The Royal Beach Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Lounge Bar, which serves lunch and dinner. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
73 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Water dispenser
What to do
On the beach
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Built in 1863
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Lounge Bar - This bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from July 20 2023 to July 19 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between February 8 and July 31.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.00 per stay
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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 currently open?
This property is closed from July 20 2023 to July 19 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does The Royal Beach Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Beach Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Beach Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Beach Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Beach Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Beach Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Lounge Bar.
What's the area around The Royal Beach Hotel like?
The Royal Beach Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Southsea Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Kings Theatre.
The Royal Beach Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Oct 17, 2023
Lift not working, hairdryer in room not working, nor bathroom light. Bathroom door swollen and sticking.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 12, 2022
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
sally
sally, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 7, 2022
I did not stay at the royal beach hotel, it has been requisitioned by the Home office. I stayed at the Queens hotel Southsea.
carole
carole, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 12, 2022
Cancelled with no notice shut for 6 months
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2022
Dmitri
Dmitri, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2022
Freya
Freya, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 5, 2022
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
Keith
Keith, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2022
paul
paul, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 30, 2022
Miss
Miss, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2022
Very clean and confortable room.
Wonderful Staff
Paul
Paul, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 14, 2021
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2021
Lovely stay comfortable bed,rooms too hot,no windows open round hotel.overall a lovely stay excellent breakfast,friendly helpful staff.
Jane
Jane, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2021
Alan
Alan, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2021
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.
Bernard
Bernard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2021
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.
John
John, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 31, 2021
Excellent views and location a shame the lift didn't work
Cyril
Cyril, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 28, 2021
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 .
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 16, 2021
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2021
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 3, 2021
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!
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 3, 2021
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 29, 2021
Clean and tidy
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 25, 2021
Our stay was good the only thing we would say is that the hotel needs modernising, breakfast and service was excellent