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Royal Maritime Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, a short walk to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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Lobby
Library
Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
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
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

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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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(44 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Double Room (Single Occupancy)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Royal Maritime Hotel

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), an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, newspapers in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • 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.

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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 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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Reviews

Royal Maritime Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff makes this hotel a great option if visiting the historic dock yard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fantastic, they make the hotel !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I ever go pack to Portsmouth. I will look up this hotel first. Will also recommend it to anyone who what’s to visit the area. Perfect location and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was very clean and comfortable, the reception staff were excellent and the hotel was in a very good location for access on foot to the historic docks and Gunwharf Quays. Did not eat at hotel or use the bar so cannot comment on these facilities. If you are able to utilise one of the hotel's free parking bays which we did, this is another asset of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly indeed, whole place was full of old school charm. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Richard Bruce

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

Good stay, definitely come again.

Very pleasant hotel, friendly and helpful, good comfortable beds, very clean. Close to everything in the port area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Laura

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

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round and will return for another visit impressed with the high standards and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Our first room was a basic room very tired paint and wallpaper peeling off. We paid extra to move to a classic room that had been refurbished which was 100% better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So near transport links, clean, tidy and very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, great food . Ideal location for public transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

geoff

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, historic hotel. We had 2 family rooms which were clean. Location is excellent for visiting the old historic area of town. We stayed 1 night before ferry to France the next morning. Coffee/tea service in the room was very good. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stated here lots of times..great location for local attractions. Friendly staff, good value, food is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money, no frills, but plenty of character in this pleasant budget hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sausages at breakfast weren’t very edible
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Outstanding

Always a pleasure to stay at the RMH. Staff are so welcoming and the food is fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money, limited parking is the only down side!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel, full of history, has a library full of maritime genre books and plenty of comfy areas to sit and relax. Staff were amazing and breakfast was fabulous. Full availability on cooked and continental breakfast. Rooms were lovely and had what we needed. Hotel is within easy walking distance of the dockyard, shopping and transport links. Would recommend easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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