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The Jolly Sailor

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Gunwharf Quays

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Reception
Exterior
Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9) | Television
Restaurant
View from room

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Room options

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View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

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

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9)

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 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 11)

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4)

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 10)

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 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 8)

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 Single 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

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 6)

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 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 12)

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 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
54 Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2EU

What's nearby

  • Kings Theatre - 11 min walk
  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min drive
  • Portsmouth International Port - 6 min drive
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 40 min drive
  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 29 min walk
  • Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 30 min walk
  • Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) - 30 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Scarlet Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Florence Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Meat & Barrel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chippy - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Jolly Sailor

At The Jolly Sailor, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall value.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking nearby

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Jolly Sailor Guesthouse Portsmouth
Jolly Sailor Portsmouth
Jolly Sailor Guesthouse Southsea
Jolly Sailor Southsea
Guesthouse The Jolly Sailor Southsea
Southsea The Jolly Sailor Guesthouse
The Jolly Sailor Southsea
Jolly Sailor Guesthouse
Guesthouse The Jolly Sailor
Jolly Sailor
Jolly Sailor Southsea
The Jolly Sailor Guesthouse
The Jolly Sailor Portsmouth
The Jolly Sailor Guesthouse Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Does The Jolly Sailor offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Jolly Sailor does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Jolly Sailor?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Jolly Sailor?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Jolly Sailor?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Jolly Sailor?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Jolly Sailor like?
The Jolly Sailor is a short 6-minute walk from Southsea Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Kings Theatre.

The Jolly Sailor Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

CHRISTOPHER, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good pub hotel
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

False advert for room
This room no 7 was nothing like picture shown on the website the carpet was so worn was threading all over there was mould in bathroom the rooms heating wasnt working so had a heater in room even that had broken stand no toilet roll in room only a rusty stand
Miss, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Room was in bad condition. Ripped carpet. Door kept sticking. No heating in the room so freezing cold. Had to climb 5 flights of stairs to the room.
Paul, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Worst place ever no heating no hot water dirty
Donald, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

To cold for no heating
Room was freezing as the heating wasn’t on they did give us a small electric heater which didn’t make any difference No towels or tea bags We couldn’t turn the tv over or volume down because every button on the remote we pressed just knocked the tv off The parking was not complimentary as stated it was £13 for 24 hours on the upside it was just across the road to the hotel The toilet was just across the hall and the view from our room was lovely
darryl, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Left waiting at bar to check in for 15 minutes. Rooms are through a door behind the bar, very narrow space and stairs are steep and narrow. There was no heating on upstairs where rooms were and it was end of november and really cold. I noticed the rooms had radiators but they were not working so had to ask for a plug in heater. Carpets threadbare and mattresses lumpy. Table lamps torn and furniture very old. Wood around windows rotting. The rooms showing on Hotels site must have been somewhere else, nothing like the photos. The room was cheap but should be cheaper for the quality. I've stayed in better Hostels.
S, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The room was very tired and not very clean
Sara, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Disappointed that it is now mid-Nov and NO heating. Staff went in search of a portable heater and never came back 😑
Muneera, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rubby, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Personal very friendly
Dimitar, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall a nice experience but can see room for improvement
Adam, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Muhammad, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Emma, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Rosalind, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Josh, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luke, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Probably one of most disgusting hotels I have ever stayed in, the floor was wet, the roof leaked and the stench from all the damp was almost unbearable.
JOHN, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

this property was disgusting the ceiling was mouldy and was caving in, the sofas were ripped, the carpet was dirty, the kettle was rusting very badly i thinknit would have actually been dangerous to use the bathroom sinks all had holes in all the walls also had holes in horrible experience wouldn’t recommend or come back
sophie, 2-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Horrible!!!!!
on arrival at the hotel, there was no clear signage on how to enter. I rang them and the bar staff let me in the emergency exit, where the manager sat at a table. I was taken to my first room, room 9 after walking up 3 flights of stairs. The room looked nothing like the photos, with mouldy windowsills & a shared bathroom with broken light. I spoke to the manager who allowed me another room for £10 extra per night. The next room was worse. Although it had an ensuite...the window was broken and decayed, it wouldn't shut, the carpet was full of mould, the desk was stained, the curtains were mouldy, crumbs were everywhere and the ceiling was crumbling. I didn't want to make too much of a fuss so for the night I stayed in a friend's room a 30 minute walk away. I came back this morning and decided it just wasn't okay or hygienic for a second night.I came down and asked to speak with the manager. Upon his arrival, he refused to look at my photos, refused to speak or compensate me. He just repeatedly said sorry I have to go. He said he would be back in 2 hours to have the conversation - 5 hours passed, he did not return and hid away instead. I'd like to point out that the bar staff, particularly Ash & Nat were incredible. They were so apologetic + compassionate. From the state of the rooms, this is definitely not the first time they've had to deal with complaints, despite it not being their fault n instead the fault of a manager who who is in over his head and is struggling to run it
Mould on curtains
Window did not shut! Broken!!!
Floor is disgusting
Not clean!
Georgia-Paige, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 .
James, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Place and atmosphere were excellent. Close to the sea and stopping.
Beata, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Nice and reasonably priced , good size room and ensuite . Staff are friendly . Property a little tired , but if you reflect this into the price , you can't go wrong
michael, 1-night romance trip
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