The Union Inn is the oldest pub in Cowes, offering individually styled boutique rooms just a 5-minute walk from the bustling marina. It has a bar and a restaurant serving traditional home-cooked food. With a flat-screen TV and a CD and DVD player, each contemporary room also has a sleek private shower room. Free tea and coffee and ironing facilities are also provided. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the Lounge Bar. It also serves varied lunch and evening menus, using fresh, local produce. The popular pub stocks a range of real ales. Massages are available and guests also have free Wi-Fi in public areas. Cowes ferry terminal is only 200 metres away, whilst many of the historic yacht clubs are also within a few minutes’ walk. Charming shops, pubs and restaurants surround the Inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cowes, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great value for money and a lovely room. Clean and well decorated. Good customer service, food and a lovely pub too with a great atmosphere. I always stay here. Great location too for other pubs and restaurants.
  • Kudzai
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    The rooms were very smart and had all what we needed.
  • Nadia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We really enjoyed our stay. Staff very helpful. Room very clean. Love the shower soap. We enjoyed the Full English Breakfast . We will recommend The Union Inn to anybody. Thank you.
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great pub, great rooms, late bar. What’s not to like.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great - breakfas much better than what was offered before. Back to pre Covid days. Highly recommended.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Facilities were great - loads of bottles of water, tea bags, milk etc which was very good. Lovely cooked breakfast - great choice. Location ideal - a 5 minutes walk from passenger ferry port but very quiet.
  • Sasha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was amazing. The location was brilliant. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was refilled with refreshments!
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was beautiful and very central. The bed was very comfortable and the staff were very helpful regarding where to park the car. We didn’t stay for breakfast
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location in heart of Cowes. Staff lovely and food amazing.
  • Louis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, Staff friendliness, room and breakfast were all excellent.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Union Inn
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Union Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

View

  • City view

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Union Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Union Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.