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Keppel's Head Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Gunwharf Quays

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3DT
  • Gunwharf Quays
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth International Port
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quad Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quad Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

In shopping district.Within a 10-minute walk of this Portsmouth hotel, you'll find Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. Mary Rose Museum and HMS Victory are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • HMS Victory - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 3 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chiquito - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Keppel's Head Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Gunwharf Quays
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 377 square feet (35 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Keppel's Head Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 377 sq ft of conference space
  • 35 sq m of conference space
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Keppel's Head Hotel offers 30 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

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
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.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Keppel's Head Hotel to the airport?

Keppel's Head Hotel is 20.8 mi (30-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Keppel's Head Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Keppel's Head Hotel.

How close is Keppel's Head Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2 mi (9-min drive) from Southsea Beach and 3.2 mi (14-min drive) from Eastney Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Keppel's Head Hotel offer free breakfast?

Keppel's Head Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Keppel's Head Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Keppel's Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Keppel's Head Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Keppel's Head Hotel have a pool?

Keppel's Head Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Keppel's Head Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Keppel's Head Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Keppel's Head Hotel to downtown Portsmouth?

Keppel's Head Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Portsmouth.

Keppel's Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 422 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Georgia

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

Quirky charm

A lovely old hotel with quirky charm. Rooms were spacious although cleaning during my stay wasnt perfect. The elevator was out of service for 24 hrs which may have been problematic for less able guests. Staff was great and breakfast adequate (I found the coffee weak, but Im fussy) Overall great value for the $.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

UMESH

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Wonderful hotel!

Lovely service at all times. Gave us suggestions of things to do. We had to leave early so they offered a breakfast to go. It was great. Dinner at the hotel was our best meal of the trip. Exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

LORILEE

Traveled with partner
The hotel is a little run down. The security locks have been retro fitted and a set int a metal L shaped plate with very sharp corners. Whilst trying to shut the door quietly he caught his arm on the sharp corner and gashed it in 2 places. The girl at reception cleaned and bandaged it and said she would speak to maintenance about it. Nothing was ever done to file down the sharp corners.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Well positioned B&B

Keppel's Head is a fantastically positioned B&B with direct access to public transit, the harbor & shops, and the Royal Naval Yard museums. Breakfast was included with our stay and was generous & serviceable, and the staff was very helpful on several occasions, even at 0300 when we needed to be let out of the car park to get to our flight.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah J

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

Handy Location and Friendly Service.

Pleasant stay. Issues at check in due to Hotels.com passing incorrect details to the hotel, so took longer to check in. Room was pleasant and clean. Bed was comfortable shower was ok but seals seemed to have gone round hose and nozzle so caused a very high pitched noise. Breakfast was lovely and the restaurant staff were really nice. Carpark is a bonus. Really close to shopping and tourist sites. Will definitely choose this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Ann

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

Good place to stay

The location is excellent ldeal if you wish to use the buses trains and ferrys.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra, Seattle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast was not good.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Edwin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the money never again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay and large shower in my single room and lovely breakfast in the morning. Staff were friendly and hotel had relaxed Atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Good

Good food, decent accomodation, friendy, attentive and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernard, Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth, Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marija

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, safe, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can be a little bit noisy by the railway and bus station but a very good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

R. G

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

Ideally located historic hotel

Interesting old hotel steeped in naval history with HMS Victory nearby. It was a meeting point for MI 6 and the KGB. The decor is beautiful and the staff friendly. Serves British and sushi food. Useful free car park.
Old Naval officer’s uniform
The Nut bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Oluwatosin

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

Nice experience

The experience I had was far more than my expectations. Nice stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy, Lantana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was in a great location - it was basically across the street from the Royal Navy museum and ships, the bus and train station, and Gunwharf Quays. We had a nice breakfast in the morning and the bar had a cozy seating area. The negatives were a terrible mattress on the bed in room 19, which was up or down stairs from a floor that the lift went to, so not great when you are dragging large suitcases. Third negative was that internet only connected on the ground floor, not in the room. I still rated this hotel as good, because I hope we just had a bad room location for internet and one bad mattress that can be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely venue rooms could do with a bit of a revsmp. Breakfast unfortunately lukewarm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay with you. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very good

A very good stay. Efficient and friendly check in plus a room upgrade. Room and bathroom very clean, very comfortable bed. On site parking was a bonus as it was first come, first serve. Great location for historic dockyards and Gun Wharf key. All the staff I saw were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My second stay here, friendly and welcoming staff, spotlessly clean nice rooms and so convenient. The Royal Dockyard, Gunwharfe Quays, Station and Isle of Wight ferry terminal virtually across the road. A short walk to Old Portsmouth and added convenience of private parking make it an ideal base for visiting Portsmouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025