10 of the best places to stay in and around Newport

Newport is the Isle of Wight's county capital with the Island's best range of shops, good public transport links and it is also home to the Isle of Wight Festival. 

​It's not exactly a party town but there are enough bars for a night out and an 11 screen cinema.
If you are looking for accommodation for the Isle of Wight Festival, Newport should be the first place to search, although the good ones get booked up very early. 

If you want to stay somewhere with seaside attractions for the children or somewhere picturesque and quiet then I would suggest you look elsewhere on the Island - check out our guide to Which Isle of Wight Town should I stay in?

Here are our pick of good value places to stay in and around Newport (in no particular order). If you want a cheap alternative, try our holiday park guide.

Prices checked late 2017, please check details with providers.

1. One Holyrood, Newport

This Bed and Breakfast has glowing reviews on Trip Advisor and is an attractive Grade II listed building and exposed wooden beams. The location is really central, and it's near to Newport's attractive quay. One Holyrood gets booked up early for the Isle of Wight Festival, because it's easily within walking distance.
One Holyrood
Click for info and photos on One Holyrood
Cost: Generally about £80 per room per night.

Distance from the Isle of Wight festival site: 15 minute walk
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2. Travelodge, Newport

In my experience Travelodge's are a bit hit and miss but the Newport one has decent reviews overall and only opened in 2007. I've included it in my top 10 because it's a good budget option for a lone traveller or for a couple. It is pretty much in the high street, so it is walking distance from Newport bus station and you have a nice choice of places for meals nearby (see our guide to eating out on a budget for more ideas).

Cost: vary massively - book early and look out for sales and offers. Lowest price is usually £29 per room.

Distance from the Isle of Wight Festival site: 20 minute walk

3. The Stag, Newport

The Stag is on the north side of Newport, towards Cowes. It's better known as a pub but it's recently been getting good reviews for its accommodation. They only have four rooms, all of which are en-suite (one twin, two doubles, one single). It's not a particularly picturesque location but it's near to the fast ferry from Southampton.

Cost: a double or twin ranges from about £60 to £110 depending on the time of year

Distance from the Isle of Wight festival site: about a 45 minute walk (it's close, but there is a river in the way).

4. Premier Inn, Newport

The Isle of Wight's only branch of Premier Inn is in Newport on the Isle of Wight Festival Site. It's worth looking at their prices if you are visiting for a day or two, particularly off peak and if you can book long in advance. Look out for sales and you can get sometimes get a room for £29, which can squeeze 2 adults and 2 children into it.

Bands at the Isle of Wight Festival stay here, so you might end up in Paul McCartney's bed.

Cost: varies greatly, but from £29 per night.

Distance from the Isle of Wight festival site: zero, but it's not available during the festival unless you are Paul McCartney.
Isle of Wight Festival
Premier Inn is on the IOW Festival site

5. Castle Lodge Guest House, Carisbrooke

Castle Lodge Guest House is just outside of Newport in the large village of Carisbrooke - famous for Carisbrooke Castle where Charles I spent a reluctant holiday.

It's a bed and breakfast and has a family room which will appeal to parents - with an adjoining room for the youngsters.

Cost: from around £37 to £99 (depending on the number of beds)

Distance from the Isle of Wight festival site: 30 minute walk
Carisbrooke Castle
Castle Lodge is near Carisbrooke Castle

6. Newport Quay Hotel

Newport Quay Hotel will appeal to those who enjoy an historic property, rather than a Travelodge with an MDF wardrobe and a vending machine. It is Grade II listed, older than the United States of America (17th century) and has features including four poster beds...and WiFi!

Cost: ranges from about £50 to £100 for a double room

Distance from the Isle of Wight Festival site: 15 minute walk
Newport Quay Hotel
Click for more photos of Newport Quay Hotel

7. Ralph's Spa Barn, outskirts of Newport

The Spa Barn is just on the outskirts of Newport, occupying a more picturesque location than others in this top 10. The converted barn describes itself as VIP self catering, with a jacuzzi and a modern, chic interior as well as modern conveniences. It's best value if you are in a group of four (two couples) - there's one bedroom and a fold out sofabed in the lounge.

Cost: about £150 per night, so good value if you can split the cost between four. 
 
Distance from the Isle of Wight Festival: 35 minute walk
Spa Barn
Click for more photos of The Spa Barn

8. Wheatsheaf Hotel, Newport town centre

You won't get more central than the Wheatsheaf Hotel, which is in the square around the main church in the town (St Thomas'). It's a busy bar in a busy part of the town (see the map), so I would pick it for atmosphere and convenience rather than guaranteed silence. Long stay parking's a bit tricky in Newport but it is very near to the bus station.

Cost: about £60-£100 per room per night

Distance from the Isle of Wight Festival: 15 minute walk

9. Bank Cottage (B&B)

Bank Cottage is a little way to the north of Newport in a quiet spot near to the River Medina. It's a B&B, so one to consider if you want a more personal approach to holidaymaking, rather than the anonymity of a big hotel. It's walking distance to the 

Distance from the Isle of Wight Festival: 30 minute walk (it doesn't look far but it's on the wrong side of the river, and I wouldn't advise swimming

​Cost: £85 - £110 per room per night

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