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Royal Maritime Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, 5-minute walk to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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Royal Maritime Hotel offers ocean vistas and a refreshing indoor pool. The arcade/game room provides entertainment, while Horatio's Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner with local specialties. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and enjoy WiFi access from their rooms.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is RM411
RM493 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • 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
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • 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
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Queens Street, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3HS

What's nearby

  • Mary Rose Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Portsmouth - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chiquito - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Royal Maritime Hotel

Hotel near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Near Gunwharf Quays, Royal Maritime Hotel provides an arcade/games room, a library and laundry facilities. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Horatio's Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage and a lift
  • A front desk safe, meeting rooms and newspapers in the reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 101 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Compass Cafe
  • Horatio's Restaurant
  • Victory Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1956
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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

Does Royal Maritime Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Maritime Hotel?

As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Maritime Hotel on 18 Dec 2025 start from RM 411.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Royal Maritime Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Royal Maritime Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Royal Maritime Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Royal Maritime Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Maritime Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. HMS Victory and HMS Warrior are also within 10 minutes. Portsmouth Harbour Station is 5 minutes by foot and Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) is 13 minutes.

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Royal Maritime Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant 1 night stay at a hotel with lots of local naval history.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely brilliant and treated us like we were family, our rooms were spacious & clean, Breakfast was very good, Evening meal was a nice portion plus they catered for my diet with no trouble at all. Location is close to all we wanted to see. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place for a visit to harbour as it's within walking distance. Staff were immensely helpful and friendly especially upon checking in (I struggled to understand where to park) and for advice during my stay. Room and bathroom were a little dated but comfy enough for a couple of nights. Breakfast food was good it's a shame about the hot drinks. Tea and coffee were quite literally in hot canisters and tasted absolutely awful. Maybe the machine had broken and that's why they were being used? Either way, they need to offer better coffee facilities! Had a lovely weekday visit here and if ever I was to visit Portsmouth again I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Reality does not match the pictures. Peeling paint and tired decor. Functional and comfortable but doesn’t scream top quality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great size room and bathroom. No air conditioning so room was a bit warm. Free hot chocolate!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfy bed and good breakfast, also had a nice evening meal in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was very clean and comfortable, the reception staff were excellent and the hotel was in a very good location for access on foot to the historic docks and Gunwharf Quays. Did not eat at hotel or use the bar so cannot comment on these facilities. If you are able to utilise one of the hotel's free parking bays which we did, this is another asset of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
You could not fault the staff, they were great, the hotel is quirky, with lots of marine memorabilia and close to transport links. However, the room I stayed in smelt of damp and is in need of updating and some tlc. The hot tub and sauna were not working, which was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was rather warm, even after I'd turned the radiator off and opened the window slightly, but it wasn't unbearable. My bed was comfortable and I slept well each night. It's just a pity there are no usable / regular UK plug sockets near the bed. There's soap, shower gel and moisturiser in the bathroom but no shampoo (which was surprising) or conditioner. The shower head is inconveniently angled (and can't be moved) so you either step into cold water or risk getting the floor wet whilst the water is warming up! Plenty of tea, coffee, milk and sachets of hot chocolate. Also lots of storage - far too many hotel rooms don't have any drawers. Breakfast was good; maybe some fresh bananas or apples would have been good but there's some, presumably tinned, fruits, small pots of yoghurt, mini muffins and different breads, including GF options if you're happy to wait. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked and there's a good array of hot choices. There are some free parking spaces but you may need to get there early if there's an event on (the Trafalgar Dinner was an excellent evening and I hope to come back again). It's a 5 minute walk to the Historic Dockyard and 10 mins to Gunwharf Quays outlet shopping centre, so it was very conveniently located. There is a pool, but I was too busy to actually use it. All the staff I spoke to were very helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fantastic, they make the hotel !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of clean towels in the bathroom, lovely tea tray with delicious biscuits and very friendly bar staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
all good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a historical gem this hotel is. great staff that looks out for their guest. will return on our next visit to UK. if you are into history do not pass this place up. F&B on point and reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wondimu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All in all good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean & airy , shopping centre close by, which is walkable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a one night stay at the hotel which is convenient to both the train station and the Brittany Ferry to Normandy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff makes this hotel a great option if visiting the historic dock yard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was friendly. There were plenty of shops and restaurants nearby as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was interesting, staff were polite and helpful,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I ever go pack to Portsmouth. I will look up this hotel first. Will also recommend it to anyone who what’s to visit the area. Perfect location and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Disliked: Staff & service
Very good location for Histori Dockyard & Gunwharf Quays. Room absolutely boiling with only an old desk-fan to help. Noisy - kept awake by events on 2 of the 3 nights. Raised with reception and was brushed off & told 'well we do hold events here'.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Our first room was a basic room very tired paint and wallpaper peeling off. We paid extra to move to a classic room that had been refurbished which was 100% better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old-fashioned hotel with excellent friendly and helpful staff but the limitations of an old hotel. Not the most glamorous surroundings but I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025