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The Royal Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant at The Royal Beach Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located on the beach, The Royal Beach Hotel is in Southsea, a neighbourhood in Portsmouth. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Southsea Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pyramids Centre Portsmouth and Clarence Pier. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fratton Park, or consider a night out at Wickham Estate. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
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St. Helens Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO4 0RN

What's nearby

  • Southsea Castle which includes heritage elements
    Southsea Castle
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Portsmouth D-Day Museum showing heritage elements and interior views
    The D-Day Story
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Beautiful old theatre in Southsea, Portsmouth opened 1907
    Kings Theatre
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Southsea Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pyramids Centre Portsmouth
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station
    10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Duke of Devonshire
    15 min walk
  • The Jolly Sailor
    11 min walk
  • The Bold Forester
    14 min walk
  • The Phoenix
    13 min walk
  • The Briny
    6 min walk

About this property

The Royal Beach Hotel

Hotel near Gunwharf Quays
At The Royal Beach Hotel, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser and free newspapers
Room features
All 73 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1863
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 8 February and 31 July.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.00 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 per person
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Best Western Royal Beach
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel Southsea
Best Western Royal Beach Southsea
Royal Beach Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Royal Beach Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Royal Beach Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Royal Beach Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Southsea hotel is steps from Southsea Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Gunwharf Quays. Southsea Castle and The D-Day Story are also within 15 minutes. Portsmouth Fratton Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Royal Beach Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 423 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 919 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hi, you had to change our hotel to the Queens Hotel as the Royal beach couldn't book us due to unforeseen circumstances whatever that means, however the Queens Hotel and staff were excellent, got a welcome pack for the dog, and they get 11/10, so cant comment or review the Royal beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lift not working, hairdryer in room not working, nor bathroom light. Bathroom door swollen and sticking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not stay at the royal beach hotel, it has been requisitioned by the Home office. I stayed at the Queens hotel Southsea.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service
Cancelled with no notice shut for 6 months
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very enjoyable stay

The hotel is not modern but was clean and the staff were some of the most pleasant we have found anywhere, much better than many of the more expensive "wan-a-be" hotels in the UK. The decor is a little bit tired in places and the plumbing in our room was "interesting" but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was quite large and the sea view was great, to be able to watch ships coming and going and to hear the waves at night was what we stayed here for and we were not disappointed. Again i must say the staff were excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and confortable room. Wonderful Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay comfortable bed,rooms too hot,no windows open round hotel.overall a lovely stay excellent breakfast,friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would happily return

Hotel seemed clean and well run. Good position. Very friendly, helpful staff. Freshly cooked breakfasts were very nice. Good number of coat hangers, unlike most places.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice sized room with good view over southsea pier. Staff friendly and helpful. Evening meal and breakfast were both good. Third time there and as always very comfortable accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views and location a shame the lift didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated

Good Service, nice food, relatively clean, reasonably comfortable room but small and dated . Hotel is however very old and run down inside and really in need of refurbishment .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bed bugs share your bed

Was awaken just after 4 in the morning with bed bugs crawling over me and the bed. We were moved to another room but obviously didn’t feel clean enough to be able to sleep. Had no alternative to stay as was visiting a sick relative and hotel was the closest. I have been offered a refund but I’m still waiting after a week!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was good the only thing we would say is that the hotel needs modernising, breakfast and service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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4/10 Poor

Stacey

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed guests

We arrived at 9pm We’re advised no food available from the restaurant and no bar food. We asked if we could order a take away and eat in the bar - were told a stern “no we do not allow food from outside”…..we would have gladly ordered several bottles of wine from the bar so the hotel list out completely. We had to walk to a pub along from the hotel. We will not be returning. Hotel was very poor condition and service was appalling. I’m also very disappointed to see that hotels.com rate of £148 when the rack rate displayed at the hotel was £95. Why have I been charged £148 from Hotels.com? I am a loyal client! This is very concerning the difference in room rate. Please explain?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The receptionist Hannah was extremely helpful. The building is old and tired but the customer service was excellent. I did feel that the staff in the restaurant could have served the breakfast from the buffet to reduce the amount of guests handling the serving utensils rather than standing in the corner chatting. Breakfast was very good with a very good selection of hot and cold food. Location was excellent just across the road from the South Pier The Number 23 bus to and from Portsmouth is near to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Considering how outdated this hotel is, I can't fault much of it. Breakfast area and actual breakfast was something out of the 80s but my little single bed was fine. It basically needs modernising
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Average stay

Hotel needs a re-vamp as it's outdated but it is on the beachfront and it was clean and comfortable. Windows need cleaning as paid for sea view but windows were dirty. Very large room with a plug in fan not air con and unable to open windows but nice comfy big bed. Pillows too high for me and no alternative in the wardrobe. Coffee and tea making facilities and biscuits provided also decent toiletries in the large bathroom. We arrived late afternoon so no parking left and had to pay £12 to park on the street. Bars and restaurants are a 15-20 minute walk away. Staff on front desk very friendly and polite.
View from window
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The Hotel is on the seafront had a lovely sea view room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very charming and cosy historic hotel

Fantastic position for the area and considering it’s age they have maintained it very well indeed. Great hotel with a nice charm about it and a very interesting history. Worth every penny and we love it We have stayed in a lot of hotels and this one definitely deserves some revisits for sure:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nicola

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BED BUGS

I had a very unpleasant sleep at Royal Beach and in the morning I found out why - BED BUGS. According to the General Manager they are prevalent in all Hotels but this is the first time I have come across them in the UK. The GM Chris Gilmore promised me a refund but some 3 weeks later I have not received it. Wont be staying at The Royal Beach again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wait until the renovations are complete

Room looked onto a building site - work started at 8am sharp every morning with a huge amount of noise. One morning movement on the building site started at 6.40am. My windowsill was flaky and filthy. The net curtains were definitely in need of a wash. The loo seat was loose and sliding around when you sat on it (quickly changed well done) One day a sheet of paper was left by housekeeping saying please stay in your room tonight from 10.45pm to 5am for cleaning of the carpets! The one lift was very slow because the builders on floors 2 and 1 kept using it. What a mess you could see when the lift doors opened on floor 1 in error.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Return visit

We will be back, very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enormous room overlooking the beach and pier. With a bit of redecoration the room would be excellent. Even so, the room is fine as it is with a king size bed, settee and table with two chairs. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021