Southsea Rocks Hotel

Hotels
Independent
7.4 (70 reviews)
4 Florence Rd, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NE , Portsmouth , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
Free self parking
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Housekeeping on request
Reception hall
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great value
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cigarette smell
Cleanliness issues
Shared bathroom problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.4
Room had issues with cleanliness, including drink spill stains on walls and flat pillows.
Service
8.4
Generally kind and helpful staff were mentioned consistently across reviews.
Location
8.4
Excellent location, close to beach and amenities.
Room Quality
6.4
Rooms were small with some issues like cigarette smell and shared bathrooms, but decent for the price.
Amenities
6.9
Basic amenities like fridge and microwave available; however, toilet roll and shower gel shortages were noted.
Value for Money
7.9
Good value for money, with competitive pricing mentioned.
Food and Beverage
7.4
No specific food experience reported, but nearby dining options were positively mentioned.
Overall Experience
7.4
Mixed experiences overall, but potential to stay again indicated.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:07

Property Description

Welcome to Southsea Rocks Hotel, your ideal retreat in the heart of Portsmouth!

Modern Comforts
Relax in one of our 21 stylish guestrooms, each equipped with flat-screen televisions and complimentary wireless internet to keep you entertained and connected throughout your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Make the most of our convenient amenities including a reception hall, a vending machine, and free self-parking onsite. Our multilingual staff is here to ensure your experience is seamless and enjoyable.

Prime Location
Explore local attractions effortlessly as we're just a short drive from Gunwharf Quays and a stroll from Southsea Beach and The D-Day Story. Your adventure awaits right outside your door!

Book now and indulge yourself in a memorable stay at Southsea Rocks Hotel!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a reception hall, and a vending machine.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 70 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.4
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 6.9
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 7.4
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Steven
8
Pros:

Good stay

2023-03-24 via Nuitee
S
Simon
2
Probable bed bugs
Pros:

Immediately after leaving I developed multiple bug bites which can only have come from bed bugs or similar -- otherwise OK for the price.

2023-03-13 via Nuitee
C
Carla friends
10
Pros:

Very good affordable and great location

2023-01-30 via Nuitee
R
Ricky
8
Pros:

Easy check in.
clean.

2022-12-05 via Nuitee
K
Kelly partner
10
Pros:

Came to stay over the weekend. The welcome was really lovely and the room was outstanding. Definitely would stay again and recommend. Thank you for a lovely experience

2022-11-14 via Nuitee
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John
8
Ok
Pros:

Stairs and passage ways excellent. Room ok clean and tidy, bathroom clean but shower works ok...but couldn’t get water to run in bath. Sink ok but stiff tap. Dining/kitchen room well equipped opposite office. Would stay again. Limited parking...good location.

2022-10-31 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Great child -friendly place to stay !
Pros:

Very clean basic hotel but with comfort where it matters Rooms clean beds very comfortable Bedding clean and fresh Children's bunk beds solid and stable
Shared bathroom and toilets clean and bright
Lady on reception really really friendly and most helpful A good start for guests! 😊
Would definitely stay again especially with grandchildren
Great location near beach front

2022-10-27 via Nuitee
B
Brian
2
Rubbish
Pros:

This is not a hotel it’s more like a hostel the rooms are small the beds are small with only one bedside cabinet my wife couldn’t even wash her hair as there was no hair dryer the door entry system is awful with a code and not much light to see it late at night the only good thing is the location I would never stay there again and I think hotels.com need to go and see the place

2022-10-09 via Nuitee
M
Maria
4
Could be better.
Pros:

The bed was very hard and squeaky however the bedding was clean apart from one small mark on one pilow. The towels were lovely and clean and soft. The bathroom had a dampish odour.

Needs a little TLC.

2022-09-12 via Nuitee
T
Terence
8
Pros:

Good location. Slightly noisy at 745am after a heavy night out, but will return.

2022-09-11 via Nuitee
M
Matt family
4
Pros:

The room was almost unbearably hot with no real way to cool it down. The hotel put a fan in there but it was still too hot.

2022-09-01 via Nuitee
K
Kim partner
8
Pros:

The staff, and how u get treated, me or my partner didn't think much of the guest,

2022-08-23 via Nuitee
T
Thomas
8
One night stay
Pros:

Perfect place for quick stop over or overnight, great for exploring a city or even backpacking. Enough beds for my group,separate shower snd toilets and a shared kitchen area ideal for quick meals or hot drinks.

2022-07-09 via Nuitee
N
Natalie family
6
Pros:

This property I would not consider a hotel, way more of a Hostel. If you like hostels this is for you.

2022-06-27 via Nuitee
J
Jane
8
Good location, basic but functional
Pros:

Fantastic location, close to the beach and some nice small cafes/restaurants.
Super set up with fridges and a small kitchenette. Clean and modern. Beds were very hard. Curtains did not block any light out so we were awake from 04.30. Apart from that a super stay.

2022-06-04 via Nuitee
E
Edward
8
Southsea does rock.
Pros:

Nice, clean basic hotel. Staff helpful, facilities okay, if you are prepared to share a bathroom.
Not sure how the dining room was meant to work.
TV had intermittent breaks in viewing and limited channels.
Good location close to the beach, pier, local Co-op and the bus passed by quite close.
Southsea is a very nice vibrant town. Glad I went.

2022-05-07 via Nuitee
G
Gemma
8
Clean and basic
Pros:

Hotel is clean, tidy and basic. Kitchen is for all hotel stayers so there is no kettle in your room.
It's located in a fantastic place right by the seafront.
Staff are friendly and helpful. Just remember your photo id when checking in.

2022-05-02 via Nuitee
D
Danny
10
Rock Hotel Southsea
Pros:

Good stay , Emily at the desk was hopeful and very helpful

2022-05-01 via Nuitee
S
Sophia
10
Pros:

Really really nice service. All was accommodated. Really enjoyed our stay. Hostess was lovely. Thank you x

2022-05-01 via Nuitee
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Louise family
4
Pros:

We were placed in a family room in the basement part of the hotel and on the other side of our room was the communal staircase - our beds were also next to this, wall so the children and ourselves were unable to get to sleep until early hours. The people above us were also very noisy and the soundproofing was poor in our room. We're leaving very tired.

2022-04-21 via Nuitee