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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Gunwharf Quays

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays is by the sea, offering continental breakfast and WiFi. The hotel features a bar for unwinding after visiting nearby Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Helpful multilingual staff assist guests throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast & View)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3FD

What's nearby

  • Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • HMS Victory - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 5 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chiquito - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Hotel near Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is located near Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG, which provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), 2 meeting rooms, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 130 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 2 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 743 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 2 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 2 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Portsmouth International Port is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away. Portsmouth Harbour Station is only a 5-minute walk and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1014 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and very friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from each member of staff we felt with. Good size rooms and really clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Cannot fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for the Victorious Festival, right by the station and easy to walk to the festival. Bar open late too which was brilliant for us all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apart from the car parking being underground, distant, and safe access to it meant carrying luggage through a busy shopping mall, the hotel itself was very pleasant. Clean and comfortable, with an excellent buffet-style breakfast. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had chosen to stay there as it was dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best holiday Inns I have stayed at. The free breakfast was a real plus as was the free parking for 24hrs followed by parking for £2 a day. For Portsmouth you can’t beat this hotel. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To be honest didn't know what to expect, heard a lot of bad press about Holiday Inn It was really nice, lots of breakfast options Partner was particularly impressed with the Gluten Free toaster, some people would laugh, but we have never seen one in any hotel yet!! Nice clean room, comfy bed and toiletries in the bathroom Would definitely stay here again, especially with its position on the Gunwharf Quays
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located, basic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for the train station, shops and harbour. Surprisingly good breakfast. Lovely touch having a small area for kids with colouring pens and games. We had a room facing the front and it was a bit noisy - we heard music, people coming out of restaurants and the bins being emptied in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super staff service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked because it had AC. When we checked in AC was OOS. And Expedia knew it. We immediately checked out and got another hotel. Expedia had better refund every penny
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to Portsmouth Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was really uncomfortable and squeaky. Air conditioning not working. Staff helpful and friendly, good discounts for shopping and food. Parking was a great price! Fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Great stay

Great hotel, friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel free parking & lots of bars/restaurants and shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated for all amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Imnas

Liked: Amenities
Parking shops nearby breakfast bar but should check all plugs if is not working room 124 side bed plug is not working very inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was fine overall friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location friendly staff, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff were excellent great welcome with free ice-cream and water , were warned about aircon not working but the fan provided was useless and noisy. Breakfast was good . the room was clean but a bit tired round the edges could do with freshen up. however is in a great location for all the visitor attractions and bars. perfect for our quick visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a brief stay but the hotel was excellent. Staff were super helpful. Room was very clean and had everything we might need including iron. Very comfortable. Breakfast was included and very tasty with lots of options. Didn’t like coffee but seems to be same in many hotels using the type of machine they have. Great location and easy parking. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came in on a Ferry from Jersey. This hotel was a short taxi ride from the terminal. The staff was great and shopping galore!!!!! Right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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