The Union Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A library, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Union Inn. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a wall decorated with various circular portraits.

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a chandelier.

Double Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a chandelier, and a wall with maritime-themed wallpaper.

Quadruple Room

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Very good
(1 review)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cowes, The Union Inn is in the city center and near the beach. Southampton Cruise Terminal and Portsmouth International Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gunwharf Quays and WestQuay Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Civic Centre, or consider a night out at Wickham Estate. Visit our Cowes travel guide
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Watch House Lane, Cowes, England, PO31 7QH

What's nearby

  • A marina filled with boats, a sailboat in the foreground, and a town with buildings in the background.
    Cowes Harbour
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Island Sailing Club
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Royal London Yacht Club
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sir Max Aitken Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cowes Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Fountain Inn
    4 min walk
  • Anchor Inn
    5 min walk
  • Comicoffee
    4 min walk
  • Pontoon View
    6 min walk
  • Moocow
    6 min walk

About this property

The Union Inn

  • Inn in the city center
  • At The Union Inn, you can look forward to a library, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks at this inn include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
    • A front-desk safe and a porter/bellhop
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like safes and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
    • Electric kettles, heating, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Union Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Union Inn on Nov 8, 2026 start from $140, 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 Union Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Union Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Union Inn located?

Located in the heart of Cowes, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Royal London Yacht Club, Cowes Beach, and Cowes Harbour. East Cowes Ferry Terminal and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 2 mi (3 km). West Cowes Ferry Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Union Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well maintained and clean room and great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great, very quaint and cozy. Bed was comfortable. Pub downstairs had hreat service and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Book

Book with confidence. Have the breakfast. Accept the outside revelry. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and cosy, the pub was lovely, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The shower was really fabulous too! Thank you so much! the break
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok for an overnight stay

Nice enough room, but quite basic. The continental breakfast was nice, good choice of items that were left on a table on the landing, which you ate in your room. Quite noisy at night as people stand outside the pub directly under the window (should have expected really but didn’t think of it)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Basic Accommodation but we didn’t pay that much for the room. It served a purpose. V central.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

6/10 at best.

“Boutique” this is not. One night stay, arrived late afternoon to a brusque check-in. The room was freezing on arrival though the convection heater did it’s job over the next few hours, could this have been switched on in advance. The room is dated and a little shabby, stains on the carpet and musty smell. The bathroom floor obviously has a rotten floorboard under Lino. Overall functional, reasonably clean but disappointing. Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good stay with helpful staff and good facilities thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect for what we wanted ,,, great location fab breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very tired decor- mouldy shower/ bathroom. Strong smell of disinfectant, exposed wiring on lights. Needs refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location in Cowes, we managed to park ok too on a sunday night. The room was nicely decorated and fitted a family of 4 well. Breakfast was nicely done having a selection available to eat in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy no frills

Very central, friendly staff ,self service breakfast arrangement works well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are lovely with quirky decor. Continental breakfast was available with a good choice of items. Car parking is on the seafront and is about 3 minute walk. Make sure you have some change!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cowes visit

Very quiet, all good but the pub doesn't do food. Not a big problem as there are plenty of places to eat a short wall from the pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022