Does Prince of Wales offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Prince of Wales?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Prince of Wales and nearby?

Prince of Wales has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Prince of Wales like?

Prince of Wales is a short 5-minute walk from Osborne House and 20 minutes' walk from East Cowes Ferry Terminal.

Prince of Wales, East Cowes: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

8/10 Very good

Sep 18, 2025

Breakfast good and choices from evening menu very good. Convenient for visits to Osborne House

Douglas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 29, 2025

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

Walt, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 1, 2025

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.

Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 21, 2025

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.

Mr Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 10, 2025

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.

Jean, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Nov 6, 2025

In general the 'hotel' is well run but in reality it is just a pub with rooms. The outside space is littered with cigarette ends, especially around the door. The staff are friendly and there were three reasonably priced real ales on the bar. The only real let down was the breakfast service. The menu is very limited and there were no cold drinks. The service was slow and on my final morning, non-existent. I waited to be served for about 20 minutes but no staff appeared. I had to buy a sandwich on the ferry. The wi-fi was very good downstairs but very poor in my room.

James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 20, 2025

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.

Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 15, 2023

The full english breakfast was delicious and the staff were wonderful. If I come back to the Isle of Wight I would stay there again!

Susan, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 27, 2025

Room & en-suite bit small for 2 adults but in fairness I booked a standard room

Huw, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 5, 2024

I read the reviews of this hotel after booking and was a bit apprehensive but this hotel is clearly under new management. Staff so helpful and friendly breakfast was really tasty with fresh locally sources produce and I had the mixed grill in the evening (my go to meal), AMAZING! If I ever visit the IoW again I would happily stay at the Prince of Wales.

Raymond, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 20, 2023

Cozy and convenient!

We enjoyed our stay at the Prince of Wales. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. The bus stop was right outside the doors and very convenient. We look forward to visiting again!

Angela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 16, 2024

The pub is currently being upgraded and although our stay was good I am sure in a few weeks time it will be even better.

Marion, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Mar 4, 2025

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.

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 29, 2023

The shower door doesn’t close shut, and hot water is very limited. Odd control too. LHS table lamp needs a new bulb.

Jane, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 24, 2024

There is no reception as such just wait at the bar..the girls were helpful. When I arrived one helped carry my bag up the stairs to my room, which was neat, tidy and clean. The breakfast waiter was also friendly. My negative was it was a bit noisy at night and it looks like it could do with some maintenance on the roof and the gutters, from my bedroom window. Having my bathroom separate to the room was a slight inconvenience but the location being right opposite the entrance to Osborne House was a plus. Also within walking distance to the shops and the ferry terminal. I could see from my window that maintenance needs to be done on the gutters.

Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 1, 2025

Will definitely stay again

Friendly staff, checked in at the bar and even though it was busy the bartender was so friendly and showed us straight to the room with no wait. Comfy and well decorated room. Breakfast was great (they can do vegan if you ask and had 0 fuss).

Megan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 10, 2025

Nice location. Great staff but needs tlc

Rooms good size but disappointed about light bulbs being out, bin not emptied and general room wasn't cleaned. Food is really good and staff very friendly.

2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Aug 5, 2025

The room was small. The traffic noise was constant. The cleanliness was poor. I tripped using the stairs as there are a number of dark. unlit areas on the staircase.

Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 3, 2025

Excellent stay as always!

Excellent stay as always, lovely room in the king size bedroom, really clean and well presented. Our doggies were made to feel so welcome too! Very friendly staff and we enjoyed both our breakfasts and evening meal. We’ll definitely stay again on our next visit to the IOW, thank you!

J R, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 18, 2025

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.

Stephen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 18, 2025

Excellent pub hotel, great service and food

Richard, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 17, 2025

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.

Jacquie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2025

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.

Yasu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 15, 2025

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 .

Denise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 1, 2025

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.

Neville, 1-night trip

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