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Keppel's Head Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A bar with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large painting on the wall.
A formal dining room with multiple tables, elegant chandeliers, and a classic ceiling design.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, red chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.
A staircase leading to a hotel entrance with a chandelier above.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $92
$77 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3DT
  • Place, Gunwharf Quays
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary Rose Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a small table, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a blue wall.

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

Two single beds with white linens and green bedspreads, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.

Basic Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboard, white bedding, a wooden nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and two folded towels on a dark-colored bedspread.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden chair, a wall-mounted TV, and a door leading to another room.

Basic Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A bedroom with a large mirror, two framed pictures, a radiator, a red bench, and a bed with a white and red blanket.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a beige throw, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a window with sheer curtains, and a blue accent wall.

Comfort Double Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Quad Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Quad Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

With a stay at Keppel's Head Hotel in Portsmouth (Portsea), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Gunwharf Quays and 6 minutes by foot from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Portsmouth International Port and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from South Downs National Park.

What's nearby

  • Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mary Rose Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 3 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lady Hamilton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zizzi - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Keppel's Head Hotel

Keppel's Head Hotel offers 30 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
At Keppel's Head Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Portsmouth? This hotel has 377 square feet (35 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Keppel's Head Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 377 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel
Keppel's Head Hotel Portsmouth
Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Keppel's Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 474 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location close to the train station and local shopping Center/entertainment complex. Very helpful staff, will be booking another stay with them soon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room was very good and a great veiw
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel guest service was excellent. Room air conditioning did not work as well as it could. Location is excellent to catch the bus or train. Restaurant staff could have advised breakfast was included with hotel stay as the menu had prices on it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a historic renovated building I was impressed with how much detail was taken to update and preserve this gem. While the air conditioning didn’t seem to work well we survived the warm room. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay - lovely staff, fantastic food and beautiful room. We’ll definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem in a fantastic location. It doesn't look much from the outside, but this is a great hotel, a 2 minute walk from Gun Wharf and the Historic Dockyard. Friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel & room in need of updating , furniture tatty and chipped Only ever one member of staff to cover reception & bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose this hotel for its convenience to The Hard bus terminus, the Historic Dockyard and Gun Wharf. It’s a little tatty around the edges but quirky. Our basic room was clean, spacious with comfortable beds. During the hot weather we had air conditioning and two very welcome fans. No hair dryer which was unusual but not a real issue. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent bar although it was quiet when we visited. It did offer a very good selection of drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty spacey and well lit. I liked the bed and it was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was wonderful and the location is perfect for walking around the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is not inspiring on the outside but is well situated for trains, buses and travel to the Isle of Wight. It has the feel of a run-down hotel which is in the process of being up-graded by the present owners. My room had comfortable beds and a newly fitted bathroom but the windows could only be opened a small way as they were blocked by a fire escape staircase immediately outside. The air conditioning unit had seen better days but there was also a fan. Breakfast in the handsome dining room was quite basic with poor quality fruit juices, flavoured yoghurts and jams, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ac function was not working
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel second time there and we loved it again. Friendly staff, good food, lovely bar and restaurant perfect location for the dockyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, safe, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location and nice service at the Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay would recommend

Lovely stay staff work incredibly hard running here there and everywhere but always at hand and helpful when you need them. In a great location and comfy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel. Excellent location. Clean with pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only problem was the elevator does not go the the first floor rooms. Too many stairs with luggage.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
This hotel was not good, the most uncomfortable bed and don’t even attempt to open the window because the smell from outside was not good. The shower pressure was awful. Overall not a good stay and will not be returning
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff, food was excellent, within walking distance of attractions, beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, opposite train station, comfy rooms and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place to stay

The location is excellent ldeal if you wish to use the buses trains and ferrys.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025