The Highdown Inn

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Highdown Lane, Totland Bay, England, PO39 0HY
  • Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Needles Battery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tennyson Down
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Totland Bay

The Highdown Inn places you next to The Needles Battery and Tennyson Down. This 3-room, 3-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Needles Battery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tennyson Down - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Needles Landmark Attraction - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Alum Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 19 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Freshwater Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Needles Eye Café - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Fish Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saltwater Cafe - ‬56 min drive

About this property

The Highdown Inn

At The Highdown Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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Property 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 cash
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to The Highdown Inn?

This bed & breakfast is located in Totland Bay and just steps from The Needles Battery and Tennyson Down. You'll also find The Needles Landmark Attraction and Alum Bay Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highdown Inn?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highdown Inn on Jun 6, 2026 start from $168, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at The Highdown Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Highdown Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Highdown Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Highdown Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Highdown Inn good for couples?

Couples staying at this bed & breakfast will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Does The Highdown Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Highdown Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Highdown Inn serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Does The Highdown Inn have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How far is the airport from The Highdown Inn?

The closest major airport to The Highdown Inn is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is about 14.6 mi away. Another top airport is Southampton (SOU), which is around 20.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Highdown Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Highdown Inn.

The Highdown Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 163 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff snd good food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

john

Great location, comfortable bed, very clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Have been before and would certainly recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, good food and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and friendly - they looked after us really well. Some areas in need of updating but nothing major. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Akash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen lady was so sweet and staff are lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mia Mayixuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable double room that is clean and comfy. The Inn is near some hiking trails so quite convenient. It also has good food and drink options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sahitya Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful trip and the stay in this hotel is very good i loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views, great friendly staff - amazing breakfast?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

George Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great place to stay, if a little off the beaten track, regular bus stop a 20 minute walk(moderate pace.) The decor is faded and could do with an update, bed was really comfy, the staff were excellent and the the food was really good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and comfortable stay. Great food!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean. Also great food and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Walking trip

Great food and beer
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay - as always. Very dog friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food in a beautiful location and an old style pub with wonderful garden patio.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

wonderful rural place to stay in the Werst Wight

amazing service. fabulous room and an amazing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought the Highdown Inn In was excellent. The room was good, and dinner in the evening was very good. Would recommend this hotel. Also reasonable cost not expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and good food. Very convenient for the west coast of the Isle of Wight
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Mike

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clare

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

Great location for walkers, great value for mon

Greats hosts, service and location. Old property with character but clean and comfortable with everything needed for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Fabulous stay

We have a lovely four night stay, everything was excellent and the food was superb. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mrs Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facilities as well as the restaurant food was excellent. Breakfast was mixed - smoked salmon and scrambled egg but no smoked salmon and the coffee was poor!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jason

Nice hotel in a good location with parking. Comfy bed. Slightly dated decor and a tad overpriced we felt at £130 per room for single occupancy. Pleasant but nothing special
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LESTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolute gem of a hotel and location If your planning a break ..walking ...cycling or just touring the island i eould highly recommend The mixture of traditional pub style bar..excellent food selection. and quality.mixed with the modern day room designs..and warm inviting staff i would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025