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UKSA Accommodation

Hostel

Arctic Road
WEST COWES
Isle of Wight
PO31 7PQ

Tel: 01983 203045

Outside view of UKSA from the water, accommodation, place to stay, watersports Cowes, Isle of Wight

About

UKSA enjoys a 4-acre, waterfront location in Cowes on the sunny Isle of Wight and is the perfect location to use as a base camp or combine your residential stay with watersports and team building activities.

Our campus provides everything you need on-site, with facilities including accommodation with 200+ residential beds, in-house catering, dining room, indoor heated swimming pool, full-sized sports hall, classrooms, Wi-fi, bar, pool table, dedicated children’s chill-out area, and CCTV perimeter fences and secure front gates.

With a range of accommodation open to arranged groups, students and clubs, every group size small or large can be catered for. Our recently opened new accommodation block contains self-contained 4 berth bunk en-suite rooms, wheelchair accessible bedrooms, study areas and meeting rooms. Additional blocks have dormitory-style 6/8 berth bunk rooms. All accommodation blocks have single and twin en-suite rooms available for leaders. B&B, half board or full board options are available. B&B includes breakfast served in UKSA’s onsite canteen. Full board includes three meals a day, with a packed lunch for when you’re on the move.

Our location in Cowes provides the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful Isle of Wight. Groups looking to enjoy the multi-activity residential visits UKSA are renowned for can learn to sail, stand up paddleboard, windsurf, kayak and more. Activities are tailored to your group’s desires, age and ability. Party leaders need no previous experience of water activities - our trained and qualified instructors take care of all activities afloat.

Cowes is widely regarded as being at the heart of sailing, and with good reason. The Isle of Wight is blessed with great weather and warm waters, with beaches and creeks facing in all directions it's no surprise people flock here.

Base camp packages include:

*Full use of our facilities

*B&B half or full board options

*On-site accommodation

*Transfer from the ferries (travel on a private ferry for groups of 10+ booking an activity)

*Activities can be added to your stay

UKSA are open all year apart from 2 weeks over the Christmas period.

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 3

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Britannia	£35.00 per person per night (breakfast included)
Endeavour	£35.00 per person per night (breakfast included)
Invincible	£35.00 per person per night (breakfast included)

*Dormitory rooms are priced at £35 per person per night (breakfast included).

Full Board from £55 per person/per night

Rates applicable to groups only. For individual prices please enquire directly with UKSA reception on 01983 294941. Supplements are applicable for Cowes Week.

Residential visits from £200 per person (for a two-night, three-day residential visit – to include full board, watersports activities, evening entertainment, and accommodation)

Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Bedrooms
Accessible Lift
Disabled Parking
No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
Ramp / Level Access

Catering

Bar
Cater for vegetarians
Evening meal available on request
Half board supplement (£)
Packed lunches by arrangement
Restaurant
Restaurant
Serve breakfast
Serve evening meal
Serve lunch
Vegans catered for
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Accept children (Minimum age) - min age 6
Family Friendly, Children Welcome

COVID-19 Response

Open now

Establishment Features

Beach / Coast within walking distance
Beach/Coast 10 min walking distance
Cater for females
Cater for groups - including single sex groups
Cater for individuals
Cater for males
Central heating throughout
Children aged 12yrs+ welcome
Closed Christmas and New Year
Conference facilities
Drying Facilities
Ferry inclusive/ferries can be arranged
Groups welcome
Launderette
Licensed for alcohol
Meeting rooms
Open all year round
Public Telephone
Wireless Internet Access - in some rooms

Leisure Facilities

Eating Out Within Walking Distance
Fitness facilities close by
Indoor heated pool - with restricted hours
Indoor pool
Swimming Pool
Water sports facilities

Parking & Transport

Bus stop within walking distance

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre - within a 10 minute walk
Seafront - within 10 minutes walk

Room / Unit Features

All rooms non-smoking
Colour Television some rooms
Digital TV Some Rooms
Drying facilities
Ground Floor Room(s)
River view some rooms

Specialist Features

Baggage Storage
Cyclists welcome
Short breaks available
Walkers Welcome

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available
Packed lunches available
Wi-fi available

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, turn right onto York Avenue and straight onto ferry road to the floating bridge to West Cowes.

