The Jolly Sailor

3.0 star property

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Exterior
View from room
Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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54 Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2EU
  • Place, The D-Day Story
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Southsea Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kings Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 7)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Portsmouth

At The Jolly Sailor you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Southsea Beach and The D-Day Story. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Southsea guest house include Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port.

What's nearby

  • The D-Day Story - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southsea Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southsea Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kings Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clarence Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 40 min drive

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

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Portsmouth guest house is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Jolly Sailor offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. This Portsmouth guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Jolly Sailor?

The Jolly Sailor offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Jolly Sailor?

Yep, The Jolly Sailor is a short 6-minute walk from Southsea Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Jolly Sailor?

No, The Jolly Sailor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Jolly Sailor?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Jolly Sailor?

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

Are pets allowed at The Jolly Sailor?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Jolly Sailor Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 504 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Great stay

Excellent stay for the price it was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good pub hotel
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its in a convenient location near the beach, and the park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The right room for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

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

Good location in Portsmouth

Very good location for what we wanted!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
loved it was just a stay to see family did the job
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good for the night stop over
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 😄
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduarda

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

Excellent!

Really nice and friendly hotel, i would love to come back soon
View from my room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place and atmosphere were excellent. Close to the sea and stopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment we arrived the staff were so friendly and helpful…we came for a private party and the accommodation was ideal clean and comfortable..,only slight challenge was parking but the permit was very helpful…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel review

The hotel room was basic but very clean and that was reflected in the price. I would stay there again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every easy to find ams staff every friendly and happy to help with anything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Jolly Sailor - A+

Excellent pub, clean cozy room, great view from window seat of Portsmouth. Our meals were excelllent. Will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you dont mind stairs and sharing a bathroom, its a great place Good value. Best location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a couple of nights stop. Room tired but clean. For the price it was perfect. Great food downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really good and sfae ti be in and i nice comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Welcoming staff. In a good location for the Victorious Festival.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is out dated but perfect for what I needed, the price can’t be beaten
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

michael

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The Jolly Sailor - Southsea, Hampshire

Hotel is very comfortable with friendly staff and lots of nearby parking. A 5 minute walk to the beach front. I stay virtually one night a week every week and will continue to do so. Bedrooms are large with good size bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023