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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Game room retreat by the sea

Vibrant communal spaces offer free table tennis, pool tables, and air hockey for friendly competition. Unwind in hot tubs after exploring beaches just ten minutes away. Super comfortable king beds and spotless ensuites complete each modern room with quirky design elements.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 King Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Family Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 King Sofa Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Extra beds

Basic Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Southsea, a neighborhood in Portsmouth, is home to Ashbys. The D-Day Story and HMS Victory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Southsea Castle and Spinnaker Tower. Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
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Map
4 Auckland Road West, Portsmouth, England, PO5 3NY

What's nearby

  • The D-Day Story
    The D-Day Story
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Southsea Castle
    Southsea Castle
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clarence Pier
    Clarence Pier
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kings Theatre
    Kings Theatre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays
    Gunwharf Quays
    5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station
    10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Meat & Barrel
    4 min walk
  • FarFarOut
    4 min walk
  • Panero Lounge
    3 min walk
  • Drift
    3 min walk
  • Kingsley's Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Ashbys

Upscale guesthouse near The D-Day Story
Located close to Southsea Castle and Gunwharf Quays, Ashbys provides a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the 2 hot tubs. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A billiards/pool table, meeting rooms, and barbecue grills
  • Coworking spaces, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Travel cribs, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 12 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The White House (Next door to Ashby’s) 5 Auckland Road West PO5]
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day(20 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Spa fee: GBP 50 per day
  • Hot tub fee: GBP 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ashbys Guesthouse Southsea
Ashbys Southsea
Ashbys Guesthouse
Ashbys Portsmouth
Ashbys Guesthouse Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashbys pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 6 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Ashbys?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Ashbys?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Ashbys located?

Located in Southsea, this beach guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of The D-Day Story and Southsea Castle. Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower are also within 2 mi (3 km). Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 25 minutes by foot and Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) is 25 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ashbys Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 323 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation. Very clean, great location and really friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing find. Nice kocatıon, great room, very clean and modern. Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enoch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place for vacation, excellent staff experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely, the venue was beautiful, the hosts had really thought of everything. It was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
spotless room. And a nice room upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel / home It has a great feel to it close to lots of bars and food Clean and well presented
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Steve and Mubi were wonderful and extremely accommodating. The rooms were excellent and clean. The location was also perfect with everything within walking distance. The only request I would make would be for a safe in our room. Just for our passports. I cannot say enough how our stay was enhanced by how wonderful Steve and Mubi were. They made our stay memorable and excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warren douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, lovely warm greeting. Room was a lovely size and was clean. Location das very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the stay was amazing, from the massive bed. Which was really comfy and room really spacious. To the amazing owners and the added areas to relax. 5 Stars
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, owners are very friendly and happy to help,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable and clean with everything we needed. Our greeting on arrival was friendly and helpful, settling us in quickly and efficiently. Ashbys was the perfect place for us to stay for our short time in Portsmouth. Ideally located close to some great places to eat and easily walkable to Gunwharf Quay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host (Mimi) was very welcoming and showed us round, she clearly takes pride in her hotel and the facilities were great. The rooms are unique and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super welcome by hosts. Room very comfortable and very clean bathroom and shower couldn’t be better. Hotel amenities superb. Will certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, rooms were large and stocked with everything we could possibly need for a 1 night stay. Our host gave us a quick tour, and took time to provide information and answer questions. Truly enjoyed the comfort that was provided, the easy food options just down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mubi, who showed me around was delightful and every interaction with the owners was warm and supportive. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. I would have preferred a more accessible socket for charging my phone but it was still doable and no real inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoff

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

Pleasant short break

Owners very pleasant. Room spacious and bathroom very nice. Mega TV package available. Location great for restaurants etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place just what i needed to relax after work
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Ideal location for an overnight stay

Great Studio room. Friendly hosts on arrival Everything you need for an overnight stay. Ideally located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great hotel, ideal location and welcoming hosts

Great hotel, comfortable big bed and lovely lounge space. Very clean and well decorated. Great to have the use of a kitchenette too. The facilities were great with a communal area with table tennis and pool. Great location in Southsea. Very welcoming host with a personal greeting and tour. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J A

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

Great stay

We had a really good night at this hotel. The room was big, clean and beautiful. The owners were a delight! I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really friendly welcome and tour of the quirky hotel was matched with a lovely clean and tidy room which had a cracking shower I’ll definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi

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

Highest recommendation

Our stay at Ashby’s was lovely - best of class service from the super friendly and helpful hotel hosts, lovely area and fantastic room. Would love to come back and stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Weekend away with my wife, excellent location plenty to do and see
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hoteliers couldn’t have been more helpful, lovely room , reasonable cafes in easy walk. Able to park (at charge) would happily go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025