some delicious bacon sandwiches to take with us as a packed lunch. In addition to this I left my headphones in the room and didn't realize until I was back in Bembridge. I didn't have time to drive all the way back before getting my Ferry home. I contacted them about it and they kindly packaged and posted them back to me very promptly. It's fair to say they go above and beyond for their guests at the Highdown Inn and I would have no hesitation recommending it to anyone thinking of staying in the area.
A very enjoyable one night stay at the highdown inn. We were half way through a 70 mile run around the coastal path and needed to set off early so we would have missed breakfast, but the staff were kind enough to cook us some delicious bacon sandwiches to take with us as a packed lunch. In addition to this I left my headphones in the room and didn't realize until I was back in Bembridge. I didn't have time to drive all the way back before getting my Ferry home. I contacted them about it and they kindly packaged and posted them back to me very promptly. It's fair to say they go above and beyond for their guests at the Highdown Inn and I would have no hesitation recommending it to anyone thinking of staying in the area.
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Mike
May 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were all pleasant and friendly and the food and drink available is great. The young lady who met us at sign-in was pleasant, but a tad over-keen to extract our money before we even saw our room !
The staff were all pleasant and friendly and the food and drink available is great. The young lady who met us at sign-in was pleasant, but a tad over-keen to extract our money before we even saw our room !
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Akash
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The kitchen lady was so sweet and staff are lovely
The kitchen lady was so sweet and staff are lovely
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Tricia
Apr 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We checked in on a Tuesday afternoon and were shown to our room by a young lady who was young and therefore needs experience in how to pass a few pleasantries with the guests. I have to say when I walked into our room, top of stairs first on right, I was disappointed in it for the amount of money we were paying but its location was good for a wedding nearby so... We had dinner in the pub and the staff serving were again lacking in the friendly banter. The food was fine. The lady serving at breakfast was much more friendly and I have to say the cooked English was lovely (you can always judge a breakfast on the quality of the bacon and sauasage used and these were excellent)
We checked in on a Tuesday afternoon and were shown to our room by a young lady who was young and therefore needs experience in how to pass a few pleasantries with the guests. I have to say when I walked into our room, top of stairs first on right, I was disappointed in it for the amount of money we were paying but its location was good for a wedding nearby so... We had dinner in the pub and the staff serving were again lacking in the friendly banter. The food was fine. The lady serving at breakfast was much more friendly and I have to say the cooked English was lovely (you can always judge a breakfast on the quality of the bacon and sauasage used and these were excellent)
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john
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location, comfortable bed, very clean room and friendly staff.
Great location, comfortable bed, very clean room and friendly staff.
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JOYCE
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I only stayed for one night but wishing I stayed for longer now! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved the space, the bedroom was comfortable and clean, and gave a very homey b&b feeling. I took transit and found it fairly straightforward to get to. And its an easy walk to the Tennyson monument! Would definitely recommend!
I only stayed for one night but wishing I stayed for longer now! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved the space, the bedroom was comfortable and clean, and gave a very homey b&b feeling. I took transit and found it fairly straightforward to get to. And its an easy walk to the Tennyson monument! Would definitely recommend!
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George Ian
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great place to stay, if a little off the beaten track, regular bus stop a 20 minute walk(moderate pace.) The decor is faded and could do with an update, bed was really comfy, the staff were excellent and the the food was really good.
Great place to stay, if a little off the beaten track, regular bus stop a 20 minute walk(moderate pace.) The decor is faded and could do with an update, bed was really comfy, the staff were excellent and the the food was really good.
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Location
Scenic, quiet base close to Tennyson Down, the Needles and West Wight walking routes. One review noted it feels a bit off the beaten track.
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LESTER
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is an absolute gem of a hotel and location If your planning a break ..walking ...cycling or just touring the island i eould highly recommend The mixture of traditional pub style bar..excellent food selection. and quality.mixed with the modern day room designs..and warm inviting staff i would highly recommend
This is an absolute gem of a hotel and location If your planning a break ..walking ...cycling or just touring the island i eould highly recommend The mixture of traditional pub style bar..excellent food selection. and quality.mixed with the modern day room designs..and warm inviting staff i would highly recommend
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Mia Mayixuan
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Adorable double room that is clean and comfy. The Inn is near some hiking trails so quite convenient. It also has good food and drink options.
