Villa Rothsay Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Cowes hotel

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Villa Rothsay Hotel

View from property
Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Sea Facing) | 1 bedroom
Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Sea Facing) | Bathroom
Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Sea Facing) | View from property
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
29 Baring Road, Cowes, England, PO31 8DF
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal London Yacht Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Harbour
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Sea Facing)

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Sea Facing)

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Sea Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Rear Facing)

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cowes

In Cowes .You'll be steps from Cowes Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Royal London Yacht Club. RedJet Ferry Terminal and Cowes Yacht Haven are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal London Yacht Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Island Sailing Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cowes Yacht Haven - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cowes Harbour - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • West Cowes Ferry Station - 14 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke of York - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Fountain Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Comicoffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cowes Ale House - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Villa Rothsay Hotel

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Cowes hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Villa Rothsay Hotel also features barbecue grills and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cowes hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Villa Rothsay Hotel offers 12 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Villa Rothsay Hotel Cowes
Villa Rothsay Hotel
Villa Rothsay Cowes
Villa Rothsay
Villa Rothsay Hotel Cowes
Villa Rothsay Cowes
Villa Rothsay
Hotel Villa Rothsay Hotel Cowes
Cowes Villa Rothsay Hotel Hotel
Hotel Villa Rothsay Hotel
Villa Rothsay Hotel Hotel
Villa Rothsay Hotel Cowes
Villa Rothsay Hotel Hotel Cowes

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Rothsay Hotel to the airport?

Villa Rothsay Hotel is 37.9 mi (104-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa Rothsay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Villa Rothsay Hotel.

How close is Villa Rothsay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 1 mi (7-min drive) from Gurnard Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Rothsay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, Villa Rothsay Hotel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa Rothsay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Villa Rothsay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villa Rothsay Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Villa Rothsay Hotel have a pool?

Villa Rothsay Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Villa Rothsay Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Villa Rothsay Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Villa Rothsay Hotel to downtown Cowes?

Villa Rothsay Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Cowes.

Villa Rothsay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent accommodation and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place with very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the property was excellent and Margaret the owner was extremely pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast excellent, outstanding property, staff polite, and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, friendly welcome and awesome views. Had a lovely short break.
Lovely breakfast looking over the Solent.
Beautiful sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and all staff we met weee exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really quirky wonderful hotel with delightful staff and the best breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice big room, plenty of tea and coffee, breakfast spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay and will be happily returning! The whole stay was amazing and we only wish we could have stayed longer this time. We were also impressed with the breakfast options and service. All in all, clean, quiet, cozy and charming! Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent setting, authentic period detail décor and ambiance, wonderfully comfortable rooms and common areas, and proprietor so generous and knowledgeable and helpful. So great, we're grateful for everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly stay. Lovely oldy world hotel . Modern bedrooms . Great breakfast. Fantastic stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent a lovely three nights at Villa Rothsay Hotel in the Morning Cloud room. The room was excellent, with a fantastic view over The Solent. The service was brilliant and the breakfast plentiful and top quality. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S

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

Lovely!

Lovey place to stay with wonderful personality. Friendly staff and super comfy room. And a lovely breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Quaint hotel with lovely sea views.

Very quirky, quaint hotel with lovely sea views. Very good, helpful service and advice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Fabulous Old fashioned hospitality

Met by Jackie and Margaret who made us very welcomed, showed us to our room, a light and airy one with very comfortable beds, large bathroom with superb shower. Choices for breakfast ranged from English full fat boy to French Croissants with a variety of fruits, water and juices to set us up for the day
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and lovingly decorated large house with many interesting testimonies of interesting sailing events.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mounzer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is a beautiful boutique hotel, very nice building, everything was very clean, really clean, comfortable, the view of the sea is amazing, the staff were great. we strongly advice to stay in this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View from our room and balcony were exceptional. Breakfast quality and service was 5 star. Our host Margaret gave a friendly, professional and exceptional experience that made our trip memorable. Villa Rothsay an amazing find would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jagatdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to beach although a stoney beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is furnished in Victoriana and run with great care and friendliness by Margaret who creates a country house atmosphere in the public rooms. The honesty bar is a lovely touch and the guests chat away to eachother creating a home from home atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding stay. Lovely room and view. Margaret was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and we will be back! Thank you all very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

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

A little gem

Lovely quirky hotel. Very quiet. Comfortable beds, room nicely decorated and equipped. Very much appreciated the ‘honesty’ bar after an evening out. Staff were very friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quirky period property, beautifully decorated. Stunning views & great customer service. Made to feel very welcome. Great breakfast options. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting perched above cowes . Old school charm with modern touches . A hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023