Best Western New Holmwood Hotel

Hotels
Best Western
9 (132 reviews)
Cowes, England, PO31 8BW , Cowes , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Internet access in public areas - high speed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Brilliant location
Spacious rooms
Good amenities
Excellent food
Cons:
Needs updating
Mediocre food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Very clean and friendly.
Service
9.3
Most staff friendly.
Location
9.34
Brilliant location with fabulous views of the Solent.
Room Quality
8.79
The room was very spacious with comfortable beds.
Amenities
9.32
Good facilities and a quiet area at night.
Value for Money
8.28
Food mediocre but hot.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Excellent evening meal and breakfast with menu spot on.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall positive experience despite some points needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 21:11

Property Description

Discover the serene haven of the Best Western New Holmwood Hotel, perfectly situated by the sea in beautiful Cowes.

Culinary Delights
Satisfy your cravings at the Spinnaker Restaurant or opt for room service to enjoy meals in the comfort of your stylish guestroom. Start your day right with our delicious full breakfast available daily.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected and productive with complimentary wireless internet access and a dedicated computer station, all backed by our attentive 24-hour front desk.

Event Spaces
Our hotel boasts versatile conference and meeting rooms, ideal for hosting business events or special gatherings, complemented by a charming banquet hall for memorable celebrations.

Book your stay at the Best Western New Holmwood Hotel and experience coastal charm with all the comforts of home!

Important information:

  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 132 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Andrew extended_group gb
5
All ok but felt the checkin could have been a bit more welcoming
Pros:

The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was fine. Good tea & coffee making facilities in our room.

Cons:

We turned up 1 hour earlier than the checkin time and appreciate they were busy so we had to wait. We asked if we could buy a cup of tea but they said that wasn't possible. I felt that was disappointing.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
C
Cleary couple gb
10
It was a lovely break by the Sea
Pros:

The room the staff everything was spotlessly clean and the location

Cons:

Didn't have a bar

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
D
Donna couple gb
8
Was a lovely short break.
Pros:

Front of house staff so friendly, but breakfast staff not so, no tongs to pick up food, no egg options offered, eggs arrived after we finished breakfast, would be nice to have bread rolls and croissant options.
Room very comfortable and clean, but could hear the people above walking around.

Cons:

Improve breakfast options, be asked upon arriving for breakfast what eggs you would like and then help ourselves to the rest of the food available. Back ground music for breakfast would be nice to lighten the mood.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
D
Denise solo_traveller au
4
Very disappointed
Pros:

Position & breakfast was ok

Cons:

Very basic. No toiletries. The towels were yellow & stained. The pillows were old & uncomfortable

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
M
mark solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan couple gb
2
DON'T STAY HERE!!!!
Pros:

Only good thing about this hotel is the location.

Cons:

Everything, hotel is tired and dated, as in decoration, carpets, the tiles in bathroom look like they were fitted in the 70s, no hot water, I repeat NO HOT WATER, I was told at 07:30 on a Sunday morning that it was being fixed!! It never was, I also reckon they knew the night before but didnt say anything on check in, as we were late checking in, but someone was still there to meet and placate us.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
S
Shrestha couple gb
9
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
M
Martin family_with_children de
4
Although the hotel wasn’t great we did enjoy our stay on the Island well worth the visit.
Pros:

location and view were very good also to had good parking facility.

Cons:

Beds weren’t very comfortable and pillows were poor, towel was stained and room wasn’t serviced between 1st and 2nd night, breakfast was very average. One of the two rooms we had also had a flickering light in the bath room and the shower wouldn’t run cold just boiling hot.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
6
Nice location but some key things missing.
Pros:

Location & size of room. Excellent bathroom.

Cons:

Not told you had to request the room to be serviced. No bar or evening food available.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
N
Nicola solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great location - even though didn't have sea view could still hear the sea

Cons:

The bar was shut - previously parents had visited the bar for a drink and sea view

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple gb
1
Very poor
Pros:

The Location is perfect

Cons:

On arrival, we were told the boiler had broken. so there was no hot water, no food and no bar..
Having driven all day to arrive this is not what you expect to hear.
They had our phone number, as they had previously called 3 times to confirm we were attending, could they not call us to explain the issues.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
5
Disappointing
Pros:

Clean and well decorated

Cons:

A recent change of ownership has changed from a superb hotel to an impersonal bed and breakfast with no other meals and no bar. Doors close st 5pm and entry is by entering numbers
A strong complaint at Booking.com for not detailing the present situation and change.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer family_with_children gb
8
Pity the boiler broke and we couldnt get hot water for the shower.
Pros:

NA

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
S
Salvatore couple gb
10
Mike is wonderful and we will be returning
Pros:

Mike was wonderful and a true asset to this hotel thank you for the wonderful service. We will definitely be retuning this is our favorite hotel in Cowes

Cons:

NA

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
T
Tim couple gb
6
Pros:

Location good

Cons:

No bar facility

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
M
matthew solo_traveller gb
1
Closed for business
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

There were no staff on duty, no cctv, no bar or restaurant. We didn’t bother staying at the hotel because it had such a horrible feel to it. We checked in to the Union Inn in Cowes instead which was the complete opposite.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
H
Helle extended_group dk
1
Total dårlig service - især mht. morgenmaden. En meget uhøflig og brysk Kok er lignende set!!
Pros:

Udsigten

Cons:

Morgenmad fra 7.30 men døren var spærret og kokken blev rasende over at man gik ind da han ventede et stort selskab på 15 mand og man måtte ikke gå ind. Men alle andre gæster på hotellet har jo også morgenmad fra 7.30?? Servicen var total ringe og ikke muligt at få et stykke ristet brød lidt før 7.30 hvis man var nødt til at gå tidligere end morgenmad. Alle dage var døren spærret. Har aldrig oplevet noget lignende før. Kan ikke anbefale at overnatte her.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
10
Amazing views from room
Pros:

The Manager, Mike, was amazing and Chris the reception was very helpful. The hotel has an amazing location and the sea view room (no 11) truly delivered. We had a problem, which was attended to immediately. Great plans coming so worth a stay

Cons:

Unfortunately, the hot water was not working, but we met an amicable resolution very quickly, other than that, no issues

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
T
Thomas family_with_children gb
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Florin couple gb
1
2026-05-25 via Nuitee