Inn The Union Inn

Watchouse Lane , Cowes, PO31 7QH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 473 reviews)

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7.8
Good
473 reviews

Nicely decorated cosy rooms, lovely toiletries, towels, and bedlinen. Nice tea and coffee making facilities with biccies and a bottle of water. Staff friendly, pub a cosy shabby chic great drinking place. Food was ok just basic pub grub. Fish and chips, lasagne, sausage and mash etc. Breakfast was in the cafe next door. No frills but lovely breakfast. Very handy for everything, although no parking on sight there was parking just round the corner. Would def stay again.

Jane United Kingdom

Location was excellent; the pub was handy and very friendly service!

Rosalee Canada

Lovely traditional friendly inn right where you’d want to be in Cowes.

Nick United Kingdom

Old historic charm while modern enough to be comfortable. Breakfast included next door, excellent food and service.

Jeff Canada

I thought it might be noisy being above a pub but was actually very quiet. Very comfortable bed, very central, lovely staff

Ben United Kingdom

Charming room over a picturesque pub. Very nice people running the place. Cafe next door where breakfast is served was comfortable and the gentleman in charge of breakfast was very nice and helpful

Boyd United States of America

Nice comfortable room and quiet the night I stayed.

Benjamin United Kingdom

Comfortable room with excellent shower. Lovely staff. Central location.

Anonymous United Kingdom

Absolutely perfect, felt very safe as the team were very mindful of Covid procedures etc. Christine and Barry were great at breakfast - food was lovely and they were both very friendly!

Anonymous United Kingdom

Excellent location Staff all friendly and helpful Bad reviews (maybe it’s the people and not the staff) Cosy pub with fire 🔥 Would recommend Top Attic room excellent Thanks

Gordon United Kingdom
7.8
Good
473 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Nicely decorated cosy rooms, lovely toiletries, towels, and bedlinen. Nice tea and coffee making facilities with biccies and a bottle of water.”
    Jane Jane United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was excellent; the pub was handy and very friendly service!”
    Rosalee Rosalee Canada Canada
  • “Lovely traditional friendly inn right where you’d want to be in Cowes.”
    Nick Nick United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Old historic charm while modern enough to be comfortable. Breakfast included next door, excellent food and service.”
    Jeff Jeff Canada Canada
  • “I thought it might be noisy being above a pub but was actually very quiet. Very comfortable bed, very central, lovely staff”
    Ben Ben United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Charming room over a picturesque pub. Very nice people running the place. Cafe next door where breakfast is served was comfortable and the gentleman in charge of breakfast was very nice and helpful”
    Boyd Boyd United States of America United States of America
  • “Nice comfortable room and quiet the night I stayed.”
    Benjamin Benjamin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Comfortable room with excellent shower. Lovely staff. Central location.”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Absolutely perfect, felt very safe as the team were very mindful of Covid procedures etc. Christine and Barry were great at breakfast - food was lovely and they were both very friendly!”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location Staff all friendly and helpful Bad reviews (maybe it’s the people and not the staff) Cosy pub with fire 🔥 Would recommend Top Attic room excellent Thanks”
    Gordon Gordon United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.0
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 6.2
Low score for Cowes

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The Union Inn is the oldest pub in Cowes, offering individually styled boutique rooms just a 5-minute walk from the bustling marina. It has a bar and a restaurant serving traditional home-cooked food.

With a flat-screen TV and a CD and DVD player, each contemporary room also has a sleek private shower room. Free tea and coffee and ironing facilities are also provided.

Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the Lounge Bar. It also serves varied lunch and evening menus, using fresh, local produce. The popular pub stocks a range of real ales.

Massages are available and guests also have free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Cowes ferry terminal is only 650 feet away, while many of the historic yacht clubs are also within a few minutes’ walk. Charming shops, pubs and restaurants surround the Inn.

This is our guests' favorite part of Cowes, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the top-rated area in Cowes, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
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7.8
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Categories:
  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.0
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 6.2
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  • Jane United Kingdom

    “Nicely decorated cosy rooms, lovely toiletries, towels, and bedlinen. Nice tea and coffee making facilities with biccies and a bottle of water. Staff friendly, pub a cosy shabby chic great drinking place. Food was ok just basic pub grub. Fish and chips, lasagne, sausage and mash etc. Breakfast was in the cafe next door. No frills but lovely breakfast. Very handy for everything, although no parking on sight there was parking just round the corner. Would def stay again. ”

  • Rosalee Canada

    “Location was excellent; the pub was handy and very friendly service!”

