Keppels Head Hotel

Hotels
24-26 The Hard , Portsmouth , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Dated decor
Issues with cleanliness
Uncomfortable mattress

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Clean but mentioned issues with not much hot water and needed decoration.
Service
9
Staff were very helpful and friendly, contributing positively to experiences.
Location
8.8
Location perfect for visiting key attractions and transportation.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms were clean but some furnishings were tired; issues with bed configuration.
Amenities
8
General amenities met needs including breakfast and parking.
Value for Money
7.5
Perceived value impacted by decor and some additional charges.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast was very good and well-received.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall stay was pleasant despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:50

Property Description

Historic Charm and Prime Location
Step back in time at Keppels Head Hotel, a historic gem dating back to 1779. Located just 200 meters from Portsmouth's top attractions, including the Historic Dockyard and Spinnaker Tower, this hotel offers both convenience and charm.

Ideal for History Buffs
For history enthusiasts, this hotel is the perfect base to explore the iconic ships at the Historic Dockyard: the Mary Rose, HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior 1860. And with rooms offering stunning harbor views, you can immerse yourself in Portsmouth's maritime history.

Vibrant Entertainment Hub
When the sun sets, Gunwharf Quays comes alive with a plethora of dining options, bars, a casino, a nightclub, cinema, and even bowling - ensuring there's never a dull moment during your stay.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of history and entertainment? Book your stay at Keppels Head Hotel now.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
J
Jayne • couple • gb
7
It was good for an overnight stay after getting off the ferry
Pros:

Good location great parking

Cons:

The bedroom was small and bed was small so didn’t sleep very well

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
B
Ben • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • family_with_children • nl
8
Pros:

Location. Soft bed. Breakfast is good

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Phil • family_with_children • gb
8
A lovely break in Portsmouth.
Pros:

Location of hotel and it also had a car park

Cons:

The room had hardly any clothing storage.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Ian • extended_group • gb
8
A good stay & fantastic location.
Pros:

Amazing location opposite the bus station. A minutes walk to the historic dockyard & a lovely walk to the d day museum along the coast.
Friendly staff & good breakfast.
Nice clean bathroom.
Good value for money.

Cons:

Single rooms small & carpets could do with a clean.
Parts of the hotel looking tired.
My shower had poor pressure but others in our group were fine.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Steve Britton • couple • us
3
Never again
Pros:

Location, location, location. Perfect location for our short trip to Portsmouth. Breakfast was fantastic!

Cons:

Dirty surroundings from entrance to the stairs. Torn entry carpet could cause a trip hazard, broken glass pane in entry door, cluttered front desk with marginal staff professionalism, stained carpet in the room, hair in the shower drain, old furniture, etc. Place needs an extreme makeover.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The bathroom was modern though somewhere to hang towels would be nice. Staff were friendly.Convenient position for the station.

Cons:

The room was shabby and bleak. Breakfast very basic.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
L
Ludovic • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
D
Denna • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Absolutely fabulous breakfast

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Alison • extended_group • gb
7
Great location for visiting historic Old Portsmouth.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, full English just what was needed and not too many pastries to tempt me!
The room, despite being a bit dated, was clean and the bed very comfortable.
Location was excellent for the historic dockyard, Spinnaker Tower and shopping/ eating at Gunwharf Quays.

Cons:

The housekeeping was a bit erratic - clean cups one day not the next, basin soap provided on the penultimate day.
I thought the rooms were slightly overpriced for the standard of the room and service.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Nuru Amir • solo_traveller • tz
4
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • gb
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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kevin • couple • gb
1
Hotel for the blind society
Pros:

Cancelled booking due to poor hygiene in hotel rebooked a premier inn room

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
A
Alison • solo_traveller • gb
8
A pleasant stay in an historic building. Gracious staff.
Pros:

The young man on reception/ taking breakfast order and serving was exceptionally polite and helpful. This is a wonderful historic building and the restored breakfast room is beautiful. Lovely classical music playing too - which made for a relaxing start to the day. Helpfully stored my bicycle safely too. It would be great to see the whole building restored to its former glory.

Cons:

All fine

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Within walking distance of passenger ferry and rail station.

Cons:

Some rooms not accessible by lift

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
M
mary • couple • gb
9
Excellent location with friendly staff. well cared for historic building
Pros:

Breakfast excellent

Cons:

Sad there was no Japanese food available like the last two years that we have visited

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • es
8
Pros:

La habitación estaba muy bien equipada, el baño grande y la cama muy cómoda, además de la maravillosa ubicación al lado de la estación de tren

Cons:

La chica que estaba por la mañana con los desayunos no era muy agradable…

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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MASANET Roberta • solo_traveller • fr
4
Pros:

Gentillesse du personnel

Cons:

2 jours passés sans eau chaude malgré notre réclamation. Chambre pas propre et sans fenêtre vraiment

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee