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Royal Maritime Hotel

3.0 star property

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Library
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Queens Street, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3HS
  • Place, Mary Rose Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gunwharf Quays
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Single occupancy)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Double Room (Single Occupancy)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Twin Room (Single occupancy)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Portsmouth

When you stay at Royal Maritime Hotel in Portsmouth, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Portsmouth International Port and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mary Rose Museum.

What's nearby

  • Mary Rose Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Portsmouth - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 5 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Royal Maritime Hotel

Royal Maritime Hotel offers 101 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Portsmouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Stay in one of 101 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Horatio's Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Horatio's Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Compass Cafe - This café specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch only. Open select days.
Victory Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Compass Cafe
  • Horatio's Restaurant
  • Victory Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1956
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.5 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Royal Maritime Club Hotel Portsmouth
Royal Maritime Club Hotel
Royal Maritime Club Portsmouth
Royal Maritime Club
The Royal Maritime Club
Royal Maritime Hotel Hotel
Royal Maritime Hotel Portsmouth
Royal Maritime Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Royal Maritime Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely room comfy bed and great black out blinds
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, great hotel, lovely staff, would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and warm room will definitely be booking again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great one night stay, will return for a longer sojourn and explore the Harbour area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of food available at breakfast the dishes needed to be refreshed but wasn’t. The staff in all areas were helpful and very pleasant The lady in reception was especially kind and helpful Sara was her name
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and the staff were polite and professional. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were fantastic and the venue is well situated for access to Gunwharf.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jalal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE the town and its people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A little tired, but spotless. It is clear the staff take a lot of pride in their hotel. I had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, great staff, clean rooms! Hot water!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place is tired but the staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemima

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely hotel decor. Room was clean, can tell some areas are in need of a bit of updating but it’s not a problem. Breakfast was good and reasonably priced. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenna

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really great value for money Lovely staff and breakfast was excellent. Really comfy bed and room. Great location 5 mins to gun wharf quays and managed to park at hotel Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and modern tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Opulent hotel. Lovely clean refurbished room. Great bed and pillows and comfortable stay overall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff where amazing thankyou for your help while there
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Guests in the room next to us #303 5th Dec kept us awake until 5am with their constant chatting and laughing !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chuanzi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are big everything you could want tea, coffee, biscuits etc soaps etc. Very clean and comfortable. Rooms are a bit tired. Big hotel good bar I think more than one but functions on
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First Class stopover facility. Good evening Music in the Horatio Dining Room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location great. Staff especially Sara on reception were amazing. Forces and Bluelight discount available. Room too hot even with windows open and road noise. Undecorated areas near stairs and lifts. Dogs not allowed, not even assistant dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025