The Bay Colwell

Wight Cycle Hire

Hop on for two wheeled adventures!

Explore the island on two wheels! We're pleased to have teamed up with Wight Cycle Hire to offer you the best cycling experience on the island. Quiet country lanes or breathtaking coastal views, hop on your bike and see it all! 

Wight Cycle Hire offers good quality bikes with complimentary helmets, locks, and route maps. And, if you're looking for a week's hire, they'll deliver your bikes to you here at The Bay Colwell.

Plus, as an Aria Resorts guest you get a discount too! So, what are you waiting for, find out more below...

family activities

Head over to The Lakes Rookley

Looking for ways to entertain your bundles of energy? Visit sister resort, The Lakes Rookley and make the most of its great activity programme.

Activities include: Tye Dye, Clay Play, Ready Steady Teddy, Treasure Hunt, Woodland Survival, Family Geocaching, treasure hunt, and many more... Plus, there's the watersports lake too!

Watersports

Head over to The Lakes Rookley

Fancy some on-water action? Have a go at kayaking, paddleboarding or giant SUPs at our sister site The Lakes Rookley. Spend a morning or afternoon splashing about on the tranquil lake, as you try one or all of these activities. Sitting on the veranda of The Lakeside Bar & Eatery afterwards is a great place to relax and refuel too.

To book activities book online below or call 07972 199 225.

Mermaid Academy

Let your inner mermaid shine

Mermaids are alive and splashing at The Bay Colwell... and you can jump into the fun! We've teamed up with Fin 2 Fit, so your little ones can make their magical fantasies come true. Choose from a mermaid (or merman!) or shark and dive headfirst into this immersive experience.

Sessions are one hour and include tail and fin hire, a structured lesson and games, an official certificate, and of course great photo opportunities! All just for £20. The classes run in the school holidays on Wednesdays and Sundays. Book your slot by calling 07837331138, email fin2fitiow@gmail.com or visit their Facebook. 

The Bayside Lounge

Time to chill

After a bracing stroll on the beach or a day out exploring the best of the west of the island, pop into our licensed coffee house and treat yourself to coffee and cake. Or even a sneaky glass of wine (or two!). 

If it's a sunny day, take your drink and sit outside, soaking up the peace and quiet. We're open daily from 9am.

Take a peek at our menu to see what you fancy!

Soft Play

It's playtime

Open daily from 10am, there's great fun to be had in our soft play area so let your little one's bounce, slide, climb and giggle their way through a morning or afternoon, while you sit back and relax. They'll even make friends with our giant star or whale, what's not to love here!

Swimming pool

Splash!

From tots to teens and even for adults, there are hours of fun to be had in the pool! Dive beneath the surface, float on your back, or get your energy pumping with laps. Slip into the inviting waters of our indoor heated swimming pool, it's open year-round but phone ahead to check opening times during your stay.

The glass roof and sides mean that you can enjoy the sun in the pool, even in winter! Don't fancy getting your toes wet? Watch all the action from the poolside. Open from 9:30am, enjoy some morning lengths to wake you up.

Monday to Saturday: Adult only swimming 16+ - 8:30am - 9:15am. General swimming from 9:30am - 12pm and from  1pm - 5pm.
Sunday: Adult only swimming 16+ - 9:15am - 10am. General swimming from 10am - 4:30pm.
Come swim-ready as our changing facilities are closed.