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The Jolly Sailor

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, near Gunwharf Quays

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At The Jolly Sailor, enjoy a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and a variety of dining options including the coffee shop, bar, and restaurant. With helpful staff on hand to ensure your stay is enjoyable from start to finish, you'll appreciate the extra touches like coffee/tea in the lobby.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 6)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 6)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 7)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 7)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 8)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 8)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9)

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9) | Television

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 10)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 10)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 11)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 11)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 12)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 12)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
54 Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2EU

What's nearby

  • Southsea Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 17 min walk - 0.9 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 - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Briny - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arepa 2Go - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Croxtons - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Jolly Sailor

Guesthouse near Gunwharf Quays
A coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Jolly Sailor. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Please note on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights until midnight, guests should expect some noise from the bar located downstairs.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Jolly Sailor Guesthouse Portsmouth
Jolly Sailor Portsmouth
Jolly Sailor Guesthouse Southsea
Jolly Sailor Southsea
Guesthouse The Jolly Sailor Southsea
Southsea The Jolly Sailor Guesthouse
The Jolly Sailor Southsea
Jolly Sailor Guesthouse
Guesthouse The Jolly Sailor
Jolly Sailor
Jolly Sailor Southsea
The Jolly Sailor Guesthouse
The Jolly Sailor Portsmouth
The Jolly Sailor Guesthouse Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is The Jolly Sailor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Jolly Sailor?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Jolly Sailor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Jolly Sailor?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Jolly Sailor 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 29 minutes by foot and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 30 minutes.

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Reviews

The Jolly Sailor Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 504 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Great stay

Excellent stay for the price it was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nathalie the zBar Manager was very helpful and room was good value for money. Great location to explore the historic sights and good choice of restaurants and bars nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Beata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place and atmosphere were excellent. Close to the sea and stopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment we arrived the staff were so friendly and helpful…we came for a private party and the accommodation was ideal clean and comfortable..,only slight challenge was parking but the permit was very helpful…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel review

The hotel room was basic but very clean and that was reflected in the price. I would stay there again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you dont mind stairs and sharing a bathroom, its a great place Good value. Best location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sharan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a couple of nights stop. Room tired but clean. For the price it was perfect. Great food downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Jolly Sailor review

I stay in the Jolly Sailor every week for business. The owner and his staff are very hospitable. Rooms are basic but comfortable, staff very friendly and there is free parking after 6.00pm. Situated close to Southsea front where you can take a walk with the fresh sea breeze. It's my home from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value and location needs updating

Amazing value and location. Good service. Accommodation needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personal very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall a nice experience but can see room for improvement
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Amenities
Just a great place. Liked the put food and drink as well. Stayed on top floor. No noise and very clean and tidy rooms despite building seeming quite old. Definitely surprised for spending not a lot of money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely view from bedroom windows. Room was spacious but tired. Needed decorating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of most disgusting hotels I have ever stayed in, the floor was wet, the roof leaked and the stench from all the damp was almost unbearable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok if your homeless and need place to stay

Bed was ok room was in terrible condition carpet thread bare . Decoration in room worst ever , one working shower between like 6 people , prob the worst hotel I have stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
What i didn't like is that's at the bar is cart payment only my own personal preference is to have a choice witch they didn't give us otherwise the hotel is nice and clean staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very tired and not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Cheap place to rest your head.

I paid £57 for a triple room and it was what I would expect for the price! The woman who greeted us was cheerful and told us about local places to eat and parking was easy nearby. Plenty of tea and coffee. Bed was comfy and the view was great. The building is generally tired and would need a huge injection of money to bring it up to its former glory but it did us fine for an overnight stay. If you are picky, pay double and stay elsewhere!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So bad we left without staying the night. Dirty, uncomfortable beds, dirty mouldy bathroom, stains on the floor. Mouldy used spoon in one of the drawers. Mould around the window.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok but not OK

Unfortunately, because of the amount of stairs to the room, we had to find further accomodation on a level, this is because of my wifes disabilty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Muneera

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed that it is now mid-Nov and NO heating. Staff went in search of a portable heater and never came back 😑
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

pearl

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

Needs TLC and bringing up to standard.

I have to sat it was very basic and does need a lot of TLC. Carpets in the 2 different rooms we stayed in were thread bare in places. Some of the milk cartons wre out of date and off. The staff were very friendly and the food is good. Would we stay there again, probably not, but was a place ro sleep for just 1 night at each side of our holiday on the Isle of Wight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

beth

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

Average

Gave me the wrong room key and the key gave me opened my door which it should not have been possible and then tried to watch tv and the tv didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

S

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Left waiting at bar to check in for 15 minutes. Rooms are through a door behind the bar, very narrow space and stairs are steep and narrow. There was no heating on upstairs where rooms were and it was end of november and really cold. I noticed the rooms had radiators but they were not working so had to ask for a plug in heater. Carpets threadbare and mattresses lumpy. Table lamps torn and furniture very old. Wood around windows rotting. The rooms showing on Hotels site must have been somewhere else, nothing like the photos. The room was cheap but should be cheaper for the quality. I've stayed in better Hostels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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