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Ashbys

4.0 star property
Beach fun in 2 hot tubs, near The D-Day Story

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Front of property
Spa
Family Room | Shared kitchen
Point of interest
Flat-screen TV, Netflix, pay films

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Explore the area

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4 Auckland Road West, Portsmouth, England, PO5 3NY
  • Place, The D-Day Story
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Southsea Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kings Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 King Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 King Sofa Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Extra beds

Basic Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Portsmouth

At Ashbys you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of The D-Day Story and Southsea Castle. Highlights at this beach guest house include 2 hot tubs and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a sauna, spa services and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Southsea guest house include Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower.
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What's nearby

  • The D-Day Story - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Southsea Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kings Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clarence Pier - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Farm Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rapscallions Rum Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ashbys

Beach fun in 2 hot tubs, near The D-Day Story
Ashbys offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Spa services, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Ashbys. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Portsmouth guest house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Ashbys offers 9 accommodations with blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 12 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The White House (Next door to Ashby’s) 5 Auckland Road West PO5]
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day(20 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Spa fee: GBP 50 per day
  • Hot tub fee: GBP 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ashbys Guesthouse Southsea
Ashbys Southsea
Ashbys Guesthouse
Ashbys Portsmouth
Ashbys Guesthouse Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ashbys?

Ashbys offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ashbys?

As of 28 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ashbys on 29 Dec 2025 start from NZ$200.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ashbys?

Yep, Ashbys has an uncovered self car park for GBP 6 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited (max 2 spaces per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Ashbys?

Yep, Ashbys is a short 14-minute walk from Southsea Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Ashbys?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

What makes Ashbys a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ashbys.

Is Ashbys family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ashbys is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ashbys?

No, Ashbys does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ashbys?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ashbys?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ashbys Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 310 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ray

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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This stay was very unexpected, I travel a lot and don’t pay attention to where
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

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

Pleasant short break

Owners very pleasant. Room spacious and bathroom very nice. Mega TV package available. Location great for restaurants etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely, clean and friendly place to stay. Rooms are fabulous, ours was quite spacious especially the bathroom. The bed huge! Location is great, very quiet at night despite being near restaurants and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great hotel, ideal location and welcoming hosts

Great hotel, comfortable big bed and lovely lounge space. Very clean and well decorated. Great to have the use of a kitchenette too. The facilities were great with a communal area with table tennis and pool. Great location in Southsea. Very welcoming host with a personal greeting and tour. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steve was really friendly and helped us find a nice place for dinner and breakfast. Kindly sorted a parking space on the property as I think it was a quiet night. But there’s also a huge car park on the other side of the building. More to do at the property than we realised. The communal area is brilliant. Don’t waste your money in the arcades as there’s loads to do at the hotel: pool, air hockey, table tennis, old school games table (pac man etc), sound system to choose your own music. Also use of a fairly big kitchen so you could quite easily make dinner or breakfast at the property. The rooms were really nice. Old Victorian seaside property but renovated and modernised tastefully with some lovely furnishings, cushions, chandelier etc. So pleased we chose this over the holiday inn. We would 100% stay again and wish we’d checked in earlier to have more time to check out the spa area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, extremely comfortable and very helpful owners
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying Ho

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying Ho

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice relaxation areas with various games options, and just general ambience of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Louise

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

Great find!

Amazing find for a night away. Right in the middle of Southsea surrounded by bars and restaurants. The hosts were amazing and the accommodation was spotless. We’ll definitely be back with our daughter to enjoy all of the facilities on offer. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Brilliant stay, great hotel

I've stayed here a few times when I'm working in Portsmouth. The owners are very friendly and helpful and will give you a quick guided tour of the hotel and all it's amenities, which include the full use of the games room (table tennis, pool, air hockey, pac man, i-pad juke box, board games and large kitchen area). Parking is in a council car park right next to the hotel. A reduced rate is available from the hotel if you ask. The rooms are spot on and very comfortable, i think they all have a small kitchen area with a fridge, toaster, kettle, microwave and sink. It's literally 1 min walk into the high street with some great looking classy restaurants and bars. I would highly recommend this hotel and would have no hesitation in staying here with my family if we were in the area. P.s no height restrictions on the car park
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Albarosa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yassir

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

Amazing Place, More Amazing Landlords

One of the best experiences I've had with a rented accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi

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

Highest recommendation

Our stay at Ashby’s was lovely - best of class service from the super friendly and helpful hotel hosts, lovely area and fantastic room. Would love to come back and stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place just what i needed to relax after work
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Loved this property. All the extras are brilliant. Will definitely stay again. Host lovely to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel. We were made to feel very welcome on arrival and really helpful sorting parking and making up a pullout bed. The major benefit of this hotel is the great communal area that has a pool table air hockey table tennis, and a kitchen and bar area where you can bring your own food and drinks Which was great for our 2 teenagers. The rooms were lovely, really clean and comfortable. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen r

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025