Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns
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$85
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Dining
At Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns in Cowes, you'll be by the sea, just a 4-minute walk from Royal London Yacht Club and 8 minutes by foot from Cowes Harbour. This inn is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from New Forest National Park.
What's nearby
Royal London Yacht Club(0.2 miles)
Cowes Harbour(0.4 miles)
East Cowes Ferry Terminal(0.7 miles)
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(1.3 miles)
Gurnard Beach(1.5 miles)
Osborne House(1.7 miles)
Seaclose Park(4.9 miles)
Carisbrooke Castle(6 miles)
Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal(6.4 miles)
Isle of Wight Steam Railway(7.2 miles)
Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath(8.8 miles)
Ryde Terminal(8.8 miles)
Ryde Pier Head Terminal(9 miles)
Godshill Model Village(10.6 miles)
Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal(11.9 miles)
Southampton (SOU)(38 miles)
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)(51.9 miles)
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Beach (Nearby)
Live Music
Designated Smoking Area
Location
High Street, Cowes, England, United Kingdom
Royal London Yacht Club (0.2 miles)
Cowes Harbour (0.4 miles)
East Cowes Ferry Terminal (0.7 miles)
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (1.3 miles)
Gurnard Beach (1.5 miles)
Osborne House (1.7 miles)
Guest reviews
8.1
Very good
Based on 794 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
20%
Couple
47%
Family
12%
Group
14%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns, travellers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff and the very convenient central Cowes location near the Red Jet ferry, while noting the historic pub setting delivers good food and a welcoming atmosphere.
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What guests think
At Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns, travellers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff and the very convenient central Cowes location near the Red Jet ferry, while noting the historic pub setting delivers good food and a welcoming atmosphere.
Rooms are comfortable but dated, with sizes ranging from very small to very spacious, and a few guests found them too warm. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many mention clean rooms, but several report worn or stained bathrooms and tired communal areas. Expect some noise from nearby pubs or the street at night, and note there is no on-site parking. Overall, it suits travellers seeking a friendly pub stay in a prime Cowes spot.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant with dog friendly areas. No on-site parking; guests use paid public parking a short walk away.
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Duncan
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Anther friendly stay at the fountain the food is good at the fountain so we tea there after work breakfast is excellent you’re need to go a long way to bet the breakfast the owners are great and the staff are nice and friendly
Anther friendly stay at the fountain the food is good at the fountain so we tea there after work breakfast is excellent you’re need to go a long way to bet the breakfast the owners are great and the staff are nice and friendly
10
Leeann
Oct 16, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left all the staff we helpful and kind and friendly. The dining room is beautiful and dog friendly (not that we had our dogs but it was so nice to see them snuggled on their beds <3) there is even a food menu for dogs! Our dinners were delicious and cooked fresh to order. The bedroom was elegantly furnished and we had a lovely view of the harbour. The bathroom could use an update but all perfectly functional. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again in a heartbeat!
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left all the staff we helpful and kind and friendly. The dining room is beautiful and dog friendly (not that we had our dogs but it was so nice to see them snuggled on their beds <3) there is even a food menu for dogs! Our dinners were delicious and cooked fresh to order. The bedroom was elegantly furnished and we had a lovely view of the harbour. The bathroom could use an update but all perfectly functional. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again in a heartbeat!
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Duncan
Apr 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Traditional pub with rooms. Friendly staff. No parking. Steep stairs no lift. Annoying piped music in dining room. Needs redecorating.
Traditional pub with rooms. Friendly staff. No parking. Steep stairs no lift. Annoying piped music in dining room. Needs redecorating.
10
Anthony
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff and service was excellent. Very friendly and engaging. Excellent breakfast and food generally. Great beer garden overlooking harbour.
Staff and service was excellent. Very friendly and engaging. Excellent breakfast and food generally. Great beer garden overlooking harbour.
