The Bitterne Park

Hotels
6.4 (366 reviews)
2-4 Cobden Avenue , Southampton , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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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.

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 366 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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Leanne solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

The lovely lady is always a star! Very affordable and practical

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Carl couple gb
7
Cheap, basic hotel, but clean.
Pros:

Cheap, clean and basic, not to bad a location

Cons:

Had to park on the street which wasn’t to bad

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
J
Jude couple gb
6
Pros:

There no parking

Cons:

staircase not clean and bad smell

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
K
Kamil solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Really good, amazing views

Cons:

It was hard to get inside after 2200

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
A
adrian solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Size of the room

Cons:

No staff encountered through my stay.
All contact by phone

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Serah solo_traveller gb
9
A few changes and it will be very nice; dressing mirror, dressing table, proper heating system enough supplies like toil
Pros:

Value for money

Cons:

The staff, she is very lovely

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Hans solo_traveller gb
1
Terrible, would not recommend
Pros:

The location is good.

Cons:

It was filthy, stains on the walls bed and carpet, holes in the towels. Cob webs in the windows and the room stunk as did the whole hotel. The place does not get cleaned properly the communal areas and the rooms. There was a broken remote to the TV, and some chocolates left wedges next to the bed from a previous stay, which shows how little cleaning goes on in this hotel. There’s no handle on the door to shut it to your room, so you have to use your key to jimmy it every time. The walls are thin so you can hear all the A lot of these are such easy fixes. I get that it’s cheap but if anyone is thinking about staying here please just spend the extra money and go anywhere else.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
R
Rob solo_traveller gb
7
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Martyn family_with_children gb
9
Very good value
Pros:

Its a little bit dated but the price reflects this ,it was clean and comfortable, microwave, kettle ,telly and an amazing on suite shower ,very good value for your money and Charlotte was brilliant she went the extra mile to help

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
J
Jayne family_with_children gb
8
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Claire family_with_children xk
6
The accommodation was adequate for those on a low budget. budget.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable. It was quiet.

Cons:

The carpets were old and dirty and the building run down. The carpet in our room was cut up and uneven. The outside door to the building didn't appear to be locked and there didn't seem to be anyone at reception for the majority of the time.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Craig family_with_children gb
4
We checked out at 12.15am…….didnt sleep at property! This sums up our stay.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not very clean, common areas and our room.
Cracked glass on window, crack covered with masking tape.
Gaps around window, wind and noise from wind coming through.
Door to room rattling due to wind.
Radiator and fittings in shower room rusty.
Toilet seat broken.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Lawcewicz family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Didn't like

. There was no stuff
. No lighting outside
. Broken paving all around
. Filthy
. Stained beds
. Stained bedding
. Old as hell beds
. Mouldy bathroom because they have wooden walls
. Decaying patch on the floor thinking it was a dead pigeon as feathers near it
. Booked for 4 n get 2 cups
. Tiny kitchen n fully unusable, not fitting
. No where to get food as all shutdown

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Jo family_with_children gb
3
Tired room, unclean common areas.
Pros:

The bathroom was of good standard and clean on arrival.

Cons:

Tired facilities- curtains falling from the curtain pole. Found an empty can of redbull under the bed when the bed had to be moved so clean was not thorough in the bedroom. The common areas also had dirty carpets and cobwebs. Clean was agreed every 4 days by housekeeping but this did not happen.
Very noisy one night at 2 am with someone arguing on the floor above.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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nicholas family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
A
Andrew family_with_children gb
2
Pros:

The Only Positive was the Lady on Check in.

Cons:

Room was Ice Cold Bedding and Mattress All Stained. Windows were Filthy. Nothing like the pictures on the Website. Anyone could walk in. The Entrance Door Constantly Banging. We did not stay in the Room for more than 2 hours then vacated as it was an awful place and found alternative accommodation.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
D
Darren family_with_children gb
1
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Karen extended_group gb
8
Friendly, good shower , value for money
Pros:

Very friendly staff , manager lady was lovely. Shower was clean as was bathroom , stairs and hallway up to room could do with a clean , revamp but was happy with room for what we paid.

Cons:

Taped up window in room broken pane of glass

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Amy couple gb
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Arbi extended_group fr
4
2026-01-19 via Nuitee