The Woodvale Hotel Cowes , Cowes (Isle of Wight) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1 Princes Esplanade, Cowes (Isle of Wight), United Kingdom, PO31 8LE

The Woodvale is a 4-star hotel in Cowes (Isle of Wight) featuring recently refurbished accommodations, a restaurant, and a bar. Guests can enjoy stunning views across The Solent and traditional English breakfasts.

Rooms & Amenities

Guestrooms at The Woodvale are available in double, twin, or family room configurations, all equipped with en-suite facilities, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers, and free WiFi. Most rooms offer far-reaching views across The Solent. Spacious bedrooms have been recently refurbished to an extremely high specification.

Dining Options

Dining at The Woodvale includes a main menu offering a good choice of dishes along with a specials board that features specialty fish dishes. A traditional English breakfast is served in the Solent Suite restaurant, and the kitchen operates daily from 12 noon to 8:30 PM.

Leisure & Events

The Woodvale provides outdoor dining on its BBQ terrace during warmer months and features a garden area. The recently renovated Solent Suite Function Room can cater for parties or conferences, accommodating up to 70 guests with stunning views across The Solent.

Local Area & Transportation

For those looking for area attractions, The Woodvale is conveniently located near notable sites such as Osborne House and the Classic Boat Museum. Bus stops can be found within a short walking distance, providing access to local transportation.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Standard Family Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Cowes (Isle of Wight) 1.1 mi

Airports

Southampton (SOU) 37.8 mi

Bournemouth (BOH) 52.0 mi

Bus

Bus stop 8.9 mi

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Tasty and Hearty

The evening menu was good, especially the squid appetizer we had — it was seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection. It was the highlight of our meal and left us wanting more!

Emily Johnson. United Kingdom, 2024-06-15Read full review on

Spacious and Cozy

I was thrilled with the spacious design of our room. It included a lovely seating area and the bathroom had excellent shower pressure which made mornings so much more enjoyable!

Mark Anderson. Canada, 2024-02-10Read full review on

Pampering Details

The bathroom was a pleasant surprise with a large shower and a variety of high-quality toiletries. The soaps and shampoos felt luxurious and added to our overall experience.

Sophie Lee. Australia, 2024-11-22Read full review on

Excellent Aftercare

The check-in process was seamless, and I was particularly impressed with how they accommodated our last-minute dinner reservation request. It made our stay feel personalized and special!

Tommy Parker. New Zealand, 2024-08-04Read full review on

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cribs
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1 Princes Esplanade, Cowes (Isle of Wight), United Kingdom, PO31 8LE

Map view

1 Princes Esplanade, Cowes (Isle of Wight), United Kingdom, PO31 8LE

City landmarks

Osborne House Osborne House Estate

Osborne House

2.5 mi

Egypt Esplanade

Egypt Point

2700 ft

12-14 Beckford Road Cowes Public Library

Cowes Maritime Museum

1.6 mi

83 High Street

Sir Max Aitken Museum

1.5 mi

All Saint's Church

2400 ft

Church Lodge Church Road

St Mary's Church

2300 ft

Isle Of Wight Theatretrain

2500 ft

Beach

Cowes

1.4 mi

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and Presbytery

1.1 mi

Parks

Northwood Park

1.3 mi

St. Mary's Church

5100 ft

Cowes Beach

4300 ft

Museums

The Classic Boat Museum

1.5 mi

Cowes Castle

1.1 mi

Store

Live Like This

1.1 mi

8 Clarence Road

East Cowes Heritage Centre

1.5 mi

Trinity Church Lane

Holy Trinity Church

5300 ft

Church

St. Faith's Church

1.2 mi

Royal Yacht Squadron Cannons

1.1 mi

Broadway Theatre

Trinity Theatre

1.1 mi

Bluegreen Pictures

1.1 mi

Gallery

Kendalls Fine Art Ltd

1.1 mi

Royal London Yacht Club

1.1 mi

Cowes Bandstand

1.1 mi

Cowes Conservative Club

1.1 mi

Amusement Arcade

1.1 mi

Cowes Yacht Haven 116B High Street Vectis Yard

Cowes Yacht Haven

1.6 mi

Island Sailing Club

1.1 mi

Nearby

Beach

Gurnard Seafront

400 ft

Gurnard Beach

500 ft

Restaurants

The Little Gloster

3500 ft

31 Marsh Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

88%

liked the hotel and would stay again

beautiful view

accommodating staff

pricey

limited breakfast options

8.8/10

Great

Rooms

8.7

Location

8.7

Service

9.7

Dining

8.3

Jeremy

United Kingdom, May 2024

9.0/10

The hotel had wonderful rooms with a very relaxed atmosphere and a comfortable bed where a good breakfast was served. The service was outstanding, with staff making extra efforts to meet our needs. The location was conveniently close to nearby attractions but a bit expensive compared to other options. The dining experience offered amazing views with high-quality products. Overall, a great stay with excellent service and ambiance.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were cozy and relaxing, with a comfortable bed and a lovely breakfast served.

Service

10.0

The staff was exceptional, always willing to accommodate any request and provided top-notch service.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient, close to nearby attractions and right near the sea.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience boasted incredible views and high-quality products.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well-maintained and offered a relaxing ambiance.

Noel

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.6/10

The hotel offers stunning views of the sea, with beautiful ensuite bathrooms and comfortable beds.

Rooms

8.0

I loved the beautiful ensuite bathroom and the excellent view from my room. The bed was so comfy, and the breakfast served was fantastic!

Service

9.0

The staff here were so accommodating and made extra efforts to ensure we had the best experience possible. Shoutout to the member of staff who served us, they were amazing!

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located near the sea and major attractions. The beer garden was a lovely spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Dining

8.0

Dining with a view was a highlight of my stay. The beautiful view across the Solent made every meal special.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers great facilities for guests to enjoy during their stay. Everything was well-maintained and top-notch.

beautiful view

pricey

Derek

United Kingdom, December 2023

9.0/10

I had a wonderful time at this hotel with its stunning views of the Solent and excellent facilities. The service was outstanding, ensuring tables with the best views were always available and accommodating all our requests. The location was so convenient, right near the sea and with easy access to nearby attractions.

Rooms

9.0

The room was spacious with fantastic views of the Solent.

Service

10.0

The staff went above and beyond, making sure we had the best experience possible during our stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly located right near the sea, offering a high rooftop view and easy access to attractions.

Dining

8.0

Dining with a beautiful view across the Solent was a truly memorable experience.