8
Amanda
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely old building right in the heart of Cowes. Rather faded glory and needs some attention to things like grouting and pitted chrome taps, and the window would only open a small way, meaning the room was very hot. There is NO parking with this property, so don’t travel with heavy cases! Parking is 8-10 mins away. Food was good and me in host was lovely.
Lovely old building right in the heart of Cowes. Rather faded glory and needs some attention to things like grouting and pitted chrome taps, and the window would only open a small way, meaning the room was very hot. There is NO parking with this property, so don’t travel with heavy cases! Parking is 8-10 mins away. Food was good and me in host was lovely.
10
paul
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are comfortable and had all the facilities you would want. The rooms are a little tired but with such a busy island you’ll only be sleeping and showering in it. Staff extremely helpful and welcoming including to our dog who they treated like royalty. Evening meal very good and breakfast which I paid for in advance was impressive. Great location. A little noisy at pub closing time but should be expected as I booked a hotel above a pub!!! Would recommend for all
The rooms are comfortable and had all the facilities you would want. The rooms are a little tired but with such a busy island you’ll only be sleeping and showering in it. Staff extremely helpful and welcoming including to our dog who they treated like royalty. Evening meal very good and breakfast which I paid for in advance was impressive. Great location. A little noisy at pub closing time but should be expected as I booked a hotel above a pub!!! Would recommend for all
10
suzanne
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
What a great find .. great location . Staff amazing go above and beyond. As many places these days all needs a bit of upgrade to building and rooms BUT the comfort especially the beds !! And the friendly hard working staff more than make up for it ..we felt relaxed, welcome and valued . Especially our not so well dog skye who was truly spoilt ... This is not the first time we have stayed at a Greenking pub amd hope as a company you reward your staff .. they are amaxing .... We will be back ... Thanks to all the staff ....
What a great find .. great location . Staff amazing go above and beyond. As many places these days all needs a bit of upgrade to building and rooms BUT the comfort especially the beds !! And the friendly hard working staff more than make up for it ..we felt relaxed, welcome and valued . Especially our not so well dog skye who was truly spoilt ... This is not the first time we have stayed at a Greenking pub amd hope as a company you reward your staff .. they are amaxing .... We will be back ... Thanks to all the staff ....
10
Chris
Oct 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We were greeted with a friendly welcome by the host whom also offered to carry bags up to our room, greatly appreciated. The room and bathroom had a magnificent view over the harbour and we then realise this is a gem of a place to have a weekend break from it all. That evening we relaxed with a wonderful meal, excellent wine and local music. That night slept exceedingly well in a comfortable bed. Breakfast was beyond expectation and seriously spoilt for choice, although it was busy we did not have to wait too long for our feast. We really appreciated the service provided by the staff, always happy, attentive and above all … friendly. Thank you so much for making our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. We will no doubt return soon for another weekend away
We were greeted with a friendly welcome by the host whom also offered to carry bags up to our room, greatly appreciated. The room and bathroom had a magnificent view over the harbour and we then realise this is a gem of a place to have a weekend break from it all. That evening we relaxed with a wonderful meal, excellent wine and local music. That night slept exceedingly well in a comfortable bed. Breakfast was beyond expectation and seriously spoilt for choice, although it was busy we did not have to wait too long for our feast. We really appreciated the service provided by the staff, always happy, attentive and above all … friendly. Thank you so much for making our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. We will no doubt return soon for another weekend away
8
Gary
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Authentic historic property with a great pub and excellent food. Reasonable prices and a great location adjacent to the Red Jet Fast ferry.
Authentic historic property with a great pub and excellent food. Reasonable prices and a great location adjacent to the Red Jet Fast ferry.
8
John
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was a nice hotel near the ferry terminal, but there was no parking at the hotel parking was available at payed parking it was$6:00 for the night other than that I can recommend it
It was a nice hotel near the ferry terminal, but there was no parking at the hotel parking was available at payed parking it was$6:00 for the night other than that I can recommend it
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Cleanliness
Many guests report clean rooms, but several note stained or worn bathroom fixtures and generally tired areas. Overall cleanliness appears inconsistent across rooms and spaces.
