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Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Keppels Head Hotel Portsmouth is a 20-minute walk from Clarence Pier. Offering a location right near the historical Mary Rose Museum, the hotel overlooks sea and has an à la carte restaurant.
The unpretentious hotel has an excellent setting 1.3 km from the Royal Garrison Church, while natural sights like Southsea Common are 2 km away. The Keppels Head offers access to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, located a 5-minute walk away. This accommodation is also within a few blocks of Portsmouth Harbour. The 3-star hotel stands only a few steps from the sail-like Spinnaker Tower. Keppels Head bus stop is within 100 metres of the smoke-free property and 1.4 km from is enough to get to Portsmouth And Southsea train station.
Some rooms include individual climate control, central heating, and an iron, as well as coffee and tea making facilities for guests' utmost comfort. There is also a private bathroom. The private bathrooms are appointed with a separate toilet and a shower, and such comforts as bath sheets.
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7.7
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Based on 2096 reviews
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24-hour security
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34 km
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200 m
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John
2024-06-04
9/10
Really enjoyed it during our pleasant stay. The food for breakfast was brilliant.
Guy
2024-05-29
9/10
The place was fairly clean with private parking and a comfortable bed. Truly enjoyed coffee and fruit in the restaurant. The double room we were given had coffee and tea/coffee. This location was excellent and perfect, near to the shops and restaurants of Gunwharf Quays the other and railway and bus. Also, The Cavern Club was 3 km away from the hotel.
David
2024-05-21
6/10
Good food for breakfast at the restaurant. Well decorated rooms, absolutely perfect location just off the shopping area, nearby bars, and the Historic Dockyards and ferries.
Very small bathroom, a little dated room.
Jessica
2024-05-03
7/10
The hotel had perfect, fantastic location, we were opposite the train station.
John
2024-04-11
8/10
Fantastic hotel, efficient staff, good wi-fi. Magnificent and stunning location with a train station next to the building. Only 15 minutes walking to the city centre.
Joyce
2024-03-30
9/10
Fabulous place, soft beds, good staff. Great setting, right by the shopping centre and HMS Victory and the outlet shops.
Desmond
2024-02-17
5/10
The location was excellent, specially it was opposite the train station which was useful. Moreover, the area was residential.
Their staff were quirky.
Ann
2024-02-05
7/10
Brilliant location exactly where we wanted to be minute away from the train station. The breakfast was satisfactory - a wide range of dishes.
Mick
2023-12-20
9/10
We had the most very good few days there. Liked this place, it was well-appointed and reasonably priced. The bedroom was a nice size and high standard. Outstanding coffee and fruit at the restaurant served for breakfast.
Tim
2023-12-18
9/10
Magnificent and unbeatable location, easy to get around Portsmouth by a train station located opposite the hotel.
Darren
2023-12-14
9/10
We booked well decorated and new-fashioned double room with comfortable bed and could use wake-up service, available in it. Had a good meal in the restaurant.
Anna
2023-12-11
9/10
The queen room with reasonable bathrooms, facilities worked for us. Amazing and wonderful location - next to the train station.
Rose
2023-12-01
9/10
Unique and fairly clean place, attentive and helpful staff. Very impressed with king room. Large bedroom, magnificent location.
John
2023-11-20
7/10
The hotel location was magnificent so close to everything. Liked that it was set very close to the shopping centre and HMS Victory, the Spinnaker Tower, the outlet shops and all the restaurants and the shops and restaurants of Gunwharf Quays.
Rosemary
2023-11-18
8/10
Magnificent and unbeatable setting opposite a train station. Besides, very convenient to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
John
2023-10-29
9/10
I got well decorated and modern room with central heating, coffee/tea making facilities, and a TV.
Colin
2023-10-27
5/10
Well-appointed place to stay while in Portsmouth. High quality room with outdoor extractor fan, excellent and perfect location. Good food in the restaurant for breakfast.
Beds were a bit hard.
William
2023-09-29
7/10
The bed was comfortable and the room was top-class and a nice size. I got coffee and fruit for breakfast in the restaurant.
