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New Holmwood Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers relax on the picturesque harbor-side terrace while savoring local specialties at the Spinnaker Restaurant, with attentive staff enhancing the experience

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Best Western New Holmwood Hotel offers a perfect retreat with a scenic terrace overlooking Cowes Harbour. Guests savor meals at the Spinnaker Restaurant and enjoy in-room WiFi. Attentive staff and convenient laundry facilities ensure a truly relaxing stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

About the neighborhood

Located in Cowes, Best Western New Holmwood Hotel is in the historical district and on the beach. Southampton Maritime Museum and HMS Victory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle. Don't miss out on a visit to The Needles Landmark Attraction. Visit our Cowes travel guide
Map
Queens Road, Egypt Point, Cowes, ENG, PO31 8BW

Getting around

  • West Cowes Ferry Station
    17 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    112 min drive

Restaurants

  • Duke of York
  • The Fountain Inn
    17 min walk
  • Anchor Inn
    18 min walk
  • Cowes Ale House
    19 min walk
  • The Garden
    15 min walk

About this property

New Holmwood Hotel

Hotel near Cowes Harbour
Located close to Osborne House, Best Western New Holmwood Hotel provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Spinnaker Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • A computer station, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Spinnaker Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.5 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 13.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western New Holmwood Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western New Holmwood Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Best Western New Holmwood Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western New Holmwood Hotel located?

Located in Cowes, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cowes Harbour, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle. Southampton Maritime Museum and Gunwharf Quays are also within 16 mi (25 km). West Cowes Ferry Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

New Holmwood Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 357 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wedding anniversary stay.

Very clean and friendly. Excellent evening meal and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay

Brilliant location and all staff were helpful and friendly. Good parking outside. Restaurant dinner was excellent. Hotel felt comfortable and relaxing with good facilities and fabulous views of the Solent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with terrace and great view. Breakfast made to order 👌 Menu & dinner spot on. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The property is kept clean and tidy, the staff is excellent and friendly. The property offers a quiet location to visit neighbourhoods and main attractions nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a visit

Very comfortable and enjoyable weekend, staff knew their role and responsibilities and worked as a team to make our stay perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kay and Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views are remarkable, easy walking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Pleasant stay. Service was good. Food for breakfast and dinner was excellent. Good view from the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Lovely hotel with a great view of the sea/Solent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Break for “Walk the Wight”.

Stayed previously. Nice/friendly hotel. Staff were very professional and helpful, especially Debbie. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, easy parking, excellent restaurant and bar. All staff were pleasant and very helpful. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keltie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the staff were very friendly. There was also a large selection of delicious food in the restaurant. Highly recommended hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

friendly staff

Hotel in a great position and great staff ,especially on reception.,we enjoyed ourselves....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel on Egypt Esplanade - fantastic for sunrise and sunset views. Polite and attentive staff. Good continental and cooked breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view and pleasant service. Nice dining. Cozy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and near the centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast. Only complaint was that the shower in my room didn't have any hot water coming out of it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Fabulous

Fabulous location and proximity to Cowes. Special mention to all the staff who were fantastic and thank-you for making it such a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s ok, needs updating. Most staff friendly, only let down by a couple. Room with sea view… only just!, over looking ugly roof. Food mediocre but hot. Probably wouldn’t recommend unless updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely hotel on the beach. Service great. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely 2 day break. Sea view room was good, food v.good, service and friendliness excellent. Already thinking of another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Second Visit

Superb experience from check-in to check-out. The room was clean and in great condition. The food was superb. And the staff were all friendly and attentive. I'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly

Friendly and helpful receptionist. Very professional approach by not shouting out the room number but just giving the key cards - excellent. Dinner was also excellent with good service. Room very comfortable. Not much of a view but no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two night stay

We stayed for a couple of nights and found the staff to be very friendly and happy to help. The room was comfortable and spacious. Difficult to fault it, so I won’t.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Comfortable, dog friendly, and helpful. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Home Away From Home

We loved our stay in Cowes. The hotel Staff were helpful, friendly, and very accommodating. Most of the other guests had been visiting for a number of years. And the view could Not have been better. Thanks for a great time. Would highly recommend.
Really delicious food!!
Beautiful view!
Wonderful service. Feel at home!
Clean and quaint reception area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024