The Roundabout Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (1358 reviews)
Wallington Shore Road , Fareham , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cozy atmosphere
Cons:
Dirty carpets
Uncomfortable bed
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
Some mentions of dirty carpets and issues in bathrooms.
Service
8.3
Repeated praise for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.3
Good location for nearby attractions and reasonable price.
Room Quality
6.3
Mention of comfort but issues with noise and some maintenance problems.
Amenities
6.8
Basic facilities are available but need improvements (e.g. TV upgrades).
Value for Money
7.8
Considered good value for the price despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Food quality mentioned positively by many guests.
Overall Experience
6.8
Mixed experiences, but many appreciate the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 00:11

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 10 minutes from Portsmouth town centre and the South Downs National Park, The Roundabout Hotel offers the perfect blend of city and nature.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in English and French cuisine at the on-site 70-seater restaurant, offering both à la carte and buffet menus for a delightful dining experience.

Leisure and Exploration
Explore the seaside town of Lee-on-Solent, only a 20-minute drive away, catering to water sports enthusiasts and sun-seekers. Additionally, immerse yourself in the rich culture of Portsmouth with its array of shops, museums, and heritage sites.

Book your stay at The Roundabout Hotel now to experience these fantastic amenities and more!

Important information:

Please note, this property's restaurant regularly hosts on-site functions on weekends, with music playing until midnight. Guests should request in advance if they would prefer a quiet room.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 1358 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 6.3
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 6.8
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Easy to find. Friendly staff. Breakfast was good, the poached eggs were perfect.

Cons:

Unfortunately, it was too hot, the fan was really noisy in one room, and wasn't in the other. A lot of the items it said were in the room weren't there. The TV ariel was hanging out the wall, so it didn't work.
We were just unlucky to visit during a heatwave, I am sure at a more optimum time of year it would have been fine.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Julia solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The hotel lovely fantastic food staff very friendly and helpful honestly fantastic pace to stay

Cons:

The room was I need of an update damaged bathroom door looked like someone had given it a good kick in need of makeover and the bed needs to go no headboard at the base of the bed only the middle left the pillows which was flat as anything although they gave you more if asked they all flat and kept sliding down the back of the bed the mattress wasn't comfortable either I woke up with such a bad back worst night's sleep I have ever had.
It was also very noisy slot of banging from doors shutting all through the night .

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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natasja solo_traveller nl
1
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
9
Pros:

Very good breakfast, room very comfortable, staff very friendly, would definitely use this hotel again if visiting the area.

Cons:

I am more shower person, so not a fan of bath shower, but fully understand a bath covers both choices, so support handles would be nice, I am 73 and just had knee surgery.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Piers solo_traveller gb
5
Well...price was good. Food was good. No soap or shampoo supplied.
Pros:

Breakfast very nice.

Cons:

Traffic noise. Impossible.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Julie couple es
8
Great value for money. Very comfortable stay. Lovely staff.
Pros:

The hotel is quite dated but we had a very comfortable stay. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We were made to feel very welcome. Great value for money.

Cons:

It needs some updating as looks tired and dated.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Scott solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Charles couple fr
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Handy for the ferry

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Corne couple nl
8
Good location to explore the area by car
Pros:

Old hotel with a lot of history. Had a good stay. The room had what we needed. Breakfast was very good (continental and cooked). Location is great near the edge of the city if you want to stay for a few days and explore the area with car.

Cons:

The room was a bit small

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Kevin family_with_children gb
9
The service and accommodation was more than I expected for such a user-friendly cost for the stay.
Pros:

Room was as advertised, and although the little puppy I had with me wasn't 'officially' booked in the staff were very accommodating. Even though the room was facing the roundabout and cars periodically passed - I got a great nights sleep (6 hours of sold sleep which is something I never experience when sleeping). All in the the entire expense was very welcoming and homely. Will recommend to anyone.

Cons:

The old charm it has, a mixture of the past and the present. The staff couldn't have been better. And I was arriving back to the room late on the Saturday night/Sunday morning, the staff reassured me that access into the hotel will be available at such times. Incredibely helpful.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Bed comfortable.

Cons:

Very noisy from roads and no double glazing

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Sara solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The staff were very proffessional and very helpful,

Cons:

The issue I had was that I had to take my partner to work at 4.15 when I arrived back to the hotel at 4.45 am I couldnt get into my room as the key wouldnt work no emergency number or out of hours help I was very late for work as I asked the breakfast staff to help but that was 6.45 should have been at work at 6.30 am in Whiteley they were not happy

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
7
Pros:

Excellent breakfast

Cons:

Bed not that comfy abd not much room around bed

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller gb
7
Perfect for my requirements
Pros:

Excellent breakfast

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
Great for an overnight stay if your on the late ferry, freshly cooked food a bonus
Pros:

Good location from ferry port for an overnight stay, good evening meal, homemade pies were lovely, very friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Hotel is a little dated and tired but that added to its charm for me.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Jayne couple gb
7
It was passable for the money.
Pros:

The hotel was reasonably priced and very convenient for Southampton. Our room was quite small but it was at the back so the road noise was okay. We had a fan as it was a really hot night. The bathroom was tiny but it was passable. Little details such as there was no plug in the sink was annoying. Breakfast was good and included in the price. Staff helpful .

Cons:

It was very disconcerting at breakfast when water started dripping through a light fitting onto one of the tables. Apparently room six shower leaks - I can’t understand if the hotel knows this they don’t do something? This is dirty water and unacceptable.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
7
A nice enough place for a pit stop.
Pros:

Dinner very fulfilling, and nice bar and back area

Cons:

Noise from a family or someone putting on their TV at 5.30am and then talking loudly, I had a disturbed sleep which ruined my Saturday, think it was the couple with a dog-pathetic

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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sam couple gb
10
Pros:

Staff was excellent

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

The location was good food was good and staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The beds weren't very comfortable and shower in our room was not working properly it needs a good clean or change. The fan could be a free standing fan instead of a benchtop one.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
3
Shabby, dated, dirty.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and the breakfast was reasonable.

Cons:

The hotel is very shabby and could do with an overhaul. Peeling paint, weeds growing everywhere outside. Not appealing at all.
The inside was dirty - cobwebs around the window sills in the bar area, and the bin in our room still had the previous visitors rubbish in.
The bed had the thinnest mattress I have ever seen.
There were large holes in the woodwork in the bathroom door - big holes as if someone had tried to break the door down.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee