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

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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4 Auckland Road West, Portsmouth, England, PO5 3NY
  • Place, Gunwharf Quays
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, HMS Victory
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Family Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Family Suite

Highlights

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

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King 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.

What's nearby

  • The D-Day Story - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Southsea Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • HMS Victory - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Croxtons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Meat & Barrel - ‬4 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 on-site parking (max 2 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

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

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 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ashbys on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$174.64, 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. 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 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.