1 Princes Esplanade, Cowes, PO31 8LE, United Kingdom
#8 of 11 B&Bs and inns in Cowes
Guests' ChoiceBased on 371 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 23, 2024
Catherine
United KingdomThe stairs!
Staff were exceptional - very helpful, friendly and accommodating. Food was really good and the full English was wonderful. The room was spacious and it’s lovely to have a proper sofa to sit on too! Something often lacking in much more expensive places we’ve stayed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Samantha
United KingdomNothing
Amazing views, friendly staff and spotlessly clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Peter
United KingdomBreakfast was excellent, eaten with a view of the Solent. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Irina
United KingdomWorst bed (mattress) ever , very uncomfortable ; felt like sleeping on a water mattress
Amazing sea views , free parking , lovely bar, restaurant area
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Jane
United KingdomBooking.com didn’t secure a room but the manager let us have room
The location and the staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Julie
United KingdomThe bed and pillows were too firm, a softer mattress topper and a choice of a softer pillow would have made it more comfortable.
Lovely location and room with friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
David
United KingdomNothing
Lovely room , very comfortable bed and lovely staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Kirstie
United KingdomCouldn’t fault anything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Adrian
United KingdomNothing
Breakfast was great, good quality and service. Views from room spectacular and all staff were brilliant.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 23, 2024
K
United KingdomNo designated parking
Staffs are friendly, interior is quite new, sea view
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Gurvan
FranceVery very nice view on the sea !
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Paula
United KingdomThe stairs were steep and it was difficult to to climb for a disabled person
Friendly staff, excellent food in the bar but breakfast was not so good.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 16, 2024
Chris
United KingdomNot a lot.
Beautiful location. Good amenities. Excellent staff. Great food!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Justimagine
United KingdomSprings in the mattress!
Really nice short stay. Staff were great, food good. Great location and lovely views despite pouring rain.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 25, 2024
David
United KingdomMy only possible criticism, is that the bed was too hard for us.
The Woodvale is a lovely Inn. the staff are very friendly and accommodating. the food (we ate evening and breakfast) as very good.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 1, 2024
Julie
United KingdomBreakfast room was ok but what I ordered was short first on the two toast then on the 2 eggs.This was corrected when I pointed out what should be on my plate. Found it embarrassing I had to say about two things.
Liked my room and enjoyed a Quiet night. Enjoyed my table in breakfast room and the choice on menu. Bathroom was lovely and clean and I had almost everything I needed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 28, 2023
Bodemeaid
United KingdomThe stairs ! The towels could do with fabric softener The refreshments weren't refilled and the kettle was far too low on on suitcase stand 😳
The bed & pillows were very comfortable. Breakfast was what we asked for and served quickly& hot
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 11, 2023
Michelle
United KingdomWe liked it all, wasn't anything not to like
The hotel was nice and comfortable and the food was excellent
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 23, 2023
Lorraine
United KingdomRoom upgrade with great sea view
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Clive
United KingdomNothing
Super
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Vickers
United KingdomWe were in room 1 and there were no sockets near the bed or where the kettle tray was.
Room was a good size and had a sea view. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 5, 2023
Mark
United KingdomTidiness, ambience of the pub and the warmth and fr
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 25, 2023
Nathan
United KingdomNothing to mention.
Great staff. Very nice breakfast served by the young cook. Amazing views across the solent.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 18, 2023
Abbey
United KingdomBed was a little too firm, but everything else top notch
Lovely well kept property, great location with free parking, good size rooms, friendly, enthusiastic & professional young staff. Fun atmosphere in the downstairs pub bar without being rowdy with a great choice of beverages & beyond average food
Stayed in October 2023
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