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Josh
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very noisy room, smelt terrible and was generally dirty and dilapidated.
Very noisy room, smelt terrible and was generally dirty and dilapidated.
10
Maureen
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Such a warm welcome and so helpful. Absolutely lovely stay. Rooms were clean and well maintained. Bathroom likewise. Staff were brilliant able to accommodate a slightly later dinner on our first night and looked after bags both before check in and after check out.
Such a warm welcome and so helpful. Absolutely lovely stay. Rooms were clean and well maintained. Bathroom likewise. Staff were brilliant able to accommodate a slightly later dinner on our first night and looked after bags both before check in and after check out.
10
John
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Arrived out of hours the night porter and front desk did a great job. Gave all the information requested and were very welcoming. The room I stayed in was clean. Bed and sheets spot on but the decor needs refreshing.
Arrived out of hours the night porter and front desk did a great job. Gave all the information requested and were very welcoming. The room I stayed in was clean. Bed and sheets spot on but the decor needs refreshing.
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Amanda
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely old building right in the heart of Cowes. Rather faded glory and needs some attention to things like grouting and pitted chrome taps, and the window would only open a small way, meaning the room was very hot. There is NO parking with this property, so don’t travel with heavy cases! Parking is 8-10 mins away. Food was good and me in host was lovely.
Lovely old building right in the heart of Cowes. Rather faded glory and needs some attention to things like grouting and pitted chrome taps, and the window would only open a small way, meaning the room was very hot. There is NO parking with this property, so don’t travel with heavy cases! Parking is 8-10 mins away. Food was good and me in host was lovely.
6
Mr Richard
Nov 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room itself was clean, but the shower area was very bad. The grouting in the tiles was stained brown as was the silicone around the shower base. We would not shower in there. The communal areas are badly in need of refurbishment. We complained to the manager next morning about the shower and he told us that the hotel was due to shut for a refurbishment, but it had been delayed by Greene King who own it. He apologised and offered a full refund to his credit. It was not just our room, as my brother also had a room in which the shower was in the same state, after paying for an upgraded room. He also got a refund.
Room itself was clean, but the shower area was very bad. The grouting in the tiles was stained brown as was the silicone around the shower base. We would not shower in there. The communal areas are badly in need of refurbishment. We complained to the manager next morning about the shower and he told us that the hotel was due to shut for a refurbishment, but it had been delayed by Greene King who own it. He apologised and offered a full refund to his credit. It was not just our room, as my brother also had a room in which the shower was in the same state, after paying for an upgraded room. He also got a refund.
8
Kerry
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean but tired. The sanitary ware in the bathroom was cracked with ingrain stains in the bath and toilet. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice and all staff in the hotel were helpful and friendly
Very clean but tired. The sanitary ware in the bathroom was cracked with ingrain stains in the bath and toilet. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice and all staff in the hotel were helpful and friendly
8
David
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff Enormous room so much room A little dated but clean, Bathroom could do with renovation but again very clean , a plug nearer the mirror would again help
Very friendly staff Enormous room so much room A little dated but clean, Bathroom could do with renovation but again very clean , a plug nearer the mirror would again help
6
Helen
Mar 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It gave me everything I needed. A comfortable bed and a quiet, clean room to stay in whilst visiting a poorly friend. The staff were pleasant, kind and helpful and my room was moved when I pointed out the difficulty with the bath tap. One young person behind the bar was somewhat off-hand when we thought we might have a meal but changed our minds because the table in the bar was dirty and two glasses had lipstick still on them. I feel proper training is needed here. The hotel itself was very tired - a hot tap that was furred up on the bath/shower that I couldn't turn on, the chain missing from bath and sink plugs making it very difficult to drain the bath - it would have been impossible for even slightly arthritic hands. I was also disconcerted to find that there was no fire exit route map displayed in the room and if there had been a fire, and the stairwell filled with smoke, I am uncertain how I would have got out. I understand that a refurbishment is happening soon and I presume that most of these matters will be addressed.
