Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Minor maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
Overall sentiment indicates rooms were spotless and well-maintained.
Service
9.66
Exceptional service with friendly and helpful staff consistently mentioned.
Location
9.2
Great location noted in several reviews, ideal for exploration and convenience.
Room Quality
9.15
Rooms were described as comfortable and well-decorated.
Amenities
8.68
Standard amenities noted, with some complaints about minor issues.
Value for Money
9.14
Very clean and comfortable room, with good breakfast adding to value.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Breakfast and food options received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
9.36
Guests had a memorable experience and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 15:30

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Comforts
Experience a blend of 19th-century charm and contemporary luxury at The White Star Tavern in the heart of Southampton. Renovated in 2007, this hotel seamlessly combines original features with modern style and amenities.

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Indulge in comfort with king-size beds, Egyptian cotton linens, and well-stocked minibars in every room. Stay entertained with flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free Wi-Fi access. The modern bathrooms feature large showers for a rejuvenating experience.

Award-Winning Dining and Drinks
Savor the culinary delights at The White Star Tavern, boasting 2 AA Rosettes for its exceptional cuisine made from fresh local ingredients. Unwind at the bar with a selection of wines, award-winning ales, and expertly crafted cocktails.

Book your stay now at The White Star Tavern for a memorable and luxurious experience in Southampton!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1901 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 9.14
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 9.36
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miller • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
10
Great night in Southampton
Pros:

Only stayed 1 night but very comfortable room. Quiet even after a Southampton football win on a Saturday. Staff were helpful. Included asking if I wanted to prebook a taxi to the cruise dock. Also helped with taking luggage up the stairs. Breakfast was also outstanding with many choices. Location was close to everything I needed l. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
10
Perfect location, perfect support and assistance to our cruise pier!
Pros:

The location, the staff, the host- they provided and cared for us!

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • couple • es
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Susanna • solo_traveller • nl
6
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Sallyann • couple • au
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Most enjoyable stay, very comfortable with great food and lovely breakfast
Pros:

I really like the White Star Tavern. I have stayed here before. It is very comfortable and nicely decorated. The breakfast was really good.
Great staff always happy to help
Great location close to town with bus stop at the end of the road.

Cons:

You need to be aware that if your room is situated on an upper level its quite a slog to carry cases upstairs.
Follow hotel advise and if you have booked one of the higher level rooms take an overnight bag and leave large suitcases in the downstairs storage room.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
6
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Faticanti • couple • us
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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QueenofWoo • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Food was fantastic, room perfect. Bridget is a 💎 Gem

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Juliana • couple • us
10
Wonderfully, people all so nice . Walk to shops and stores.
Pros:

Location Great very close to cruise ship . Hour and half from Heathrow Airport so you need to take a taxi . Arrange before you get to Heathrow.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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rinda • extended_group • nl
9
Pros:

Leuke straat en lekker ontbijt

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Bob • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent Accommodation and Service
Pros:

Bridget and team run an excellent operation at The White Star Tavern. We have used the Tavern on many occasions which is testament to the excellent value, comfort and service delivered there. It is ideally located, with car parking nearby. The rooms are clean and decorated to a high standard, providing excellent value. It is our go to accommodation in Southampton.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
9
The difference between an ok venue and a great one will always be its staff. These made it great!
Pros:

The Staff are excellent! The manager Bridget runs a great team of people who are well trained, polite, competent and very willing to help, with a genuine feeling of unforced hospitality. My room was very clean and the shower was hot, with good water pressure, and spotless! I always look forward to a cooked breakfast when staying in a hotel, and the quality of this one was up with the best I've had. Hot, fresh, good quality, and very well presented! The hotel is on a busy street of bars and restaurants which has a great buzz. Some of the residual music can be heard from inside the hotel, but the windows are very well insulated and didn't delay my sleep. The air-conditioning worked perfectly throughout my stay even though it was 30° outside.

Cons:

There was slight lack of wardrobe space in room 6 which I mentioned to the manager. They have tried to increase with hooks. It was only a tiny issue during my 2 night stay.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Frances • couple • us
10
Pros:

This is a wonderful location, close to cruise terminals, an iconic building, top-level service and accommodations.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • be
9
Pros:

Gezellige pub met mooie kamer van alles voorzien, nespresso koffie, thee etc, zalige lakens en handdoeken, heel vriendelijk personeel, geweldig ontbijt!

Cons:

De algemene netheid op de gelijkvloers zou wat beter mogen (kruimels onder de stoelen, kruimels op de vensterbanken, plakkende tafels)
Het tapijt in de kamer is aan vervanging toe

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Amy • extended_group • us
10
People were great, food delicious, clean place!
Pros:

Location to the cruise port was great! Staff arranged for our taxi for the next morning, so Great!!!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Soraya • couple • fr
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • au
9
Lovely stay in Southampton pre cruise, staff very accommodating
Pros:

Room was lovely, we were boarding a cruise the day after our stay and the staff cater well for cruisers, made us feel welcome booked our taxi to the port, held our luggage & were lovely

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee