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Acapulco Rooms

2.5 star property
Adults-only guesthouse with a restaurant and a bar

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Acapulco Rooms combines relaxation with comfort in a smoke-free setting. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar while staying connected with WiFi available throughout public areas. The hotel provides the added convenience of self-parking for those exploring the area by car.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Miscellaneous

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Blue Room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Single Room, Private Bathroom (Red Room) | 1 bedroom

Economy Single Room, Private Bathroom (Red Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, Ensuite (Grey Room)

Comfort Single Room, Ensuite (Grey Room) | 1 bedroom

Comfort Single Room, Ensuite (Grey Room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Single Room, Ensuite (white room) | Lobby

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (white room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Orange Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
56 Albert Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2SJ

What's nearby

  • Kings Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Southsea Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The D-Day Story - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 18 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OFFBEET - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Vaults, Southsea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Teds - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Devonshire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Porters - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Acapulco Rooms

Guesthouse near Gunwharf Quays
Acapulco Rooms provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Acapulco Rooms Inn Southsea
Acapulco Rooms Southsea
Acapulco Rooms Guesthouse
Acapulco Rooms Portsmouth
Acapulco Rooms Guesthouse Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is Acapulco Rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Acapulco Rooms?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Acapulco Rooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Acapulco Rooms located?

Located in Southsea, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Kings Theatre and Wedgewood Rooms. Southsea Beach and The D-Day Story are also within 1 mi (2 km). Portsmouth Fratton Station is 18 minutes by foot and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 22 minutes.

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Acapulco Rooms Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for work, didn't have time for drinks as busy with work
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, cheap ideal for night out out stop over
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bar staff was very helpful. A unique venue.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Frances

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Start with positives. Greeted by a lovely lady. She couldn't of been more helpful. The bookings process was awful not sure whose fault that was. Which resulted in many more interactions than i wanted or needed at a stressful time from a quite unpleasant man. I was traveling for surgery. The stairs were lethal. Im not fully ambulatory so really struggled. The room was incredibly hot only a tiny window. It had been wiped down but needed some tlc. It was very noisy from both the other guests and outside noise. Cheap yes but not cheerful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room for a visit the Navy ships.

Other reviews have mentioned the noise problem from the bar below, and there is music until close to midnight. This was only on one of the two nights I stayed as on the first bar was closed. However, the noise from the street was loud both nights. Had to have the windows open since there was no fan in the room, which it could have used. When bar was open one could order some very good Mexican Food. Bed was comfortable and the the presence of the microwave oven and an electric kettle can save money on food. Convenient to a bus line that takes one right to the entrance of the Navy Dockyards and the historic ships. Overall a very reasonable priced room, keeping in mind that there is no on site help, the owners did keep in touch via email.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better than staying at cookie cutter run of the mill hotel or motel. Feel the charm of British culter and hospitality. Well worth forgoing some amenities just for the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Allen

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

Good place to stay

The room was very comfortable and ensuite. Tea and coffee facility was in kitchen next door to room my only criticism is the stairs to the rooms, very steep. I was there near there weekend so the outside noise was quiet loud until about 1/2 am but thats what you get if you choose this sort of location. This is not the property fault, is mine, if i want a quieter location then i should choose out of town hotels. This is a very good place to stay !! Check with owners for parking problems that the owner can sort. He was very helpful ..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
A very long text gives you codes etc to door and how to get to the room and shower room key, as no one at property to welcome you. TV very temperamental, with poor signal. 1 coat hanger in room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cozy room above a pub. Comfortable and just what was needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Tor Morten

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Party-kåk

Mye støy ute fra, og musikk fra bar i 1 etg.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Finella M

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

Convenient

Good value for an overnight Efficient
Arundel castle for a day out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

mark

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

Playing up in and around Portsmouth.

A long overdue visit to the Isle of Wight was the reason why I was staying in Portsmouth on the Friday night. The room was more than adequate for my needs. I walked from Portsmouth City Centre and the twenty minute walk gave me a bit of thinking time about the following day. Also within walking distance is a giant Tesco store at Fratton, right next to Fratton Park-the atmospheric home of Portsmouth FC. There is a bus that passes the location,run by First Solent and which is frequent enough. I would have little hesitation about booking again in the future and would be more than happy to recommend it
Looking outside of the building. The room I was in is the white part of the building.
Looking out of the room I was in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

MARCELO

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cold water in the cold does not work
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

DR, Utah USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Window in room off street is old and poorly sealed for temperature and noise. Sounded like I was sleeping on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and tidy. The bed was really comfy. Was situated in the ideal place for me. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Amazing service great place to stay

Amazing atmosphere great owners will deffintly book again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Craig, Aylesbury, bucks.

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

£35 a night is overpriced!!

1. The stairs to the room are incredibly steep, not like a modern stairway. UNLESS you are in good health with NO mobility problems then you will not be able to access them. Yes, they really are that bad! Not far of the width and angle of a ladder, with tight turning landings and more ladders! 2. I had several heavy bags, the barman on arrival led me to my room, watched me struggle because of the stairs but made absolutely no offer to help what so ever. In the hotels defence though it was not the owner, Mark, but a member of staff. But I did email Mark and raised this baggage point but received no response. 3. The room was above the bar and main road. I was awoken several times because of people screaming and shouting outside. 4. My room was TINY, half the size of the one in their pictures, very hot (it was 36 outside!), no fan was provided when requested. I ended up buying one for a few pounds. This is the first b and b I have lodged at that does not provide a fan, and this was the hottest days in 40 years!!! 5. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable, a metal bar protruded mid way down. The matress was ultra thin, and hung between the metal supports. It also squeaked loudly at the slightest movement to the point I was really concerned I was disturbing my neighbour. 6. No sink In the room, just a toilet down a squeaky landing! 7. There were no refreshments provided or offered. 8..I was very uncomfortable leaving my car on the street, no secure parking at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

celine

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

Cheap and everything OK

If you're travelling alone and want a cheap place to sleep then that's a very good place The owner is lovely, there is also a little kitchen to share, you're 15min away from the beach and 20min away from the station portsmouth & sea It was a bit noisy though (friday night)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Diabolical bed!!!

Room was ok for the price. Facilities ok for the price. The bed was a disgrace. The mattress must have been 20 years old, no padding on top of the springs. Dreadful nights sleep. Had to sleep on top on the duvet to get some comfort.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Constantin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Live music

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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