It gave me everything I needed. A comfortable bed and a quiet, clean room to stay in whilst visiting a poorly friend. The staff were pleasant, kind and helpful and my room was moved when I pointed out the difficulty with the bath tap. One young person behind the bar was somewhat off-hand when we thought we might have a meal but changed our minds because the table in the bar was dirty and two glasses had lipstick still on them. I feel proper training is needed here. The hotel itself was very tired - a hot tap that was furred up on the bath/shower that I couldn't turn on, the chain missing from bath and sink plugs making it very difficult to drain the bath - it would have been impossible for even slightly arthritic hands. I was also disconcerted to find that there was no fire exit route map displayed in the room and if there had been a fire, and the stairwell filled with smoke, I am uncertain how I would have got out. I understand that a refurbishment is happening soon and I presume that most of these matters will be addressed.
10
Vicki
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed many times with family. We always return when visiting Cowes. Great atmosphere, the staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Rooms are always so clean. Great location.
Stayed many times with family. We always return when visiting Cowes. Great atmosphere, the staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Rooms are always so clean. Great location.
10
Alexandra
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming. Clean and great value for money..
Very welcoming. Clean and great value for money..
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable but dated, with sizes varying from very small to very spacious; some offer harbour views. Street and pub noise is common at night, and a few guests found rooms uncomfortably warm.
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Rachel
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious, with a large double bed, wardrobe, desk and chair and a large tv. The bathroom was a bit small but functional. Our room had no view of the water, which was disappointing as this pub is located at the ferry dock. The location is great! Right on the High street of Cowes.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious, with a large double bed, wardrobe, desk and chair and a large tv. The bathroom was a bit small but functional. Our room had no view of the water, which was disappointing as this pub is located at the ferry dock. The location is great! Right on the High street of Cowes.
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kevin
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal location for the centre of town. Comfortable room with all requirements for an overnight stay. Perfect location to start the coastal path walk. Stayed at the beginning of walk Sunday very quiet at night. Stayed at end of walk Saturday night. Very noisy outside in street until early hours, even with windows closed Otherwise great place to stay. Staff lovely and helpful. Meal choice good and plentiful
Ideal location for the centre of town. Comfortable room with all requirements for an overnight stay. Perfect location to start the coastal path walk. Stayed at the beginning of walk Sunday very quiet at night. Stayed at end of walk Saturday night. Very noisy outside in street until early hours, even with windows closed Otherwise great place to stay. Staff lovely and helpful. Meal choice good and plentiful
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Simon
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very good staff friendly and welcoming Rooms are comfortable albeit slightly tired, could do with paint & new carpets But 5* overall and breakfast excellent served by a great RLNI gent !
Very good staff friendly and welcoming Rooms are comfortable albeit slightly tired, could do with paint & new carpets But 5* overall and breakfast excellent served by a great RLNI gent !
8
Amanda
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely old building right in the heart of Cowes. Rather faded glory and needs some attention to things like grouting and pitted chrome taps, and the window would only open a small way, meaning the room was very hot. There is NO parking with this property, so don’t travel with heavy cases! Parking is 8-10 mins away. Food was good and me in host was lovely.
Lovely old building right in the heart of Cowes. Rather faded glory and needs some attention to things like grouting and pitted chrome taps, and the window would only open a small way, meaning the room was very hot. There is NO parking with this property, so don’t travel with heavy cases! Parking is 8-10 mins away. Food was good and me in host was lovely.
10
suzanne
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
What a great find .. great location . Staff amazing go above and beyond. As many places these days all needs a bit of upgrade to building and rooms BUT the comfort especially the beds !! And the friendly hard working staff more than make up for it ..we felt relaxed, welcome and valued . Especially our not so well dog skye who was truly spoilt ... This is not the first time we have stayed at a Greenking pub amd hope as a company you reward your staff .. they are amaxing .... We will be back ... Thanks to all the staff ....
