Southsea Rocks Hotel

Property class: 2

Photo gallery for Southsea Rocks Hotel

A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.
A wooden structure with a rope and a paddle leaning against it.
Lobby
A doorway with a wooden frame and two wall-mounted sconces on either side.
A modern living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a blue abstract painting.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$106
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Explore the area

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4 Florence Rd, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NE
  • Place, Southsea Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Southsea Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The D-Day Story
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Design Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Grand Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Portsmouth

At Southsea Rocks Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Southsea Beach and The D-Day Story. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and a reception hall. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Southsea hotel include Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Florence Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Briny - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Southsea Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Southsea Rocks Hotel

Southsea Rocks Hotel offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Portsmouth hotel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Southsea Rocks Hotel offers 21 accommodations. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Southsea Rocks Hotel Hotel
Southsea Rocks Hotel Portsmouth
Southsea Rocks Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

Yep, Southsea Rocks Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southsea Rocks Hotel on 20 Aug 2026 start from NZ$106, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Southsea Rocks Hotel?

Yep, Southsea Rocks Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Southsea Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

No, Southsea Rocks Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Southsea Rocks Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 165 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Talisen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Talisen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Talisen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff abd great location opposite the Rock Gardens, a cafes and the beach
The Rock Gardens
The Rock Gardens
View from Southsea promenade
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach big swimming pool close to Portsmouth town center
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Talisen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean and staff friendly, it was in a good location and had parking which is great. Only downside was you had to go downstairs to get a cup of tea or coffee, no tea making facilities in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very hospitable and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

alisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location two minutes walk from the seafront. Functional premises, no frills, room was clean and comfortable. There are NO ensuite facilities here, large kitchen area with fridges, microwave, kettle and toaster. Very acceptable for a short undemanding stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good basic hotel, well situated and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, great staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room on arrival and nicely presented with all you need for a comfortable stay. Lovely clean and tidy shower next to room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing stay, room was good and spacious also comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Great budget hotel

Great budget hotel, clean and comfortable. Good location and friendly couple who manage it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing to like ... the photos and description on line are misleading and false. We found alternatives accommodation so never even stayed at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
limited parking at the hotel. we did get in because of early arrival. although there are closer shops. southsea town centre is only 8 to 10 minutes walk from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and rooms are spotlessly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will be staying here soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ubaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location throughout
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

A great find , lovely quiet hotel , clean

Great hotel ,nice clean decor , very friendly hosts , a great find for the price , excellent location and free parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesomeness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sasho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charmy little place I was very satisfied with my stay thank you Southsea Rocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I am very happy with the service I will be back /M= thanks 😁
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026