Duke of Buckingham

Property class: 3
Inn convenient to Gunwharf Quays

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Duke of Buckingham puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays and Clarence Pier. Also, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Spinnaker Tower are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Room options

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Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

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

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Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
119 The High Street, Portsmouth, England, PO1 2HW

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clarence Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 39 min drive
  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 12 min walk
  • Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 15 min walk
  • Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Las Iguanas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tap & Tandoor - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Duke of Buckingham

  • Duke of Buckingham puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays and Clarence Pier. Also, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Spinnaker Tower are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 5 per day)
    • Off-site parking within 33 ft (GBP 5 per day)
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 5.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 5.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 2 November 2025 to 28 March 2026 (dates subject to change).

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 5 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 5 per day (33 ft away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Duke Buckingham Inn Portsmouth
Duke Buckingham Inn
Duke Buckingham Portsmouth
Duke Buckingham
The Duke Of Buckingham Hotel Portsmouth
Duke of Buckingham Inn
Duke of Buckingham Portsmouth
Duke of Buckingham Inn Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is Duke of Buckingham currently open?

This property is closed from 2 November 2025 to 28 March 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Duke of Buckingham offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Duke of Buckingham 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 Duke of Buckingham?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Duke of Buckingham?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 5 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Duke of Buckingham?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 5.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 5.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Duke of Buckingham and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Gunwharf Quays (9-min walk) and Clarence Pier (11-min walk), along with Spinnaker Tower (13-min walk) and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (0.8 mi).

What's the area around Duke of Buckingham like?

Duke of Buckingham is a short 9-minute walk from Gunwharf Quays and 16 minutes' walk from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

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Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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6/10 Good

Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cleanliness, friendly staff and safety resulted in a pleasant stay; great for single travelers.
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8/10 Very good

Very nice place to rest for couple of days
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10/10 Exceptional

Very near to Gunwharf Quay, 10 mins walk to a great setup for dining & shopping. Area was clean and bright and the hotel was spotless!
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Room was clean and sfatt wwre friendly and helpful. Easy parking close to hotel.
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8/10 Very good

Happy with stay. Receptionist very helpful. Location great for attending wedding at Square Tower.
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8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy room, quiet location and very helpful staff
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8/10 Very good

Cracking place

Staff amazing including cleaning team. Very helpful and friendly. Excellent stay
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6/10 Good

friendly but basic but more than adequate great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great location. Rooms clean and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and quiet rooms
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8/10 Very good

It’s quiet and on a street that is fairly close to the historic docks.
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6/10 Good

Easy to get around Portsmouth and decent bed for the night
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10/10 Exceptional

We have had a wonderful stay at the Duke of Buckingham,stayed in the Buckingham cottage,it was clean and quiet,highly recommend abd we will definitely be staying again
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable bed . Plenty of tea and coffee. Clean room. Enjoyed my stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and clean
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6/10 Good

Shower was very small, as was the single room. Proximity to town was good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location next to the Cathedral

A fairly basic hotel in a nice location next to the Cathedral. Easy walk to the sea front, town centre and Gun Wharf Keys It was perfect for what I was after. Good value too
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful reception staff
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6/10 Good

Bed was comfy Room was small Bathroom very small Room was too expensive for what it was. Ive stayed in a lot better hotels cheaper than this one.
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8/10 Very good

Bedroom was clean- Bathroom very small Bed was comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Pompey stay

Lovely hotel for the price, was very clean and comfortable. Parking was difficult to discern at first but was explained as soon as I got in
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place walking distance to the town centre. Clean and confortable. GBP5 for street parking nearby. Parking ont eh road was easy to find. If you are staying only for the night, there is free parking between 6pm and 8am
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8/10 Very good

The lady on the desk was lovely as i wasnt from around his pla e and she showed me where the nearest shop was and the check in was very easy. The only thig i didnt like was the parking but my stay was great thankyou
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8/10 Very good

Ideally located for Southsea or Gunwharf. Friendly reception. Room was clean and tidy. Bed was comfy.