Upscale boutique hotel near University of Portsmouth
Located close to The D-Day Story and Southsea Castle, Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site local cuisine bistro, The Garden Southsea, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Located in Southsea, a neighbourhood in Portsmouth, Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant is near the airport and near the beach. The D-Day Story and Portsmouth Guildhall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Southsea Castle and Spinnaker Tower. Don't miss out on a visit to Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
4 Malvern Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NA
What's nearby
Southsea Castle
9 min walk - 0.8 km
The D-Day Story
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Kings Theatre
12 min walk - 1.0 km
University of Portsmouth
3 min drive - 1.7 km
Southsea Beach
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Portsmouth Fratton Station
8 min drive
Southampton (SOU)
36 min drive
Restaurants
Southsea Grill
3 min walk
FarFarOut
8 min walk
The Briny
6 min walk
Deep Blue
4 min walk
Meat & Barrel
7 min walk
About this property
Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant
Upscale boutique hotel near University of Portsmouth
Located close to The D-Day Story and Southsea Castle, Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site local cuisine bistro, The Garden Southsea, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Self-parking (surcharge), wedding services and multilingual staff
A reception hall, luggage storage and concierge services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Is Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant?
As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant on 1 Nov 2026 start from ฿3,249, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant?
Self-parking is available for GBP 10 per day. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant located?
Located in Southsea, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The D-Day Story, Pyramids Centre Portsmouth and Southsea Castle. University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Guildhall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Portsmouth Fratton Station is 27 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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Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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This was the second time I’ve stayed at Florence Gardens, and it’s proved to be as exceptional as I found it on my first visit. The rooms are extremely comfortable and warm, the staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly, and I won’t hesitate to stay there again on my next visit to Portsmouth.
I had a gorgeous room, very comfortable and very spacious with a sofa.
Radiators and Fan for any temperature adjustments needed.
Great location. Great stay
Fabulous family stay!
Great two roomed suite, which fitted our 9, 6 and 3 year old (on a z-bed) wonderfully. The breakfast was very tasty and the staff were attentive. Luxury feel to the furnishings.
Noise from the bar below was a little intrusive and might disturb if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Darryl
20 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our Greyhound was welcomed by everyone
The staff made a fuss of her and that made us relax
Nice hotel and the staff were very attentive and welcoming
Hotel is in a great location for the sea front
This is a superb place to stay with sincere service, fantastic breakfasts and lovely environment.
The room was very comfortable and the hotel decorated in gorgeous wallpapers.
Loved it and would definitely stay there again. Really would recommend a stay.
Amazing accomodation, very modern and fantastic value for money. Staff were amazing from check in, through breakfast service to check out! Not one member of staff failed to be positive, respectful and frankly perfect! Recommendations for evening meal and drinks were spot on. Overall a very pleasant stay and we will absolutely be staying again!
Thank you ☺️
This was a stop as we travelled across England and one of our nicest places. The staff was wonderful and helpful. The room was comfortable and cheery. And the breakfast was delicious. We would stay again.
The room was lovely, we had everything we needed. Good breakfast choices for vegetarians (and non). Great location between Southsea sea front and Albert Road (for restaurants etc), plus walkable to the train station and central Portsmouth.
Florence House hotel is a fantastic place to stay. We only wished it was for longer. It’s a boutique hotel and everything is just perfect.
The room was a joy to stay in and the staff were just brilliant.