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The Jolly Sailor

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, near Gunwharf Quays

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4) | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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At The Jolly Sailor, enjoy a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and a variety of dining options including the coffee shop, bar, and restaurant. With helpful staff on hand to ensure your stay is enjoyable from start to finish, you'll appreciate the extra touches like coffee/tea in the lobby.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Sep 27 - Sep 28
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Tomorrow

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9) | Television

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 11)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 10)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 8)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 7)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 7)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 6)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 12)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Jolly Sailor is in Southsea, a neighborhood in Portsmouth. The D-Day Story and Kings Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pyramids Centre Portsmouth and Clarence Pier. HMS Warrior and HMS Victory are also worth visiting.
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Map
54 Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2EU

What's nearby

  • Southsea Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Portsmouth - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Portsmouth International Port - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Briny - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arepa 2Go - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Croxtons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Jolly Sailor

Guesthouse near Gunwharf Quays
A coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Jolly Sailor. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Please note on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights until midnight, guests should expect some noise from the bar located downstairs.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Jolly Sailor Guesthouse Southsea
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Jolly Sailor Guesthouse
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Jolly Sailor
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The Jolly Sailor Portsmouth
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Jolly Sailor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Jolly Sailor?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Jolly Sailor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Jolly Sailor?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Jolly Sailor located?

Located in Southsea, this guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Southsea Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port. The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth are also within 10 minutes. Portsmouth Fratton Station is 29 minutes by foot and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 30 minutes.

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Reviews

The Jolly Sailor Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 504 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Great stay

Excellent stay for the price it was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good pub hotel

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The right room for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

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

Good location in Portsmouth

Very good location for what we wanted!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nathalie the zBar Manager was very helpful and room was good value for money. Great location to explore the historic sights and good choice of restaurants and bars nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good for the night stop over
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
loved it was just a stay to see family did the job
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Beata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place and atmosphere were excellent. Close to the sea and stopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly and helpful room was basic but for that price good value clean and tidy room nice sea view whic was a bonus 😄
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment we arrived the staff were so friendly and helpful…we came for a private party and the accommodation was ideal clean and comfortable..,only slight challenge was parking but the permit was very helpful…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Jolly Sailor - A+

Excellent pub, clean cozy room, great view from window seat of Portsmouth. Our meals were excelllent. Will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel review

The hotel room was basic but very clean and that was reflected in the price. I would stay there again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before and would happily stay again. Reason for staying is, because it’s cheap to stay , in a convenient location, has what you need a bed which is clean and comfortable. Room has a nice view to wake up to .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you dont mind stairs and sharing a bathroom, its a great place Good value. Best location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sharan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a couple of nights stop. Room tired but clean. For the price it was perfect. Great food downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really good and sfae ti be in and i nice comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is out dated but perfect for what I needed, the price can’t be beaten
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Jolly Sailor review

I stay in the Jolly Sailor every week for business. The owner and his staff are very hospitable. Rooms are basic but comfortable, staff very friendly and there is free parking after 6.00pm. Situated close to Southsea front where you can take a walk with the fresh sea breeze. It's my home from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Certainly not the Ritz but …. Easy , cheap and simple. Can’t complain for the price. Would happily stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personal very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value and location needs updating

Amazing value and location. Good service. Accommodation needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall a nice experience but can see room for improvement
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Amenities
Just a great place. Liked the put food and drink as well. Stayed on top floor. No noise and very clean and tidy rooms despite building seeming quite old. Definitely surprised for spending not a lot of money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023