Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8.1 (3097 reviews)
East Street , Fareham , gb

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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 3097 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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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Clean. Comfy bed. Plenty of hand soap and shower gel. Olde worlde charm.

Cons:

Bedrooms need a refresh. View from bedroom left a lot to be desired.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice friendly place to stay.
Pros:

It is friendly place to stay conveniently placed in Fareham high Street with easy access to Southampton and Portsmouth. Room was fine beds comfortable. Breakfast and dinner were really nice with plenty of choice.

Cons:

We stayed in old part of hotel and the room was fine but bathroom very tired and in need of a upgrade. However the shower was really good.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location
Pros:

Lovely period hotel very comfortable

Cons:

None

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • solo_traveller • gb
10
You must stay here
Pros:

Nothing not to like

Cons:

Everything
The friendlies of the staff was amazing 👏

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Tim Nadin • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Zsuzsa • family_with_children • lu
7
Pros:

the restaurant was excellent, staff was helpful, clean room, parking, size of the room

Cons:

no AC - we were in the hotel during a heatwave, couldn't really open the window wide ope, it was extremely hot. Pillow was too big. The floor coverings are dated.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Philipp • extended_group • at
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
4
It was ok
Pros:

The location and parking were great

Cons:

It was ok but the window didn’t open on a very hot day and the room smelt musky and the Barthroom needed a upgrade

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Esther • couple • fr
5
Que les managers passent une nuit dans la chambre 7, en tentant d’y prendre une douche.
Pros:

Accueil et personnel

Cons:

Fenêtre bridée, impossible d’aérer la chambre. Douche digne des années 70 quasi inutilisable. Isolation phonique déplorable. Un ventilateur bien en temps de canicule mais pas dépoussiéré.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
5
Ok
Pros:

Staff lovely-locatiin good food good

Cons:

Small bed
Dated bathroom
Smells damp
Fan broken

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Edie • couple • us
8
Best place to stay for a night or two near everything.
Pros:

Overall this was a good place to stay. The beds are comfy, the rooms are large, and everything by was clean. And the location can’t be beat. Right next to all the shopping and restaurants you could want and across from the bus stop.

Cons:

Everything is very dated and needs replaced. The bathroom especially. The light was very yellow and not bright at all. But mostly it needs some better ventilation. It was incredibly hot while we stayed and got worse every morning when the sun started to shine into the room. A/C units are a must this far south.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • solo_traveller • be
7
Pros:

Heel vriendelijk personeel. Goed verzorgd ontbijt. Ook 's avonds in het restaurant goed gegeten.

Cons:

Kamers waren goed, maar Iets verouderd. Zwevend toilet werd ondersteund door houten blokjes. En douche lekte nogal waardoor badkamervloer helemaal nat werd.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
6
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms need upgrading

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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neil • solo_traveller • gb
5
Needs a lot great deal of work in hot weather
Pros:

Clean Rooms

Cons:

Beer garden closed at 8 pm pub stifling albeit best efforts made to cool . Small patio area closed at 11pm on the hottest day of the year instructed to finish drinks in a stifling bar . Room equally stifling one window did not open the allotted 3 inches

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

This was are 3rd visit, comfortable room and clean, wouldn't go back if we didn't like it

Cons:

Some parts could do with a bit of a refresh, but it's clean and serviceable

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Andy • extended_group • gb
6
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee