Name: Keppels Head Hotel
Address: 24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3DT, United Kingdom, 24-26 The Hard, PO1 3DT, UK
Rating: 7.7

Keppels Head Hotel

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This historic hotel, built in 1779, has free parking and an excellent location about 650 ft from Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth Harbour Train Station, Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in the public areas. Keppels Head Hotel is an ideal base if you plan to visit the 3 ships at the Historic Dockyard: the Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860. Rooms at the front of the hotel have a view of the harbor. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the continental ferry port. Gunwharf Quays has numerous restaurants, bars, a casino, a nightclub, a cinema and bowling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Double Room 1 full bed
Twin Room 2 twin beds
Single Room 1 twin bed
Family Room 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed
Superior Suite 1 queen bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 full bed
Deluxe Family Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
Budget Double Room 1 full bed
Double or Twin Room with View 1 full bed
Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 full bed
Standard Double Room 1 full bed
Double Room - Disability Access 1 full bed
Family Room - Disability Access 1 twin bed and 1 king bed

Guest reviews

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Neal

United Kingdom

“Great Breakfast, good location - near to Ferry / Bus Depot / shops, pubs and restaurants”

Malcolm

United Kingdom

“Excellent room with air conditioning and ideal location for catching the ferry”

Christina

United States

“Its proximity to the Portsmouth Harbor railway station, the bus stand, and the ferry to the Isle of Wight. And that it was air conditioned and fans were provided. I arrived during a heat wave and it felt wonderful to have a cool room. The...”

Adam

United States

“The location is exceptional, the building is lovely, the room was large, the bathroom was pretty much perfect, the air conditioning was a lifesaver.”

Stephen

Australia

“I like smallish hotels with character and Keppels Head didn't disappoint, with its Georgian heritage and maritime history. The location, so close to Gunwharf Quay, bus and train stations is a major asset for anyone travelling with heavy luggage,...”

Linda

Canada

“The room was spacious with dresser and wardrobe. Everything was clean, the staff wonderful, the breakfasts were both reasonably priced and very good. The location was excellent, close to the train, shopping and museums. Kettle but no refrigerator.”

Lance

Denmark

“Breakfast was very good, location was excellent. We had a very nice large room with landmark view.”

Kevin

United States

“Location. It was very well position directly across from the train station.”

Linda

United Kingdom

“On entering it looked a bit tired but staff pleasant, rooms comfortable and good breakfast. Nearby Portsmouth dock museum, spinnaker and shops. No trouble parking as had its own carpark. Will stay there again”

Nonna

United States

“Breakfast was fine though very basic. The rooms is spacious, comfortable, the reception was very nice. Although I had a feeling they are not at ease. This kind of atmosphere you have when the owners are strict to their employees. But may be I'm...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site

Captain's Table

Cuisine
British • Japanese
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Sushi@Keppel's Head

Cuisine
Japanese
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Keppels Head Hotel

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Crib upon request

£10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests don't receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

It's possible to extend your stay at this property at no extra cost for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes, with a maximum limit of 10 extra days.

Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

Keppels Head Hotel