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Ashbys

4.0 star property
4-star beach guest house near The D-Day Story

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Spa
Deluxe Studio | Private kitchen | Shared fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Flat-screen TV, Netflix, pay movies
Deluxe Studio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated
Spa

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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4 Auckland Road West, Portsmouth, England, PO5 3NY
  • Place, The D-Day Story
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Southsea Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kings Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 King Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Family Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Family Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 King Sofa Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Extra beds

Basic Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

Southsea stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Southsea guesthouse, you'll find The D-Day Story and Southsea Castle. Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The D-Day Story - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Southsea Castle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kings Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clarence Pier - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Farm Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panero Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ashbys

4-star beach guest house near The D-Day Story
Ashbys offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Spa services, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Ashbys. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Portsmouth guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Ashbys offers 9 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 12 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The White House (Next door to Ashby’s) 5 Auckland Road West PO5]
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day(20 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Spa fee: GBP 50 per day
  • Hot tub fee: GBP 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ashbys Guesthouse Southsea
Ashbys Southsea
Ashbys Guesthouse
Ashbys Portsmouth
Ashbys Guesthouse Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ashbys to the airport?

Ashbys is 21.9 mi (41-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ashbys have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ashbys.

How close is Ashbys to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 14-minute walk from Southsea Beach and 11.1 mi (64-min drive) from Woodside Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ashbys offer free breakfast?

Ashbys does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ashbys?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Ashbys?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Ashbys?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for GBP 6 per day.

Does Ashbys have a pool?

Ashbys does not have a pool.

Does Ashbys have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Ashbys to downtown Portsmouth?

Ashbys is 1.1 mi away from Portsmouth.

Ashbys Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 315 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Enoch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place for vacation, excellent staff experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alisha

Traveled with group
I can’t tell if I really love this place or not. There were a lot of issues that I can’t overlook, even though I had a really lovely time and I really enjoyed the games room. They advertise that there was parking, but when I turned up, you have to pay £6 for a permit, which was cheeky. They also advertise two king beds but they were definitely double. It took me three attempts to figure out how to enter because there’s no reception and I just had to keep going to different locations ringing their ring doorbell. When someone did come out, it was a young girl wearing pyjamas, which was so unprofessional. It looked like I had to go into their personal house to check in, which made me feel uncomfortable and they had cats which I’m allergic to. So soon got a stuffy nose. you can hear everything in the room, there was black mould in the shower (the most dangerous kind of mould). There was no bin in the room so we just had to leave our rubbish on the side. It felt rude and untidy, but we didn’t have another choice. The light really easily slipped around the door frame and the electrics kept making a tapping sound, plus the fridge was noisy which kept waking me up throughout the night. Despite us having two radiators on full blast, we were cold. There was no shelf in the shower for you to hold your shower gel. And the electric hockey machine electrocuted me because the start button was broken so my finger actually went into the machine.
Shower mould
Shower mould
Appliance left out. I also forgot to mention they had about four bottles of milk in the fridge and all of it was gone off and one bottle was mouldy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abubakar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely host
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host (Mimi) was very welcoming and showed us round, she clearly takes pride in her hotel and the facilities were great. The rooms are unique and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, owners are very friendly and happy to help,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy with the welcome and the room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

natasha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hosts were lovely people but we just felt a bit disappointed as the reason we booked here was due to the games room and facilities for our 9 year old to enjoy after checking in which we couldn’t use due to a large booking so ended up having to sit in the pub down the road for hours . Would have been useful to of been told this before hand . We stayed in room 14 although large and nothing wrong with room it had a horrible damp / stale smell and wasnt pleasant, we checked out early the next morning due to this . I thought there would be a balloon in the room or something for my husband’s birthday ( pre arranged and I would of paid for it ) which was explained they wasn’t sure which room it was for and they would pop something in later but it didn’t happen . All things combined was just disappointed with the amount I paid unfortunately .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic stay lovely owners very nice room and the spa is fantastic thanks for a great time away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot fault this property at all, the hosts are so welcoming and love that you get a tour around the facilities. We booked the spa for my partners birthday and it is a little slice of heaven! Then we played a few games of pool in the bar/lounge area before heading to our room. The area is great, permit parking super easy outside the property, and great recommendation for breakfast the following day (Farm Kitchen). All the best to the hosts for the future success of their business as this is a local gem! xx
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This stay was very unexpected, I travel a lot and don’t pay attention to where
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant short break

Owners very pleasant. Room spacious and bathroom very nice. Mega TV package available. Location great for restaurants etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely, clean and friendly place to stay. Rooms are fabulous, ours was quite spacious especially the bathroom. The bed huge! Location is great, very quiet at night despite being near restaurants and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, ideal location and welcoming hosts

Great hotel, comfortable big bed and lovely lounge space. Very clean and well decorated. Great to have the use of a kitchenette too. The facilities were great with a communal area with table tennis and pool. Great location in Southsea. Very welcoming host with a personal greeting and tour. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steve was really friendly and helped us find a nice place for dinner and breakfast. Kindly sorted a parking space on the property as I think it was a quiet night. But there’s also a huge car park on the other side of the building. More to do at the property than we realised. The communal area is brilliant. Don’t waste your money in the arcades as there’s loads to do at the hotel: pool, air hockey, table tennis, old school games table (pac man etc), sound system to choose your own music. Also use of a fairly big kitchen so you could quite easily make dinner or breakfast at the property. The rooms were really nice. Old Victorian seaside property but renovated and modernised tastefully with some lovely furnishings, cushions, chandelier etc. So pleased we chose this over the holiday inn. We would 100% stay again and wish we’d checked in earlier to have more time to check out the spa area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, extremely comfortable and very helpful owners
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying Ho

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025