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The Jolly Sailor

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Gunwharf Quays

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At The Jolly Sailor, enjoy a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and a variety of dining options including the coffee shop, bar, and restaurant. With helpful staff on hand to ensure your stay is enjoyable from start to finish, you'll appreciate the extra touches like coffee/tea in the lobby.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 6)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 6)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 7)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 7)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 8)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9)

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9) | Television

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 10)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 10)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 11)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 11)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 12)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 12)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
54 Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2EU

What's nearby

  • The D-Day Story - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southsea Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pyramids Centre Portsmouth - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southsea Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kings Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 40 min drive
  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 29 min walk
  • Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 30 min walk
  • Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) - 30 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bay Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Florence Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Meat & Barrel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panero Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Jolly Sailor

  • At The Jolly Sailor, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall value.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Please note on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights until midnight, guests should expect some noise from the bar located downstairs.
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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
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
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
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Jolly Sailor Guesthouse Portsmouth
Jolly Sailor Portsmouth
Jolly Sailor Guesthouse Southsea
Jolly Sailor Southsea
Guesthouse The Jolly Sailor Southsea
Southsea The Jolly Sailor Guesthouse
The Jolly Sailor Southsea
Jolly Sailor Guesthouse
Guesthouse The Jolly Sailor
Jolly Sailor
Jolly Sailor Southsea
The Jolly Sailor Guesthouse
The Jolly Sailor Portsmouth
The Jolly Sailor Guesthouse Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Does The Jolly Sailor offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Jolly Sailor 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 Jolly Sailor?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Jolly Sailor?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Jolly Sailor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Jolly Sailor?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Jolly Sailor like?

The Jolly Sailor is a short 6-minute walk from Southsea Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Kings Theatre.

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Reviews

The Jolly Sailor Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Shower
Bed
Pub
View
Bar
Food
Bathroom

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Its in a convenient location near the beach, and the park.
Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The right room for a stay.
Markus, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good location in Portsmouth

Very good location for what we wanted!
Christina, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nathalie the zBar Manager was very helpful and room was good value for money. Great location to explore the historic sights and good choice of restaurants and bars nearby.
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Place and atmosphere were excellent. Close to the sea and stopping.
Beata, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Every easy to find ams staff every friendly and happy to help with anything.
Latisha, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Jolly Sailor - A+

Excellent pub, clean cozy room, great view from window seat of Portsmouth. Our meals were excelllent. Will visit again.
William, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here before and would happily stay again. Reason for staying is, because it’s cheap to stay , in a convenient location, has what you need a bed which is clean and comfortable. Room has a nice view to wake up to .
James, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

If you dont mind stairs and sharing a bathroom, its a great place Good value. Best location.
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Welcoming staff. In a good location for the Victorious Festival.
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Nice and reasonably priced , good size room and ensuite . Staff are friendly . Property a little tired , but if you reflect this into the price , you can't go wrong
michael, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Jolly Sailor review

I stay in the Jolly Sailor every week for business. The owner and his staff are very hospitable. Rooms are basic but comfortable, staff very friendly and there is free parking after 6.00pm. Situated close to Southsea front where you can take a walk with the fresh sea breeze. It's my home from home.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Personal very friendly
Dimitar, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Just a great place. Liked the put food and drink as well. Stayed on top floor. No noise and very clean and tidy rooms despite building seeming quite old. Definitely surprised for spending not a lot of money.
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Lovely friendly staff, property is just dated and needs a lot of TLS. Bedroom smelt of stale smoke. But loved the bay window seating. We had a little picnic there admiring the view.
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

What i didn't like is that's at the bar is cart payment only my own personal preference is to have a choice witch they didn't give us otherwise the hotel is nice and clean staff is friendly.
Antonio, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

It was very difficult to check in and out no one about to help. Very threadbare carpet broken lampshade no plug in the bathroom sink very tired place needs tlc but view from room was great and in a good area
Wendy, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Very disappointing

Owners didnt bother to get parking permits, so had to pay almost £14 a day to park car. Not impressed. Most expensive pint in whole of portsmouth £6.80. Way over the top considering run down state of place. Even dearer than central london. Sink had hole in it so water went straight on floor. On the one plus side, bed was comfortable.
Gillian, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

To cold for no heating

Room was freezing as the heating wasn’t on they did give us a small electric heater which didn’t make any difference No towels or tea bags We couldn’t turn the tv over or volume down because every button on the remote we pressed just knocked the tv off The parking was not complimentary as stated it was £13 for 24 hours on the upside it was just across the road to the hotel The toilet was just across the hall and the view from our room was lovely
darryl, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Excellent stay for the price it was
Graham, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very good pub hotel
Verified

8/10 Very good

Was good for the night stop over
David, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

loved it was just a stay to see family did the job
Chris, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Ion, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff very friendly and helpful room was basic but for that price good value clean and tidy room nice sea view whic was a bonus 😄
Steve, 1-night trip