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Southsea Rocks Hotel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4 Florence Rd, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NE
  • Place, The D-Day Story
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Southsea Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kings Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Grand Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

Located in Southsea, Southsea Rocks Hotel is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Southsea Beach and The D-Day Story. This 21-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a microwave in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Southsea Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The D-Day Story - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Southsea Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kings Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clarence Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Sailor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Briny - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Southsea Rocks Hotel

Southsea Rocks Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more. Additional amenities include a reception hall and a vending machine.
27-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is available 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of Southsea Rocks Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Southsea within a 10-minute walk of Southsea Beach, The D-Day Story, and Southsea Castle. You'll also find Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Southsea Rocks Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Southsea Rocks Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Southsea Rocks Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Southsea Rocks Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Southsea Rocks Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Southsea Rocks Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Southsea Rocks Hotel?

The closest major airport to Southsea Rocks Hotel is Southampton (SOU), which is 21.9 mi away (45 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Southsea Rocks Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Southsea Rocks Hotel.

Southsea Rocks Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 117 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely and kind and caring and helpful and reliable and trustworthy and respectful and responsible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful check-in. Room was perfectly fine for a night before the Great South Run. Excellent location. Arrive early and get a parking spot out the front! Shared bathroom, but we knew that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Very clean, comfortable and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fiona

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for a budget hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good shower lovely smelling soft towels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Simonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When booking hotels.com stated that there was parking on site. Definitely no parking, I had to drive around for over 30 minutes finding a park. No soap in the toilets or bathrooms. Check-in gentleman was A+ and very apologetic about the parking. Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tibor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great seaside, staffs are much better under new management
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nerys

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

Smoking in rooms.

We couldn't stay - the room absolutely stunk of cigarettes. The lady on reception agreed with us that the smell of smoke was very strong, even in the corridors. She told us that the people who were in the room the night before had put a sock over the fire alarm and were smokong. A member of staff had gone to tell them to stop. We managed to book another hotel for the night. We have been refused a refund, which I am so angry about. I always make sure I book non-smokkng rooms as my husband has asthma. We were offered another room but the place just stunk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had two sets of bunk beds which was enough for 4 people if you are young and agile. However we made it work. If the steps to top bunk were padded it would be helpful.The bathroom was shared and down the hall. Again, not convient for retired people. Otherwise not bad for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Room was quiet small pillows needed replacing Staff was pleasant and friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay!

Had an over night stay before we went on holiday. A lovely location, just 2 minutes from the beach. Guy Tony on reception was really helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean but with drink spill stains on walls and plaster missing by one light switch despite website saying recently redecorated. (Maybe it was still ongoing). Pillows could do with replacing as they were flat with no extras to boost height. Walked a lot in the local area & visited Dockyard & museums which were close by. It was a base for a quick getaway weekend. Loads of places to eat nearby. Would consider staying there again if we were going to that area. Was good for the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Weekend away

We enjoyed our stay staff were friendly room clean and tidy handy to gave fridge and microwave in kitchen to use and close to all amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good value & great location

We had the room with a private shower room which was nice and clean. Hotel was conveniently located with very helpful staff. The recommended pub for dinner was amazing. Sadly a rugby team were staying that night and were so disruptive and loud at 2am!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Roomy & clean family room

We were in a family room which had a double bed & bunk beds and our own bathroom. Room was very clean. Had a message night before asking if we knew a rough time we would like to check in, this was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To be honest its not the best place I would not eve want to be
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very kind and nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were lucky to get this double room on the weekend of Victorious festival and the room and amenities were clean. However the bathroom on the top floor that is one shared between 5 rooms didn't have toilet roll by 5am and wasn't refilled by 9am and the shower gel had run out. So I would recommend this hotel if you bring your own toilet roll, shower gel and flip flops for the bathroom. The staff on reception were friendly and kept in touch. We purchased a £2.50 permit but still couldn't park due to the festival so had to drop off bags and park further in to southsea - final thoughts, it did the job and served its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025