The Hut joins MDL Marinas’ Otium Rewards programme

The Hut on the Isle of Wight has joined MDL Marinas' Otium Rewards programme, letting boaters redeem points for dining at the waterside restaurant in Colwell Bay.
24 Sep

Edited September 24, 2026

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Content by Elaine Veale

The Hut waterside restaurant on Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight, seen from above with boats at its jetty.

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Isle of Wight restaurant becomes newest Otium Rewards partner

The Hut, a waterfront restaurant on the Isle of Wight, has joined MDL Marinas’ Otium Rewards programme. The partnership means Otium members can now spend their points at the restaurant, creating what MDL Marinas describes as a new “Dock and Dine” experience for boaters exploring the Solent.

Which Solent marinas are closest to The Hut?

The Hut is accessible by water and sits a short cruise from several MDL Marinas sites across the Solent, including Hamble Point Marina, Ocean Village Marina, Mercury Yacht Harbour and Port Hamble Marina. The restaurant overlooks Colwell Bay, and MDL Marinas says it has become one of the region’s popular destinations for boaters looking to combine a day on the water with lunch by the shore.

What's on the menu at The Hut?

The Hut’s menu features freshly landed seafood, native lobster, premium steaks and sharing platters. MDL Marinas says the restaurant is known for its food, hospitality and views across the bay.

How does the Otium Rewards programme work?

Otium rewards both MDL berth holders and visitors whenever they use the marina network, with annual berth holders receiving enhanced rewards. All members can earn points on eligible purchases across MDL’s marinas. Points can then be redeemed instantly against MDL services or exchanged for vouchers with Otium partners, including The Hut.

Bringing The Hut into the Otium programme is fantastic news for our members. For many of our customers, a trip to The Hut is already part of a great day on the water, so welcoming them into Otium felt like a natural fit.

We’re continually growing the programme with partners that our customers genuinely value. The Hut is exactly the kind of destination our members love to visit, and this partnership gives them another compelling reason to cast off and explore the Solent.

Sophie Kirkpatrick, Head of Sales & Marketing at MDL Marinas

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We’re really pleased to be joining Otium and to be part of a rewards programme that is so closely connected to the boating community. The Hut has always been a popular destination for South Coast boaters, so offering Otium members another reason to make the trip across to the Island feels like a great fit. We look forward to welcoming Otium members to The Hut and inviting the boating community to come over and make a day of it.

George Adams, co-owner of The Hut

Otium Rewards continues to expand across the Solent

MDL Marinas says the partnership reflects its ambition to build a rewards programme that goes beyond the marina, helping members get more from every boating trip while supporting businesses in the region’s cruising grounds. Further details about the Otium Rewards programme and its network of partners are available on MDL Marinas’ website.

To find out more about MDL Marinas' Otium Rewards Scheme, visit:

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