At Villa Rothsay Hotel, nestled in a charming setting, guests can enjoy free breakfast and connect to WiFi in public areas. Unwind with a match on the outdoor tennis court or fire up the barbecue grills - previous guests have praised this hotel's unique charm.
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 134 min drive
West Cowes Ferry Station - 14 min walk
Ryde St John's Road Station - 19 min drive
Ryde Pier Head Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
The Fountain Inn - 14 min walk
Anchor Inn - 14 min walk
The Garden - 12 min walk
The Coast Bar & Dining Room - 15 min walk
Cowes Ale House - 15 min walk
About this property
Villa Rothsay Hotel
When visiting Cowes, Villa Rothsay Hotel is a great choice to consider. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the outdoor tennis courts for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Pets
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Cycling nearby
Sailing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Picnic area
Outdoor tennis court
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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Frequently asked questions
Is parking offered on site at Villa Rothsay Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Rothsay Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Villa Rothsay Hotel and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Villa Rothsay Hotel also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Villa Rothsay Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Villa Rothsay Hotel like?
Villa Rothsay Hotel is located a short 9-minute walk from Royal London Yacht Club.
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Reviews
Villa Rothsay Hotel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and of high quality with a wide range of options. (14 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2025
Fabulous Old fashioned hospitality
Met by Jackie and Margaret who made us very welcomed, showed us to our room, a light and airy one with very comfortable beds, large bathroom with superb shower. Choices for breakfast ranged from English full fat boy to French Croissants with a variety of fruits, water and juices to set us up for the day
George
George, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Magnificent setting, authentic period detail décor and ambiance, wonderfully comfortable rooms and common areas, and proprietor so generous and knowledgeable and helpful. So great, we're grateful for everything
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
We spent a lovely three nights at Villa Rothsay Hotel in the Morning Cloud room. The room was excellent, with a fantastic view over The Solent. The service was brilliant and the breakfast plentiful and top quality. Highly recommended.
Rupert
Rupert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2023
A really quirky wonderful hotel with delightful staff and the best breakfast
Shona
Shona, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2024
Nice big room, plenty of tea and coffee, breakfast spot on.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2024
Lovely!
Lovey place to stay with wonderful personality. Friendly staff and super comfy room. And a lovely breakfast!
S
S, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2024
Friendly staff and lovingly decorated large house with many interesting testimonies of interesting sailing events.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
View from our room and balcony were exceptional.
Breakfast quality and service was 5 star.
Our host Margaret gave a friendly, professional and exceptional experience that made our trip memorable.
Villa Rothsay an amazing find would thoroughly recommend.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2024
it is a beautiful boutique hotel, very nice building, everything was very clean, really clean, comfortable, the view of the sea is amazing, the staff were great. we strongly advice to stay in this hotel
Mounzer
Mounzer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Stayed for one night and loved this hotel. So peaceful and fantastic view from our room. Room was big and spacious. Plenty of towels tea and coffee with biscuits. Margaret the host was amazing and couldn't do enough for you. Her knowledge was boundless and any questions we had she was happy to answer and we learned things about the island we didn't know. She is a absolute whizz at sorting out the TV too which we couldn't work out. Breakfast was great. So much food and everything you could want. The young man who looked after us at breakfast was very attentive and again nothing was to much trouble. Would definitely recommend this hotel and will stay here again in the future. Thank you Margaret for a wonderful stay.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2023
Very close to beach although a stoney beach.
Jagatdeep
Jagatdeep, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
A little gem
Lovely quirky hotel. Very quiet. Comfortable beds, room nicely decorated and equipped. Very much appreciated the ‘honesty’ bar after an evening out. Staff were very friendly and helpful too.
LAURA
LAURA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2023
The hotel is furnished in Victoriana and run with great care and friendliness by Margaret who creates a country house atmosphere in the public rooms. The honesty bar is a lovely touch and the guests chat away to eachother creating a home from home atmosphere.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
A great location looking out over the Solent. Easy to drive to town or walk. Margaret a delight. Excellent breakfast. Bathroom old but satisfactory. Lots of yachting pictures & books, lots of old-world charm. Lots of stairs both outside & in.
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
A delightful place to stay
We only stayed for one night, just needing a place to rest our heads after the festival but we were so pleasantly surprised by the high quality of everything. Check-in was efficient, the staff were friendly and professional, the room was spacious and spotlessly clean (and the sea view was stunning!), and breakfast was plentiful and delicious. We couldn't recommend Villa Rothsay more highly.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2022
Outstanding stay. Lovely room and view. Margaret was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and we will be back! Thank you all very much.
Belinda
Belinda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
Excellent Period Property
We really enjoyed our stay at this late 19th / early 20th century property. Decor not modern but very unique which enhanced our experience. Staff were welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Room was clean and well presented. I'm sure Robert Plant, who recently was a guest, enjoyed his stay as much as we did. If we visit the Isle of Wight again we'll be staying here.
Perry
Perry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
Great Hotel in Cowes
Amazing 4 night stay. Best hotel breakfasts ever, with superb quality ingredients beautifully cooked and served with a friendly smile.
Balcony room with great sea view across the Solent.
Easy walking distance to Gurnard and Cowes (be ready for up hill on the return!).
The host and all her staff were exemplary throughout, with lots of top advice on the island and nothing too much trouble.
Would return at the drop of a hat!
Nigel
Nigel, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2023
Loved our sojourn
It was just what we needed. We have stayed there before and chose to stay again. Margaret anc all her staff did everything they could to make our stay as pleasant as possible. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our sojourn and look forward to returning next year.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2024
Fantastic! Such a brief stay but I was hosted by the most wonderful lady who made me feel right at home and even offered me a lift to the town due to the rain. Superb
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2023
Fabulous
Was quick last minute and I was out early, but the very brief contact I had with them was fantastic
Pete
Pete, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2024
See assessment.
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2023
Full of character
We struggled to park outside the hotel which made a difficult start as we carried our bags up a very steep set of steps - there are a lot of steps inside and out! Once inside though, it was a quirky, comfortable place. Friendly staff, amazing breakfast and the most fantastic view of the sea from our balcony, with a pleasant walk into Cowes meant we had a lovely stay.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
OMG what a gem! I almost don’t want to share an opinion on the Villa Rothsay because I want to keep it for myself. Absolutely perfect in every way. But quirky and mysterious with amazing history. Our room was beautiful with seaview. We slept with the curtains open so as not to miss any waking moment. Margaret was welcoming and so knowledgeable. Breakfast was delicious. Local produce - no UPFs here - Villa Rothsay preserves. Just beautiful. We were fortunate to have been there for the first day of Advent and the Christmas decorations were out of this world. I really didn’t want to leave.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2024
The Villa is beautiful and well located. It is charming and our hosts were helpful and welcoming. Our room had beautiful furniture and a stunning view. There was a lot of noise from the room above us - creaking floorboards, footsteps, conversation which was not deliberately loud. In older character buildings it is likely. The large bed had a very firm mattress which I struggled to sleep on and the pillows need replacing. The bath was lovely and filled quickly. Breakfast was good, particularly the fresh fruit.
We were made very welcome and Villa Rothsay is charming.