Adorable double room that is clean and comfy. The Inn is near some hiking trails so quite convenient. It also has good food and drink options.
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Josh
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and clean. Also great food and helpful staff.
Great location and clean. Also great food and helpful staff.
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john
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location, comfortable bed, very clean room and friendly staff.
Great location, comfortable bed, very clean room and friendly staff.
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Philippa
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s the most wonderful location and for that reason we would stay again, it’s quiet and the staff are lovely. The room cleanliness is poor and the cost per night doesn’t correlate, the decor is very tired too.
It’s the most wonderful location and for that reason we would stay again, it’s quiet and the staff are lovely. The room cleanliness is poor and the cost per night doesn’t correlate, the decor is very tired too.
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Nigel
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect twin room, not the biggest but everything you need, bright, cheerful and very well presented. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Dinner in the evening was delicious with a good selection of real ales. Breakfast room (not in the main pub) is lovely and lots of choice. Parking right outside, very handy for the Tennyson Memorial and a walk to the Needles. Can’t fault it and will definitely come back.
Perfect twin room, not the biggest but everything you need, bright, cheerful and very well presented. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Dinner in the evening was delicious with a good selection of real ales. Breakfast room (not in the main pub) is lovely and lots of choice. Parking right outside, very handy for the Tennyson Memorial and a walk to the Needles. Can’t fault it and will definitely come back.
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Nicola
Jun 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room. About 20 minutes walk from the needles and 20 minutes the other way to freshwater, with a nice off road route. Also right on the footpath to Tennyson downs so a nice loop along the downs to the needles and back. Takes about 1 3/4 hours. Room was lovely and fresh. Breakfast was superb. If you want dinner book a table as the pub gets busy. Lovely pub but shuts early , so if you are late back make sure you know how to get in ! Would definitely stay again. Great to be able to use Tesco vouchers for booking
Lovely room. About 20 minutes walk from the needles and 20 minutes the other way to freshwater, with a nice off road route. Also right on the footpath to Tennyson downs so a nice loop along the downs to the needles and back. Takes about 1 3/4 hours. Room was lovely and fresh. Breakfast was superb. If you want dinner book a table as the pub gets busy. Lovely pub but shuts early , so if you are late back make sure you know how to get in ! Would definitely stay again. Great to be able to use Tesco vouchers for booking
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JOYCE
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I only stayed for one night but wishing I stayed for longer now! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved the space, the bedroom was comfortable and clean, and gave a very homey b&b feeling. I took transit and found it fairly straightforward to get to. And its an easy walk to the Tennyson monument! Would definitely recommend!
I only stayed for one night but wishing I stayed for longer now! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved the space, the bedroom was comfortable and clean, and gave a very homey b&b feeling. I took transit and found it fairly straightforward to get to. And its an easy walk to the Tennyson monument! Would definitely recommend!
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Jason
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel in a good location with parking. Comfy bed. Slightly dated decor and a tad overpriced we felt at £130 per room for single occupancy. Pleasant but nothing special
Nice hotel in a good location with parking. Comfy bed. Slightly dated decor and a tad overpriced we felt at £130 per room for single occupancy. Pleasant but nothing special
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Linda
Jun 17, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Highdown Inn is a perfect location to explore the West IOW. The food and drink is excellent and the pub was packed every evening though this did not affect the comfort of our room. Although a little ‘worn out’ our room was clean and comfy. Good bedding and towels. My only complaint was the ridiculously watery shower gel/shampoo and body lotion . You could not pour it in your hand it just ran away before you could get it to your body! I finished up using 10 times more than I would with normal shower gel etc because most of it went down the plug! False economy
Highdown Inn is a perfect location to explore the West IOW. The food and drink is excellent and the pub was packed every evening though this did not affect the comfort of our room. Although a little ‘worn out’ our room was clean and comfy. Good bedding and towels. My only complaint was the ridiculously watery shower gel/shampoo and body lotion . You could not pour it in your hand it just ran away before you could get it to your body! I finished up using 10 times more than I would with normal shower gel etc because most of it went down the plug! False economy
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Dining
Food is well regarded, especially hearty breakfasts and real ales. A few issues appear, including unavailable breakfast items, weak coffee, and occasional dinner delays or incorrect dishes; booking dinner helps when the pub is busy.
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Jenny
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great afternoon and evening. Lucy and Sean were very friendly and welcoming as were the rest of the staff. The menu options and food was brilliant and the music in the garden was an added bonus. We will return!
We had a great afternoon and evening. Lucy and Sean were very friendly and welcoming as were the rest of the staff. The menu options and food was brilliant and the music in the garden was an added bonus. We will return!
10
Glenn
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, good food and clean
Friendly staff, good food and clean
10
Peter
May 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic views, great friendly staff - amazing breakfast?
Fantastic views, great friendly staff - amazing breakfast?
6
Mike
Aug 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A pleasant pub with rooms which has a bit of character and seems popular with locals. I stayed for one night with girlfriend on a cycling holiday. Room was pleasing, staff were generally helpful and breakfast was excellent. However, dinner was a disappointing experience. Waiting time, even for a starter, was extraordinarily long. The same for the main course, which was not as ordered. Worrying thing about this place is that I got the distinct impression that there is one level of service for locals and another for visitors. Maybe that's how such places survive these days.
A pleasant pub with rooms which has a bit of character and seems popular with locals. I stayed for one night with girlfriend on a cycling holiday. Room was pleasing, staff were generally helpful and breakfast was excellent. However, dinner was a disappointing experience. Waiting time, even for a starter, was extraordinarily long. The same for the main course, which was not as ordered. Worrying thing about this place is that I got the distinct impression that there is one level of service for locals and another for visitors. Maybe that's how such places survive these days.
10
Nick
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great food and beer
Great food and beer
10
Nigel
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect twin room, not the biggest but everything you need, bright, cheerful and very well presented. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Dinner in the evening was delicious with a good selection of real ales. Breakfast room (not in the main pub) is lovely and lots of choice. Parking right outside, very handy for the Tennyson Memorial and a walk to the Needles. Can’t fault it and will definitely come back.
Perfect twin room, not the biggest but everything you need, bright, cheerful and very well presented. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Dinner in the evening was delicious with a good selection of real ales. Breakfast room (not in the main pub) is lovely and lots of choice. Parking right outside, very handy for the Tennyson Memorial and a walk to the Needles. Can’t fault it and will definitely come back.
10
Nicola
Jun 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room. About 20 minutes walk from the needles and 20 minutes the other way to freshwater, with a nice off road route. Also right on the footpath to Tennyson downs so a nice loop along the downs to the needles and back. Takes about 1 3/4 hours. Room was lovely and fresh. Breakfast was superb. If you want dinner book a table as the pub gets busy. Lovely pub but shuts early , so if you are late back make sure you know how to get in ! Would definitely stay again. Great to be able to use Tesco vouchers for booking
Lovely room. About 20 minutes walk from the needles and 20 minutes the other way to freshwater, with a nice off road route. Also right on the footpath to Tennyson downs so a nice loop along the downs to the needles and back. Takes about 1 3/4 hours. Room was lovely and fresh. Breakfast was superb. If you want dinner book a table as the pub gets busy. Lovely pub but shuts early , so if you are late back make sure you know how to get in ! Would definitely stay again. Great to be able to use Tesco vouchers for booking
8
Mrs Angela
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff and facilities as well as the restaurant food was excellent. Breakfast was mixed - smoked salmon and scrambled egg but no smoked salmon and the coffee was poor!
Staff and facilities as well as the restaurant food was excellent. Breakfast was mixed - smoked salmon and scrambled egg but no smoked salmon and the coffee was poor!
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George Ian
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great place to stay, if a little off the beaten track, regular bus stop a 20 minute walk(moderate pace.) The decor is faded and could do with an update, bed was really comfy, the staff were excellent and the the food was really good.
Great place to stay, if a little off the beaten track, regular bus stop a 20 minute walk(moderate pace.) The decor is faded and could do with an update, bed was really comfy, the staff were excellent and the the food was really good.
10
Oliver
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming staff, excellent locally sourced breakfast. Very tempting menus on the blackboard in the bar - it was a shame we were already booked to eat elsewhere! Next time...
Very welcoming staff, excellent locally sourced breakfast. Very tempting menus on the blackboard in the bar - it was a shame we were already booked to eat elsewhere! Next time...
