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The White Star Tavern

5.0 star property
Travelers enjoy hearty English breakfasts before soaking in panoramic views from this elevated Southampton retreat with rooftop vistas

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The White Star Tavern overlooks Southampton Cruise Terminal, offering rooftop views and a welcoming coffee shop. Guests enjoy English breakfast at the restaurant or relax with drinks at the bar. Visitors appreciate the helpful staff, walkable location, and quality morning meals.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The White Star Tavern is in Southampton City Centre, a neighborhood in Southampton. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and South Downs National Park, while Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Marwell Zoo are popular area attractions. Southampton Maritime Museum and The Quays are also worth visiting. Visit our Southampton travel guide
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28 Oxford Street, Southampton, England, SO14 3DJ

What's nearby

  • Tudor House and Garden
    Tudor House and Garden
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mayflower Park
    Mayflower Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Southampton Saint Mary's Stadium Football club aerial towards Itchen river autumn
    St. Mary's Stadium
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ocean Village Marina
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southampton Sholing Station
    4 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ottoman Kitchen
    6 min walk
  • Porters Steakhouse
    1 min walk
  • Good Things
    4 min walk
  • Coriander Lounge
    6 min walk
  • Porters Wine & Charcuterie
    1 min walk

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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

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 7.50 to 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 7.5 to 9 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Star Tavern pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The White Star Tavern?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The White Star Tavern?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The White Star Tavern located?

Located in Southampton City Centre, this luxury inn is within a 15-minute walk of Queen's Park and WestQuay Shopping Centre. Southampton Cruise Terminal is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. Southampton Woolston Station is 20 minutes by foot and Southampton Central Station is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The White Star Tavern Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 869 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 869 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 869 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 869 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 869 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean, dinner and breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fabulous place to stay for 2 nights before my cruise. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Service was excellent and friendly. The breakfast was included and it was great! Highly recommend this place if you’re in Southampton!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Saudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Adorable location, no elevator, no "amenities" to speak of but a good location and the bar is convenient. The staff is mostly very pleasant and helpful. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super small, but the bathroom was decent size with a great shower. We had to store our luggage downstairs at the desk as only our carry ons could fit comfortably on the room. The breakfast that came with the room was the best we have ever encountered. We could order off the menu which had a good selection w/ great coffee and fabulous service!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lots of nice touches and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of their employees were always most helpful in all matters.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic. The rooms are very clean and comfortable with all the amenities. The breakfast and dinner menus provided excellent options and the foods was delicious. Great selection of beers on tap, too. The restaurant staff and hotel staff were all extremely attentive and friendly. If we get the chance to return to Southampton, we will definitely stay at The White Star. Note: the hotel is at the corner of a hopping night spot on weekends. It can get noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely tavern, also good food. Room is clean and th bathroom is spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a find! Loved this place from the moment we clapped eyes on it. Positioned right at the entry to restaurant row Oxford Street, the theme is definitely in keeping with the mammoth impact and relevance of the Titanic to Southampton but without any cringey cheesyness that one might fear in a themed setting. Lovely staff are welcoming and helpful, room utterly delightful, and the breakfast was truly THE best we’ve had at any stay in the UK. Thank you for having us (at such short notice!).
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and fun hotel with so much history! It was clean and well kept. The rooms are small but well appointed and has everything you need. Breakfast was fabulous and the staff at the bar couldn’t have been nicer! We will definitely be staying here on our next trip to Southampton
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was lovely and clean pleasant staff breakfast was superb
Bar area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel and bar were outstanding. Far exceeded our expectations breakfast was so good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Located on fun filled Oxford st. The room was nice, clean and perfect for a short stay. This is not in a quiet area. With that said we slept just fine. The rooms are well insulated. The breakfast was top notch. Great coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a delightful stay . The accommodation was beautifully decorated, eclectic, clean and comfortable. Great layout. Great breakfast . Appreciated the staff . Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay. Room was very clean. Great breakfast. Very close to the docks. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siobhán

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely in room facilities & delicious breakfast. Ease of parking nearby (chargeable) & great selection of local bars & restaurants close too. Ideal for pre/post cruise stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the centre of southampton. Polite good personel and a very clean room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff friendly and helpful. Fun atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the historical area was fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfy room. Excellent breakfast with very attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great charm to the property, quiet sleeping, great breakfast with stay. Staff extremely helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very impressed with The White Star Tavern. We will definitely use it again before a cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming. A charming tavern with clean, comfortable rooms and a great breakfast. We will be staying here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and charactful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025