About this property
The Royal Maritime Hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Gunwharf Quays waterfront development and Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard. It offers free Wi-Fi, a games room with snooker, pool, darts, a skittle alley. All of the modern rooms feature a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Gunwharf Quays has designer shops, bars and restaurants. Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station and the city’s bus station are both less than 500 metres away. Horatio’s Restaurant serves a varied a la carte menu and traditional full breakfasts, whilst a selection of hot and cold snacks are available in the Victory bar. Some limited free parking is available. National Museum of the Royal Navy is 400 metres from Royal Maritime Hotel. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 25 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Suzanne
United Kingdom“location is great, friendly staff, good breakfast.” - Darren United Kingdom“The hotel was very clean & the staff very friendly we have booked to come back next year ( Great South Run )”
- Susanne United Kingdom“Authentic maritime theme, friendly staff, food was excellent , home made and good value for money.”
- Pippa United Kingdom“Good location and friendly staff. Room was reasonable size with tea and biscuits and good size bathroom. Good breakfast options.”
- Pastyman72 United Kingdom“Great value base for running in Great South Run. Parking nearby with a discount for staying at the hotel. Lots of history and this was very much on display around the hotel - particularly the library!”
- Paul United Kingdom“Comfortable room and bed, had everything i needed.”
- Trish United Kingdom“The staff were very friendly and welcoming. As a lone female traveller I felt comfortable being on my own. The room was a little tired & dated and perhaps a little utilitarian, however, it was clean, comfortable and spacious. It had everything I...”
- Sarah United Kingdom“Hotel is stunning. Staff really friendly and helpful, genuine. Breakfast was outstanding, fresh food being brought out regularly, restaurant area clean, bright and airy.”
- Rob United Kingdom“Reasonable bar and restaurant prices and very good food”
- Gemma United Kingdom“We loved the rustic charm of the hotel and the original features such as the glass dome in reception. The location is excellent a few minutes walk from the train station and ferry port. The staff were welcoming and helpful. We had a early start...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Horatio's Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Full payment is required at check-in.
Please note that on-site parking is limited, and is on a first-come-first-served basis. Parking cannot be reserved. On street parking is available around the hotel (JA or JD zones) using council scratchcards available at reception (GBP 6.00 for 24 hours). The historic dockyard car park is directly opposite the hotel. This is subject to availability, and hotel guests have a reduced rate (conditions apply).
Some leisure facilities are chargeable and time restrictions apply.
Guests are advised that occasionally functions take place in the club. On these occasions it is possible music can be heard until midnight.
The Swimming Pool is open Monday - Friday from 3.30 PM until 8 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays its open from 8 AM until 8 PM.
The Jacuzzi is currently closed for maintenance until further notice. For Cash payments I.D must be shown on arrival. Smoking is not permitted and will result in payment of a fine, any damages to the property will need to be paid at reception.
