Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 128 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 130 min drive
West Cowes Ferry Station - 1 min walk
Ryde St John's Road Station - 19 min drive
Ryde Esplanade Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
The Anchor Inn - 2 min walk
Fountain Inn - 1 min walk
Harbour Kitchen - 1 min walk
The Basque Kitchen - 7 min walk
The Coast Bar & Dining Room - 2 min walk
About this property
Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns
Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns is a great choice for a stay in Cowes. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
3 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10 per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Fountain Hotel Isle Wight
Fountain Hotel Isle Wight Cowes
Fountain Isle Wight
Fountain Isle Wight Cowes
Fountain Hotel Cowes
The Fountain Hotel Cowes
Fountain Hotel Isle Wight Greene King Inns Cowes
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Frequently asked questions
Does Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns like?
Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns is a short 1-minute walk from West Cowes Ferry Station and 6 minutes' walk from Cowes Harbour.
Fountain Hotel Isle of Wight by Greene King Inns Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Nov 17, 2024
Badly need of a refurb
Room itself was clean, but the shower area was very bad. The grouting in the tiles was stained brown as was the silicone around the shower base. We would not shower in there. The communal areas are badly in need of refurbishment. We complained to the manager next morning about the shower and he told us that the hotel was due to shut for a refurbishment, but it had been delayed by Greene King who own it. He apologised and offered a full refund to his credit. It was not just our room, as my brother also had a room in which the shower was in the same state, after paying for an upgraded room. He also got a refund.
Mr Richard
Mr Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Dog friendly pub with fabulous friendly staff
The rooms are comfortable and had all the facilities you would want. The rooms are a little tired but with such a busy island you’ll only be sleeping and showering in it. Staff extremely helpful and welcoming including to our dog who they treated like royalty. Evening meal very good and breakfast which I paid for in advance was impressive. Great location. A little noisy at pub closing time but should be expected as I booked a hotel above a pub!!! Would recommend for all
paul
paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 11, 2024
Very poor - avoid
Very noisy room, smelt terrible and was generally dirty and dilapidated.
Josh
Josh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 23, 2024
Very handy for all in Cowes
Doug
Doug, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 22, 2024
Ideal location for the centre of town. Comfortable room with all requirements for an overnight stay.
Perfect location to start the coastal path walk.
Stayed at the beginning of walk Sunday very quiet at night. Stayed at end of walk Saturday night. Very noisy outside in street until early hours, even with windows closed
Otherwise great place to stay. Staff lovely and helpful. Meal choice good and plentiful
kevin
kevin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Went with family for a wedding had a fantastic time, the staff made us feel very welcome, ideal spot for the ferry, breakfast was fab,would definitely stay here again
Ann
Ann, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Cecilie
Cecilie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
Lovely place and people
Conor
Conor, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 8, 2024
Very friendly staff
Enormous room so much room
A little dated but clean,
Bathroom could do with renovation but again very clean , a plug nearer the mirror would again help
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 6, 2024
paul
paul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
Very welcoming. Clean and great value for money..
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2024
Great place and location
Robert
Robert, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
Staff and service was excellent. Very friendly and engaging. Excellent breakfast and food generally. Great beer garden overlooking harbour.
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
Wonderful welcome, brilliant staff
Such a warm welcome and so helpful. Absolutely lovely stay. Rooms were clean and well maintained. Bathroom likewise. Staff were brilliant able to accommodate a slightly later dinner on our first night and looked after bags both before check in and after check out.
Maureen
Maureen, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 8, 2024
Convenient but tired hotel with comfortable beds
It gave me everything I needed. A comfortable bed and a quiet, clean room to stay in whilst visiting a poorly friend. The staff were pleasant, kind and helpful and my room was moved when I pointed out the difficulty with the bath tap. One young person behind the bar was somewhat off-hand when we thought we might have a meal but changed our minds because the table in the bar was dirty and two glasses had lipstick still on them. I feel proper training is needed here. The hotel itself was very tired - a hot tap that was furred up on the bath/shower that I couldn't turn on, the chain missing from bath and sink plugs making it very difficult to drain the bath - it would have been impossible for even slightly arthritic hands. I was also disconcerted to find that there was no fire exit route map displayed in the room and if there had been a fire, and the stairwell filled with smoke, I am uncertain how I would have got out. I understand that a refurbishment is happening soon and I presume that most of these matters will be addressed.
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 29, 2024
Poor hotel only held up by great staff
Great check on, great staff, very friendly and there to help. Room in poor condition, no heating and no hot water . Meant to be in for 2 nights, checked out after 1 . Great food offering, shame about the state of the premises.
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 10, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 17, 2024
Simon
Simon, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 20, 2023
Had a nice stay
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
Arrived out of hours the night porter and front desk did a great job. Gave all the information requested and were very welcoming.
The room I stayed in was clean. Bed and sheets spot on but the decor needs refreshing.
John
John, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 14, 2023
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 27, 2023
Property looked historic with some areas a little tired. Breakfast was fantastic and staff were very warm and welcoming 👍
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2023
Tony David
Tony David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 3, 2023
Fountain Inn, Isle of Wight
Very old building needed some TLC. Cleanliness was poor, door handles felt sticky, carpets looked dirty. Noisy at night from bar next door which is open until 2am. On a positive note management helpful & friendly, breakfast was good.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 22, 2023
Lovely old building right in the heart of Cowes. Rather faded glory and needs some attention to things like grouting and pitted chrome taps, and the window would only open a small way, meaning the room was very hot.
There is NO parking with this property, so don’t travel with heavy cases! Parking is 8-10 mins away. Food was good and me in host was lovely.