What a great find .. great location . Staff amazing go above and beyond. As many places these days all needs a bit of upgrade to building and rooms BUT the comfort especially the beds !! And the friendly hard working staff more than make up for it ..we felt relaxed, welcome and valued . Especially our not so well dog skye who was truly spoilt ... This is not the first time we have stayed at a Greenking pub amd hope as a company you reward your staff .. they are amaxing .... We will be back ... Thanks to all the staff ....
10
Chris
Oct 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We were greeted with a friendly welcome by the host whom also offered to carry bags up to our room, greatly appreciated. The room and bathroom had a magnificent view over the harbour and we then realise this is a gem of a place to have a weekend break from it all. That evening we relaxed with a wonderful meal, excellent wine and local music. That night slept exceedingly well in a comfortable bed. Breakfast was beyond expectation and seriously spoilt for choice, although it was busy we did not have to wait too long for our feast. We really appreciated the service provided by the staff, always happy, attentive and above all … friendly. Thank you so much for making our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. We will no doubt return soon for another weekend away
We were greeted with a friendly welcome by the host whom also offered to carry bags up to our room, greatly appreciated. The room and bathroom had a magnificent view over the harbour and we then realise this is a gem of a place to have a weekend break from it all. That evening we relaxed with a wonderful meal, excellent wine and local music. That night slept exceedingly well in a comfortable bed. Breakfast was beyond expectation and seriously spoilt for choice, although it was busy we did not have to wait too long for our feast. We really appreciated the service provided by the staff, always happy, attentive and above all … friendly. Thank you so much for making our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. We will no doubt return soon for another weekend away
10
Helen
Apr 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location and great for what it was .. very big room … people in rooms around were noisy when coming back later.. wear earplugs..
Perfect location and great for what it was .. very big room … people in rooms around were noisy when coming back later.. wear earplugs..
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Linda
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely staff and great location. I think it was bad luck but we had the smallest room imaginable, plus it was too hot to sleep. My parents stayed too in the same room class and it was much better size and cooler. Staff in the bar more than made up for it, brilliant time had and would stay again for sure
Lovely staff and great location. I think it was bad luck but we had the smallest room imaginable, plus it was too hot to sleep. My parents stayed too in the same room class and it was much better size and cooler. Staff in the bar more than made up for it, brilliant time had and would stay again for sure
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David
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff Enormous room so much room A little dated but clean, Bathroom could do with renovation but again very clean , a plug nearer the mirror would again help
Very friendly staff Enormous room so much room A little dated but clean, Bathroom could do with renovation but again very clean , a plug nearer the mirror would again help
8
Martin
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was noise from a neighbouring pub until after midnight ...... not the hotel's fault!
There was noise from a neighbouring pub until after midnight ...... not the hotel's fault!
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Staff often go above and beyond with luggage assistance, flexible arrangements, and resolving issues promptly.
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Simon
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very good staff friendly and welcoming Rooms are comfortable albeit slightly tired, could do with paint & new carpets But 5* overall and breakfast excellent served by a great RLNI gent !
Very good staff friendly and welcoming Rooms are comfortable albeit slightly tired, could do with paint & new carpets But 5* overall and breakfast excellent served by a great RLNI gent !
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Ray
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice small hotel, coveniently located. Friendly staff.
Nice small hotel, coveniently located. Friendly staff.
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Brendan
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location. Reception staff were very friendly.
Good location. Reception staff were very friendly.
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suzanne
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
What a great find .. great location . Staff amazing go above and beyond. As many places these days all needs a bit of upgrade to building and rooms BUT the comfort especially the beds !! And the friendly hard working staff more than make up for it ..we felt relaxed, welcome and valued . Especially our not so well dog skye who was truly spoilt ... This is not the first time we have stayed at a Greenking pub amd hope as a company you reward your staff .. they are amaxing .... We will be back ... Thanks to all the staff ....
