The Anchor Inn

Great location in downtown Cowes and near floating bridge to E Cowes. Room up a lot of stairs. Bathtub in terrible shape - not just leaking - hemmoraging! ! Needs to be replaced. Unique experience to stay above a bar - noise not an issue but there was no band that nite. Had almost no contact with staff. They did help me with my bag.

The staff were friendly, the room was cute and clean BUT there was noisy drilling and hammering until late at night nearby and shortly after 6am, lorries unloading for nearby Sainsbury’s and Poundland which made for a poor night’s sleep sadly

We stay at the Anchor before and after the IOW festival every year . It’s near the ferry terminal close to shops etc . Lovely pub with great food . Rooms are small and clean and can be a bit noisy as above a pub but that’s to be expected . Our room this year was very hot but a fan was in the room which helped a bit. Only complaint this year the mattresses really need replaced ,so thin in our room you could feel every slat and the pillows thin and cheap . Maybe ok for one night but after 4 nights our backs not good and would put us off staying again . We did ask if they had any Mattress toppers and were just told no. Overall convenient , hand location clean good selection of drinks and food excellent

I can’t fault the Anchor. We arrived late afternoon and were greeted by friendly staff. We were instantly upgraded to a larger room with its own bathroom. The rooms are clean and equipped. We were in Cowes for a wedding and we leisurely got ready and went to the pub for a drink. Good selection of beers and the pub offers a ‘good ole pub’ feeling which has been lost with the growing eateries. As islanders this was nice to see. We had a comfortable nights sleep- clean linen and towels. The pub was noisy on our return to the room but it is a pub !! So I would expect nothing less. Great atmosphere and lots of folk enjoying themselves. We were asked by staff on checking out if everything was ok and this felt like a genuine question and not lip service. The accommodation is more than adequate and at the current rates who could complain. We will definitely be back. Cowes is a great place for a night out and The Anchor has proved to be a hidden gem.

It was comfortable and the staff are very friendly and accommodating

We have enjoyed what will be 4 nights at the Anchor when we checkout tomorrow. Our twin bedded room has been warm, cosy and well equipped. With a fabulous high pressure hot shower; most welcome after long coastal walks. Fresh towels and replenished tea trays, with delightful staff attending to our every need. Nothing has been too much trouble! The bar has a fantastic vibe, friendly and welcoming. The location, unmatched! Perfect as a base for exploring the island, round the corner from the bus stop into Newport and a stones throw from local restaurants and cafes. Superb value for money. We enjoyed a meal on our second night. Chicken and gammon pie with green peas, and a Ploughman’s, proper pub grub! Live music on our third night, great fun. Highly recommended.