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Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Gunwharf Quays

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Fitness facility
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior
Located near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Holiday Inn Portsmouth is a relaxation hub for visitors. Guests can book a deep-tissue massage at the spa, swim in the indoor pool, or lounge on sun loungers. Past visitors appreciate the breakfast offerings and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View (Minifridge)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View (Minifridge)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Portsmouth, Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG is near a train station and near the beach. Portsmouth Guildhall and The D-Day Story are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Cathedral of St. Thomas. Clarence Pier and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing.
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Map
Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, England, PO1 2TA

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 19 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Side Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Cup - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tokyo Table - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Florio’s D’italia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Clarence Pier - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Upscale hotel near Gunwharf Quays
Close to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 166 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,030 reviews
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,919 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • 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
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner 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
2 total pets
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • 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

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Portsmouth Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays Hotel Portsmouth
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). 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 Portsmouth by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night. Limited spots are available.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Clarence Pier and Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth International Port is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away. Portsmouth Harbour Station is 19 minutes by foot and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 19 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Asher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gergely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and tidy, staff is very friendly, breakfast was excellent. We will return there soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff especially Muhammad Ali and Stephen Rees on reception !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel, is good location walkable to wedding venues and outlet shopping! Very good breakfast, the bed could be a bit more comfortable though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff make this hotel what it is. Decent location Pillows were hard and lumpy so didn’t have the best sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool was nice. It was hard to park, not a big car considering the size of the hotel. It needed more staff in the bar area. Plus it would easier if the staff in the morning at name badges so you could so see who was staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard rooms are a little small, ok for one night but for longer stays definitely book a premium room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Issac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short stay, but had amazing time! Staff was helpful with me arriving early and knowledgeable with what was around for last minute shopping
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff friendly breakfast lovely great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff lovely and welcoming to myself and children, even had time to joke and tease.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

indra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I liked the location of the hotel,the room was standard size and was very small and the manager said all the rooms were the same size which was not true as I saw the room directly across from my room and it was bigger. The staff was very friendly, the food was bland.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall enjoyed the stay , bar was a bit limited, breakfast good , Rooms were above average , check in was a bit of a nightmare
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good stay again

Good stay, helpful staff well located hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Premium room was nice but the parking was very limited and felt a little unsafe. Breakfast was good, just make sure you avoid any large coach parties
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was difficult and cramped, plus they charged extra for parking. The first meal we had was pizza which was not what we expected, quite greasy, breakfast buffet was good with lots of options. Room was fine, pretty clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint was we were a group so 3 rooms in total, one room was very cold and they were told the heating wasn't on yet and they didn't have any heaters available
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a Holiday Inn but can thoroughly recommend this one in Portsmouth. Only staying overnight before getting the ferry but wished we could stay longer. Managed to do some shopping at Gun Wharf & enjoy the surrounding area. All within easy reach to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

XIAOMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is small.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location to pier and Gun Wharf Quays. Good facilities. Needed more staff at breakfast time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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