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The Royal Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachside fun near Gunwharf Quays

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View from room
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Queen Sea View
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
St. Helens Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO4 0RN
  • Gunwharf Quays
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth International Port
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Queen Sea View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Sea View

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Southsea

The Royal Beach Hotel places you steps from Southsea Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Southsea Castle. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The bistro, Lounge Bar, is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Portsmouth hotel include Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port.

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Portsmouth International Port - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Southsea Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dice Portsmouth - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Florence Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ice Cream Emporium - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Chippy - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Royal Beach Hotel

Beachside fun near Gunwharf Quays
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Royal Beach Hotel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 24-hour room service. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1863
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Beach Hotel offers 73 accommodations with free toiletries and portable fans. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Portsmouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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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
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar
  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1863
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 20 July 2023 to 19 July 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between 8 February and 31 July.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.00 per stay.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 per person
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.00 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Beach Hotel?

The Royal Beach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Royal Beach Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Beach Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Beach Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Beach Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Southsea Beach.

Does The Royal Beach Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Beach Hotel?

No, The Royal Beach Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Beach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Beach Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Royal Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 423 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 919 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrew, Baginton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lift not working, hairdryer in room not working, nor bathroom light. Bathroom door swollen and sticking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

sally

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not stay at the royal beach hotel, it has been requisitioned by the Home office. I stayed at the Queens hotel Southsea.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service
Cancelled with no notice shut for 6 months
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dmitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Freya

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Keith

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

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and confortable room. Wonderful Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay comfortable bed,rooms too hot,no windows open round hotel.overall a lovely stay excellent breakfast,friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views and location a shame the lift didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was good the only thing we would say is that the hotel needs modernising, breakfast and service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021