Jim
2023-09-24
8/10
The king room with amazing views, facilities worked for us. Excellent and fantastic location in a residential area, near to the harbour, and the shopping centre.
John
2023-09-15
9/10
An electric kettle, central heating, and iron and ironing board available in the guest room.
Amanda
2023-09-11
7/10
Little place with good staff and lovely food. Great and brilliant setting, near HMS Warrior, one way and the shops and restaurants of Gunwharf Quays the other, the shopping centre and HMS Victory and the outlet shops.
Samuel
2023-09-03
9/10
Satisfactory breakfast with plenty of options, unique and fairly clean place.
Robert
2023-08-22
8/10
The location was magnificent and stunning for getting around, as the train station was next to the hotel. Also, the place was a 10-15 minute walking distance from New Theatre Royal.
Robert
2023-08-20
7/10
Pleasant place with affable staff and good wi-fi. Lots of brilliant options for meal. Comfy bed, high standard and newly renovated room with an electric kettle, central heating, and iron and ironing board. Excellent location: a train station next to the hotel. 15 min walk to the heart of Portsmouth.
Jock
2023-08-16
7/10
I have just spent 1 day in double room with reasonable bathrooms and a fan plus great breakfast, and liked it.
Andrew
2023-08-08
8/10
The rooms where beautiful and with outdoor extractor fan. The hotel's location was stunning, near restaurants of Gunwharf Quays the other, nearby bars & restaurants and the bus station and train station.
Anthony
2023-08-04
9/10
Overall it was beautiful with a view. All the staff were wonderful, obliging.
Victor
2023-07-24
9/10
High standard units with reasonable bathrooms.
John
2023-07-22
7/10
Little and fairly clean place with lovely staff. The great and brilliant location for the price, near nearby bars & restaurants, the ferry terminal and shopping outlet.
Alexander
2023-07-12
7/10
The place turned out to be fantastic value for money in comparison to other hotels. Appreciated how nicely appointed the property was. We booked twin room for 1 night and had a very good stay. Private bathroom was clean. The location was fantastic opposite the bus station and the staff here was efficient.
Dominic
2023-07-02
8/10
It has beautifully decorated and well-equipped rooms with slippers, great breakfast, a fan to feel comfortable.
David
2023-06-27
8/10
Well-appointed and well priced accommodation with incredible setting so close to Attractions, restaurants of Gunwharf Quays, and the restaurant. Brilliantly friendly personnel, beautifully decorated and airy rooms with a lovely view, 2 windows, for instance. Delightful and outstanding meals.
Keith
2023-06-12
9/10
It was fairly clean inside. Next to a train station, the location was excellent. The restaurant was really nice, it had distinguished dishes.
Daniel
2023-06-02
9/10
Booked a room with outdoor extractor fan.
Peter
2023-05-31
8/10
Residential area, magnificent and absolutely perfect location, not far from local attractions including the historic dockyard, restaurant and restaurants of Gunwharf Quays the other. For shots visit Ship Anson, nestled within 5 minutes' walk of the hotel.
Ellen
2023-05-21
8/10
I found everything brand-new, would recommend it to anyone. The hotel was great, and I enjoyed it. The lovely staff provided me a fantastic 1 night stay. A train station was minute away from place.
Edward
2023-05-16
7/10
The location was magnificent and fantastic and opposite a train station. Also, this hotel was situated 1 km from tourist destination like Gunwharf Quays. Got twin room when arrived, really enjoyed that. Coffee and tea/coffee were great.
Ken
2023-05-12
8/10
Stayed in top quality double room with outdoor extractor fan. The location was magnificent - ease of access to a sail-like tower.
Alice
2023-05-06
8/10
The location was marvellous and brilliant, you can visit The Mary Rose Museum by walking.
Shaun
2023-04-23
8/10
High quality rooms with a fan, amazing views and the whole good value, perfectly pleasant stay! Paid £ 48.
William
2023-04-14
8/10
Value for money and exactly what I needed. I felt at home in this well-appointed and reasonably priced hotel. Beautifully decorated units on the whole good value, truly enjoyed it. Good breakfast served at the restaurant.