What a great find .. great location . Staff amazing go above and beyond. As many places these days all needs a bit of upgrade to building and rooms BUT the comfort especially the beds !! And the friendly hard working staff more than make up for it ..we felt relaxed, welcome and valued . Especially our not so well dog skye who was truly spoilt ... This is not the first time we have stayed at a Greenking pub amd hope as a company you reward your staff .. they are amaxing .... We will be back ... Thanks to all the staff ....
10
Kritika
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service 👌
Excellent service 👌
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Timo
Jun 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Even though the hotel was not brand new, the service, and especially the staff characteristics were soooo good, that will definitely stay there the next time at the Isle of Wight.
Even though the hotel was not brand new, the service, and especially the staff characteristics were soooo good, that will definitely stay there the next time at the Isle of Wight.
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Linda
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely staff and great location. I think it was bad luck but we had the smallest room imaginable, plus it was too hot to sleep. My parents stayed too in the same room class and it was much better size and cooler. Staff in the bar more than made up for it, brilliant time had and would stay again for sure
Lovely staff and great location. I think it was bad luck but we had the smallest room imaginable, plus it was too hot to sleep. My parents stayed too in the same room class and it was much better size and cooler. Staff in the bar more than made up for it, brilliant time had and would stay again for sure
10
Vicki
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous stay as always. The staff are friendly and accomadating. Hotel is in prime position in Cowes. As a family we are very fond of this hotel.
Fabulous stay as always. The staff are friendly and accomadating. Hotel is in prime position in Cowes. As a family we are very fond of this hotel.
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Shaun
Jul 26, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very exceptional staff all around from bar staff to manger. All aspects of our visit were catered for including the help with luggage to addressing my personal issues and rearranging rooms to help.
Very exceptional staff all around from bar staff to manger. All aspects of our visit were catered for including the help with luggage to addressing my personal issues and rearranging rooms to help.
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Vicki
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed many times with family. We always return when visiting Cowes. Great atmosphere, the staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Rooms are always so clean. Great location.
Stayed many times with family. We always return when visiting Cowes. Great atmosphere, the staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Rooms are always so clean. Great location.
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Location
Central Cowes location near the Red Jet ferry and High Street makes getting around easy. Commonly described as a great base for town visits and coastal walks.
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Rachel
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious, with a large double bed, wardrobe, desk and chair and a large tv. The bathroom was a bit small but functional. Our room had no view of the water, which was disappointing as this pub is located at the ferry dock. The location is great! Right on the High street of Cowes.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious, with a large double bed, wardrobe, desk and chair and a large tv. The bathroom was a bit small but functional. Our room had no view of the water, which was disappointing as this pub is located at the ferry dock. The location is great! Right on the High street of Cowes.
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Gary
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Authentic historic property with a great pub and excellent food. Reasonable prices and a great location adjacent to the Red Jet Fast ferry.
Authentic historic property with a great pub and excellent food. Reasonable prices and a great location adjacent to the Red Jet Fast ferry.
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Duncan
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room , breakfast and a good spot to stay in Cowes
Room , breakfast and a good spot to stay in Cowes
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Linda
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely staff and great location. I think it was bad luck but we had the smallest room imaginable, plus it was too hot to sleep. My parents stayed too in the same room class and it was much better size and cooler. Staff in the bar more than made up for it, brilliant time had and would stay again for sure
Lovely staff and great location. I think it was bad luck but we had the smallest room imaginable, plus it was too hot to sleep. My parents stayed too in the same room class and it was much better size and cooler. Staff in the bar more than made up for it, brilliant time had and would stay again for sure
10
Robert
May 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place and location
Great place and location
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John
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was a nice hotel near the ferry terminal, but there was no parking at the hotel parking was available at payed parking it was$6:00 for the night other than that I can recommend it
It was a nice hotel near the ferry terminal, but there was no parking at the hotel parking was available at payed parking it was$6:00 for the night other than that I can recommend it
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Vicki
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous stay as always. The staff are friendly and accomadating. Hotel is in prime position in Cowes. As a family we are very fond of this hotel.
