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The Pilot Boat Inn

3.5 star property
The charming bar serves drinks while the cozy cafe offers fresh coffee in this welcoming seaside retreat with convenient amenities

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Pilot Boat sits in the heart of a seaside village, welcoming travelers with continental breakfast and an on-site family restaurant. Guests unwind with coffee at the cafe or enjoy drinks at the bar, with the added convenience of luggage storage for hassle-free exploration.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Captain Cabin | Living area | 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Captain Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Bembridge is home to The Pilot Boat Inn. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Isle of Wight Steam Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portsmouth International Port and Ryde Terminal. Isle of Wight Zoo and Garlic Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Bembridge travel guide
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Station Rd, Bembridge, England, PO35 5NN

What's nearby

  • Lovely spot for a walk on the Isle of Wight
    Bembridge Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • #windmill Isle of Wight
    Bembridge Windmill
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bembridge Lane End Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St Helens Beach
    17 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St Helens Duver
    4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Sandown Brading Station
    8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    111 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • The Vine Inn
    3 min drive
  • Oasis
    5 min drive
  • The Birdham at Bembridge
    15 min walk
  • The Crab and Lobster Inn
    3 min drive

About this property

The Pilot Boat Inn

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar at The Pilot Boat Inn. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Pilot Boat Inn, the on-site family restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Pilot Boat Inn

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Pilot Boat
The Pilot Boat Inn Bembridge
The Pilot Boat Inn Bed & breakfast
The Pilot Boat Inn Bed & breakfast Bembridge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pilot Boat Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Pilot Boat Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pilot Boat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Pilot Boat Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pilot Boat Inn located?

Situated in Bembridge, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bembridge Beach and St Helens Beach. St Helens Duver and Whitecliff Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Pilot Boat Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size room and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice but basic no sea view unfortunately but only a few steps to the sea and lovely walks, the bar is a bit stark but they sell excellent beer and the pizzas are absolutely amazing, we didn’t get breakfast but was given £10 refund and went over the road to a great cafe with a roaring log fire. We would stay again just for the lovely walks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the family room which is a self contained place with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen-dining area, there was lots of room and privacy. It was clean and tidy. It’s right on the Coastal Path so it was perfect for us on a walking holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Lovely stay

The rooms and bathroom were very clean, communication from the hosts via text before book in was very clear. Did not manage to log into the Wi-Fi unfortunately it wouldn’t recognise the password. We ate in the pub, amazing pizza and lovely atmosphere. Very close to the sea and marina at Bembridge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole building was unique. unusual but very comfortable. We could have done with another chair in the Room.....but other than that fine. 'Mine host ' was very friendly and helpful. We had a bit of banter.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

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

Quirky apartment and very friendly

Captains Cabin: Noise of the restaurant comes through the bedroom wall which was annoying, but once it closed the room was very quiet. TV is in the living room with wicker chairs, but needed a sofa instead. Apartment was spacious and kitchenette was a brilliant addition. Bed was very comfortable. Staff and owner very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was just continental but a good choice of options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hospitable

On arrival the pub was shut, doesn’t open Mondays, had I have realised I wouldn’t have booked here. You are sent details to let yourself in, the area you let yourself in doesn’t do the place any favours, needs a tidy up. Really strong smell of paint, which is a plus in one way but it was strong in the room too. Curtains didn’t close properly, the track needs sorting. Nice clean bathroom. Comfy bed, although the bedding was marked. The best bit was the continental breakfast and the lady who organised it, had a nice chat. This is a relatively new venture and there is a bit of a way to go.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
The breakfast was only a continental one. Room was nice, but the bar was noisy and the food was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property was quiet with easy parking well maintained and furnished
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Rolande

Liked: Cleanliness

Mixed experience

Pros : pleasant staff, comfortable bed, fresh fruit and croissants at breakfast, good location Cons: no WiFi in room, no cleaning of room, room very noisy in afternoon & evening from music in the pub below
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2 nights stay in closed season...winter. Good communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Below average hotel.....

Lovely owner but room had too many issues to be dealt with over a short stay... Breakfast was meagre, and for any Gluten Free customers, whom we noticed overlapped our stay, there was little option .. just bread.... no cereal.... Honestly.... not value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023