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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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
(27 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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About the neighborhood

Southampton

Located in Southampton City Centre, The White Star Tavern is adjacent to Genting Casino and within a 10-minute stroll of Solent Sky Museum. This 13-room, 5-star inn welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Southampton Maritime Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 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

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
  • ‪Chennai Longue - ‬3 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 within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Village Marina and Mayflower Park. You'll also find WestQuay Shopping Centre and St. Mary's Stadium less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The White Star Tavern?

No, there isn't parking available at the inn.

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.

Is The White Star Tavern a good place to stay for couples?

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

Does The White Star Tavern have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Does The White Star Tavern have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

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 that I can book at The White Star Tavern?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The White Star Tavern.

The White Star Tavern Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 807 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

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Check in went smoothly. Clerk was very welcoming. Morning breakfast was exceptional. Staff amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment we arrived the staff made us feel right at home. The rooms were very cozy. My husband is a very tall man but it didn’t feel confined. The bedding and bathroom were very plush and welcoming. We slept like a baby. Breakfast was very good with more choices than most places. Kudos to the staff on making us feel at home!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Local Flavor

People were very helpful and accommodating. We selected this hotel due to its location near the cruise ship port. The hotel is above a bar on a street closed to traffic. There are a variety of restaurants with everything from pizza to fillet moon nearby. This was a perfect place to stay for a few days prior to cruising. Great breakfast provided too!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice atmosphere, because it’s a tavern and bars all around it, it was loud at night with music.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historical. Food, staff, room were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Would Stay Again!

Great food and staff. Wonderful breakfast for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
White Star is an excellent small hotel right in the middle of town with lots of options nearby. The rooms are small but extremely comfortable and clean. Free breakfast and amazing lunch and dinner options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

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

Pre-cruise stay

Always look forward to staying at the White Star Tavern before we sail.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Southampton. Close to cruise terminal. Extremely friendly staff, especially Bridget, the hotel manager, and Jack! Great history with this building regarding the Titanic. Would highly recommend to anyone staying in Southampton!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Warminster

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a neat location of Southampton. Nice rooms with premium amenities. Great bar and restaurant on site, With outdoor seating as well. Breakfast buffet and menu items in AM. Owner and Staff are wonderful. Jack is a treasure. We’ll be back!
The well stocked Bar at the White Star.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great from the start to the finish , staff to mention Bridget Jack and Adessa . So lovely to talk to and so kind if offering support . We went to meet up with friends going on a cruise , checked in beforehand and talked to Bridget who was so friendly and welcoming . We wanted to stay two nights but the hotel was fully booked for the second night so Bridget suggested another nearby so we could still meet up with our friends . The restaurant was so lovely , the food great and again the hotel staff so friendly . Although we had checked out the next day we were made to feel welcome anytime after that . Breakfast was superb ( in with the price) . There were plenty of places to explore within walking distance and people on cruises should know this hotel is a must , it’s so near the cruise port and if you have a car you can park it on the cruise port for your convenience . There were plenty of suggestions where to explore whilst we were there . If we do a cruise from Southampton in the future we will certainly return to the White star where we know we will be welcomed but next time we will book a few days before And a day after we return from the cruise there is so much to see . A big thank you to all of you at White Star we will be back !!! Ps missing you already !!
Taken by Bridget outside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good location for walking to Ocean Terminal. No taxi needed. 5min walk. Very comfy bed. Nice decor. Breakfast was great and breakfast staff were wonderful. Dinner was expensive though and service very slow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good food, staff lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were remarkable. So helpful and personable. Food was Devine. Breakfast was much more than expected. Area is great for cruise passengers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent lunch and breakfast. Well designed rooms. Staff friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rina

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

Short stay in southampton

Very traditional tavern. Loved the vibes in this old English spot. Tons of history all through the building. A must see and stay. Breakfast was amazing and staff were super helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisela, Eden Prairie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and engaging. Gave us all the ins and outs of facility then walked us to our room. Love that they asked if need taxi service for next day and automatically set it up for you. The entire establishment was quaint and beguiling. Breakfast was amazing! There’s some continental but also you can order from full menu. We wanted to have light breakfast so ordered all the sides we liked rather than the big plates. Food was amazing 🤩. Will come back for more enchantment ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and charactful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

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

Wonderful

Great rooms, great staff, and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alonda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the historical area was fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025