Keppel's Head Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Gunwharf Quays

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Front of property
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8,4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Economy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quad Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

City Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3DT

What's nearby

  • HMS Victory - 5 min walk
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min walk
  • Gunwharf Quays - 6 min walk
  • University of Portsmouth - 7 min walk
  • Portsmouth International Port - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive
  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 3 min walk
  • Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 17 min walk
  • Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Portsmouth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hollywood Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Keppel's Head Hotel

Keppel's Head Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Portsmouth International Port. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay, Polish, Russian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 30 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
  • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (377 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel
Keppel's Head Hotel Portsmouth
Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Does Keppel's Head Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Keppel's Head 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 Keppel's Head Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Keppel's Head Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Keppel's Head Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Keppel's Head Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Keppel's Head Hotel like?
Keppel's Head Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Portsmouth Harbour Station and 5 minutes' walk from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Keppel's Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8,4

Very good

8,6/10

Cleanliness

9,0/10

Staff & service

7,8/10

Amenities

8,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Lorna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lorna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Erik, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little gem of a hotel 👍
I was pleasantly surprised at this little gem of a hotel situated very close to Gunwharf Quay and local transport services, the room was exceptionally clean, great shower, very comfortable bed and perfect pillow. At breakfast I had perfectly poached eggs, great bacon and decent sausages, coffee from the pot was very nice. I will defistay here again and at almost half the price of the local chains it represents very good value. Great 👍
DENNIS, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great find!
Great find! Only a minute from the train and bus stations. Easy check-in. We had a triple room which was very spacious and not at all cramped. Comfortable bed. Nice soft large towels! Well stocked tea tray. Large bathroom with bath and shower. Breakfast included, freshly cooked with help yourself cold selection.
Alison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
So glad I booked this hotel. Staff very friendly and efficient. Room was lovely and we had a sea view. The bed was very comfortable and the room/bathroom were warm even though the radiators weren't turned on. The hotel wasn't noisy but there were roadworks right outside our room but that was only an issue during the day. Good location with train station across the road plus a shopping centre with an amazing cinema. Breakfast was good and we had a fabulous meal in the restaurant on our last night. We would definitely stay there again. The only small gripe is that there were 3 plug sockets next to the single bed but none by the double.
Sarah, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael A, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Verity, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location of this hotel is perfect if you are interested in visiting the various museums at the historic dockyards. It is comfortable and the staff were helpful.
Jonathan, 2-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Antonios, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ideal location for the dockyard and HMS Warrior and the Train.
Neil, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Decent low to mid price hotel but little more
Craig, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Quirky hotel just a couple of minutes from the train station. Nice staff. Linens were fine, but the carpet in the room was very badly stained.
David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

This hotel is superbly located for a visit to the Naval Yard where the HMS Victory and Mary Rose are located. Further it is literally across the street from the Portsmouth Harbor train station and the Gunwharf Quay shopping center. Apart from the hotel’s location, there are some other positives. The included breakfast is good, and the hotel is clean, even though it is much shabbier than it appears in photographs. WIFI reception is spotty and often non-existent; we did not accept the excuse that the building was old. There was an insufficiency of electrical outlets in our room, along with simple items such as shelves or places to hang things in the room or bathroom. Unless you require the use of a handicap accessible bathroom, do not accept one. The sink is so low as to be almost unusable; it was, in general, unusably laid out.
Michael, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

3rd time at hotel with family. Love the place
Ben, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly staff, but a few niggling issues with our room - nowhere to hang wet coats, bathroom floor not cleaned properly.
Mervyn, 2-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Stacy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice, older hotel with really large and clean bathroom. No complaints about the room itself. Hotel staff was friendly, but were inflexible with the check in time of 3:00 pm. We traveled all day to get there and arrived at 2:15. We were told to come back 45 minutes later, even though our room was ready.
Henry, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Suited our needs perfectly.
We stayed for three nights while visiting the Isle of Wight and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The hotel is ideally located for both of these, and only five minutes from the railway station. The room was quite spacious and clean. The front desk service was reasonably friendly and the included breakfast was very nice. Service in the bar was a little slow sometimes, as staff were off on other duties. We ate in the restaurant on one occasion and the food was delicious. There are Japanese options on the menu as well as the usual English fare, which gives more variety. Overall the hotel suited our neede perfectly.
Christopher, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabric needs updating but the whole experience was very good. The staff were really friendly and helpful, sushi menu excellent and the sights we were there to see were just outside. The available shopping, bars and restaurants were excellent. We will be going back. Thank you.
Mark, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Old and cosy hotel in Portsmouth
The hotel old and cosy, but also warn out. The rooms are ok, beds fine, bathroom good. First night the cleaning was terrible, example cup was clean but undercup was not. Doesn't make sense to me. When checked out I couldn't get a receipt even though in the reservation it is stated that the hotel will provide the receipt. I hope they will send me one. Breakfast I tried once. Full English.... Ok had it differently else where. Overall a stay with downs and a few up's.
Kurt, 3-night business trip
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