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Mary
Jun 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
No hair dryer ,no iron . Need to consider air conditioning
No hair dryer ,no iron . Need to consider air conditioning
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Michael
Jun 26, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast didnt begin serving until 08:30 which meant we couldnt have. Bar shut at 9:00 pm Was really hot but not the hotels fault
Breakfast didnt begin serving until 08:30 which meant we couldnt have. Bar shut at 9:00 pm Was really hot but not the hotels fault
10
Matthew
Jun 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A clean room with friendly staff and a warm welcome. Good menu available for dinner (lots of local seafood options). Dog friendly. Good breakfast. Convenient location for a walk to the Needles and along the coast.
A clean room with friendly staff and a warm welcome. Good menu available for dinner (lots of local seafood options). Dog friendly. Good breakfast. Convenient location for a walk to the Needles and along the coast.
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Peter
May 27, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
A good value stopover for a few days. Clean room , comfortable bed, Excellent breakfast, several choices to please. Ate dinner one evening with 6 friends. Good, smiley service, plenty of choices to make the mouth water, all well presented and cooked. Easy check in and out.
A good value stopover for a few days. Clean room , comfortable bed, Excellent breakfast, several choices to please. Ate dinner one evening with 6 friends. Good, smiley service, plenty of choices to make the mouth water, all well presented and cooked. Easy check in and out.
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Anne
May 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
It was ok nice bed. The restaurant bar food very disappointing cold undercooked vegetables strange sauces. Expensive
It was ok nice bed. The restaurant bar food very disappointing cold undercooked vegetables strange sauces. Expensive
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From 15:30 to 22:00
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FAQs about The Highdown Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered?
A complimentary breakfast is included for guests.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:30 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:30.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The Highdown Inn is located in Totland Bay, just steps from The Needles Battery and Tennyson Down. It is 8 miles from New Forest National Park and 14.5 miles from Beaulieu National Motor Museum.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are allowed to stay at the property.
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- 2026-10-22: 159.79769709594726USD
- 2026-10-23: 157.06797894561768USD
- 2026-10-24: 151.6295681350708USD
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- 2026-10-27: 155.67581070373535USD
- 2026-10-28: 147.95195651275634USD
- 2026-10-29: 159.59256159347535USD
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- 2026-10-31: 159.59256159347535USD
- 2026-11-01: 151.04927830535888USD
- 2026-11-02: 151.8248586401367USD
- 2026-11-03: 148.77114590560913USD
- 2026-11-04: 158.93631974899293USD
- 2026-11-05: 156.54797474349976USD
- 2026-11-06: 156.18497684783935USD
- 2026-11-07: 159.59256159347535USD
- 2026-11-08: 159.79769709594726USD
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- 2026-11-12: 159.59256159347535USD
- 2026-11-13: 156.54797474349976USD
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- 2026-11-20: 159.59256159347535USD
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- 2026-11-22: 156.54797474349976USD
- 2026-11-23: 159.59256159347535USD
- 2026-11-24: 159.79769709594726USD
- 2026-11-25: 160.41668204589845USD
- 2026-11-26: 160.41668204589845USD
- 2026-11-27: 160.5210390184021USD
- 2026-11-28: 158.70724806152344USD
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- 2026-11-30: 160.62661163406372USD
- 2026-12-01: 160.41668204589845USD
- 2026-12-02: 159.59256159347535USD
- 2026-12-03: 156.54797474349976USD
- 2026-12-04: 159.59256159347535USD
- 2026-12-05: 160.6366107270813USD
- 2026-12-06: 156.54797474349976USD
- 2026-12-07: 160.6366107270813USD
- 2026-12-08: 160.41668204589845USD
- 2026-12-09: 159.59256159347535USD
- 2026-12-10: 160.41668204589845USD
- 2026-12-11: 160.70658725646973USD
- 2026-12-12: 160.6366107270813USD
- 2026-12-13: 160.41668204589845USD
- 2026-12-14: 156.54797474349976USD
- 2026-12-15: 159.79769709594726USD
- 2026-12-16: 156.54797474349976USD
- 2026-12-17: 159.79769709594726USD
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Free Wi-Fi
Bird Watching
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Parking (Self) (free)
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Free Breakfast
Smoke-Free Property
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi
Internet (Wired) (free)
Activities
Bird Watching