Edward
2023-04-08
8/10
King room was modern and high standard with amazing views. The restaurant had a wide range of amazing meals for breakfast. The hotel's position was magnificent and absolutely perfect, close to tourist attractions.
Gary
2023-03-28
6/10
Bright and impressive unit with 2 windows as well as chocolate. Plenty of exceptional food. Location right by Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth and Attractions. Again, walking distance to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
A little dated room.
Kevin
2023-03-27
9/10
The hotel was located in an excellent and perfect place, opposite a train station. Popped in The Invincible for shots before sleep, it was just a pleasant stroll away from the venue. The food in the restaurant was outstanding.
Billy
2023-03-17
9/10
My king room was top-class and spotless. I loved the restaurant during the breakfast. The location was unbeatable, for example, The Point was within easy walking distance of the hotel.
Harry
2023-03-07
5/10
Loved it - the place is unique and suited me fine. This hotel has unbeatable and fab location close to ferry to Isle of Wight.
The bathrooms are very small.
Sara
2023-02-19
7/10
The location was incredible, just a short stroll away from Gunwharf Quays. And it was also not far from close to the dockyard, and Portsmouth.
George
2023-02-05
8/10
We loved this stay. There was a really nice restaurant and attentive and welcoming staff. Their food was brilliant with lots of meals.
Emily
2023-01-25
8/10
Impressive units with a fan, great breakfast, for instance, and the staff were informative. The hotel had a nice bar and a beautiful restaurant.
Tommy
2022-12-17
8/10
We loved single room provided with stunning bathroom, window or air and all the necessary accessories. The location was brilliant, relatively close to Gunwharf Quays.
Alan
2022-12-10
8/10
The unit we got was spotless with outdoor extractor fan, chocolate, amazing views. The property was set in a shopping area.
William
2022-11-27
9/10
Fantastic value for money for the area. Pleasant hotel opposite the train station. Comfy beds in our twin room. Satisfactory breakfast, plenty of options available. Brilliant location; efficient staff. For tea or coffee visit Costa Coffee nearby.
Mark
2022-11-14
7/10
Real good overall experience. Satisfactory breakfast, fairly clean and pleasant hotel. Marvellous position: opposite the train station. Plenty of options for breakfast in the restaurant.
Frank
2022-11-07
9/10
It's a comfy property in Portsmouth, outstanding value. The beds are exceptionally comfortable and the staff is informative. I stay here often and would recomand it to anyone.
Eleanor
2022-10-22
9/10
The location opposite a train station was magnificent and unbeatable. Besides, the area was residential, next to Gunwharf Quays. Loved the place, especially my twin room.
Robert
2022-10-11
8/10
The whole experience was fantastic from start to finish, would recommend. Enjoyed Portsmouth, the hotel was excellent right opposite the harbour. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, and there were central heating, an iron/ironing board and a coffee/tea maker too. The staff were all obliging, which was unquestionably a plus. The breakfast offered plenty of appetising meals.
Francis
2022-09-12
9/10
It is undoubtedly an exceptional option when you are in Portsmouth. Value for money, everything is fine. The hotel offers lots of food that was exceptional. Make sure to get queen room with reasonable bathrooms, all the necessary accessories, for example.
John
2022-08-19
9/10
The location was enjoyable and incredible, next to the train station. After long day I visited The Invincible for a couple of drinks.
Michael
2022-08-14
8/10
Airy single room with comfortable bed.
Sandra
2022-08-10
8/10
Neat and updated unit with a view, accommodating staff. Plenty of food available in the restaurant.
Victor
2022-07-01
8/10
The double room is immaculate with crisp well laundered linen on the bed, great views across the harbour, for instance. The breakfast is savoury and delicious with plenty of food.
Reg
2022-05-14
5/10
Really enjoyed my very good stay because of the location of the Hotel and the good weather.
Didn't like the staff, some of them were disappointing.
Anthony
2022-04-16
9/10
You got value for money. All in all everything was fine, had a wonderful stay because of the location of the Hotel and the good weather. The full English breakfast was perfect, I loved that it offered lots of meals.
