The Needles Landmark Attraction - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
Alum Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 2.2 km
Colwell Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 98 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 121 min drive
Yarmouth Station - 15 min drive
West Cowes Ferry Station - 22 min drive
Sandown Brading Station - 28 min drive
Restaurants
End of the Line Cafe - 3 min drive
The Highdown Inn - 1 min walk
Smugglers Inn - 55 min drive
Yarmouth Harbour - 7 min drive
Off the Rails - 10 min drive
About this property
The Highdown Inn
Enjoy your visit to Totland Bay with a stay at The Highdown Inn. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
3 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Cycling nearby
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
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The Highdown Inn Bed & breakfast
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Highdown Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Highdown Inn 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.
Is parking offered on site at The Highdown Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Highdown Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Highdown Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Highdown Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Highdown Inn like?
The Highdown Inn is located a short 17-minute walk from Totland Bay Beach.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
We had a great afternoon and evening. Lucy and Sean were very friendly and welcoming as were the rest of the staff. The menu options and food was brilliant and the music in the garden was an added bonus. We will return!
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2024
It’s the most wonderful location and for that reason we would stay again, it’s quiet and the staff are lovely. The room cleanliness is poor and the cost per night doesn’t correlate, the decor is very tired too.
Philippa
Philippa, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 20, 2024
Murray
Murray, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Great location and clean. Also great food and helpful staff.
Josh
Josh, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
Otto
Otto, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
Fantastic
Fantastic, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 13, 2024
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
Perfect for us
Perfect twin room, not the biggest but everything you need, bright, cheerful and very well presented. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Dinner in the evening was delicious with a good selection of real ales. Breakfast room (not in the main pub) is lovely and lots of choice. Parking right outside, very handy for the Tennyson Memorial and a walk to the Needles. Can’t fault it and will definitely come back.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
Excellent bed and breakfast
Very welcoming staff, excellent locally sourced breakfast.
Very tempting menus on the blackboard in the bar - it was a shame we were already booked to eat elsewhere!
Next time...
Oliver
Oliver, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2024
Jason
Jason, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2024
Fantastic views, great friendly staff - amazing breakfast?
Peter
Peter, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 19, 2024
Great breakfast
We checked in on a Tuesday afternoon and were shown to our room by a young lady who was young and therefore needs experience in how to pass a few pleasantries with the guests.
I have to say when I walked into our room, top of stairs first on right, I was disappointed in it for the amount of money we were paying but its location was good for a wedding nearby so...
We had dinner in the pub and the staff serving were again lacking in the friendly banter. The food was fine.
The lady serving at breakfast was much more friendly and I have to say the cooked English was lovely (you can always judge a breakfast on the quality of the bacon and sauasage used and these were excellent)
Tricia
Tricia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2024
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2024
Had a wonderful trip and the stay in this hotel is very good i loved it.
Sahitya Reddy
Sahitya Reddy, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 31, 2023
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2023
ALAN
ALAN, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 25, 2023
Maninder
Maninder, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 17, 2023
Comfortable room and good food. Very convenient for the west coast of the Isle of Wight
Marilyn
Marilyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2023
The room, the food and drinks were very good. In contrast to the high standards in the property the bathroom was not up to standard. The grouting in the shower cubicle was black and needed replacing and there was nowhere to hang damp towels. This was all in contrast to the high standards elsewhere. Disappointing.
Oksana
Oksana, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 26, 2023
A lovely country pub in a quiet setting. Unfortunately an alarm in the kitchen, directly underneath our room, was going off all night which meant almost no sleep!
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 26, 2023
Great staff, good overnight stay
Nice pub and the rooms was nice and clean, bathroom could do with being updated though. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the breakfast was really nice
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 22, 2023
Nice quiet room and excellent breakfast. Shower didn’t work on the first morning but this was quickly rectified. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Helen
Helen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2023
4* highly recommended
The check-in was super easy. Loved the concept and of this "old" times pub accommodation.
Even being an old building, it was clean and taked care off. The staff was accessible and we highly recommend you to have dinner there as the food smells amazing (we had the typical Sunday roast - huge portion and affordable).
The only thing I would say it's that the shower had no pressure and the water was not hot enough for my partner.
Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2023
A pleasant pub with rooms which has a bit of character and seems popular with locals. I stayed for one night with girlfriend on a cycling holiday. Room was pleasing, staff were generally helpful and breakfast was excellent.
However, dinner was a disappointing experience. Waiting time, even for a starter, was extraordinarily long. The same for the main course, which was not as ordered.
Worrying thing about this place is that I got the distinct impression that there is one level of service for locals and another for visitors. Maybe that's how such places survive these days.