  • Nick United Kingdom

    “Lovely traditional friendly inn right where you’d want to be in Cowes.”

  • Jeff Canada

    “Old historic charm while modern enough to be comfortable. Breakfast included next door, excellent food and service. ”

  • Ben United Kingdom

    “I thought it might be noisy being above a pub but was actually very quiet. Very comfortable bed, very central, lovely staff”

  • Boyd United States of America

    “Charming room over a picturesque pub. Very nice people running the place. Cafe next door where breakfast is served was comfortable and the gentleman in charge of breakfast was very nice and helpful”

  • Benjamin United Kingdom

    “Nice comfortable room and quiet the night I stayed.”

  • Anonymous United Kingdom

    “Comfortable room with excellent shower. Lovely staff. Central location.”

  • Anonymous United Kingdom

    “Absolutely perfect, felt very safe as the team were very mindful of Covid procedures etc. Christine and Barry were great at breakfast - food was lovely and they were both very friendly!”

  • Gordon United Kingdom

    “Excellent location Staff all friendly and helpful Bad reviews (maybe it’s the people and not the staff) Cosy pub with fire 🔥 Would recommend Top Attic room excellent Thanks ”

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  • Where can cars be parked and is it safe/secure Thank you Jamie

    Good morning, We only have on street parking at the Union Inn, sorry for any inconvenience.

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    Answered on April 28, 2021
  • If we book 2 rooms for one night on Sunday 2nd May, will breakfast and dinner be served?

    Good morning, Due to COVID restrictions we are not currently doing dinners but there will be a breakfast in your room. Kind regards

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    Answered on April 28, 2021
  • Good morning, are you still open? I am looking for one nights stay on Thursday. Many thanks, Ben.

    Good morning Ben Yes we are still open, if you would like to give us a call I would be happy to get that booked for you. Kind regards Charlette

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    Answered on November 30, 2020
  • Hi, planning a trip over Christmas, 24 to 27 Dec, can you confirm you are open. We are from Peterborough Cambs, in Tier 2, plan to drive and then come on the ferry. Can we book a table for food one night? Thank you.

    Good morning Ben Yes from the 2nd Dec we are allowed to open our pubs and restaurants on the Isle of Wight. If you would like to give us a call we would be happy to get that booked for you. Kind regards Charlette

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  • Do you take small dogs

    No sorry we don't allow dogs of any size to stay with us

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Osborne House
    1.6 miles
  • Calshot Castle
    3.2 miles
  • Carisbrooke Castle
    3.9 miles
  • Robin Hill
    5.9 miles
  • Bucklers Hard
    6.3 miles
  • Beaulieu Palace House
    7.6 miles
  • Beaulieu
    7.7 miles
  • Haslar Marina
    8.1 miles
  • Netley Abbey
    8.3 miles
  • Bursledon Brickworks
    8.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar The Coast
    0.6 miles
  • Restaurant Number 3
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Portsmouth Harbour
    8.7 miles
  • Mary Rose Museum
    8.7 miles
  • Port Solent
    10.2 miles
  • Southampton Guildhall
    10.9 miles
  • The Mayflower Theatre
    11.1 miles
  • Ageas Bowl
    11.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea The Solent
    0 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Calshot Beach
    3.3 miles
  • Browndown Point Beach
    5 miles
  • Stokes Bay Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Southampton Airport
    13 miles
  • Bournemouth Airport
    23.7 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    56.3 miles
How to get to The Union Inn from Southampton Airport
    Private shuttle
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Union Inn

    Food: British

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Union Inn

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform The Union Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about The Union Inn

  • Room options at The Union Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family

  • The Union Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Union Inn.

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Union Inn by:

      • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 1h 40min

    • The Union Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • The Union Inn

    • Check-in at The Union Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Union Inn is 500 feet from the center of Cowes.

    • The prices at The Union Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at The Union Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Breakfast to go