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The Royal Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Gunwharf Quays

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Sport court
Lobby
Exterior
Queen Sea View

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Elevator
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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The price is CA $106
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - 9 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
St. Helens Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO4 0RN

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 4 min drive
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 5 min drive
  • Portsmouth International Port - 7 min drive
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive
  • Portsmouth Cosham Station - 11 min drive
  • Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 11 min drive
  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Southsea Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dice Portsmouth - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Florence Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ice Cream Emporium - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Chippy - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Royal Beach Hotel

The Royal Beach Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Lounge Bar, which serves lunch and dinner. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 73 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1863
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Lounge Bar - This bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 20 2023 to July 19 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between February 8 and July 31.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.00 per stay

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Best Western Royal Beach
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel Southsea
Best Western Royal Beach Southsea
Royal Beach Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Beach Hotel currently open?
This property is closed from July 20 2023 to July 19 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does The Royal Beach Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Beach Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Beach Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Beach Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Beach Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Beach Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Lounge Bar.
What's the area around The Royal Beach Hotel like?
The Royal Beach Hotel is located near Southsea Beach, just a short 12-minute walk from Southsea Castle and 15 minutes' walk from Kings Theatre.

The Royal Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Lift not working, hairdryer in room not working, nor bathroom light. Bathroom door swollen and sticking.
Andrew, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hi, you had to change our hotel to the Queens Hotel as the Royal beach couldn't book us due to unforeseen circumstances whatever that means, however the Queens Hotel and staff were excellent, got a welcome pack for the dog, and they get 11/10, so cant comment or review the Royal beach
sally, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I did not stay at the royal beach hotel, it has been requisitioned by the Home office. I stayed at the Queens hotel Southsea.
carole, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Cancelled with no notice shut for 6 months
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dmitri, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Freya, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A very enjoyable stay
The hotel is not modern but was clean and the staff were some of the most pleasant we have found anywhere, much better than many of the more expensive "wan-a-be" hotels in the UK. The decor is a little bit tired in places and the plumbing in our room was "interesting" but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was quite large and the sea view was great, to be able to watch ships coming and going and to hear the waves at night was what we stayed here for and we were not disappointed. Again i must say the staff were excellent
Keith, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

paul, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Miss, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and confortable room. Wonderful Staff
Paul, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay comfortable bed,rooms too hot,no windows open round hotel.overall a lovely stay excellent breakfast,friendly helpful staff.
Jane, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Would happily return
Hotel seemed clean and well run. Good position. Very friendly, helpful staff. Freshly cooked breakfasts were very nice. Good number of coat hangers, unlike most places.
Bernard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice sized room with good view over southsea pier. Staff friendly and helpful. Evening meal and breakfast were both good. Third time there and as always very comfortable accomodation.
John, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Excellent views and location a shame the lift didn't work
Cyril, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Dated
Good Service, nice food, relatively clean, reasonably comfortable room but small and dated . Hotel is however very old and run down inside and really in need of refurbishment .
2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

bed bugs share your bed
Was awaken just after 4 in the morning with bed bugs crawling over me and the bed. We were moved to another room but obviously didn’t feel clean enough to be able to sleep. Had no alternative to stay as was visiting a sick relative and hotel was the closest. I have been offered a refund but I’m still waiting after a week!
Sharon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Neil, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy
Craig, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Our stay was good the only thing we would say is that the hotel needs modernising, breakfast and service was excellent
Helen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gail, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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