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Duke of Buckingham

3.0 star property
Travelers step into a vibrant atmosphere at this welcoming inn where the staff's attentive service creates a memorable stay experience for everyone

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The Duke of Buckingham offers a lively setting near Gunwharf Quays. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, convenient luggage storage, and a smoke-free environment. Visitors consistently praise the staff for their helpful, accommodating service.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Portsmouth, Duke of Buckingham is in the historical district and near the beach. Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Clarence Pier and Blue Reef Aquarium. Gunwharf Quays is another place to visit that comes recommended.
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119 The High Street, Portsmouth, England, PO1 2HW

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clarence Pier - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 12 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Liquorist Portsmouth - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Parade Tea Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Las Iguanas - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Duke of Buckingham

Inn near Gunwharf Quays
Located close to Clarence Pier and Spinnaker Tower, Duke of Buckingham has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Duke of Buckingham include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 5 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 5.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 5.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 2 2025 to March 28 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 5 per day (33 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 5.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 5.00 (subject to availability)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Duke Buckingham Inn Portsmouth
Duke Buckingham Inn
Duke Buckingham Portsmouth
Duke Buckingham
The Duke Of Buckingham Hotel Portsmouth
Duke of Buckingham Inn
Duke of Buckingham Portsmouth
Duke of Buckingham Inn Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is Duke of Buckingham pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Duke of Buckingham?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 5.00 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Duke of Buckingham?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 5.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Duke of Buckingham located?

Situated by the sea, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays, Clarence Pier, and Spinnaker Tower. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Blue Reef Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Portsmouth Harbour Station is 12 minutes by foot and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Duke of Buckingham Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 939 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 939 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 939 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 939 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 939 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy with stay. Receptionist very helpful. Location great for attending wedding at Square Tower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very near to Gunwharf Quay, 10 mins walk to a great setup for dining & shopping. Area was clean and bright and the hotel was spotless!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean and sfatt wwre friendly and helpful. Easy parking close to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Cracking place

Staff amazing including cleaning team. Very helpful and friendly. Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, friendly staff and safety resulted in a pleasant stay; great for single travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zamfir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to rest for couple of days
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t recommend

Receptionist was a very friendly and helpful. Room was very small. No hotel parking so we were able through hotel to pay for street parking.there were gnats on shower ceiling. There was only shower gel and a small hand soap. The best part of stay was there was a tea kettle and plenty of tea. The harbor, shopping and restaurants are approximately 15 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed . Plenty of tea and coffee. Clean room. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Disliked: Amenities
Shower was very small, as was the single room. Proximity to town was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bed was comfy Room was small Bathroom very small Room was too expensive for what it was. Ive stayed in a lot better hotels cheaper than this one.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

Perfect for purpose.

Perfect for purpose, friendly receptionist. Clean and comfortable. Could do with black out blinds on sky window and staircase window. Fan was a saviour in the heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lady on the desk was lovely as i wasnt from around his pla e and she showed me where the nearest shop was and the check in was very easy. The only thig i didnt like was the parking but my stay was great thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arend B.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place walking distance to the town centre. Clean and confortable. GBP5 for street parking nearby. Parking ont eh road was easy to find. If you are staying only for the night, there is free parking between 6pm and 8am
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy room, quiet location and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Great location

Great location. Rooms clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
friendly but basic but more than adequate great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have had a wonderful stay at the Duke of Buckingham,stayed in the Buckingham cottage,it was clean and quiet,highly recommend abd we will definitely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Time has run its due

It was clean and very nice service. But time has indeed run its course. Very small rooms and the pub has been closed for 3 years. With all that said it is value for money unless it is warm cause then you will be cooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bedroom was clean- Bathroom very small Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Liked: Staff & service
Easy to get around Portsmouth and decent bed for the night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

Nice location next to the Cathedral

A fairly basic hotel in a nice location next to the Cathedral. Easy walk to the sea front, town centre and Gun Wharf Keys It was perfect for what I was after. Good value too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Basic room

A very average stay. Room is in an annexe behind the main hotel. Ground floor. Very noisy floorboards above. Room was small and a bit grubby. Ants in the kettle so didn’t bother with a cup of tea. Shower overflowed if used for more than a few minutes. Staff were charming. Pretty cheap for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025