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Keppel's Head Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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Front of property
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Lounge
Located in a prime shopping district, Keppel's Head Hotel offers a daily manager's reception, free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, meeting space, luggage storage, and an on-site restaurant serving satisfying meals.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
  • 25 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
  • 30 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Quad Family Room

Quad Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quad Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3DT

What's nearby

  • Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • HMS Victory - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 3 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Keppel's Head Hotel

Hotel near Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is located near Keppel's Head Hotel, which provides a free daily manager's reception, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and 1 meeting room
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Keppel's Head Hotel boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 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

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 377 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel
Keppel's Head Hotel Portsmouth
Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is Keppel's Head Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Keppel's Head Hotel?

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

What time is check-in at Keppel's Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Keppel's Head Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Keppel's Head Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Mary Rose Museum and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port are also within 2 mi (3 km). Portsmouth Harbour Station is only a 3-minute walk and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Keppel's Head Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 430 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
Very close to train & dockyard. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely great for what I needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Lovely stay would recommend

Lovely stay staff work incredibly hard running here there and everywhere but always at hand and helpful when you need them. In a great location and comfy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marija

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, safe, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Well positioned B&B

Keppel's Head is a fantastically positioned B&B with direct access to public transit, the harbor & shops, and the Royal Naval Yard museums. Breakfast was included with our stay and was generous & serviceable, and the staff was very helpful on several occasions, even at 0300 when we needed to be let out of the car park to get to our flight.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Wonderful hotel!

Lovely service at all times. Gave us suggestions of things to do. We had to leave early so they offered a breakfast to go. It was great. Dinner at the hotel was our best meal of the trip. Exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location and nice service at the Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great hotel beside the Navy museum

Friendly relaxed staff. The hotel is in a great location for visiting the navy museum and docks. On site parking is a plus too. The Japanese restaurant is great as is the full english breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tak Wai David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

The hotel is near the landmarks.

This is a classic pub hotel. The location is quite near the pier and the train station and is just 5 minutes walk to the dockyard museum. The hotel room is spacious and equipped with an air conditioner. But the electric kettle is dirty having some residue at the bottom and I dare not to use it. For the breakfast, you could order only once for the main course while for the cereal, pastry, toast and coffee you could get as much as you like. I did not go to the pub as flies were the main residence of the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely hotel, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel opposite the IOW ferry terminal, everything was excellent and the staff were very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place for our layover before traveling on. Quite a good menu for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Decent low to mid price hotel but little more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for shopping and bars , friendly staff and would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giannina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little gem of a property in the middle of everything!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very affable hosts and lovely historic dining room. Unfortunately the beds were too soft for my taste. Still I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building a few minutes walk to the historic harbour with the Mary Rose and HMS Victory.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient for everything we wanted to see and do, didnt have to drive anywhere. Plenty of eating choices including the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing would definitely come back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3rd time at hotel with family. Love the place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Lovely stay

We have had a lovely stay at this hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was clean, and comfortable beds. Breakfast was good and freshly cooked. Amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very charming, historic hotel with very pleasant staff. Super convenient location, across the street from the bus station and train station, and only a couple minutes walk to the historic dockyards (our main destination). And quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone on staff was such a pleasure! From helping with bags and directions, to friendly conversation! The location, by shops and restaurants, couldnt have been better! I would definitely stay at Keppel's Head again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TOSHITAKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Comfortable Hotel&Nice Staffs
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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