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The Union Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn perfect for exploring Cowes

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Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Front of property
Front of property - evening/night
Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Towels
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Watch House Lane, Cowes, England, PO31 7QH
  • RedJet Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cowes Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Osborne House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Quadruple Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double or Twin Room

  • Marina view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Cowes

City center stay.You'll be steps from Royal London Yacht Club and a 5-minute walk from RedJet Ferry Terminal. Also, Cowes Harbour is within half a mile (1 km) and East Cowes Ferry Terminal is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • RedJet Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cowes Yacht Haven - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cowes Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Osborne House - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • West Cowes Ferry Station - 4 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fountain Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Basque Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Coast Bar & Dining Room - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Union Inn

3.5-star inn perfect for exploring Cowes
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Union Inn also features a library, a front-desk safe, and a porter.

This 3.5-star Cowes inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Union Inn offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and DVD players.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 5 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 5.00 per day

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
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Union Inn Cowes
Union Cowes
The Union Inn Cowes
The Union Inn Inn
The Union Inn Cowes
The Union Inn Inn Cowes

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Union Inn to the airport?

The Union Inn is 34.5 mi (111-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Union Inn?

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Union Inn on Jun 8, 2025 start from $111.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Union Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Union Inn.

How close is The Union Inn to the beach?

This inn is 1.5 mi (10-min drive) from Gurnard Beach and 14.3 mi (44-min drive) from Shanklin Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Union Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Union Inn, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Union Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Union Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Union Inn?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Union Inn have a pool?

The Union Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Union Inn have a restaurant?

The Union Inn is home to The Union Inn, which features British cuisine.

Does The Union Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Union Inn to downtown Cowes?

The Union Inn is 0.2 mi away from Cowes.

The Union Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 98 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean room Good shower big working TV All v good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

Amazing little find

Great little pub. Staff were superb, beer was excellent and food was great. This place was right up my street. Will be booking regularly as I visit family on the island
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable bed but Room 6 is in the attic and sloping roof meant it was quite a small living space. Shower room sink gurgled when guests beneath were showering. Breakfast was not great. Strange crispy omelette and hard avocado on toast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

DUNCAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good facilities in the room and the breakfast has been upgraded to cooked, also very good. Did have a gurgling noise from basin waste in room 6 when another room seemed to be showering. Could wake you if that room was early showers. Otherwise a very good night sleep in comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

tara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little stay at this perfectly located B n B in the heart of cowes. Great for our 1 night stay. Staff super lovely and friendly. Would just like the option to take a coffee away in the morning. Maybe just get some take away coffee cups would be great! Thank you for a great little stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

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

Great Union Inn

Lovely pub in the centre of Cowes. Good food and a great pub atmosphere in the bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a real gem. Comfy bedrooms, very friendly staff, best location, and price is very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Renee, WYLIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, nice room, comfy beds, near waterside. Easy walking from the ferry. Continental breakfast nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frazer

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was quirky but I wrote “hello” in the dust with my finger on the bedside table.. just shows the poor standard of cleanliness throughout!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Edward

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Noisiest room in Cowes

Room 5 is above the pub entrance, which has drunk smokers around it until the small hours
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

8/10 Good

Mohinder

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Proper dusting wasn't dun hangers lights skirting boards radiators extra
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I were on a tour of the Isle of Wight so over a week we stayed at 5 hotels. The Union was head and shoulders above the rest. The room was excellent, looks to have been newly refurbished, including high quality windows. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but everything there! Including a radio, TV , fridge, breakfast, cold water. Wonderful. My favorite place on the IOW
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erene

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

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

Amazing value, wonderful location.

Stayed here for one night,booked 2 rooms and both were fine. So many nice touches, water, fresh milk in the fridge not those awful little sachets, and the price included a continental breakfast. Wonderful value in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nway Nway

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023