The White Star Tavern

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | Coffee and/or coffee maker
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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28 Oxford Street, Southampton, England, SO14 3DJ
  • Place, Ocean Village Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayflower Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, WestQuay Shopping Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Southampton

Located in Southampton City Centre within a short walk of WestQuay Shopping Centre, The White Star Tavern is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Southampton Cruise Terminal. This 13-room, 5-star inn welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Village Marina - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mayflower Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Mary's Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mayflower Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Southampton Sholing Station - 4 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Room2 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The White Star Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The London Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Good Things - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The White Star Tavern

Luxury inn with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop
Guests of The White Star Tavern enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Other amenities at this luxury inn include free newspapers and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 7.50 to 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 7.5 to 9 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

White Star Tavern Inn Southampton
White Star Tavern Inn
White Star Tavern Southampton
White Star Tavern
White Star Tavern Hotel Southampton
The White Star Tavern Inn
The White Star Tavern Southampton
The White Star Tavern Inn Southampton

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The White Star Tavern?

The White Star Tavern provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of The White Star Tavern?

This inn is situated in Southampton City Centre, just steps from Genting Casino and Queen's Park, and within a short walk of Ocean Village Marina. You'll also find Southampton Cruise Terminal and WestQuay Shopping Centre within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The White Star Tavern?

No, this inn doesn't offer parking.

Does The White Star Tavern have a casino?

No, The White Star Tavern doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The White Star Tavern?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The White Star Tavern?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this inn include a minibar, premium bedding, and bathrobes.

Are there hot tubs at The White Star Tavern?

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

Does The White Star Tavern have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The White Star Tavern serves an English breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The White Star Tavern allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The White Star Tavern.

Are there connecting rooms at The White Star Tavern?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The White Star Tavern?

The closest major airport to The White Star Tavern is Southampton (SOU), which is 4.9 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is located 28.5 mi away (44-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The White Star Tavern?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The White Star Tavern.

The White Star Tavern Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 820 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 820 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 820 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 820 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 820 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay for a few days as we visited family and did some touristy trips. Even tho' this was above a tavern and in an area with other bars and restaurants, it was very quiet. Our room was very quaint, the staff were exceptional, the food was wonderful, the breakfast was very good. We had easy street parking. Our room was clean - tho' very small. We very much enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely venue & the staff were amazing. We were in one of the ‘cosy’ doubles which was plenty big enough & lovely to be provided with proper drinking glasses, coffee maker & even a teapot! Only downside was when we enquired about the roof terrace, members of staff didn’t think they’d got one & on exploration it was ‘out of order’
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

erin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part of this hotel is its staff. They were all very helpful and just delightful. It's not a modern hotel but is very charming. Plenty of great restaurants within walking distance and shopping a 15 minute walk away. We loved this place and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved powerful colour palate in room but needed paint touch up in places. Otherwise super clean and comfortable and excellent breakfast, with very prompt friendly service. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for a pre or post cruise stay. Breakfast was wonderful and included. Lovely decor in common areas.
Lobby area
Entrance
Pub
Lobby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles, Echandens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second stay and same review; feel like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming. A charming tavern with clean, comfortable rooms and a great breakfast. We will be staying here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Excellent choice for a pre cruise stopover

Excellent throughout. Clean comfortable and quiet room. Very good breakfast cooked fresh to order. Excellent service. Loved the location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

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

Made my trip

Oh, where do I start? Super polite helpful staff, amazing breakfast, thick fluffy towels, loads of pillows, cloud-like bed, fabulous shower, complimentary beer and water, and real milk in my fridge, gorgeous toiletries, clean comfortable room, v cool bathroom nightlight and good price. Sadly waa too tired to sample the bar and dinner on arrival but the menu looked lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

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

Pre cruise stay

Excellent, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Manon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great charm to the property, quiet sleeping, great breakfast with stay. Staff extremely helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025