Premier Inn Southsea

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.2 (20 reviews)
Long Curtain Road,Southsea,Portsmouth,Hampshire , Portsmouth , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast quality
Cons:
Need for room refurbishing
Value perceived as declining

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Several mentions of cleanliness but also comments indicating a need for refurbishing.
Service
8.41
Generally positive comments about the staff, particularly at dinner and breakfast.
Location
8.45
Ideal location for the guests, very close to Southsea seafront.
Room Quality
7.9
Comfortable rooms mentioned, but some indicate the rooms are a bit tired.
Amenities
8.43
Amenities were generally good with positive feedback on the breakfast service.
Value for Money
7.89
Comments about the hotel becoming expensive, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Positive mentions of breakfast quality and good dining at the restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.11
The overall feedback generally supports a positive experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 01:42

Property Description

Experience the charm of coastal living at Premier Inn Hotel Southsea, your gateway to the vibrant attractions of Portsmouth!

Prime Location
Situated on the picturesque Southsea waterfront, our hotel offers effortless access to the city’s top sights, from the historic Dockyard to the shopping haven of Gunwharf Quays.

Dining Delights
Indulge in mouth-watering cuisine at our onsite restaurant. Whether you're starting your day or unwinding after exploring, our diverse menu is sure to satisfy every craving.

Comfort & Style
Retreat to your spacious room featuring an extra-comfy bed, guaranteeing a restful sleep. With modern amenities and thoughtful touches, your comfort is our priority.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable stay at Premier Inn Southsea—book your getaway today!

Important information:

Limited parking on a first served, first served basis. 32 spaces. Cost: 7 GBP per 24 hours. Car park is managed by YourParkingSpace. If you cannot find a space please go to reception who can assist you further. Next to hotel free between 6:00pm and 8:00am. Height restriction: 2.5m. 24 hour car park located close by. Cost: 12 GBP per 24 hours.
Follow Pier road and signs to Hovercraft and Southsea Seafront. The hotel is situated next to the funfair at Clarence Pier. Next to the Clarence Pier Brewers Fayre.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 8.41
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 8.11
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218tarunt Couples
10
Fantastic experience on my birthday
Pros:

It was great experience staying here on my birthday, Great location, budjet friendly hotel and everything is accessible nearby (Tesco,restaurants, Bars etc.), we stayed in Room 406 which was an upgrade to Sea view providing by the lovely staff members, We stayed in different hotels but this hit something different as this room has both Sea view and City view which was a great feeling that someone can enjoy during Sunset time.

Thank you once again to all the staff members (specially Housekeeping & Front office) for providing complimentaries on my birthday and special thanks to Sharon who was polite,friendly and professional. I highly recommend this property.

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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loisp791 NONE
8
Hotel/ bathroom/ car park
Pros:

Was really nice just the bathroom the bath was quiet high to get in and out of and nothing to help you get in also bathroom mats should just be in the room it’s not clear you have to get them from reception it need to be clear and alot bigger. Overwise can’t fault the hotel but the car park need to be signed I bit better

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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jimmyd515 Solo travel
10
Happy Guest
Pros:

Friendly staff, great location and breakfast was spot on 👍

Had a view of the sea, and parking on site.. also site was very clean..

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor
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L5925EQeddieg Business
10
Amazing staff keep it up.
Pros:

I have stayed at most Premier Inn hotels when traveling for work. The hotel staff were pleasant and very helpful. Lovely gentleman Lastone made our trip easy. Supported us in sorting our parking and meal times. Great job, Lastone.

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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davidlJ2413UZ Business
10
5*
Pros:

Came down for work & stayed in the upgraded Prem plus rooms.

Lovely coffee machine, great shower & the room was spotless!

Phil the receptionist was great, ordered me a taxi back to the airport which was incredibly helpful.

Would recommend

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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L329SFjoshm Solo travel
10
10/10
Pros:

Amazing staff that are very helpful and warm too speak too, the food i had next door was fantastic, the manager (Jack) was so helpful with the room and finding other places too go too in and around the area! 10/10

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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H1746ZRjoshc Family
10
Would come again!
Pros:

Me & the family came to stay here the other weekend and it was such a lovely experience.

Rebecca the receptionist was super helpful on check ins.

Parking wasn’t an issue & it was in such a quiet location

Rooms were clean and tidy, very good value for money

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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nikk502 Business
2
Worst dinner EVER!!!
Pros:

Booked a slot tonight for dinner, arrived, sat down and ordered drinks and food. I had the tomato and garlic linguine with a chicken breast and a pizzaette on the side. After an hour watching numerous customers that arrived after us have their starters, mains and desserts I asked when I might be expecting my simple dish. The answer was that the chef had been really busy and was about to lose it?!? I looked around at the other twelve guests and wondered who’d ordered something to make the chef so?
Our dinners finally came but unfortunately they were someone elses and we’re whisked away from under our knifes and forks ( I’d have eaten anything at this point!) with many apologies. After another wait my dinner was finally placed in front of me, it was a shame it was stone cold!!!!
I told the staff and it was whisked away from me. So near yet so far away!!!
After a blast in the microwave it came back as a solid ball of pasta with a very dry piece of chicken, which was slightly burnt somehow, on top .
What a culinary delight!!! And it only cost me twenty pounds!!!
I felt sorry for the staff for being held ransom by such an inept cook!!!

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
7
700verityb Solo travel
10
Great for the price
Pros:

Super friendly staff. Received a warm welcome upon arrival, room was spotless, powerful shower and plenty of hot water, good hairdryer, no late night noise so had a restful nights sleep. Only minor was that parking was £8 and it would have been handy to have a usb socket by the bed. But for £60 odd can’t ask for more.

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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andrewtZ7139WZ Couples
10
Excellent and friendly
Pros:

Very friendly staff a nice location easy to get too Very clean loved that you can help yourself to coffee and milk great deal to have food in the beefeater so very nice stay

2025-11-19 via Tripadvisor
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steveperfect65 NONE Hertfordshire, England
10
Excellent Premier Inn experience.
Pros:

Premier Plus room was excellent.
Parking is excellent. £5 a day extra.
Staff are friendly and helpful.
Not too far from the town centre.
Breakfast is a typical buffet style. Sometimes a little on the cool side but all cooked OK.

2025-11-17 via Tripadvisor
4
455mats Couples
4
Nice view but tired hotel
Pros:

Great to be able to secure a sea view but the hotel is very tired and expensive for what it was. Parking was expensive, food expensive and the room expensive. Would describe as poor value for money. Rooms are tired and falling apart, the paintings kept falling off the walls. Food was plated up horribly and looked like something you’d serve to a toddler. The one dinner we had was £60 for two rather small and very unappealing plates of food, a couple of drinks and desserts we couldn’t finish because they were ghastly. Staff were friendly enough but incredibly incompetent, the waiting staff in the restaurant had no clue and got our orders wrong 2 or 3 times before we got what we originally asked for. Very disappointing. Hotel in dire need of a refurb and some staff training/recruitment.

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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sandragL934FZ Couples
6
not as good as normal
Pros:

stayed here on sunday 9th Nov, no lift but we did recieve an email just before to tell us, we did not find the bed as comfy as we normally do it was a diffarent bed, and the breakfast is not all you can eat cooked breakfast you order and it is brought out to you, which isnt the same, so dont know if i would return to this one.

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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sharoncM1947RI Solo travel
4
Shower not working. Staff member couldn't have cared less.
Pros:

Lovely welcoming staff in the bar.
Room clean and tidy.
Bathroom nice and fresh.
Shower not working. Too tired to report it in the evening. So had a sort of bath but I really wanted to wash my hair.
Reported it in the morning when I went to breakfast. Guy behind the bar went to "fix" it no eye contact and very mumbled apology.
Went up to shower. Still not work. This time water poured out between the pipe and the rain head. So I tried to use the hand held shower part to wash my hair over the bath. But this drizzled and then stopped completely. Glad I hadn't yet got shampoo on. Water stopped completely no matter which way I turned the tap. Just what I didn't need. Stressful time visiting relative in end of life care at the local hospital...
Now trying to find somewhere else to stay to night.
When reported back to the mumbling staff member he just typed and didn't say anything. After a few mins I said what are you actually doing. Writing a report he said. He handed me a scappy but of paper with a customer service number.
He didn't have anythjng to add and didn't want to apologise.
I think he must have been covering usual front of house staff. Didn't look or act like he wanted to be there.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
7
700andyj Business Beccles, Suffolk, East Anglia, England
6
Pluming and heat issues
Pros:

Always been booking premier inn as kinda know what you are going to get but I keep forgetting that I find the bed so uncomfortable it totally spoils my nights sleep.

On this occasion the beginning of November and the room was boiling with no way of cooling it down, the fan that was in there hardly moved any air so was pretty pointless even turning it on.

Sadly last night there the water pump and pressure packed up for the entire hotel and was not even fixed by the morning, I’m completely shocked that no one could call out and emergency pumper to assist. This was shocking, though not as bad as the dirty shower head anyway which really could be cleaned fully.

I’d think twice about staying here again, but if had to I would.

2025-11-06 via Tripadvisor
5
533alecd Couples
10
Comfortable room , but a little tired
Pros:

Stayed for one night, very comfortable but room was a little tired.
Breakfast at the restaurant next was excellent.
An excellent service by the receptionists, particularly Marie, who was very good, and went the extra mile

2025-11-06 via Tripadvisor
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bramblingway Couples Zakynthos, Ionian Islands
4
Not the best
Pros:

Great location very friendly and lovely staff . The place needs a refurb very grubby the worst prem inn we’ve stayed in. Not what you normally get in premier inn .

2025-11-06 via Tripadvisor
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berndl612 Couples Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
8
Nice trip to South Sea
Pros:

Standard Premier Inn, clean with a view onto the channel. Very friendly staff and especially Betty in the Brewers Fayre was very attentive.

2025-10-24 via Tripadvisor
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H2130GMbrigitter Family
10
Great help at the counter
Pros:

wonderful help at the desk from the lady Mardje after I found out that my reservation was for the wrong day. Thank you so much for your friendly help, a reason to come again.
Brigitte R.

2025-10-23 via Tripadvisor
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J9605TEalans Couples
6
Not as good as it could be
Pros:

My wife and I normally enjoy all aspects of staying at Premier Inns but this visit fell well short. Due to incoming bad weather we decided on leaving the IOW early. Our taxi had been booked to pick us up at Southsea to take so to Heathrow so we decided to be safe and book the evening here. On arrival we were given a room on the top floor and the receptionist said the lifts are not working. We had heavy suitcases and asked if we could have a room on the lower floor. The answer was NO, that is the room you have been allocated.
We are both aged 69 and she could see that we would struggle and we surely did. The room clean tidy and everything that we would expect. The dinner quality of the food good, service poor. The only person with a smile was the young lady serving drinks at the bar. Breakfast that was totally different great service and good quality food. The manager a smartly dressed foreign speaking lady led a very good team. If it wasn’t for the breakfast and the room the score would have been lower.

2025-10-19 via Tripadvisor