Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8.1 (3272 reviews)
East Street , Fareham , GB
+44 1329 822640

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Garden
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Tasty breakfast
Cons:
Tired room appearance
Cleanliness concerns in bathrooms
Dated amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
The bathroom appeared tired and in need of updates, with cleanliness issues due to visible wear.
Service
8.4
Staff were friendly and the service was generally perceived positively, though some issues in promptness were noted.
Location
8.9
The hotel has a great location, being central and easily accessible.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms were reported as tired-looking and needing renovation, impacting the overall quality perception.
Amenities
7.9
The hotel offers decent amenities, though some facilities were noted as dated.
Value for Money
8.4
Guests felt they received good value for the price paid, despite some concerns.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Food quality for both dinner and breakfast received positive remarks, with a variety of choices.
Overall Experience
8
Overall experiences were generally positive, with guests expressing willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:47

Property Description

Classic Rooms with Modern Amenities

Located in the heart of Fareham, the Red Lion Hotel offers spacious and classic rooms with private bathrooms, TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee facilities. Each room is elegantly furnished, providing a comfortable stay for guests.

Cozy Bar and Restaurant

The inn's bar, featuring real ales and leather sofas, is the perfect spot to unwind. Guests can indulge in speciality coffees, bar snacks, and daily specials prepared by the chef. The cosy ambiance makes it ideal for relaxing after a long day of exploring Fareham.

Convenient Location

Situated next to Fareham Shopping Centre and a short walk from various shops and restaurants, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions. With Fareham Rail Station nearby and Portsmouth just a 10-minute drive away, exploring the area is convenient for guests.

Experience comfort and convenience at the Red Lion Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 3272 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8
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Peter • couple • gb
8
Very happy and content
Pros:

Excellent breakfast
Have used this hotel a number of times. I know what to expect. expectations met

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • gb
9
Comfortable and welcoming, great location too
Pros:

Big carpark which was free for guests. Room was big and had a large en-suite with bath and shower. Bed was comfy. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast and evening meals were good and the bar was great for cosy evening catch ups

Cons:

Our room was a little bit tired. The hallway had clearly been recently painted as it smelt freshly decorated but the furniture in the room was a bit worn and wobbly, sink in bathroom had a couple of little chips out of it, the hot/cold marking on the taps had worn off and the fan in the bathroom didn’t work. But it didn’t affect our stay and we would not hesitate to book again - we had four friends that also had rooms and they all thought it was a lovely hotel too.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location is ideal. Staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

I especially wanted to eat in the restaurant on my birthday only to be told they had no steaks. There was no mention of this earlier

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Bettina Lykke • couple • dk
6
Overnatning 1 nat på vej mod ny destination, så god beliggenhed på hovedgaden. Værelset var okay. Maden på restauranten
Pros:

Centralt beliggende

Cons:

Maden!!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
4
Comfortable bed & good food
Pros:

Comfortable bed & good food

Cons:

No towel ring for hand towel, no towel rail for bath towel, no toilet roll holder & smoke coming in window from smokers below

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location, private parking, bed was comfortable, breakfast was really good

Cons:

Room is very dated. Lots of mold and rust all over the bathroom fixings and tiles.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Carolyne • couple • gb
8
We’ve stayed at this hotel numerous times. Some rooms are obviously better than others but the staff
Pros:

The breakfast was lovely for me, however there was no muesli for my husband.
The yogurt was delicious.

Cons:

Our room was on the ground floor and it was noisy with cars and people passing the window.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
7
Handy for thr ferry so we'd stay again but ear elsewhere.
Pros:

The bedroom was clean and comfortable, didn't have a breakfast.

Cons:

The evening meal was really disappointing and probably the hardest pie crust I've ever had to battle with. The rest of the meal was fine.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great Location , great staff
Pros:

Central location
Very friendly helpful staff

Cons:

In need of a little tlc inside

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • gb
6
Pros:

The property is fun down rooms need to be refurbished.

Cons:

The restaurant was good and the service was great.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • solo_traveller • gb
7
Overall a nice enough place and value for money
Pros:

Firstly the staff are brilliant - both in reception and in the bar/restaurant. It is a very nice quiant place although I would say the rooms ar a 'little tired' - that said, very clean and comfortable beds and pillows. I will stay again when I am in the area.

Cons:

Not much to dislike overall, although the wifi is very poor and "hit & miss" plus the TV (or at least the one in my room) was very small...

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
8
A very nice pub with accommodation
Pros:

It was very nice accommodation

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • nl
8
Red Lion
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel, ruime kamer met een klein bedje voor 2 personen. Wel een fijn, hoog bed.

Cons:

Overal staat aangegeven op te passen met t hete water dat uit de kraan komt maar wij hebben de douche niet op een aangename temperatuur kunnen krijgen. En als je de douche koud zette bleef er gloeiend heet water uit de kraan van het bad komen zodat in t bad douchen onmogelijk was

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Karolyn • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay, will return
Pros:

Staff very friendly and helpful, great location and comfortable bed.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee