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Southsea Rocks Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth

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Interior
Exterior
Standard Double Room
Dining
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4 Florence Rd, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NE
  • Place, Southsea Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Southsea Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kings Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Room, 1 Bedroom

Grand Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Portsmouth

Southsea stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Southsea hotel, you'll find Southsea Beach and The D-Day Story. Southsea Castle and Kings Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Southsea Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southsea Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The D-Day Story - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kings Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bay Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Florence Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Meat & Barrel - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southsea Rocks Hotel

Hotel near Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth
Southsea Rocks Hotel offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Portsmouth hotel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Southsea Rocks Hotel offers 21 accommodations. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Southsea Rocks Hotel Hotel
Southsea Rocks Hotel Portsmouth
Southsea Rocks Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

How close is Southsea Rocks Hotel to the airport?

Southsea Rocks Hotel is 21.9 mi (45-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southsea Rocks Hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Southsea Rocks Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Southsea Rocks Hotel.

How close is Southsea Rocks Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Southsea Beach and 11.5 mi (63-min drive) from Woodside Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southsea Rocks Hotel offer free breakfast?

Southsea Rocks Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Southsea Rocks Hotel have a pool?

Southsea Rocks Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Southsea Rocks Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Southsea Rocks Hotel to downtown Portsmouth?

Southsea Rocks Hotel is 1.4 mi away from Portsmouth.

Southsea Rocks Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 143 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very hospitable and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

alisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room on arrival and nicely presented with all you need for a comfortable stay. Lovely clean and tidy shower next to room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good basic hotel, well situated and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, great staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
limited parking at the hotel. we did get in because of early arrival. although there are closer shops. southsea town centre is only 8 to 10 minutes walk from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing stay, room was good and spacious also comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesomeness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great budget hotel

Great budget hotel, clean and comfortable. Good location and friendly couple who manage it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I am very happy with the service I will be back /M= thanks 😁
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will be staying here soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Ubaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location throughout
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and rooms are spotlessly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely and kind and caring and helpful and reliable and trustworthy and respectful and responsible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great find , lovely quiet hotel , clean

Great hotel ,nice clean decor , very friendly hosts , a great find for the price , excellent location and free parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sasho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charmy little place I was very satisfied with my stay thank you Southsea Rocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Very clean, comfortable and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service
Simple room, shared bathrooms, nice for a short stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay!

Had an over night stay before we went on holiday. A lovely location, just 2 minutes from the beach. Guy Tony on reception was really helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend away

We enjoyed our stay staff were friendly room clean and tidy handy to gave fridge and microwave in kitchen to use and close to all amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly, nice greeting, very informative. Our family had a great stay at the hotel, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very kind and nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Brian

Room was quiet small pillows needed replacing Staff was pleasant and friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alfie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025