The Pier

Hotels
9.2 (184 reviews)
2 Bellevue Terrace , Portsmouth , GB

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Golf course
Non-smoking throughout
Accessible parking
Street parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great breakfast
Friendly hosts
Good location
Cons:
Limited variety in breakfast options
Minor issues in room setup

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Spotlessly clean and well-maintained, well-regarded by guests.
Service
9.68
Hosts are very friendly and attentive, providing excellent service.
Location
9.22
Lovely and quiet location within walking distance to attractions.
Room Quality
8.97
Rooms are described as warm, comfortable, and well-appointed.
Amenities
8.7
Parking permit provided; good amenities mentioned.
Value for Money
9.16
Breakfast considered great value and overall stay is affordable.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Breakfast is exceptional, fresh, and well-presented.
Overall Experience
9.48
Overall experience is highly rated, with guests expressing intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:12

Property Description

Historic Building in Bellevue Terrace
Located just a short stroll from Clarence Pier in Portsmouth, The Pier offers a charming stay in a historically listed building. Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi and wake up to a delicious full English breakfast each morning.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in rooms adorned with simple and elegant décor at The Pier. Benefit from amenities like a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a pod-style en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location Near Attractions
Explore nearby attractions such as Gunwharf Quays, HMS Warrior, and Southsea Castle, all within a 10-minute walk from the hotel. With a plethora of cafes and restaurants nearby, as well as the University of Portsmouth just a short walk away, The Pier offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Experience a delightful stay at The Pier - Book now for an unforgettable Portsmouth getaway!

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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Managed by a private host
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 184 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.97
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.48
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Thomason • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Welcoming , clean and comfortable. Good location

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Thommy • couple • se
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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GeoffShef • couple • gb
8
Very comfortable and convenient location for what we wanted to do.
Pros:

Parking nearby with a permit provided by the host.
Breakfast was good.
Location is excellent, with a bus stop across the road, free for everyone at weekends in September.

Cons:

There was no breakfast available on one day.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Martyna • couple • pl
10
Awesome
Pros:

great location, cozy decor, very nice and helpful staff

Cons:

A little bit noisy from the street

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Lyuben • couple • bg
10
Удобно местоположение и чистота.
Pros:

Хареса ми местоположението на хотела – много удобно и приятно. Стаята беше чиста, персоналът любезен, а закуската добра. Като цяло престоят беше приятен и отговаряше на очакванията ми.

Cons:

Нямам забележки.
Всичко беше наред.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Dean • couple • gb
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
10
Loved the stay and will be back
Pros:

Loved the location, Greek restaurant few doors up. Short walk to beach and longer walk to gun wharf quay shops and restaurants and also the dockyard and its attractions. Breakfast was superb full English. Host and her son were very welcoming and we sat for ages chatting

Cons:

Nothing everything was good

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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João • solo_traveller • br
7
Pros:

Atendimento e cordialidade dos anfitriões.
Café da manhã (estilo inglês) com ótimo custo.
Quarto com boa ventilação.
Próximo à orla.

Cons:

Um pouco distante das estações de trem, do complexo comercial do porto e dos estaleiros.
Pode ser necessário subir alguns lances de escada.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • gb
6
Good location but would not do a return visit
Pros:

Location good, but room very small. Owners very nice .

Cons:

Room not serviced one day of stay.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
9
Highly recommended
Pros:

Location was fab.
Room was comfortable but a tad warm.
Staff were helpful and obliging.
Parking permit given on arrival.

Cons:

No air con

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Annemieke • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Good location and very nice hosts. It was quiet as our room was away from the msin road.

Cons:

Our room was compact and a bit small for two.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Maria Raffaella Alessandrini • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

The Pier is close to the old part of the city. Our room was quite spacious and clean. The en-suite bathroom was a bit small, but there was a big wash basin in the room.
The staff was really kind. They give you a permit to park in the street.
We tried the full English breakfast, and it was really nice.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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laurence • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The room was clean great location staff were great only thing was room was a bit small but over all would stay again 🙂

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Karsten • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

What a lovely weekend break, Rahul and his mum couldn't do enough for us, so welcoming 😊, the room was perfect and the bed was comfy, next time we visit we shall definitely have the breakfast, we crammed so much into a full day, Historic docks, Southsea hovercraft over to the IOW. All of these attractions are basically on the doorstep, no need to use the car, parking is free courtesy of the guest house.
We will definitely return, thank you again for a great stay....

Cons:

No need to fill this box 😊👍

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • solo_traveller • au
7
A hotel more suited to younger people
Pros:

Location was great 7 min walk to Southsea pier and hovercraft terminal.A small fan was provided in room.Bed was co.fortable.
A permit was provided for free street parking.

Cons:

On arrival owners father greeted us and my husband stated he was worried about traffic noise but then we weren't reassured that traffic died down at night an d shown the double room we had booked but ended up in a tiny room at top of house on the hottest day in Portsmouth ever.Even though we are senior we weren't offered ice , another fan or even a sheet to sleep under.
We couldnot eat breakfast after being soaked in sweat all night and left feeling really ill.
After first night we asked for double room but it had been already taken.
Difficulty talking to owners father even though very friendly as reeked of cigarette smoke and I am asthmatic.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Peggy • solo_traveller • ca
5
Dissapointing
Pros:

Pleasant owner. Walkable to historic sites.

Cons:

Room was very loud and stuffy. It was too noisy to keep any windows open and no air-conditioning. Just a fan. Room was poorly supplied. Shower and toilet where in a plastic stall arrangement which required a step up into it. So awkward/dangerous at night.
Breakfast for a fee was only 1 choice or no choice. Not even a choice of bread.
The B & B is located on a busy multi lane street with a bus stop across the street too.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee