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Prince of Wales

3.0 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Interior
Balcony

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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York Avenue, East Cowes, England, PO32 6JT
  • Place, Osborne House
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, East Cowes Ferry Terminal
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

East Cowes

When you stay at Prince of Wales in East Cowes, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Osborne House and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. .This inn is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Gunwharf Quays and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Portsmouth International Port.
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What's nearby

  • Osborne House - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cowes Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Seaclose Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Ryde St John's Road Station - 12 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke of York - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coast Bar & Dining Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cowes Ale House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Artisan Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Prince of Wales

Inn in East Cowes with free breakfast and a bar
Prince of Wales offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Prince Wales B&B East Cowes
Prince Wales East Cowes
Prince Wales Inn East Cowes
Prince of Wales Inn
Prince of Wales East Cowes
Prince of Wales Inn East Cowes

Reviews

Prince of Wales Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The owners have clearly made a great effort to make sure this old building gives you a welcoming environment. The room was spacious and clean, the Wi-Fi excellent and secure and the room servicing great. The whole environment was well looked after. If you thought that was good? - I can’t speak highly enough of the staff; reception, bar, breakfast & dinner - all different people but all gave excellent service. I have no problem in returning next time we are on the Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen, Boynton Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Price if Wakes is conveniently located on the main road (A3921) between East Cowes and Whippingham, Isle of Wight. The inn is directly across from the main entrance to Osborne House estates. There are comfortable rooms, some with ensuite facilities, and a pub/restaurant/breakfast room on the ground floor. Free parking is available on-site, and it is approximately 1/2 -mile walk to Osborne House. The breakfasts were fresh, hot, and plentiful...cooked by Dean. Wifi and television are included in your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent pub hotel, great service and food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacquie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was adequate. The shower was extremely small, it proved difficult to shower without hitting your arms on something. The bed was a cast iron bedstead with creaky springs, and the mattress was very uncomfortable, I did not sleep well. The bin in the shower room had not been emptied from the previous occupant. This was my husband and I's honeymoon night and I booked for bed and breakfast, however, we were greeted at the breakfast table with a "payment required" notice. This then entailed calling the manager who said that my invoice showed I had paid for room only. I then had to spend time scrolling through my phone to find MY invoice from Expedia to prove that I HAD paid for bed and breakfast. We had asked for coffee, and although we had seen a coffee machine, the coffee served was instant, which neither of us like. The manager blamed the invoice error on "the app" but it put a real dampener on our stay and I would suggest you take a look at your "app". Overall, we were not that impressed, and not inclined to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Little gem

Little gem of a bar, restaurant and hotel. Very clean, lovely room very quaint, fabulous food and very friendly/helpful staff. Lovely beer garden and ideally situated for a visit to Osbourne house just literally over the road. Bus stop directly outside of the hotel so good for people without cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were very well looked after by our hosts and could see their passion in ensuring that everything was done to ensure an excellent stay. Food was excellent and the chef has a real skill putting together a comprehensive menu.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked two rooms but there was confusion and only one room was booked and they gave us the last room. Our stay was good. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were very polite and friendly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

More than adequate !

Spent a couple of nights at the prince of Wales for a wedding , really can’t complain about anything . Staff are lovely , room was spotless , nice new fresh bedding , comfortable pillows and bed . Breakfast was delicious . Good value for money . The building is not the most attractive and certainly not luxurious but more than adequate in every way .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Halifax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Prince of Wales is immediately opposite the entrance to Osborne House, which was the purpose of our visit. Also very close to East Cowes ferry terminal. Very helpful and welcoming staff, and a good menu for dinner. Only negative was rather loud live music, but being Saturday night that wasn't too surprising, Overall very happy with this place, and would happily return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the Prince of Wales exceptionally well presented the rooms were very clean. Food excellent highly recommend . The staff were very friendly and accommodating nothing was too much trouble . The ambiance was very convivial. We would definitely stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walt, grimsby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very friendly and helpful check-in was easy the room was spotlessly clean and the beds comfortable the breakfast was top notch we will definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

convenient for Osborne House visit

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Halifax

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean comfy rooms. Nice pub and good food. Breakfast was really good. Ideally loacated. Il stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location next to Osborne House. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kirtiben

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay and good experience..staff was really helpful. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. The staff and licals were so friendly. The breakfast chef was deserves a special mention. Very handy for osborne house which was the main reason along with our annual keyes family forum were the main reasons for visitong. Especially poignant as my jusband was due to arrange this years get together. And this was his idea. Unfortunatley he died before he coukd achieve this so i stepped in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice hotel, overcharged and not refunded

Nice hotel, nice rooms, great food portions and good quality. However, we paid for 3 superior king rooms, were told on arrival they only have 1 avaliable, but 2 regular rooms, fine, accidents happen. We were told they will check if they can refund the difference between the 2 rooms we were downgraddled on, never received a call back. Spoke to hotels.com directly, they contacted the hotel who told them we "did receive 3 Superior king rooms". So, despite having used hotels.com for years with no real negative occurences, this one was definitely a first, being left out of pocket and then essentially called a liar, excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Great place to stay

Bed comfortable, staff were amazing, couldn’t do enough for us and breakfast was one of the best I have had for a long time. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025