Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8.1 (3154 reviews)
East Street , Fareham , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Garden
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Tasty breakfast
Cons:
Tired room appearance
Cleanliness concerns in bathrooms
Dated amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
The bathroom appeared tired and in need of updates, with cleanliness issues due to visible wear.
Service
8.4
Staff were friendly and the service was generally perceived positively, though some issues in promptness were noted.
Location
8.9
The hotel has a great location, being central and easily accessible.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms were reported as tired-looking and needing renovation, impacting the overall quality perception.
Amenities
7.9
The hotel offers decent amenities, though some facilities were noted as dated.
Value for Money
8.4
Guests felt they received good value for the price paid, despite some concerns.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Food quality for both dinner and breakfast received positive remarks, with a variety of choices.
Overall Experience
8
Overall experiences were generally positive, with guests expressing willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:47

Property Description

Classic Rooms with Modern Amenities

Located in the heart of Fareham, the Red Lion Hotel offers spacious and classic rooms with private bathrooms, TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee facilities. Each room is elegantly furnished, providing a comfortable stay for guests.

Cozy Bar and Restaurant

The inn's bar, featuring real ales and leather sofas, is the perfect spot to unwind. Guests can indulge in speciality coffees, bar snacks, and daily specials prepared by the chef. The cosy ambiance makes it ideal for relaxing after a long day of exploring Fareham.

Convenient Location

Situated next to Fareham Shopping Centre and a short walk from various shops and restaurants, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions. With Fareham Rail Station nearby and Portsmouth just a 10-minute drive away, exploring the area is convenient for guests.

Experience comfort and convenience at the Red Lion Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 3154 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8
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Gerlind solo_traveller be
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller ie
7
A good budget option
Pros:

Relatively inexpensive

Cons:

Bed quality

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
8
Convenient option for the ferry, with ample parking and a standout breakfast.
Pros:

Outstanding breakfast. Generous, lots of options and great service.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Suzi Q solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location
Polite friendly staff

Cons:

Bird poo on the window!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jon solo_traveller gb
6
central, staff good, tired looking accomodation.. needs a refurb
Pros:

Staff really good

Cons:

The place is tired and worn in various places. needs a big redecoration

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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ROBERT couple gb
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Nigel solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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k solo_traveller gb
7
Ideal Hotel in the middle of town.
Pros:

This hotel was in the centre of town, a walk away from shops and a supermarket. It was very easy to find. The cleaning staff were very good and polite. Good size parking on site.

Cons:

The doors between reception and our room were very noisy with people letting the doors bang.
Wi fi was the worst we have ever come across. It was extremely week and slow and kept dropping out all the time, often difficult to log back in.
The bushes surrounding their car park are serverly overgrown which made it difficult to use some of the parking bays. We would of liked some hot chocolate in the room as some of your other Green King hotels supply.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great location. Good food and service. The room was nice and comfortable.

Cons:

Coco pops are no longer available at breakfast.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
8
Very nice overall and good value for the price i paid
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent very nice bacon, and the other things on offer were also very nice.

Cons:

I did have an issue with one member of staff behind reception, i brought in a cake and drink from the bakery facing and sat in hotel reception in as it was shaded, at the time of my trip it was 36c most days and you could not sit in your room for long as temps there were 40c +, the receptionist told me i could not eat or drink in the reception even in the extremely hot conditions. I did say that it was not in any of the hotels food selling areas and i was paying to stay there and also reminded her that it's impossible to eat in my room or outside due to the temperature, but she didn't care.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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brian solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location. Parking.

Cons:

No air con. Food in bar was just ok.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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benedikte extended_group be
9
Leuk verblijf
Pros:

Ruime kamers met comfortabele bedden. De pub van het hotel stoort helemaal niet.

Cons:

Badkamer is proper maar wel wat verouderd.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
10
Pros:

The area is fabulous just a walk out to lots of bars, restaurants and cafes. The staff were so helpful, overall couldn’t be better

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Harry solo_traveller fr
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location, efficient friendly staff

Cons:

All good

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Barry couple gb
9
Ideal for using as a base - excellent location.
Pros:

Location and size of the room. Staff very welcoming and helpful.

Cons:

Understand the building is old but perhaps a revamp for the bathroom?

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Susan Moorhouse solo_traveller nz
5
Cons:

A very tired hotel 🙄 needs a lot of upgrading

2026-07-21 via Nuitee