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Keppel's Head Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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Stunning hotel entrance with a grand staircase and elegant chandelier.
Enjoy a selection of spirits and liquors at the bar, featuring a variety of whiskey, vodka, and other beverages.
Two single beds with white linens and pillows, each topped with a green throw blanket, are positioned side by side.
Enter a grand lobby with a stunning chandelier and comfortable seating area.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a comfortable seating area and a bookshelf with a selection of books.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3DT
  • Gunwharf Quays
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth International Port
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | View from room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quad Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Quad Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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City Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

City Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is within a 5-minute walk of Keppel's Head Hotel while other popular sites like Gunwharf Quays are within a 15-minute stroll. This 3.5-star hotel has 30 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mary Rose Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • HMS Victory - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 3 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Portsmouth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hollywood Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Keppel's Head Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Guests of Keppel's Head Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and coffee in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and Smart TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and phones are also standard.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay, Polish, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 377 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 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 and debit 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.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel
Keppel's Head Hotel Portsmouth
Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Keppel's Head Hotel?

Keppel's Head Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Keppel's Head Hotel?

This hotel in Portsmouth is within a 10-minute walk of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. You'll also find Mary Rose Museum and HMS Victory less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Keppel's Head Hotel?

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

Does Keppel's Head Hotel include a casino?

No, Keppel's Head Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Keppel's Head Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Keppel's Head Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a smart TV as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Keppel's Head Hotel?

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

Does Keppel's Head Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Keppel's Head Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Keppel's Head Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Keppel's Head Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Keppel's Head Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Keppel's Head Hotel?

The closest major airport to Keppel's Head Hotel is Southampton (SOU), which is 20.8 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Keppel's Head Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Keppel's Head Hotel.

Keppel's Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 404 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keiron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can be a little bit noisy by the railway and bus station but a very good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

R. G

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

Ideally located historic hotel

Interesting old hotel steeped in naval history with HMS Victory nearby. It was a meeting point for MI 6 and the KGB. The decor is beautiful and the staff friendly. Serves British and sushi food. Useful free car park.
Old Naval officer’s uniform
The Nut bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Oluwatosin

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

Nice experience

The experience I had was far more than my expectations. Nice stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy, Lantana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was in a great location - it was basically across the street from the Royal Navy museum and ships, the bus and train station, and Gunwharf Quays. We had a nice breakfast in the morning and the bar had a cozy seating area. The negatives were a terrible mattress on the bed in room 19, which was up or down stairs from a floor that the lift went to, so not great when you are dragging large suitcases. Third negative was that internet only connected on the ground floor, not in the room. I still rated this hotel as good, because I hope we just had a bad room location for internet and one bad mattress that can be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely venue rooms could do with a bit of a revsmp. Breakfast unfortunately lukewarm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay with you. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very good

A very good stay. Efficient and friendly check in plus a room upgrade. Room and bathroom very clean, very comfortable bed. On site parking was a bonus as it was first come, first serve. Great location for historic dockyards and Gun Wharf key. All the staff I saw were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My second stay here, friendly and welcoming staff, spotlessly clean nice rooms and so convenient. The Royal Dockyard, Gunwharfe Quays, Station and Isle of Wight ferry terminal virtually across the road. A short walk to Old Portsmouth and added convenience of private parking make it an ideal base for visiting Portsmouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Alright hotel

Decent hotel, with friendly staff. Nothing fancy, but perfectly adequate for the price. Good breakfast. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great hotel beside the Navy museum

Friendly relaxed staff. The hotel is in a great location for visiting the navy museum and docks. On site parking is a plus too. The Japanese restaurant is great as is the full english breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Staff & service

Rooms need a refresh , excellent breakfast and bar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel with clean rooms and comfortable bed. Good shower. Staff were friendly and helpful and the bar is comfortable. Breakfast was nothing special but plenty available and all tasty and filling.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very affable hosts and lovely historic dining room. Unfortunately the beds were too soft for my taste. Still I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No change from my last review- the fact that I have been there twice in 3 months speaks for itself!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lorna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here and their other locations in the area a number of times and will definitely return. Always clean, a good price and great staff, parking is always good and easy. Close to shopping / restaurant areas opposite bus and train station. Breakfast is amazing. Thank you for another lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
An ok hotel in heart of Pompey dock and and next to gunwharf Parking is complicated to say the least but at least included ! Breakfast good and included Generally a little tired and needs some loving plus more staff available to do check in Good strong 3 stars out of 5 Convenient but knackered
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yuan-Hsin, Beaumont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location - walked out the train station and within 2 mins walk you’re at the front door, 5 mins dockyard! BUT - it’s an older building, even though it had an elevator you still need to walk down / up 2 flights, which made it hard for my luggage. My single room was like a pantry, clean enough for overnight but the bed was too soft ( I weigh 115 lbs) and make it hard to sleep. The ventilation system was noisy all night, At 6 am I can smell the bacons fried up from downstairs ( kitchen). The restaurant was pretty good with a full Japanese menu. The hotel served my overnight purpose but not an ideal choice for vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS

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

Great little gem of a hotel 👍

I was pleasantly surprised at this little gem of a hotel situated very close to Gunwharf Quay and local transport services, the room was exceptionally clean, great shower, very comfortable bed and perfect pillow. At breakfast I had perfectly poached eggs, great bacon and decent sausages, coffee from the pot was very nice. I will defistay here again and at almost half the price of the local chains it represents very good value. Great 👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I booked a deluxe double room with view but got an average twin room with no view which is a shame because we’ve stayed before and had a lovely room. Great location for shops bars and casino
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giannina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little gem of a property in the middle of everything!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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