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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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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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
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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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
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Debtherebal1 NONE Devon, England
8
Good location
Pros:

Ideal location for us. Easy parking, but expensive.
Bedroom was good, bathroom good. Breakfast good. Just feel that Premier inns are becoming expensive , by the time you pay for breakfast and parking, you could be staying a lovely character star rated hotel with a freshly cooked breakfast?

2025-10-19 via Tripadvisor
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E8339TLphilipb NONE
8
Overall a very enjoyable stay
Pros:

Excellent location great Atmosphere Rooms are good value was good cleanliness was great Noise levels as expected on a busy Road and guests themselves. Service was good Amenities was good.

2025-10-15 via Tripadvisor
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Expedition304923 NONE
10
Premier Inn Southsea.
Pros:

Nicely located very close to Southsea seafront.
The room was very clean ,bed very comfortable and the shower was very good.
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Didn't use the restaurant.

2025-10-04 via Tripadvisor
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Bagpuss1957 Couples Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
10
Good stay
Pros:

Nice plesent hotel clean and well presented room was nice and clean food all well cooked. The hotel is situated in a nice area of Southsea and plenty to do around there

2025-09-21 via Tripadvisor
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honeyham NONE Oxfordshire, England
10
Another good stay
Pros:

Friendly staff, lovely sea view from Premier plus room, shame no coffee pods available during stay so coffee machine unusable. Perfectly situated for restaurants and Hovercraft, lovely walk to Dockyards and Cathedral

2025-09-07 via Tripadvisor
8
845richardi NONE
2
Disappointing. Dont recommend it.
Pros:

Location is good. Hotel is A bit run down, room was noisy from other guests. Bed very uncomfortable and not like the silentnight mattresses weve had at other premier inns. Reception staff were lovely and welcoming though. But overall disappointing and won't stay here again.

2025-08-31 via Tripadvisor
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Fairydustkaz Couples
10
The best place
Pros:

I absolutely love this premier inn I’m a regular stayer and have got to know the staff really well ! It was victorious festival weekend they were extremely busy but still took time to check I was okay ! they put out a basket of things you could buy for a donation for GOSH which is amazing they always look after me as I have disabilities and make sure I have everything I need ! It’s a small hotel but so very friendly! I’ll be back soon it’s my happy place ! Thank you to All the staff your amazing

2025-08-29 via Tripadvisor
M
matthewlD3377EZ Family
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

We had a great stay after what was a nightmare start to are weekend away long story short we had to leave were we was staying so we decided to head to the premier inn and we was met by amazing lady on front desk who helped me book a room for me and my family she went above and beyond for us late Saturday evening when we had no were Togo we are so grateful for help we will definitely stay again

2025-07-27 via Tripadvisor
1
186459And123 NONE Caerphilly, Caerphilly County, South Wales, Wales
8
Ok
Pros:

Typical premier inn .
Very good location on South sea sea front .
Payed car park with limited spaces but there is another car park next door .
Very nice staff .
Typical room clean well maintained .
The wifi was non existent in the room I stayed in .

2025-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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Jsyfitz NONE St. Aubin, St. Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands
10
A really comfortable stay
Pros:

The previous night we stayed at quite possibly the worse Premier Inn, the truly awful, run-down, Premier Inn at Countess Weir, Exeter - to be avoided at all costs, until totally refurbished. Our faith in Premier Inn was restored in Southsea, where everything - service included, was exceptionally good. We would not hesitate to stay there again.

2025-07-16 via Tripadvisor
4
422richardt NONE Skelton-in-Cleveland, North Yorkshire, England
6
Clean, Tidy and Adeqaute, BUT.....
Pros:

The room was clean and tidy, adequate for a one night stay. Nice to watch the ferries and other ships and boats go in and out of the Harbour. A short walk to Gunwharf Quays for the lovely shops and restaurants.
Unfortunately a number of things let the hotel down. Parking is a big issue, arrived just after 3pm to find the hotel car park full, was advised by the receptionists that as we had a blue badge we could park on the yellow lines outside. This is INCORRECT, thankfully we were at the car when the Traffic Wardens came and advised that the road is loading only parking - as indicated by the double yellow lines across the kerbs.
Went down for Breakfast at 8.00am on the Monday morning to find nothing was open and were told wouldn't be ready for another 15/20mins. No reasons or apologies given as to why not open like other Premier Inns from at least 7.00am, most strange. Seems to lacking in organisation and customer service.

2025-07-03 via Tripadvisor
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LindaHul NONE
10
Friendly clean comfortable
Pros:

Room quiet, bed comfortable, tgerefore a good nights sleep, good products in bathroom, all staff that we encountered were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was OK, have to admit I would have preferred self service, but that is just my preference, I understand why it's not. There is a good choice for breakfast

2025-06-12 via Tripadvisor
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lancesJ7549NB NONE
10
2 Days at premier inn Southsea
Pros:

My wife enjoyed sleeping as bed and pillows so comfortable, room very nice and clean we had 2 floor facing the seafront, lovely just wished had a balcony outside, but cannot have everything lol.
Will return to that one again so nice even sitting down area outside of pub and restaurant with glass screens around as nice wind breakers

2025-05-26 via Tripadvisor
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lindasC8128VO Couples
10
Upgraded to premier plus amazing
Pros:

Arrived Sunday lunchtime and asked to upgrade to Premier Plus.
Wow, walk in shower (perfect for partner who has mobility problems) mini fridge which had very cold still and sparking water in along with two small chocolates. Room has an iron an iron board and a hair dryer. Lots of big mirror and plenty of lighting. We had a lovely sea view, we were hot and were shown how to put system in to 19 and cold air blew. Not a big a room as standard but so much more on offer.
Thank you ladies and gent staff we saw. Amazing 5 nights our 3rd stay this year and 4th stay booked July already organised upgrade

2025-05-18 via Tripadvisor