From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3020 to West Cowes.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to West Cowes.

Public Transport Directions

For bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website at www.islandbuses.info/

Special Offers

Residential Watersports Offer

Stay at UKSA and try watersports before or after you arrive to watch Tour of Britian on the 11th September 2022.

2night/3day residential watersports £210 per person.
- 5th-7th, 12th-14th, 16th-18th September 2022
4night/5day residential watersports £375 per person.
- 1st-5th, 12-16th September 2022
Packages include:
- Free return ferry to the Isle of Wight
- Full board
- Full day programme of watersports/teambuilding activities
- Evening activities
- Tuition and equipment
- Sole occupancy of dormitory-style rooms (separate leader rooms)
- For every 10 students, 1 leader place free of charge
To book call 01983 203045 - please mention visitisleofwight.co.uk
Tour of Britain Offers - redeem this special offer between 20/07/2022 and 11/09/2022
Offer link: Tour of Britain Offers
Residential Watersports Offer

Stay at UKSA and try watersports before, during or after the autumn Walking Festival between the 8th and 16th October 2022.

2night/3day residential watersports £210 per person.
- 3rd-5th, 7th-9th, 14th-16th, 24th-26th, 28th-30th October 22
Package includes:
- Free return ferry to the Isle of Wight
- Full board
- Full day programme of watersports/teambuilding activities
- Evening activities
- Tuition and equipment
- Sole occupancy of dormitory-style rooms (separate leader rooms)
- For every 10 students, 1 leader place free of charge
To book call 01983 203045 - please mention visitisleofwight.co.uk
Walking Festival Offers - redeem this special offer between 20/07/2022 and 16/10/2022
Offer link: Walking Festival Offers
Residential Watersports Offer

2night/3day residential watersports £210 per person.
- 5th-7th, 12th-14th, 16th-18th September 2022
- 3rd-5th, 7th-9th, 14th-16th, 24th-26th, 28th-30th October 22
4night/5day residential watersports £375 per person.
- 1st-5th, 12-16th September 2022
2night/3day autumn activities residential £150 per person.
- Weeks commencing 31st Oct, 14th, 21st and 28th November 22
4night/5day autumn activities residential £250 per person.
- Weeks commencing 31st Oct, 14th, 21st and 28th November 22
Packages include:
- Free return ferry to the Isle of Wight
- Full board
- Full day programme of watersports/teambuilding activities
- Evening activities
- Tuition and equipment
- Sole occupancy of dormitory-style rooms (separate leader rooms)
- For every 10 students, 1 leader place free of charge
To book call 01983 203045 - please mention visitisleofwight.co.uk
Hotels & Bed and Breakfasts - redeem this special offer between 20/07/2022 and 28/11/2022
Things to Do - redeem this special offer between 20/07/2022 and 28/11/2022
Offer link: Hotels & Bed and Breakfasts, Things to Do

Access Information

PARKING

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by a ramp or lift:

from the entrance to reception

to a public toilet

to the bar

to the swimming pool

RESTAURANT / BREAKFAST / DINING ROOM

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the restaurant/ breakfast / dining-room

Non-smoking area in the following rooms:

bar

restaurant / breakfast / dining room

Restaurant / breakfast / dining room provide meals for guests with special dietary requirements

BEDROOMS: FOR GUESTS WHO USE A WHEELCHAIR

Bedrooms with en suite bathroom suitable for guests who use a wheelchair available

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Emergency evacuation procedures for the safe exit of guests with disabilities

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Gradings

3 Visit England Stars Alternative Accommodation

3 Visit England Stars Alternative Accommodation

Awards

Visit England Awards - Cyclists Welcome 2013
Visit England Awards - Walkers Welcome 2013
Regional and Miscellaneous - Ferry Discount Available 2022
Regional and Miscellaneous - WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Opening Times

Open (2 Jan 2022 - 19 Dec 2022)

UKSA, Cowes

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