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Royal Maritime Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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Lobby
Front of property
Library
Lobby sitting area
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
(37 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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
(29 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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
(44 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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
(29 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Twin Room (Single occupancy)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the 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

  • Mary Rose Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ship Anson - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chiquito - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Royal Maritime Hotel

3-star hotel near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An indoor pool, a library, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Royal Maritime Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Portsmouth hotel.

  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1956
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.5 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Maritime Hotel to the airport?

Royal Maritime Hotel is 20.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Royal Maritime Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Maritime Hotel.

How close is Royal Maritime Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.2 mi (12-min drive) from Southsea Beach and 3.3 mi (18-min drive) from Eastney Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Maritime Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Maritime Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.5 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Maritime Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal Maritime Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

Is there free parking at Royal Maritime Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Royal Maritime Hotel have a pool?

Royal Maritime Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Does Royal Maritime Hotel have a restaurant?

Royal Maritime Hotel is home to Horatio's Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does Royal Maritime Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal Maritime Hotel to downtown Portsmouth?

Royal Maritime Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Portsmouth.

Reviews

Royal Maritime Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Breakfast was very disappointing, choice and quality was poor. Plus there weren't enough staff. Room was lean enough though looking a bit tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SOLOMON

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

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location for visiting the historic dockyard. Parking over the road in pay and display which is very reasonably priced especially with the hotel discount. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful grand entrance area and central atrium. Ballroom and bar area good. Location great for Naval museum. Helpful staff. But rooms seem in real need of redecorating and this lets down the overall impressive style of the hotel. Wallpaper peeling and carpets worn. It may just be my room in West Wing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, friendly staff. Nice breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt a little of smoke which was odd - room was clean but did not smell fresh. Not a big deal but thought I’d mention it. Was very convenient for me though for the station first thing so perfect from this perspective.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kourtney

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

Helpful Staff & Clean Room

Staff was helpful and room was clean. No AC, but with the window open and the fan that was provided in the room the evenings were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

First visit, and just great in all repects! Came to visit Mary Rose etc so perfectly situated too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service

Dated room

Staff were friendly and helpful but the room/ bathroom were incredibly dated. Windows opened wide without safety catches and the room was very hot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience to ferry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the royal maritimime hotel for 2 nights and the room was very comfortable,the bathroom was lovely and big and there was daily housekeeping. Only downside is I noticed after the housekeeping had been, in the shower the small bottle of shower gel was still on the floor in the shower so I don't think the shower had got done but that is my only criticism. I had breakfast on my first day and there was good choice and it was nice and hot , I choose to have breakfast in town on my 2nd day as I had gone for room only and if you wanted to add breakfast on it's £15.95 if you add it at time of booking it's alot cheaper. I used the bar once on my visit and the lady in the bar was very friendly. The lady's on reception was also very friendly but I had a lovely chat with the lady in the bar I would definitely stay here again next time I'm in Portsmouth as it's only a short walk from the shopping centre and bars restaurants and train station . I walked back on my own from the cinema after midnight on my first night and felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were great, but the room was dated. Breakfast was lacking in choice when all you wanted was a continental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was difficult to get to. Lots of doors to get to room. Very hard to get to pool. Hot Tub was broken. No AC so room on our side was very hot. Staff were rude. Bed was very uncomfortable. Poor laundry facilities. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

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

Good overall

Receptionist was really helpful. Nice room, not enough toiletries for two people. Good breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location for historic harbour

Comfy bed and good shower. Hotel is a bit dated. Towels too small. Check in and out times are good. Staff not particularly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the RMC and do so frequently. The staff are brilliant first and foremost and that is whatever their role, and the facilities are great. There is nothing not to like. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a Navy Veteran it was fine. Suited me and it's what I needed at the time. All round a good venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Russell

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated property/rooms and not particularly clean. Sadly can’t recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PRIYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, amazing staff esp the chatty ladies at reception who helped with bags and even upgraded us! Very short walk from the outlet place and port, also around 15m from town and bit more to the pier n beach. Limited parking is the only thing but we got on right outside luckily! Will come again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lian

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

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

Good location near Gunwharfe

Nice roomy room, with a comfortable bed. Excellent hot and cold breakfast choice. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location. Good for short stays.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025