John
2022-03-22
9/10
Everything was fantastic value for money, had a really good stay with another hotel in Dover. The whole place was clean, I enjoyed it, and had perfect staff and location.
Richard
2022-03-20
9/10
Fairly clean accommodation, airy rooms and fab location. Also, I really enjoyed how very suitable the location was. 5 minutes' walk to the bus stop.
Ian
2022-03-11
8/10
Location was ideal, and the place was good base for celebrating birthday. Newly decorated & huge unit with a fan, all the necessary accessories, as for instance.
Valerie
2022-02-27
8/10
My experience at this quiet hotel was fantastic! Everything was brand-new, excellent service, brilliant location right by the Spinnaker Tower as well as shops. Updated units with all the necessary accessories.
Kathleen
2022-01-30
8/10
The place was fairly clean, I loved its staff and location. The bathroom was nice & the bedroom was excellent. It was warm, reasonable prices. Boutique style hotel set in the lovely area.
Keith
2022-01-29
8/10
Staff and location were excellent, good value. I stayed in the room that was been renovated and available with stunning bathroom, great breakfast, a lovely view. Actually everything was very clean, my next choice again in Portsmouth.
David
2022-01-18
8/10
All was fairly clean, I enjoyed exceptional stuff and location. I slept so comfy in the comfy bed. Positioned in the residential area, close to restaurants of Gunwharf Quays, Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth historic dockyard was also easy to reach.
Wi-Fi was very spotty, made me a little nervous.
Jeff
2022-01-05
8/10
Ideal staff and location, I loved to be here. Found in the commercial area. Apart from that, the royal navy submarine museum was 10 minutes' drive away. It was nice to have snacks in the reception.
John
2021-12-19
8/10
Hotel was spotless, iconic, had amazing location and service.
Geoff
2021-12-16
8/10
Exceptional service, excellent value for money. I loved the full English breakfast and the beautiful room. Bed was nice, I enjoyed it.
Nicholas
2021-09-15
9/10
Overall I had a good stay and would come here again. Everything was perfectly fine, it had FIRST CLASS staff and location. I got free upgrade and enjoyed it.
Jane
2021-07-16
8/10
Prime location, informative stuff, really large bed. Exceptionally good and fine room with an astonishing view from the window. I used parking on site. Incredible value for money in a splendid hotel.
Johnny
2021-05-01
9/10
Reasonably priced place, loved it. There was lots of food, in general it was gorgeous.
Reginald
2021-04-21
7/10
The venue was always nice clean, had outstanding staff and views. Great historic hotel in a beautiful area of Portsmouth. Rear view was worthy.
Ben
2021-04-05
8/10
It was fairly clean and the staff were superbly friendly, beds were lovely. Breakfast was satisfactory, with yummy dishes. Extremely comfy location to gunwharf quays.
The views were not ideal.
Thomas
2021-02-25
7/10
The staff were professional, really comfortable bed, hot breakfast. It was very clean, nonsmoking room. We really enjoyed the really pleasant location in the very very nice area. This old school hotel was worth a visit, very good value for money.
Jane
2021-01-02
8/10
Marvellous location, very clean rooms and polite staff. The area was shopping. The food in the restaurant and the service. No complaints whatsoever, we wouldn't hesitate to stay there again when in Portsmouth.
Ben
2020-11-05
8/10
We had double beds and we all slept well. The location is near to shops and a shopping mall. It's next door to the lady hamilton, good for a little drink👌
Louise
2020-10-15
8/10
this hotel is equal to 3 stars. really enjoyed the twin room we had. so close to the downtown, 15 minutes on foot. furthermore, it was 200 metres from gunwharf quays shopping district.
The street was noisy and you'll have to deal with it.
Henry
2020-05-30
8/10
Close to mary rose museum, 5 minutes' walk to Portsmouth Harbour train station. Getting to gunwharf quays was easy and took only 15 minutes on foot. Nothing bothered me with the hotel. I greatly enjoyed staying at keppels head...
Geoffrey
2019-12-31
9/10
We went to Britannia Fish and Chips for dinner, it was only 100 metres away and we were satisfied. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. Marvelous location, you can walk everywhere.
