Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.4 (28 reviews)
Queen Street,Portsmouth,Hampshire , Portsmouth , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Positive dining experience
Cons:
Cleanliness issues reported
Parking discount not working

Categories

Cleanliness
6.65
Room cleanliness issues reported, including bad smell and unclean bathrooms.
Service
8.65
Staff described as friendly, knowledgeable and helpful in several reviews.
Location
9.15
Perfect location for exploring the historic city and close to shopping areas.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms generally described as clean, fresh, and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities such as breakfast and parking noted as satisfactory or convenient.
Value for Money
8.65
Good value described in multiple reviews, especially for a hotel of this tier.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Breakfast and dinner options were positively received.
Overall Experience
8.65
Majority of reviews expressed overall satisfaction with the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 23:39

Property Description

Experience the perfect getaway at our Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard hotel, ideally located for a memorable adventure!

Explore Historic Treasures
Just a 10-minute stroll to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, immerse yourself in Britain's naval heritage, and marvel at iconic warships, including the HMS Victory.

Shop and Dine in Style
After your adventures, indulge in retail therapy at Gunwharf Shopping Centre, conveniently close to our hotel, featuring top high street brands. Satisfy your hunger with mouth-watering dishes at our Bar + Block restaurant, renowned for its delicious steaks.

Relax and Recharge
Retreat to your room where comfort awaits. Enjoy a restorative sleep on our luxurious Hypnos beds, ensuring you're refreshed for another exciting day in Portsmouth.

Book your stay today and make unforgettable memories at our Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard!

Important information:

Chargeable off-site parking is available at Historic Dockyard car park, Admiralty Road (PO1 3GW), just a 2-minute walk from the hotel, £12 per 24 hours. Premier Inn guests can receive a £2 discount for car park stays over 8 hours, please note you’ll need to get this validated with the reception team. Payment can be made via card or cash, 17 disabled bays are available. There is also designated area for motorcycles. Car park has a height restriction of 2.1 metres.
Enter the city via the M275 and follow the brown and white tourist signs to Historic Waterfront and Historic Dockyard.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 28 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.65
Service: 8.65
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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N1847CHjenniferm NONE
10
Great girly shopping trip
Pros:

Excellent value for money, close to the shops, bars and dock.

Attention to detail for dietary needs was the best we've experienced

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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TwizzleH Family Bristol, England
8
Perfect
Pros:

I rate it 5 star !!…. Location perfect, rooms excellent , staff friendly and helpful
We couldn’t have asked for more and we will definitely be back

2025-11-13 via Tripadvisor
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Cobblestones2018 NONE
10
Perfect two night break with family.
Pros:

We were very impressed by this hotel.
Firstly, it's position is perfect for exploring the historic city of Portsmouth.
Car parking was easy in nearby secure car parks.
The staff at the hotel were very helpful and efficient.
The restaurant served a tasty choice of food for our dinners and breakfast. We thought that the whole experience at the hotel was not only fuss free but also great value for money.
Thank you.

2025-11-03 via Tripadvisor
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mackan2024 Friends getaway London, England
10
Superb hotel, an enjoyable experience......
Pros:

Had a 2-night (Friday & Saturday) stay here for a Navy reunion, had a great time and this hotel is highly recommended. The only slight issue (and I'm sure that I'm not the first guest to have commented about this) is the extra charge of GBP16 for checking-in before 15.00. Arriving at 13.45, I obviously hadn't read the small print. I went to the bar and paid GBP5 for a pint instead!! Meanwhile 2 of my mates arrived so we had a chinwag while the clock ticked down to 15.00. Check-in was easy and the room was superb.......clean, fresh and a fully stocked tea-boat. We had a table for 12 in the restaurant on Saturday night, it was busy and the service from the kitchen could very easily be described as 'slow' but our drinks were regularly refreshed by our host, a very helpful and good-humoured young lady called Chard. That kept us ticking-over, and she's obviously dealt with parties of hungry ex-Royal Navy types before!! :-)
Our stay at this hotel was a very enjoyable experience and there's no doubt that I'll be returning one day soon.

2025-10-30 via Tripadvisor
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Eng-KL Business
6
Car park discount coupon is invalid
Pros:

Car park discount voucher, as issued by reception does not work.
When queried , reception manager simply said that it is problem to be resolved by car park attendant- at 7pm on a Sunday night!

2025-10-28 via Tripadvisor
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dawnwZ1918HB Couples
6
Room State
Pros:

Stayed here 23rd-25th,first night entering the room was a awful smell then went to use the bathroom & the toilet was dirty,this was reported but not dealt with i cleaned it myself.My partner asked if he could pay to be upgraded but was refused.Next day in daylight you could see that room 314 had not been cleaned,lots of dust & bits on floor,breakfast was good.Maybe you should get your manager to do there job & do room checks.

2025-10-26 via Tripadvisor
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karenbU4996TP Family
10
Another great stay.
Pros:

Another great stay. Welcoming and knowledgeable staff on arrival. We were quickly and efficiently checked in. Much more personalised than an automated check-in. Good sized, clean and tidy reception area. Premier Plus room was immaculate. For someone who doesn't usually eat breakfast, this one here is always very appealing. Well managed too as there's no queuing. The parking discount is a bonus. Looking forward to the next time.

2025-10-26 via Tripadvisor
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docmarns NONE
10
Good hotel, good location
Pros:

I have used this hotel a couple of times, excellent location if you want Gun Wharf Quay or the Historic Dockyard.
Staff friendly and breakfast good. All as you would expect. I like the check out before 12 and that breakfast runs until 10.30am, very civilised for holidays.

2025-10-20 via Tripadvisor
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martinTricia_11 NONE London, England
10
Excellent Stay
Pros:

Excellent stay, good check in, room clean and breakfast was excellent, even the sausage. I was on the first floor at the front, it was very quiet. The car park voucher was an added bonus at £10 for 24 hours. Allowed me to visit Gun Wharf Quays for shopping and the Historic Ship Yatd.

2025-10-05 via Tripadvisor
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originalracingsnake Couples Newbury, Berkshire, England
6
Great check-in experience, but then....
Pros:

Checked our bags in early as we arrived before 3pm. That's really handy if you want to go and explore the historic dockyards. Parking was really nearby and takes about 2 mins to walk to the hotel from. We returned later and checked in, and made our way to the room. Typically Premier Inn, so really familiar to me. Tired, but clean, and everything you could need for an overnight.
What I didn't expect, was the stench of weed being smoked. The pong was especially bad in the lift lobby sand the stairwell. I thought it might have been coming in through the vented service doors in the basement, but it wasn't as I wandered round to see if the party was down there. Nope.
Something else to note was that the discount vouchers didn't work on the car park. No matter which order you scan your OEM ticket, and the voucher, no discount was applied. We were short of time so didn't bother locking the car and going back to the hotel to try to sort it out. Annoying.

2025-10-02 via Tripadvisor
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N3358QWpamelag NONE
4
Not great at all.
Pros:

The room was not cleaned properly. Pubic hairs on bath. No tumbler in the bathroom. I did ask for one but it never came. No decaf coffee in the whole hotel I was informed by receptionist . I had to buy my own. The room temperature gauge went off at 4.30am and wouldn’t stop flashing. I hung my coat over it so as to get back to sleep.

2025-10-02 via Tripadvisor
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587gwynethd NONE
8
Good Location - but please improve H&S!
Pros:

This Premier Inn is conveniently situated a very short distance from Plymouth Dockyard so was an easy walk which helped me as I have mobility issues, and also close to a multistorey car park for the duration of our visit.
Standard Premier Inn quality, very friendly staff however and a well cooked filling breakfast was provided to start our day. One or two little niggles such as having to ask for a bath mat - they are not automatically used and I feel need to be provided, as a bath is a very slippery place to be with an overhead shower! I would also have appreciated a better placed handrail which would make taking a shower a slightly safer experience!
Hotel is also in easy reach of the shopping centre and harbour, with plenty of eating opportunities nearby.

2025-09-30 via Tripadvisor
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susanwW7913WO NONE Chelmsford, Essex, England
10
Great location
Pros:

Great location. Stayed prior to catching our ferry to the Isle of Wight next day. Visited The Victory which was just down the road. Room was great, would have been nice to have a walk in shower instead of a bath but this didn't cause too much of the problem. Great value for money. Restaurant next door with package deals. It was raining so we took advantage of the package offered for evening meal and breakfast which was good value. Car parking is off site but it is just a few minutes down the road and you get a small discount.

2025-09-28 via Tripadvisor
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ALFRED
6
No Shampoo and condition provided
Pros:

Acceptable cleanliness. But I was surprised that the hotel does not provide shampoo and conditioner. Only body wash. Even a Motel 6 provides you with shampoo/conditioner.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
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Ashley family
6
Pros:

This hotel was in a great location for all we wanted to see while in Portsmouth. The coach and rail are both walkable and the Victory and other museums were closeby. The Gunwharf Quays are within walking distance too for shopping and food.

The hotel was okay for the price. Our room wasn't the cleanest and there was mold in the bathroom. The breakfast buffet left much to be desired but maybe would have been better if we were there for the start of it.

The staff were very friendly and overall the stay was good!

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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swton Couples Isle of Wight, England
8
Good experience, good location.
Pros:

Standard room was quiet and clean. Ami, Lauren and Legend at reception helpful and friendly. We will be returning soon.

2025-09-18 via Tripadvisor
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sarahjU4977UU Couples Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
10
Visit to the dockyard
Pros:

1st visit to Portsmouth as we visited the dockyard so booked a night in a harbour view room.the views of the ships was fab..could do with 2 chairs so we can both sit at the window....what a great a room and a great sleep .thanku to lauren and amie....ate an eveing meal in the bar&block downstairs that was lovely meal..didn't have breakfast so cant comment..parking was a few minutes down the road ..Will definitely return ..thanku..

2025-09-18 via Tripadvisor
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X125BAjanettec Couples
10
Lovely staff
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at the Docklands Premeire inn. Mostly because of the 2 young ladies on reception. Lauren and Amie were so lovely and helpful. It was nice to have a face on reception. We had been travelling since 5am that morning and arrived at 7.45 that night. Their friendliness made all the difference to our day.

2025-09-15 via Tripadvisor
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lanky-rambler NONE Farington Moss, Lancashire, England
10
Ideal base for visiting Portsmouth.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff, well equipped room with great views, shops pubs ferry train and bus interchange nearby make this a convenient location for exploring the area. Dockyard car park about 5 minutes walk away.

2025-09-09 via Tripadvisor
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C6270MSfrancescaf Couples
6
Give the restaurant a miss
Pros:

The hotel stay was good, the room was comfortable clean and had a great view. The disappointing part of the stay was dining in the Bar+Block, the food was not as expected in a steak restaurant, the 30 days matured steak I ordered had no real flavour although it was very tender.
Also, the 25% discount offer which attracted us to dining in the restaurant was a con as the email with the discount code is not sent until 24 hours after.

2025-09-09 via Tripadvisor