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Southsea Rocks Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with beach bars, near Gunwharf Quays

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Beach nearby, 4 beach bars
Interior
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Deluxe Family Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Southsea Rocks Hotel provides amenities like 4 beach bars and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Family Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Family Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4 Florence Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NE

What's nearby

  • Southsea Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Briny - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arepa 2Go - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Croxtons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southsea Rocks Hotel

Guesthouse near Gunwharf Quays
Southsea Rocks Hotel provides amenities like 4 beach bars and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Southsea Rocks Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • 20-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Private yards and daily housekeeping

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Southsea Rocks Hotel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Microwave
7.8 out of 10, Good, 107 reviews
Southsea Rocks Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 4 beach bars

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 50 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Southsea Rocks
Southsea Rocks Portsmouth
Southsea Rocks Hotel Guesthouse
Southsea Rocks Hotel Portsmouth
Southsea Rocks Hotel Guesthouse Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is Southsea Rocks Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

Self parking is available for a fee. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southsea Rocks Hotel located?

Located in Southsea, this guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Southsea Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port. The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth are also within 10 minutes. Portsmouth Fratton Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Southsea Rocks Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 85 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Slightly noisy at 745am after a heavy night out, but will return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness

Probable bed bugs

Immediately after leaving I developed multiple bug bites which can only have come from bed bugs or similar -- otherwise OK for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good affordable and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. clean.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to stay over the weekend. The welcome was really lovely and the room was outstanding. Definitely would stay again and recommend. Thank you for a lovely experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John

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

Ok

Stairs and passage ways excellent. Room ok clean and tidy, bathroom clean but shower works ok...but couldn’t get water to run in bath. Sink ok but stiff tap. Dining/kitchen room well equipped opposite office. Would stay again. Limited parking...good location.
Bed
Wardrobe
Entrance and bathroom door
Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great child -friendly place to stay !

Very clean basic hotel but with comfort where it matters Rooms clean beds very comfortable Bedding clean and fresh Children's bunk beds solid and stable Shared bathroom and toilets clean and bright Lady on reception really really friendly and most helpful A good start for guests! 😊 Would definitely stay again especially with grandchildren Great location near beach front
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Brian

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

Rubbish

This is not a hotel it’s more like a hostel the rooms are small the beds are small with only one bedside cabinet my wife couldn’t even wash her hair as there was no hair dryer the door entry system is awful with a code and not much light to see it late at night the only good thing is the location I would never stay there again and I think hotels.com need to go and see the place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could be better.

The bed was very hard and squeaky however the bedding was clean apart from one small mark on one pilow. The towels were lovely and clean and soft. The bathroom had a dampish odour. Needs a little TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was almost unbearably hot with no real way to cool it down. The hotel put a fan in there but it was still too hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, and how u get treated, me or my partner didn't think much of the guest,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

One night stay

Perfect place for quick stop over or overnight, great for exploring a city or even backpacking. Enough beds for my group,separate shower snd toilets and a shared kitchen area ideal for quick meals or hot drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This property I would not consider a hotel, way more of a Hostel. If you like hostels this is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jane

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

Good location, basic but functional

Fantastic location, close to the beach and some nice small cafes/restaurants. Super set up with fridges and a small kitchenette. Clean and modern. Beds were very hard. Curtains did not block any light out so we were awake from 04.30. Apart from that a super stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Edward

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

Southsea does rock.

Nice, clean basic hotel. Staff helpful, facilities okay, if you are prepared to share a bathroom. Not sure how the dining room was meant to work. TV had intermittent breaks in viewing and limited channels. Good location close to the beach, pier, local Co-op and the bus passed by quite close. Southsea is a very nice vibrant town. Glad I went.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Gemma

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

Clean and basic

Hotel is clean, tidy and basic. Kitchen is for all hotel stayers so there is no kettle in your room. It's located in a fantastic place right by the seafront. Staff are friendly and helpful. Just remember your photo id when checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

Rock Hotel Southsea

Good stay , Emily at the desk was hopeful and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really really nice service. All was accommodated. Really enjoyed our stay. Hostess was lovely. Thank you x
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Louise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were placed in a family room in the basement part of the hotel and on the other side of our room was the communal staircase - our beds were also next to this, wall so the children and ourselves were unable to get to sleep until early hours. The people above us were also very noisy and the soundproofing was poor in our room. We're leaving very tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a budget hotel, it is very good. You can't ask more for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

10/10

Really friendly staff, lovely room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean / tidy and suiable for us to catch the morning ferry. Parking facility essential, so possibly in high season may not be so lucky?? Maybe just a basic tea making in the room more convenient and a bit more room in the bathroom! But oveall it suited our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Zanyar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10 days experience

The stuff was friendly first But I’m very disappointed my car worth more than all the cars was parked there and there was no car park I literally stayed over for 10 days cuz of my work Everyday I had issue to park my car I asked the reception night He said I have to pay them £10 I don’t know cuz of my expensive car or just they trying to fraud me Because on Hotels.com it says Free WiFi Ans Free parking But I never book there again cuz there is no space for car park Also one night I couldn’t find car park after driving round more than 30min for car park In the end I parked on drive way peivate and next morning the Nighbour be like Is that ur car don’t park there on my drive way And I explained whole situation And they were racist and dirty talking Anyways I’m regret I wasted my money on that hotel I had very bad experience
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unique thing about this property is that there are no staff to help if you get locked out of your room after 6pm, which resulted in me sleeping on a park bench close by. Completely unacceptable, i finally recieved a call at 7:15 the next morning from some rude woman who made me feel like it was an effort to help me, consluding in her just saying someone will be down at 8am to let you in.... The customer service in the joke of a hotel is the worse i have ever experienced while working away from home. They really dont care about their guests, in addition to this the hotel (if you can call it that) is not covid safe, the toilets were dirty and clearly havent been cleaned within a 24 hour period this is proven by no members of staff being in the premises all night. And on top of all that there was no hot water to even wash your hands, didnt even bother with the shower complete horror show of a place. Parking is also hard to find and the rooms are incredibly small. Do your self a favour and book somewhere else if you are reading this. I am still waiting for a refund which they are being very difficult about with shows just how terrible this place is after the experience i had... southsea sucks should be the new name of this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

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