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The Anchor Inn


Amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Restaurant

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Housekeeping

  • Billiards

  • Luggage Storage


Property description

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
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What guests think

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The Anchor Inn is a pub-with-rooms in central Cowes, close to the ferry, where travellers repeatedly praise the friendly staff, convenient location and good pub food after days exploring the Isle of Wight.

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Facilities

Limited

Cleanliness

Mixed

Rooms

Small

Service

Friendly

Location

Central

Dining

Tasty

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8

MARC

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22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

All good
All good

6

Laura

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29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The welcome and explanation of house rules was much appreciated after a long walk from Ryde. The Sunday roast was most delicious and very filling. The bed, shower, kettle, bottled water was also very much welcomed. Unfortunately the overnight cleaning staff were disruptive to my sleep. I could hear their voices and what I believe was the sound of a vacuum cleaner. One of the workers stood outside for a cigarette, beneath my window (which was open for fresh air), and proceeded to make a telephone call - I could hear the discussion. It was a little while before I getting back to sleep.
The welcome and explanation of house rules was much appreciated after a long walk from Ryde. The Sunday roast was most delicious and very filling. The bed, shower, kettle, bottled water was also very much welcomed. Unfortunately the overnight cleaning staff were disruptive to my sleep. I could hear their voices and what I believe was the sound of a vacuum cleaner. One of the workers stood outside for a cigarette, beneath my window (which was open for fresh air), and proceeded to make a telephone call - I could hear the discussion. It was a little while before I getting back to sleep.

4

NIGEL

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29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bar staff were very helpful and courteous, however there was no Wi-Fi and nothing in our room was cleaned or replenished for the next day. The shower door had a gap at the bottom which allowed water to escape thereby flooding the bathroom. Very disappointing overall.
The bar staff were very helpful and courteous, however there was no Wi-Fi and nothing in our room was cleaned or replenished for the next day. The shower door had a gap at the bottom which allowed water to escape thereby flooding the bathroom. Very disappointing overall.

2

Kathleen

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24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Single room was horrible! I expected it to be small, but it did not have even basic comfort (especially in comparison to the room my travel companion couple had). Bed was worst I've ever had, had to put suitcase on floor or only chair, single tiny wall shelf a couple feet from bed to set anything on (no small table by bed or anywhere else in room), no bathroom amenities, shower too small to even turn around in & door opened oddly, light above mirror in bathroom didn't work, no place to hang towels except several feet away down narrow space where toilet was (not near sink or shower), looks out over garbage bins & beer kegs with loud fans running outside, room was very warm but no fan (my friends gave me the one that was in their room!). Price of this room was only about $10 less than the nice, large, fully equiped room my friends had -- a complete rip off!
Single room was horrible! I expected it to be small, but it did not have even basic comfort (especially in comparison to the room my travel companion couple had). Bed was worst I've ever had, had to put suitcase on floor or only chair, single tiny wall shelf a couple feet from bed to set anything on (no small table by bed or anywhere else in room), no bathroom amenities, shower too small to even turn around in & door opened oddly, light above mirror in bathroom didn't work, no place to hang towels except several feet away down narrow space where toilet was (not near sink or shower), looks out over garbage bins & beer kegs with loud fans running outside, room was very warm but no fan (my friends gave me the one that was in their room!). Price of this room was only about $10 less than the nice, large, fully equiped room my friends had -- a complete rip off!

10

PAUL

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22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place to stay. Friendly staff, great location.
Very nice place to stay. Friendly staff, great location.

The Anchor 1-3 High Street, Cowes, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at The Anchor Inn in Cowes, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of RedJet Ferry Terminal and Cowes Harbour. This inn is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Gunwharf Quays.

RedJet Ferry Terminal(0.2 Miles)

Cowes Harbour(0.2 Miles)

East Cowes Ferry Terminal(0.6 Miles)

Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(1.1 Miles)

Osborne House(1.9 Miles)

Thorness bay(4.5 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 23:00

Before 10:00


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Check-in time is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out time is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.


The property is located within a 5-minute walk of RedJet Ferry Terminal and Cowes Harbour. It is 14.7 miles from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 13.3 miles from Gunwharf Quays.

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.


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