Experience the ocean views at Royal Maritime Hotel, where you can unwind in the indoor pool or challenge a friend in the arcade/game room. Enjoy local cuisine for breakfast and dinner at Horatio's Restaurant, then connect to WiFi from the comfort of your own room. Guests rave about the helpful staff and delicious breakfast.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Portsmouth Guildhall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 37 min drive
Portsmouth Harbour Station - 6 min walk
Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 13 min walk
Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) - 13 min walk
Restaurants
Costa Coffee - 7 min walk
Caffè Nero - 9 min walk
Five Guys - 7 min walk
Las Iguanas - 7 min walk
The Lady Hamilton - 5 min walk
About this property
Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Horatio's Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
101 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1956
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Assistive listening devices available
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Horatio's Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Compass Cafe - This café specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch only. Open select days.
Victory Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.5 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from May 29 2026 to June 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Elevator
Hallway
Laundry facilities
Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Policies
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
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
Is there a pool at Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection and nearby?
Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection has an indoor pool and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection?
Yes, Horatio's Restaurant offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection like?
Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection is a short 6-minute walk from Portsmouth Harbour Station and 5 minutes' walk from Gunwharf Quays. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Reviews
Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with a good choice of options. (108 reviews)
Free parking was a bonus and convenient options were available nearby. (17 reviews)
The pool was a welcome bonus, with many guests enjoying its warm and relaxing atmosphere. (14 reviews)
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Reviews
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8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2026
Good value hotel in a good location.
Caroline
Caroline, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2026
The hotel was lovely. The staff where friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, with a good selection. It was nice to have a swimming pool, even though it was a small one. Unfortunately the jacuzzi wasn't working.
Jayne
Jayne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2026
The hotel was in a great location to the dockyard and seafront.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The breakfasts and the evening meals were fantastic.
Room was very clean and comfortable, staff were friendly and helpful, very good location
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Lovely little hotel, great atmosphere and location
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2026
Great and very friendly staff clean rooms. Excellent restaurant. Great location.
Murat
Murat, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2026
Room was spotless staff were great. Easy to booking with a great price I'd definitely stay there again.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2026
Cosy rooms
Friendly stuff
Great food
Beautiful atmosphere over
Arist
Arist, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
Nice room and easy to get to town
Raine
Raine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2026
I have stayed at the Royal Maritime Hotel several times and will do so again. Rooms are very clean, the staff are always friendly and professional. On the most recent time, I had the breakfast whuch was excellent.
Sue
Sue, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2026
Lovely clean room, friendly staff & good food.. stayed here twice now.
Karen
Karen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2026
Fantastic weekend. Very good value for money. Staff were brilliant!
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2026
Great location and comfortable amenities.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, room was freshly decorated and very clean. In fact the whole hotel was extremely clean. I was very impressed with how tidy the pool changing rooms were. Bed was comfy and staff were very friendly. The only one thing that let it down a smidge was that the breakfast. I found it was just ok. It had all the basics but the food was just ok. Not the best breakfast we’ve had compared to other places we’ve stayed.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2026
Great location, great service, good value for money
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2026
The staff were very nice and helpful, the rooms were a nice size with a comfy bed. I really liked the decor and how nautical the place was.
Melissa
Melissa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2026
The entrance to the hotel and reception is amazing and a credit to its name. The room was to a high standard and very clean.
The breakfast was a 10/10 rating with the staff on hand for your needs.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2026
Always enjoy my stay in this lovely old hotel. Very clean and comfortable and good value for money. Great location. Previous reviews have mentioned it’s a little tired which is true but they are currently refurbishing and decorating so it should be even better when finished.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
The room was good with a nice big bathroom. The staff were absolutely wonderful, nothing was any trouble.
Next time we're down to see the grandkids, this is where we'll be staying.
Christopher
Christopher, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 14, 2026
Good location and price.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2026
The whole experience at the royal Maritime hotel was very positive. From the clean rooms to the friendly atmosphere I would highly recommend it
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2026
Excellent staff, friendly and courteous
John
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2026
The room was spotless, staff really friendly and happy to help at all time
Nikol
Nikol, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2026
Pleasant and good value for money. The rooms are comfortable, if a little basic. Friendly staff, convenient for the shops and restaurants nearby.