Best Western New Holmwood Hotel
Egypt Point, Cowes · Hotel
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A seafront hotel on the Cowes esplanade at Egypt Point, with a terrace over the Solent, an outdoor pool and easy walking access into the town centre.
What's nearby
- The Moorings Care Ltd next door
- National Trust - Rosetta Cottage next door
- Egypt Point next door
- Briary Cottage 250m away
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
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About Best Western New Holmwood Hotel
The New Holmwood sits right on the water at Egypt Point, on the western edge of Cowes where the esplanade curves round towards Gurnard. The Solent runs past the front windows, which means a constant traffic of yachts, ferries and container ships to watch from the terrace — the single best thing about staying here.
There are 26 rooms across the main building, most of them straightforward and comfortable rather than characterful, with the sea-facing rooms the ones to ask for. Decor is standard modern hotel, well maintained, with tea and coffee facilities, good showers and free parking on site, which is a real advantage in Cowes where street parking is difficult.
Facilities include a restaurant and bar with a wide conservatory frontage, a sun terrace and a small outdoor swimming pool open in the warmer months. Food is unfussy — fish and chips, steaks, local crab in season — and the bar draws locals as well as guests, particularly during sailing events. The hotel is a well-known fixture during Cowes Week and books out far in advance for the first week of August.
It works well as a base for anyone arriving from Southampton on the Red Funnel ferry, since East Cowes is a short chain-ferry hop away and the town centre is a flat 15-minute walk along the front. It suits couples, sailors and families who want a sea view without paying boutique prices. Doubles typically start around £95, climbing steeply during regattas and school holidays.
What guests say
A lovely Hotel, Situated approx 15 - 20 mins walk from The Red Jet Passenger Terminal in the town centre. The staff I met were very friendly and welcoming and my room on the 1st floor was excellent, clean and quite. It had a trouser press, and a lovely touch was the couple of chocolates to have with my tea.The shower was brilliant, with plenty of hot water, Just next to the main entrance was the bar. My cooked breakfast was nice and hot, You can order a Full English, or Vegetarian Breakfast or Scrambled egg on a separate menu card inside the breakfast room. There was plenty of variety for cereal and fruit. There is parking on site as well.
4 months ago · via Google
Alright spot. A long walk from main area of cowes but nice walk along the seafront. Room could be cleaned better. Yellow stains on towels, spill marks on cushions… Had a twin room and one bed was slanted to the side/ wonky very loud and squeaky. Had a bath and that was ok. One bedside light not working. Had ceiling fan in room which I thought was great. Not accessible for pushchairs / wheelchairs. Didn’t have food so cannot comment on that. Did provide cot which was helpful. Staff friendly and we had a lovely welcome by im assuming a manager. Nice lady. Easy to check in and out.
2 months ago · via Google
My friend and I had an amazing lunch today. The food was hot. Enjoyed the salmon with its herby crust. The veg on the side were plain but a good selection and cooked very well. I had banana parfait with choc ice cream...brilliant. My friend had the treacle and carrot sponge, it didn't touch the sides! We were only visiting not staying but it all looked clean and tidy and the service was good.
10 months ago · via Google
Recently had a 3 night stay. Room very quiet, bed comfy. Minor issues, shower was difficult to adjust from rainfall shower head to side shower could do with descaling. One day room wasn't serviced but courtesy tray on reception, able to stock up on tea bags and biscuits. Such a shame there was no bar or food available other than breakfast. Would have been lovely to sit out on balcony with drink and enjoy the scenery. Staff very pleasant.
3 months ago · via Google
People say this hotel offers clean, quiet rooms with good water pressure and comfortable beds. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, who provide excellent service. Guests mention the delicious and hot breakfast, with a good variety of options.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 65 Queen's Road, Cowes, PO31 8BW Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Egypt Point, Cowes
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 8.6 / 10 (950 reviews)
- Prices from
- £95 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Isle of Wight