Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays is by the sea, offering continental breakfast and WiFi. The hotel features a bar for unwinding after visiting nearby Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Helpful multilingual staff assist guests throughout their stay.
Located near the beach, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG is in a walkable area with great shopping. Portsmouth International Port and Southsea Hoverport are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Farlington Marshes. 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
The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3FD
What's nearby
Gunwharf Quays
1 min walk - 0.0 km
University of Portsmouth
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Mary Rose Museum
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Portsmouth Guildhall
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Portsmouth Harbour Station
5 min walk
Southampton (SOU)
41 min drive
Restaurants
Caffè Nero
5 min walk
Nando's
3 min walk
Burger King
3 min walk
Costa Coffee
2 min walk
Five Guys
3 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
Hotel near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Gunwharf Quays is located near Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG, which provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
Self-parking (surcharge), multilingual staff and a vending machine
Smoke-free property, 2 meeting rooms and a banquet hall
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 130 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (GBP 2 per day)
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily
A bar/lounge
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
2 meeting rooms
743 square feet of conference space
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
4 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Pay films
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Self-parking fee: GBP 2 per day
Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?
As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG on 2 Apr 2026 start from ฿3,038, 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 Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?
Self-parking is available for GBP 2 per day.
What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Gunwharf Quays is steps away. Portsmouth Harbour Station is only a 5-minute walk and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 14 minutes.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Great value for a room with a view of the Spinaker and seafront, plus breakfast, free parking, late checkout and helpful staff. What’s not to like.
David
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Doug
17 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Modern clean hotel.
Friendly staff.
Great location
Doug
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Kevin
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just met expectations, clean, comfortable, ok breakfast
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Donald
7 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here on many occasions, staff have always been friendly and helpful, the breakfast is good, but the hotel is starting to show signs of wear and could do with a makeover.
Room was very clean, just as expected, staff were friendly, polite, , breakfast was plentiful, something for everyone, keep up the good work, thank you
john
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Donald
7 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, hotel is starting to look a bit shabby and could do with a makeover.
Clean room. Great hot breakfast. Excellent location at the Wharf. Lots of shopping and restaurants just steps from the hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Parking offered by the hotel was very affordable, convenient and plentiful.
Clean room. Friendly staff. Was able to check in early. Perfect location. Only downside was hot water wasn’t working second day but this wasn’t hotels fault it was due to fire in restaurant opposite.
From the moment we arrived, the staff were very friendly, helpful, and informative. Our hotel room was easy to find—clean, tidy, and simply a pleasure to stay in. Breakfast was great: self-service with plenty of food and a wide variety of choices. Overall, our visit was excellent. We arrived with a smile and left smiling too.
Perfect location for many of Portsmouth attractions all within walking distance, friendly & helpful staff, great breakfast with plenty of healthy options as well as full English, & offer a takeaway service if your to rushed or have attractions planned. Hotel is spotless & we found it great value for money.
Would definitely pay a return visit & recommend to family & friends
Great location and good value parking. Hotel itself was ok for work but nothing special. Found hair in the sink, room was a little worn are the edges. Breakfast was good.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Sarah
21 Sep 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable, friendly stay.
We stayed here as our son started Uni this weekend it was therefore very convenient. Location great and lovely view of spiniker tower lit up at night .
will stay again!