The Bitterne Park Hotel

Hotels
6.4 (389 reviews)
2-4 Cobden Avenue , Southampton , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Laundry
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from external sources
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.35
Numerous comments about cleanliness issues and lack of maintenance.
Service
8.35
Staff were noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.35
Convenient location and good access mentioned positively.
Room Quality
5.35
Comments about beds being comfortable but also issues with cleanliness.
Amenities
5.35
Basic amenities provided, but several lacked, including no breakfast.
Value for Money
7.35
Excellent value for money mentioned in some reviews.
Food and Beverage
5.35
No breakfast option and mixed comments on nearby dining options.
Overall Experience
6.75
Mixed experiences, with both positive and negative feedback reflected.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 15:30

Property Description

Garden Oasis and Modern Comforts
Escape to The Bitterne Park, a tranquil hotel in Southampton offering a lush garden, stylish non-smoking rooms, and complimentary WiFi. Unwind at the bar or explore nearby attractions like The Mayflower Theatre and Southampton Guildhall.

Diverse Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, featuring a delectable menu of African, local, and Grill Bbq cuisine. Special dietary needs? Our chefs are happy to accommodate vegetarian and vegan preferences.

Family-Friendly Accommodations
Ideal for families, our hotel boasts cozy rooms equipped with all the essentials, from flat-screen TVs to kitchen amenities. With convenient access to Southampton Cruise Terminal and family rooms available, The Bitterne Park is your home away from home.

Book your stay at The Bitterne Park now for a memorable Southampton getaway.

Important information:

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 389 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.35
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 5.35
Amenities: 5.35
Value for Money: 7.35
Food and Beverage: 5.35
Overall Experience: 6.75
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Paul solo_traveller de
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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samantha solo_traveller au
7
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Skipper extended_group gb
9
Great location good value
Pros:

Location perfect
staff very polite and helpful
they have recently took over rthe premises and are making good progress

Cons:

tidy up outside but not their responsibility i think

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Joanna family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Parking
Size of room
Clean and new bathroom

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Samantha solo_traveller tr
8
Great bargain, Great owner, Great location
Pros:

The man at the hotel was so lovely and accommodating. I asked for a hairdryer and extra coffees, milk, sugar and he came to deliver them to the room within 5 mins.

Spacious lovely room with everything needed.

Well located, quiet in the evening

Would I stay here again? Absolutely. Great price and lovely new owners .
I am looking forward to what they do to it in the future.

Thankyou

Cons:

Few minor things

- our windows wouldn't open (it was summer/hot)"
- the snack bar wasnt open when we stayed
- a lot of steps for my friend who had mobility issues (but we knew there weren't any lifts)

We did speak with the lovely new owner who asked our input, which I mentioned eveyrthing.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Alima solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely place and verry friendly staff

Cons:

Was verry clean

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Olivia solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The room was spacious and clean, with a comfortable bed and a good shower. The building itself is a bit grotty. But if you are looking for a convenient pitstop before catching a ferry from Southampton or Portsmouth, it fits the bill. The owner/manager was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

There is a bit of noise from the road, and the building itself is not appealing. But we got a good night's sleep.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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danny couple be
10
Als ze het dubbele van de prijs hadden gevraagd, dan had ik ze nog genomen.
Pros:

Vriendelijke en behulpzame mensen, mooie en nette kamer, uitstekend bed en douche/badkamer. Ziet er aan de buitenzijde wat aftands uit, maar binnen zijn de kamers heel goed!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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COOK solo_traveller gb
7
Cons:

great views

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Lucie solo_traveller cz
5
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Li family_with_children gb
10
很满意,非常推荐预定
Pros:

房间非常干净,工作人员也很友好

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Grace Bown couple gb
8
Definitely good value for money. No frills but clean, tidy and in good location
Pros:

A good location near the bridge and river

Cons:

The walls are very thin, so you can hear other guests from time to time

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Fahim uddin Ahmad solo_traveller pk
9
Pros:

Value for money

Cons:

No lift in the hotel, self check in

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Hackworth solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

I met the new owner, really great guy. Couldn't do enough for me. Helpful and welcoming.

Cons:

The was nothing I really didn't like, it was a reasonable room for a reasonable price

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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TINA couple gb
1
Never again!
Pros:

Looked shut when we got there. Had to go round back (pub being renovated by the look of it) but no clear signage. To be honest looked like an abandoned building!

Cons:

See above comment - looked abandoned

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Henderson solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

The manager. Very helpful.

Cons:

It had closed down. Booking.com didnt tell us and failed to put us up in alternative accommodation

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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ahmed couple gb
7
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children gb
1
Grim, unsafe place to stay.
Pros:

This hotel is unsafe our room 10 had the window falling out of its frame, the room was basic, bed was clean, bur s matins everywhere. The double room was actually set up for more with a mattress up against the wall and wardrobe used to store bedding so hung our clothes in the bathroom. To top it off our room door locked and wouldn’t open so stuck in the room. No staff in reception until after lunch we banging on the door and eventually we saw somebody smoking in garden they found a cleaner after trying to help eventually she managed to open it as we were ringing the fire brigade. The outside area is grim, dirty and in need of repair. The front door remains unlocked to the building so anybody can get into the place. The booking wording says view of the city what they meant was city dump as that as our view

Cons:

Everything

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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lucy couple gb
3
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

When we arrived the hotel was locked up. We knocked on the door & tried to call but got no answer so we never got to stay, but instead had to find an alternative hotel at 8pm. No correspondence & booking.com had to intervene & refund us. Appalling customer service.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee