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The Highdown Inn

3.0 star property
Guests can unwind with their favorite drink at the bar or settle in for a satisfying meal in the cozy restaurant atmosphere

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The Highdown Inn blends country charm with contemporary amenities. Travelers can enjoy drinks at the bar or meals in the restaurant while staying connected with WiFi. The property offers the convenience of free self-parking for all guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highdown Inn on May 26, 2026 start from $156, including 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.

What time is check-in at The Highdown Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Highdown Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Highdown Inn located?

Situated in Totland Bay, this bed & breakfast is steps from The Needles Battery and Tennyson Down. Totland Bay Beach and Alum Bay Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ainsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, nice location off the beaten path but walking distance to lots. Bright rooms. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok nice bed. The restaurant bar food very disappointing cold undercooked vegetables strange sauces. Expensive
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, good food and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and friendly - they looked after us really well. Some areas in need of updating but nothing major. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views, great friendly staff - amazing breakfast?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

George Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great place to stay, if a little off the beaten track, regular bus stop a 20 minute walk(moderate pace.) The decor is faded and could do with an update, bed was really comfy, the staff were excellent and the the food was really good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean. Also great food and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Walking trip

Great food and beer
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

wonderful rural place to stay in the Werst Wight

amazing service. fabulous room and an amazing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought the Highdown Inn In was excellent. The room was good, and dinner in the evening was very good. Would recommend this hotel. Also reasonable cost not expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and good food. Very convenient for the west coast of the Isle of Wight
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

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

Great staff, good overnight stay

Nice pub and the rooms was nice and clean, bathroom could do with being updated though. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the breakfast was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jason

Nice hotel in a good location with parking. Comfy bed. Slightly dated decor and a tad overpriced we felt at £130 per room for single occupancy. Pleasant but nothing special
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although we weren't there for long, as we were on the island for a wedding, when we were there, we had a lovely comfortable stay, with a cracking breakfast the next day. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed for one night but wishing I stayed for longer now! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved the space, the bedroom was comfortable and clean, and gave a very homey b&b feeling. I took transit and found it fairly straightforward to get to. And its an easy walk to the Tennyson monument! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet room and excellent breakfast. Shower didn’t work on the first morning but this was quickly rectified. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Excellent bed and breakfast

Very welcoming staff, excellent locally sourced breakfast. Very tempting menus on the blackboard in the bar - it was a shame we were already booked to eat elsewhere! Next time...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Philippa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s the most wonderful location and for that reason we would stay again, it’s quiet and the staff are lovely. The room cleanliness is poor and the cost per night doesn’t correlate, the decor is very tired too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great afternoon and evening. Lucy and Sean were very friendly and welcoming as were the rest of the staff. The menu options and food was brilliant and the music in the garden was an added bonus. We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Perfect for us

Perfect twin room, not the biggest but everything you need, bright, cheerful and very well presented. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Dinner in the evening was delicious with a good selection of real ales. Breakfast room (not in the main pub) is lovely and lots of choice. Parking right outside, very handy for the Tennyson Memorial and a walk to the Needles. Can’t fault it and will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very enjoyable one night stay at the highdown inn. We were half way through a 70 mile run around the coastal path and needed to set off early so we would have missed breakfast, but the staff were kind enough to cook us some delicious bacon sandwiches to take with us as a packed lunch. In addition to this I left my headphones in the room and didn't realize until I was back in Bembridge. I didn't have time to drive all the way back before getting my Ferry home. I contacted them about it and they kindly packaged and posted them back to me very promptly. It's fair to say they go above and beyond for their guests at the Highdown Inn and I would have no hesitation recommending it to anyone thinking of staying in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joao Pedro

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

4* highly recommended

The check-in was super easy. Loved the concept and of this "old" times pub accommodation. Even being an old building, it was clean and taked care off. The staff was accessible and we highly recommend you to have dinner there as the food smells amazing (we had the typical Sunday roast - huge portion and affordable). The only thing I would say it's that the shower had no pressure and the water was not hot enough for my partner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Amenities
The room, the food and drinks were very good. In contrast to the high standards in the property the bathroom was not up to standard. The grouting in the shower cubicle was black and needed replacing and there was nowhere to hang damp towels. This was all in contrast to the high standards elsewhere. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant pub with rooms which has a bit of character and seems popular with locals. I stayed for one night with girlfriend on a cycling holiday. Room was pleasing, staff were generally helpful and breakfast was excellent. However, dinner was a disappointing experience. Waiting time, even for a starter, was extraordinarily long. The same for the main course, which was not as ordered. Worrying thing about this place is that I got the distinct impression that there is one level of service for locals and another for visitors. Maybe that's how such places survive these days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff snd good food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026