New Holmwood Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (699 reviews)
65 Queen's Road , Cowes , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location and views
Clean, spacious rooms
Free parking
Dog friendly
Comfortable beds in several rooms
Veranda/terrace
Cons:
No bar or restaurant on site
Limited staff availability (no staff after 5pm)
Rooms can be hot/stuffy; limited cooling
Breakfast/service quality inconsistent (self-serve)
No in-room fridge; occasional maintenance issues (TV, décor)
Perceived reduced value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
9.8
Multiple reviewers described rooms as 'spacious and clean' and 'big and airy' — overall very good housekeeping and room cleanliness.
Service
8
Staff described as friendly when present, but service is limited (no staff after 5pm, housekeeping on request, self-entry key boxes) leading to inconsistent guest contact.
Location
10
Repeatedly praised: great location, lovely views over the Solent, convenient for town (20 min walk) and sunsets — a standout positive.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms are generally comfortable and airy with good beds in some cases, but issues noted (stuffy/hot rooms, ineffective ceiling fan, one TV with no channels, variable views for downstairs rooms).
Amenities
7.5
Limited amenities: no bar or restaurant, no in-room fridge, no separate fans in wardrobes; positives include veranda, free parking and dog-friendly policy.
Value for Money
7.2
Several guests felt the property is below standard for the price and not worth the money now that restaurant/bar facilities are absent; some feel value remains due to location.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast is offered but described as self-serve/not up to standard by some; no restaurant or bar service for evening food — food offering is functional but limited.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed but generally positive due to location and cleanliness; lower marks stem from reduced services and lacking facilities — many guests 'made the best' of a pleasant location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-16 00:19

Property Description

Welcome to BEST WESTERN New Holmwood Hotel, your perfect getaway in Cowes, Isle of Wight!

Luxurious Accommodation: Our hotel offers elegant rooms with stunning views of the Isle of Wight region, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Convenient Location: Located just 3.5 km from the famous Osborne House, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions and beautiful beaches.

Exceptional Amenities: Enjoy our on-site restaurant serving delicious cuisine, relax in our cozy lounge bar, or take a stroll in our picturesque gardens.

Book your stay at BEST WESTERN New Holmwood Hotel now and experience the best of Cowes, Isle of Wight!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 699 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.8
Service: 8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
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Tailin • couple • gb
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
6
Very good location and comfortable room but basic facilities and not enough staff .
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not enough staff . No one present after 5pm and bar closed at 5pm . Too early to close bar on a Friday / Sat evening.

Lobby baby change toilet bin not emptied and overflowing with paper hand towels. Ladies toilet , hand towel dispenser not working.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • family_with_children • gb
5
Pleasant
Pros:

We love the location and have been there before 4 years ago

Cons:

It has gone down hill since our last visit after breaking away from Best Western and closing for 6 months. They dont hold any events anymore and are putting the cafe out to francise. They are only going to open for the summer months in the future according to the staff. The reception was only open 10am to 5pm so if you needed anyone after that you had to phone a mobile number. There was no bar or cafe facilities after 5pm

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
4
Great location by the sea but a disappointing experience.
Pros:

Car parking off road.

Cons:

No cooked breakfast. No bar. No evening reception. Sad to see the terrace with a great view of the sea not in use. Unable to see my face in the bathroom mirror (too low on the wall). Rooms smelt like an unloved care home :(

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Fantastic location a nice walk from the centre.
Staff very helpful especially when I had made a error with my booking
Best of all it's dog friendly

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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EVELYN • solo_traveller • gb
2
Unhappy visit
Pros:

That this Hotel holds personal memories.
A place that we have used many times over the years.

Cons:

That is now classed as a B&B. And we could not have the Sea View room that we booked weeks ago as it had a plumbing issue we were told! So we ended up in a dark gloomy room. With partial refund. It ruined the weekend. A return is very unlikely.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location the closest to sea the bed

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
5
Should be called a b&b and not a hotel no bar or cooked meals
Pros:

The location was great bed was comfy

Cons:

No bar or food after 5pm until 7.30 in morning room to small

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very good stay, Good Location and nice accommodation
Pros:

The Hotel was on the Seafront and the view from the front was excellent.
The Staff were friendly and helpful but no over night cover (except by call out), however this was not an issue during my stay.
Room was a far size and comfortable and clean.

Cons:

Nothing it was perfect for my needs.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • gb
6
A good time
Pros:

Lovely location overlooking Solent.
Enjoyed outside areas, comfortable seats and new umbrellas.

Cons:

There was no provision for any food/ drinks in evening

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • family_with_children • gb
3
Great location, better options elsewhere if you have young ones
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No clean facilities for very young children, provided with stained mattress and completely oblivious when we complained

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
6
Cons:

Having a bar service after 5 pm

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Linda • extended_group • be
3
Erg teleurstellend voor die prijs
Pros:

De ligging

Cons:

Zeer hete en gedateerde kamers, het raam ging maar 10cm open. Er was geen sfeer. Een ongezellig ontbijt, opscheppen uit bakken, koffie uit de kan.
De badkamer met heel luidruchtige verluchting.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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kim • couple • gb
8
Very nice might well be back
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

Tea / coffee/milk in room not replenished

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • gb
10
It was a really good place to stay. Thank you
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Perfect location and very comfortable, clean room

Cons:

I think breakfast was a bit expensive, we decided to eat out

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Alastair Dunwoody • solo_traveller • gb
8
Stay at the Holmwood
Pros:

The decking on the front.
The interior decoration was nice.
The staff were friendly.

Cons:

Bathroom was dated and smelly.
No system for room cleaning while you're out and about.
Mini fridge in the room would be nice
View in the room was non existent.
Ground floor, hot so had to keep the window closed all night.
Bed was a bit hard.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • gb
7
Enjoyed a few days’ stay at The New Holmwood Hotel.
Pros:

The location is right on the sea front with a wonderful view across The Solent. It was very hot and the sea breezes were very welcome. The public rooms are large and airy. The room was large with a King bed, a good bathroom and large shower. Staff very helpful. Breakfast was £17.50 and served in the dining room overlooking the sea, but we didn’t try it.

Cons:

We had a ceiling fan in the room but it was only on a slow speed, so the room was a little stuffy. It was exceptionally hot though.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Not cooked fresh on first day - kept hot but ingredients not refreshed so scrambled egg had a hard topping and mushrooms were crispy. No choice of other eggs ie poached or fried. Ceral limited in choice and no pastries!

Cons:

Hot breakfast cooked to order with more choice - see above
Given the heatwave an additional room fan would have been welcomed!

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee