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Featuring a garden, Ashbys Accommodation & Spa hire is set in Portsmouth in the Hampshire region, 2.4 km from Mary Rose Museum and 7 km from Port Solent. Boasting a shared lounge, the guest house is close to several noted attractions, around 1.3 km from Portsmouth Cathedral and around a 19-minute walk from Spitbank Fort. Attractions in the area include HMS Warrior, 2.1 km away, or National Museum of the Royal Navy, situated 2.3 km from the property.

Very friendly helpful service. They went out of their way to help us with parking.

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9.2
Wonderful
867 reviews
Price from
$97
per night

All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette, a dining area, and a private bathroom, while some feature a terrace or a balcony. A microwave, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Convenient to where I needed to be. Clean and efficient. Well maintained, easy access.

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8.4
Very Good
369 reviews
Price from
$90
per night

Featuring a garden, Maritime Pods is located in Portsmouth in the Hampshire region, 3.5 km from Mary Rose Museum and 10 km from Port Solent. The property is around 2 km from Spitbank Fort, 2.7 km from Portsmouth Cathedral and 2.9 km from HMS Warrior. Fratton Train Station is 1.1 km away.

At the guest house, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

Central, safe location; beautiful and well-appointed room; lovely, quiet back garden; responsive, flexible host

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8
Very Good
188 reviews
Price from
$56
per night

Set in Portsmouth and with Southsea Common Beach reachable within 600 metres, Becketts offers express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is situated 1.8 km from Portsmouth Harbour, 1.9 km from Mary Rose Museum and 11 km from Port Solent. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Eastney Beach.

At the inn, all rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The location, facilities and staff are great! Incredible value for money for a stay in Portsmouth.

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8.6
Excellent
879 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

Located in Portsmouth, 4.2 km from Mary Rose Museum, Esk Vale Guest House provides accommodation with free WiFi and paid private parking. The property is set 11 km from Port Solent, 1.4 km from Spitbank Fort and 2.6 km from Portsmouth Cathedral. The guest house features family rooms.

Very clean and a good breakfast.

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8.8
Excellent
891 reviews
Price from
$69
per night

Blue Star House offers accommodation in the centre of Southsea, Portsmouth.

Every room has a flat-screen TV. You will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Blue Star House offers free WiFi throughout the property.

Very cozy and comfy. The shared kitchen came in handy!

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8.3
Very Good
627 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a toaster. At the guest house, each unit includes a desk, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom.

Great host, couldn’t ask for better.

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7.9
Good
190 reviews
Price from
$82
per night

Located in Portsmouth, 1.2 km from Eastney Beach and 2.1 km from Southsea Common Beach, Acapulco Rooms provides a restaurant and free WiFi. The property is around 2.4 km from Portsmouth Harbour, 11 km from Port Solent and 29 km from Ageas Bowl. Southampton Cruise Terminal is 32 km from the guest house and Southampton Guildhall is 33 km away.

Acapulco Rooms were really good value for money for the location, offered something a little out of the ordinary and made for a perfect mini break.

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7.7
Good
449 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

With free WiFi, this guest house offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave.

Chichester Train Station is 30 km from the guest house, while Chichester Cathedral is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 36 km from Sweet home.

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7
Good
3 reviews

The Coral Guest House 1 Fratton Park Portsmouth is set in Portsmouth, 2 km from Eastney Beach, 2.8 km from Sword Sands Beach, as well as 3.5 km from Portsmouth Harbour. The property is located 11 km from Port Solent, 27 km from Chichester Train Station and 27 km from Chichester Cathedral. Southampton Cruise Terminal is 32 km from the guest house and Goodwood House is 35 km away.

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5.5
Review score
2 reviews
Price from
$44
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $103.90
    6.8
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    9.5
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    Exceptional
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  • 7.7
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  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
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  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
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  • Avg. price/night: $95.40
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
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  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 346 reviews
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  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
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    Great hosts, great breakfast. Rooms clean. A good old fashioned proper guest house. Excellent value for money. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again, if we’re ever down that way. Lots of eating places near.
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  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews
    The location is excellent,10 minutes walk to city centre . The apartment is secure. very clean and you have inside what you need, the same your home...The property was extremely clean when we arrived, the apartment is big and the same the pictures... Bus stop across the street into the city center in 15 minutes. The host was extremely friendly and always available if we had any problems,... I can highly recommend this property.
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