Tucked near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Holiday Inn Portsmouth offers a haven of relaxation. Unwind with a deep-tissue massage at the spa, swim in the indoor pool or take advantage of sun loungers. Previous guests rave about breakfast and praise the helpful staff.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Portsmouth International Port - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 43 min drive
Portsmouth Harbour Station - 19 min walk
Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 19 min walk
Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Sea Side Fish & Chips - 7 min walk
Coffee Cup - 6 min walk
Tokyo Table - 4 min walk
Florio’s D’italia - 7 min walk
Clarence Pier - 8 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
When you stay at Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
166 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 5 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Beach nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Working away
Business center
9 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (4919 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages.
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.95 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 5 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG 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.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 5 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as windsurfing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG also has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Fusion cuisine.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG is a short 13-minute walk from Gunwharf Quays and 8 minutes' walk from University of Portsmouth. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, very good, and tasty with a good selection to choose from. (73 reviews)
The pool was well-managed, great, nice, and excellent, providing a lovely experience for guests. (27 reviews)
The property's restaurant served great food with excellent value and a lovely breakfast. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2025
Jenmarg2025
All good experience at this hotel
Bradley
Bradley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2025
Great location
2nd time here and it’s a great hotel, lovely staff and the location is great for old Portsmouth and Southsea’s two best pubs
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2025
A coffee maker and a mini fridge in the room would elevate our stay there.
Ning
Ning, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2025
Cosy, confortable and clean.
It was a lovely stay! Bed was comfortable, the room was spotless and the food was good. The pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool were enjoyable but a few tiles were missing in the pool itself.
The hotel was in a good area where most places of interest were walkable. Staff were very helpful too!
Veronique
Veronique, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Good stay again
Good stay, helpful staff well located hotel
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Staff friendly breakfast lovely great location
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Holiday inn
Fast efficient check in, good rates, friendly staff, excellent location, breakfast was very tasty
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2025
Tear and Wear but nice
The what was the first time it was nice but the only thing is the Wi-Fi is really really bad and room are some in the slightly wear and tear up but apart from that it was nice
Cam
Cam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Lovely hotel.
Lorna
Lorna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2025
Good food but limited menu
Andrew Ray
Andrew Ray, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2025
A few days escape..
Friendly front of house, which dealt with our check in quickly and professionally..
The room was adequate, clean and bright..
Breakfast here is to die for..It carers for all tastes.. The lovely chef was chatty and interesting to talk to..
The only thing that I would say is that some of the fruits for breakfast had run out and they still hadn't been replaced by our third day .
Overall I would recommend a stay here .
Carole
Carole, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 16, 2025
Bad bad bad
Through was not as pictured it was completely outdated dirty carpet old furniture dirty grout in the showers no air conditioning told us to open a window in July.
jenna
jenna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
Good location
Staff were amazing and attentive. Had food from in the bar and breakfast both very good. Requested connecting room and that’s what we got. Rooms on the small side and compact but everything you need except no fridge. Great location.
Denise
Denise, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 13, 2025
It is what it is
Easy book in. Small room but adequate though the ironing board took up a lot of the wardrobe and there were no drawers only shelves. Quiet, mostly, till someone decided to rev up a vintage car with throaty engine from 6-8.30am outside our room. Breakfast choices were good but had to wait for bacon/eggs to be topped up. Bar meals were nice but we didn't eat in the restaurant or use the pool. Fantastic greek restaurant at the end of the road. El Greco's but book. It was busy.
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2025
Holiday Inn stay overnight
The pool was nice and I had a lovely early morning swim. We had some troubles with our room and they upgraded ys but the bathroom could have been cleaner. shower was hot unlike the breakfast which was very disappointing
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2025
Convenient
Good location for walking to the shopping centre or Southsea. Car park wasn't big enough, but you can hire a permit to park nearby. Friendly staff.
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Very helpful staff. Really polite. Great location for fun fair and sea front walls. Great breakfast offerings but don't leave it too late, as they don't seem to re fill it after half 9 and drinks and pastries tend to have run out. Just get there earlier. Nice pool for an hour now and then, towels provided.
CAROLE
CAROLE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Great nights stay for a great price
peter
peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Good hôtel
Nice and clean room. Great location to visit the old town and clarence pier. Good restaurants around the hôtel. The breakfast is ok. I slept very good
caroline
caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Great family room, very spacious. Good breakfast and nice pool facilities.
Hannah
Hannah, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2025
Left something special behind
I left a shirt behind with some very special cuff links I’m hoping someone from the hotel will read this and get in touch with me. Dukesy@me.com
John
John, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 21, 2025
The most unfriendly staff, especially at reception!!!
Although the room was “serviced” the dirty cups were not replaced and used, damp towels were placed in the closet.
Rashieda
Rashieda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Lovely hotel
Amazing hotel, great location, staff were wonderful, breakfast was worth every penny
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 3, 2025
Average stay
Still a pleasant stay. The hotel is a bit run down amenities still for a 4 star hotel. Aircon not working, walls of the hotel needs repainting and the scent of the hotel and rooms in general not appealling. It smelt like an old fabric. The sofa bed needs a more stable mattress or foundation it’s creaks everytime we move. The exhaust of the toilets not working. My daughter enjoyed the pool which is good. Will I stay here again probably if the price of the stay is cheaper because it’s not worth it for a 4 star hotel.