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The Bay Colwell

3 1/2 star hotel
8.8/10 Excellent
(69 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

The Bay Colwell offers a range of accommodation options suitable for families, with some reviewers praising the modern and well-equipped chalets and cottages. Families appreciate the gated garden areas, perfect for young children, and the close proximity to the beach. The resort features a clean swimming pool and soft play area, as well as a hot tub. However, some reviews mention issues such as uncomfortable sofa beds, maintenance problems, and unheated hot tubs upon arrival, so it is important to ensure your needs are met prior to your arrival.

Guest highlights

The modern, well-equipped chalets and cottages
The gated garden areas, perfect for young children
The close proximity to the beach
The clean swimming pool and soft play area
The hot tub (although some reviews mentioned issues with it not being heated on arrival)

About the hotel

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is not available.

Nearby attractions

Located in Freshwater, The Bay Colwell is near the beach. The Needles Battery and Dimbola Lodge are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Needles Park and Blackgang Chine. Monkey Haven and Cowes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Indoor pool
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
Snack bar/deli

Wifi

Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Guest services

No housekeeping

Accessibility

This property does not have elevators

Things to do

Indoor pool

More

Smoke-free property

Nearest Airport

Airplane
Southampton Airport
32 km from this hotel
map

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We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about The Bay Colwell

Latest reviews (5)

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Natasha

23 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

Nice accommodation fairly close to the beach. However, it was not suitable for a family of 5. Good double and twin rooms, but the fifth bed was in the kitchen / lounge on a sofa “bed” that was really not fit for purpose. Very, very uncomfortable. Asked at reception for a spare mattress and didn’t get anything. In the end after two nights on the other actual sofa (which was preferable to the sofa bed) went out and bought a blow up air bed!
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Hazel

31 Jul 2023 - 5 Aug 2023
reviewed on expedia

3 out of 5 stars

Asked for travel cot to be ready on arrival, it wasn’t. Huge urine stain over one of the sofas which took a whole day for someone to come to sort it out. Accommodation felt dirty in places. Bed was I comfy - mentioned this but nothing done. Hot tub wasn’t on the decking area but instead around the back which isn’t handy when the children are wanting to go in it. Indoor pool very cold, children were shivering and we couldn’t stay in it longer then 20 minutes. Was very disappointed with the staff, they didn’t seem to care and the place felt neglected compared to the other site of Whitecliff bay.
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Zoe

3 Apr 2023 - 7 Apr 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

The whole trip was like a dream. Megan looked after us the moment we arrived with first class service. The chalet was incredible surpassed all expectations. Really lovely furnishings and very modern. There was a lovely sunny garden area all gated in which was great for our young children. The hot tub was very clean and was a lovely treat! The whole resort was well looked after, great clean pool, soft play (looked brand new). And to top it off the beach was only a small walk away with shops and lovely restaurants. The whole holiday was amazing. We had a wonderful time and cannot wait to go back! Thank you Megan for giving us first class customer service, so friendly and helpful and an absolute asset to the resort. And the whole lovely Stay Away team for looking After us. A great hidden gem!
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Catherine

1 Apr 2023 - 4 Apr 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful stay, super clean and like new luxury cottage. Perfect for family get away. Wanted for nothing in terms of equipment for cooking etc… very clean hot tub too. Friendly and helpful staff. Would highly recommend.
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sara

30 Sept 2022 - 2 Oct 2022
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

The accommodation was lovely and perfect for us as a family, loved the board games. |Only issue was when we arrived on the Friday the hot tub wasnt hot and had t be left until the Saturday. Bit disappointing for our daughters who were excited to go in as it was the main reason for our stay.
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