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The Pilot Boat Inn

3.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Bembridge B&B

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Captain Cabin | In-room dining
Restaurant
Captain Cabin | Living area | 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Station Rd, Bembridge, England, PO35 5NN
  • Bembridge Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Isle of Wight Zoo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Captain Cabin | Living area | 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Captain Cabin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bembridge

In Bembridge .Stay at this Bembridge B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bembridge Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of St Helens Beach. Priory Beach and Whitecliff Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bembridge Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Whitecliff Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 14 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 42 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sandown Brading Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Vine Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Big Kahuna - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lagom Coffee Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caulkheads Pub - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Pilot Boat Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Bembridge B&B
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bembridge bed & breakfast.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Pilot Boat Inn offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Pilot Boat Inn to the airport?

The Pilot Boat Inn is 37.6 mi (111-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Pilot Boat Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Pilot Boat Inn.

How close is The Pilot Boat Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 2-minute walk from Bembridge Beach and 2.3 mi (6-min drive) from Priory Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Pilot Boat Inn offer free breakfast?

The Pilot Boat Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Pilot Boat Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Pilot Boat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Pilot Boat Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Pilot Boat Inn have a pool?

The Pilot Boat Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Pilot Boat Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Pilot Boat Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Pilot Boat Inn to downtown Bembridge?

The Pilot Boat Inn is 0.4 mi away from Bembridge.

The Pilot Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hospitable

On arrival the pub was shut, doesn’t open Mondays, had I have realised I wouldn’t have booked here. You are sent details to let yourself in, the area you let yourself in doesn’t do the place any favours, needs a tidy up. Really strong smell of paint, which is a plus in one way but it was strong in the room too. Curtains didn’t close properly, the track needs sorting. Nice clean bathroom. Comfy bed, although the bedding was marked. The best bit was the continental breakfast and the lady who organised it, had a nice chat. This is a relatively new venture and there is a bit of a way to go.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Below average hotel.....

Lovely owner but room had too many issues to be dealt with over a short stay... Breakfast was meagre, and for any Gluten Free customers, whom we noticed overlapped our stay, there was little option .. just bread.... no cereal.... Honestly.... not value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole building was unique. unusual but very comfortable. We could have done with another chair in the Room.....but other than that fine. 'Mine host ' was very friendly and helpful. We had a bit of banter.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the family room which is a self contained place with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen-dining area, there was lots of room and privacy. It was clean and tidy. It’s right on the Coastal Path so it was perfect for us on a walking holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice but basic no sea view unfortunately but only a few steps to the sea and lovely walks, the bar is a bit stark but they sell excellent beer and the pizzas are absolutely amazing, we didn’t get breakfast but was given £10 refund and went over the road to a great cafe with a roaring log fire. We would stay again just for the lovely walks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2 nights stay in closed season...winter. Good communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

hamilton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property was quiet with easy parking well maintained and furnished
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quirky apartment and very friendly

Captains Cabin: Noise of the restaurant comes through the bedroom wall which was annoying, but once it closed the room was very quiet. TV is in the living room with wicker chairs, but needed a sofa instead. Apartment was spacious and kitchenette was a brilliant addition. Bed was very comfortable. Staff and owner very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was just continental but a good choice of options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

The rooms and bathroom were very clean, communication from the hosts via text before book in was very clear. Did not manage to log into the Wi-Fi unfortunately it wouldn’t recognise the password. We ate in the pub, amazing pizza and lovely atmosphere. Very close to the sea and marina at Bembridge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size room and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023