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The Royal Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Gunwharf Quays

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The Royal Beach Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Lounge Bar, which serves lunch and dinner. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Elevator
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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St. Helens Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO4 0RN

What's nearby

  • Southsea Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southsea Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The D-Day Story - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kings Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive
  • Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 11 min drive
  • Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) - 11 min drive
  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Briny - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Sailor - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Southsea Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Leopold Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Chippy - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Royal Beach Hotel

The Royal Beach Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Lounge Bar, which serves lunch and dinner. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 73 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1863
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Lounge Bar - This bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between February 8 and July 31.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.00 per stay

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Best Western Royal Beach
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel Southsea
Best Western Royal Beach Southsea
Royal Beach Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Beach Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between February 8 and July 31.

Does The Royal Beach Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Beach Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Beach Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Beach Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Beach Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Lounge Bar.

What's the area around The Royal Beach Hotel like?

The Royal Beach Hotel is located near Southsea Beach in Southsea, a short 15-minute walk from Kings Theatre and 12 minutes' walk from Southsea Castle.

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The Royal Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

6/10 Good

Hi, you had to change our hotel to the Queens Hotel as the Royal beach couldn't book us due to unforeseen circumstances whatever that means, however the Queens Hotel and staff were excellent, got a welcome pack for the dog, and they get 11/10, so cant comment or review the Royal beach
sally, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Lift not working, hairdryer in room not working, nor bathroom light. Bathroom door swollen and sticking.
Andrew, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

I did not stay at the royal beach hotel, it has been requisitioned by the Home office. I stayed at the Queens hotel Southsea.
carole, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Cancelled with no notice shut for 6 months
Paul, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very enjoyable stay

The hotel is not modern but was clean and the staff were some of the most pleasant we have found anywhere, much better than many of the more expensive "wan-a-be" hotels in the UK. The decor is a little bit tired in places and the plumbing in our room was "interesting" but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was quite large and the sea view was great, to be able to watch ships coming and going and to hear the waves at night was what we stayed here for and we were not disappointed. Again i must say the staff were excellent
Keith, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and confortable room. Wonderful Staff
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay comfortable bed,rooms too hot,no windows open round hotel.overall a lovely stay excellent breakfast,friendly helpful staff.
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would happily return

Hotel seemed clean and well run. Good position. Very friendly, helpful staff. Freshly cooked breakfasts were very nice. Good number of coat hangers, unlike most places.
Bernard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice sized room with good view over southsea pier. Staff friendly and helpful. Evening meal and breakfast were both good. Third time there and as always very comfortable accomodation.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent views and location a shame the lift didn't work
Cyril, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Dated

Good Service, nice food, relatively clean, reasonably comfortable room but small and dated . Hotel is however very old and run down inside and really in need of refurbishment .
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

bed bugs share your bed

Was awaken just after 4 in the morning with bed bugs crawling over me and the bed. We were moved to another room but obviously didn’t feel clean enough to be able to sleep. Had no alternative to stay as was visiting a sick relative and hotel was the closest. I have been offered a refund but I’m still waiting after a week!
Sharon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy
Craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our stay was good the only thing we would say is that the hotel needs modernising, breakfast and service was excellent
Helen, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointed guests

We arrived at 9pm We’re advised no food available from the restaurant and no bar food. We asked if we could order a take away and eat in the bar - were told a stern “no we do not allow food from outside”…..we would have gladly ordered several bottles of wine from the bar so the hotel list out completely. We had to walk to a pub along from the hotel. We will not be returning. Hotel was very poor condition and service was appalling. I’m also very disappointed to see that hotels.com rate of £148 when the rack rate displayed at the hotel was £95. Why have I been charged £148 from Hotels.com? I am a loyal client! This is very concerning the difference in room rate. Please explain?
Stacey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The receptionist Hannah was extremely helpful. The building is old and tired but the customer service was excellent. I did feel that the staff in the restaurant could have served the breakfast from the buffet to reduce the amount of guests handling the serving utensils rather than standing in the corner chatting. Breakfast was very good with a very good selection of hot and cold food. Location was excellent just across the road from the South Pier The Number 23 bus to and from Portsmouth is near to the hotel.
paula, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Glyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Considering how outdated this hotel is, I can't fault much of it. Breakfast area and actual breakfast was something out of the 80s but my little single bed was fine. It basically needs modernising
Nancy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Average stay

Hotel needs a re-vamp as it's outdated but it is on the beachfront and it was clean and comfortable. Windows need cleaning as paid for sea view but windows were dirty. Very large room with a plug in fan not air con and unable to open windows but nice comfy big bed. Pillows too high for me and no alternative in the wardrobe. Coffee and tea making facilities and biscuits provided also decent toiletries in the large bathroom. We arrived late afternoon so no parking left and had to pay £12 to park on the street. Bars and restaurants are a 15-20 minute walk away. Staff on front desk very friendly and polite.
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Bobbie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Hotel is on the seafront had a lovely sea view room
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very charming and cosy historic hotel

Fantastic position for the area and considering it’s age they have maintained it very well indeed. Great hotel with a nice charm about it and a very interesting history. Worth every penny and we love it We have stayed in a lot of hotels and this one definitely deserves some revisits for sure:)
Kendall, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

BED BUGS

I had a very unpleasant sleep at Royal Beach and in the morning I found out why - BED BUGS. According to the General Manager they are prevalent in all Hotels but this is the first time I have come across them in the UK. The GM Chris Gilmore promised me a refund but some 3 weeks later I have not received it. Wont be staying at The Royal Beach again
Nicola, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Wait until the renovations are complete

Room looked onto a building site - work started at 8am sharp every morning with a huge amount of noise. One morning movement on the building site started at 6.40am. My windowsill was flaky and filthy. The net curtains were definitely in need of a wash. The loo seat was loose and sliding around when you sat on it (quickly changed well done) One day a sheet of paper was left by housekeeping saying please stay in your room tonight from 10.45pm to 5am for cleaning of the carpets! The one lift was very slow because the builders on floors 2 and 1 kept using it. What a mess you could see when the lift doors opened on floor 1 in error.
Alison, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Return visit

We will be back, very enjoyable.
stephen, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enormous room overlooking the beach and pier. With a bit of redecoration the room would be excellent. Even so, the room is fine as it is with a king size bed, settee and table with two chairs. Recommended.
1-night trip