Fabulous stay as always. The staff are friendly and accomadating. Hotel is in prime position in Cowes. As a family we are very fond of this hotel.
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Vicki
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed many times with family. We always return when visiting Cowes. Great atmosphere, the staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Rooms are always so clean. Great location.
Stayed many times with family. We always return when visiting Cowes. Great atmosphere, the staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Rooms are always so clean. Great location.
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Ann
Sep 19, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Went with family for a wedding had a fantastic time, the staff made us feel very welcome, ideal spot for the ferry, breakfast was fab,would definitely stay here again
Went with family for a wedding had a fantastic time, the staff made us feel very welcome, ideal spot for the ferry, breakfast was fab,would definitely stay here again
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Doug
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very handy for all in Cowes
Very handy for all in Cowes
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Dining
Breakfast is consistently praised for quality and variety. Pub meals are well liked, with many guests enjoying dinners on site.
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Duncan
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Anther friendly stay at the fountain the food is good at the fountain so we tea there after work breakfast is excellent you’re need to go a long way to bet the breakfast the owners are great and the staff are nice and friendly
Anther friendly stay at the fountain the food is good at the fountain so we tea there after work breakfast is excellent you’re need to go a long way to bet the breakfast the owners are great and the staff are nice and friendly
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Simon
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very good staff friendly and welcoming Rooms are comfortable albeit slightly tired, could do with paint & new carpets But 5* overall and breakfast excellent served by a great RLNI gent !
Very good staff friendly and welcoming Rooms are comfortable albeit slightly tired, could do with paint & new carpets But 5* overall and breakfast excellent served by a great RLNI gent !
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Caroline
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely wonderful hospitality from all the staff, a cosy room and a cracking breakfast - loved staying here!
Absolutely wonderful hospitality from all the staff, a cosy room and a cracking breakfast - loved staying here!
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Duncan
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Anther good stay and peaceful stay great breakfast
Anther good stay and peaceful stay great breakfast
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Kerry
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean but tired. The sanitary ware in the bathroom was cracked with ingrain stains in the bath and toilet. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice and all staff in the hotel were helpful and friendly
Very clean but tired. The sanitary ware in the bathroom was cracked with ingrain stains in the bath and toilet. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice and all staff in the hotel were helpful and friendly
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paul
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are comfortable and had all the facilities you would want. The rooms are a little tired but with such a busy island you’ll only be sleeping and showering in it. Staff extremely helpful and welcoming including to our dog who they treated like royalty. Evening meal very good and breakfast which I paid for in advance was impressive. Great location. A little noisy at pub closing time but should be expected as I booked a hotel above a pub!!! Would recommend for all
The rooms are comfortable and had all the facilities you would want. The rooms are a little tired but with such a busy island you’ll only be sleeping and showering in it. Staff extremely helpful and welcoming including to our dog who they treated like royalty. Evening meal very good and breakfast which I paid for in advance was impressive. Great location. A little noisy at pub closing time but should be expected as I booked a hotel above a pub!!! Would recommend for all
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Chris
Oct 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We were greeted with a friendly welcome by the host whom also offered to carry bags up to our room, greatly appreciated. The room and bathroom had a magnificent view over the harbour and we then realise this is a gem of a place to have a weekend break from it all. That evening we relaxed with a wonderful meal, excellent wine and local music. That night slept exceedingly well in a comfortable bed. Breakfast was beyond expectation and seriously spoilt for choice, although it was busy we did not have to wait too long for our feast. We really appreciated the service provided by the staff, always happy, attentive and above all … friendly. Thank you so much for making our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. We will no doubt return soon for another weekend away
We were greeted with a friendly welcome by the host whom also offered to carry bags up to our room, greatly appreciated. The room and bathroom had a magnificent view over the harbour and we then realise this is a gem of a place to have a weekend break from it all. That evening we relaxed with a wonderful meal, excellent wine and local music. That night slept exceedingly well in a comfortable bed. Breakfast was beyond expectation and seriously spoilt for choice, although it was busy we did not have to wait too long for our feast. We really appreciated the service provided by the staff, always happy, attentive and above all … friendly. Thank you so much for making our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. We will no doubt return soon for another weekend away
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Verna
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Breakfast was very good
Breakfast was very good
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Gary
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Authentic historic property with a great pub and excellent food. Reasonable prices and a great location adjacent to the Red Jet Fast ferry.
