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Royal Maritime Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool

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Lobby
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Serves lunch and dinner
Library
Royal Maritime Hotel offers ocean vistas and a refreshing indoor pool. The arcade/game room provides entertainment, while Horatio's Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner with local specialties. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and enjoy WiFi access from their rooms.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Double Room (Single Occupancy)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Twin Room (Single occupancy)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Single occupancy)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Queens Street, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3HS

What's nearby

  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 8 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 - 5 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Portsmouth - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hollywood Bowl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Royal Maritime Hotel

Eco-certified hotel near Gunwharf Quays
Near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Royal Maritime Hotel provides an arcade/game room, a library, and laundry facilities. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Horatio's Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 101 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Compass Cafe
  • Horatio's Restaurant
  • Victory Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1956
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.5 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Royal Maritime Club Hotel Portsmouth
Royal Maritime Club Hotel
Royal Maritime Club Portsmouth
Royal Maritime Club
The Royal Maritime Club
Royal Maritime Hotel Hotel
Royal Maritime Hotel Portsmouth
Royal Maritime Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Maritime Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 3:30 PM–8:00 PM.

Is Royal Maritime Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Royal Maritime Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Royal Maritime Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Royal Maritime Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Maritime Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth International Port is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. Portsmouth Harbour Station is 5 minutes by foot and Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) is 13 minutes.

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Royal Maritime Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and within walking distance of the town centre and historical Maritime ships and museums
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with pleasant staff and good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location for visiting the historic dockyard. Parking over the road in pay and display which is very reasonably priced especially with the hotel discount. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel conveniently situated for Portsmouth Royal Naval Museum & associated attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location. Good for short stays.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quite a grand old hotel, slightly tired but nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Loved being close to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and good pubs and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable, the bar was very pleasant and the restaurant was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay & location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room with tv and tea/coffee facilities. Plentiful supply of tea etc. Bathroom also of a good size but shower was a bit lacklustre. Ideally placed for visiting the Museum of the Royal Navy which includes HMS Victory and The Mary Rose. Also near the Gunwharf Quays area with shops, restaurants and the Spinaker Tower.
View from room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about my stay was excellent, my room, staff, cleanliness, location, and I look forward to my next visit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PRIYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, amazing staff esp the chatty ladies at reception who helped with bags and even upgraded us! Very short walk from the outlet place and port, also around 15m from town and bit more to the pier n beach. Limited parking is the only thing but we got on right outside luckily! Will come again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience to ferry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hassle and free parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay if you're spending time at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Its seafaring connections are clear as soon as you go in. There's some parking on site and the breakfast is averagely good for this sort of hotel. Congratulations to the cleaning team - very clean throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fill with history lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Back from a lovely 2-night stay. Hotel is in a great location. Staff were very helpful and attentive. I will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a Navy Veteran it was fine. Suited me and it's what I needed at the time. All round a good venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the Dockyards, Gunwharf Quays, and Spinnaker Tower. Reasonable walk (1mile) to Old Portsmouth and the remaining Bastion. A couple of pubs close by and the hotel bar is very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the RMC and do so frequently. The staff are brilliant first and foremost and that is whatever their role, and the facilities are great. There is nothing not to like. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful grand entrance area and central atrium. Ballroom and bar area good. Location great for Naval museum. Helpful staff. But rooms seem in real need of redecorating and this lets down the overall impressive style of the hotel. Wallpaper peeling and carpets worn. It may just be my room in West Wing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - so close to Gunwharf Quays and the Dockyard. Staff so lovely and even though limited parking the car park across the road made it super easy. Will def stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Bed uncomfortable, hard mattress and pillow. Breakfast ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very impressive building, All staff friendly and helpful The room i had was the biggest hotel room id ever beer in. It had a suitcas
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Interesting interior architecture and exhibits.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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