Authentic historic property with a great pub and excellent food. Reasonable prices and a great location adjacent to the Red Jet Fast ferry.
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Sam
Jun 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff could not be more helpful and friendly. Made the stay so easy and enjoyable. Breakfast was lovely too.
The staff could not be more helpful and friendly. Made the stay so easy and enjoyable. Breakfast was lovely too.
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Heidi
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were helpful. Property looks tired. Very basic for the inflated price. Toilet/Bathroom not clean. Good location but very noisy until 4.00 am as position is central to action and it was Cowes week. Cowes itself is a lovely place to visit.
Staff were helpful. Property looks tired. Very basic for the inflated price. Toilet/Bathroom not clean. Good location but very noisy until 4.00 am as position is central to action and it was Cowes week. Cowes itself is a lovely place to visit.
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richard
Jun 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, lovely.food
Friendly staff, lovely.food
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Mick
Jun 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff nothing too much trouble… Excellent breakfast with great quality food and good choice.
Very helpful staff nothing too much trouble… Excellent breakfast with great quality food and good choice.
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Hazal
May 12, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Kind of okay, but some of the staff were really bothered if you need anything or ask them a question. At the pub the staff were a bit weird and made us feel not welcomed. Most of them looked very tense and wanted you to get out of their faces quickly. Some of them were good. They should leave more milk bags in the rooms.
Kind of okay, but some of the staff were really bothered if you need anything or ask them a question. At the pub the staff were a bit weird and made us feel not welcomed. Most of them looked very tense and wanted you to get out of their faces quickly. Some of them were good. They should leave more milk bags in the rooms.
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Richard
May 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Such a warm, fun and friendly atmosphere, with a great bar/restaurant and personal service. The building has that old, coastal charm, an interesting history and a great location near the Red Funnel ferry. Enjoyed walking the city and taking the chain ferry to Osbourne House and the Needles. Would love to go back and spend more time there and would choose the same hotel.
Such a warm, fun and friendly atmosphere, with a great bar/restaurant and personal service. The building has that old, coastal charm, an interesting history and a great location near the Red Funnel ferry. Enjoyed walking the city and taking the chain ferry to Osbourne House and the Needles. Would love to go back and spend more time there and would choose the same hotel.
FAQs about Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12 per person.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, varying based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
The standard check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Cowes, just steps from RedJet Ferry Terminal and Island Sailing Club. It is 0.1 km from RedJet Ferry Terminal, 0.2 km from Island Sailing Club, and approximately 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Gunwharf Quays.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 10 per stay. Specific details regarding cribs or additional bed policies are not provided.
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- 2026-10-12: 85.1172969329834USD
- 2026-10-13: 103.36813545074463USD
- 2026-10-14: 222.9181618713379USD
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- 2026-10-20: 94.86240804901124USD
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- 2026-10-28: 87.52608193054199USD
- 2026-10-29: 85.1172969329834USD
- 2026-10-30: 93.38395166168213USD
- 2026-10-31: 103.37836078948975USD
- 2026-11-01: 85.0973070159912USD
- 2026-11-02: 85.0973070159912USD
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There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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, mobile payments, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
- Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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