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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Gunwharf Quays

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is €107
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3FD

What's nearby

  • Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Portsmouth - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • HMS Victory - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Portsmouth International Port - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 5 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Portsmouth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hollywood Bowl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Hotel near Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is located near Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG, which provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and 2 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 130 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 2 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 743 square feet of conference space

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 2 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

As of 31 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG on 10 Aug 2025 start from €107.11, including 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.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 2 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Portsmouth International Port is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away. Portsmouth Harbour Station is only a 5-minute walk and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 14 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located, basic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to Portsmouth Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated for all amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location friendly staff, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was fine overall friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue for Gunwharf and hopping over to the IOW.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came in on a Ferry from Jersey. This hotel was a short taxi ride from the terminal. The staff was great and shopping galore!!!!! Right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Gunwharf. Hotel had everything we needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay

Very nice stay everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for shopping
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good location and clean

Very good location with good service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff. Housekeeping and propery immaculate. Highly recommend the hotel for central location to Portsmouth.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice little getaway due to poor Easter weather but a good little shopping dining crack.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to explore the best area in Portsmouth! Also parking included is very useful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is always good but in the hot weather the air con was not working. Whilst room fans were provided, it was uncomfortable. Outside of this, a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean & bright rooms -good breakfast. —unfortunately the air con In hotel was not working but they did supply a small fan which helped a bit also Our room was right near railway and loading bays so was very noisey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great check in , friendly helpful staff , basic room but clean and has everything you need .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mbuga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The A/C wasn’t working.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bo Yiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, shops and restaurants are around. Rooms are good and staffs are great. Breakfast is not great it doesn’t have salad, croissants are cold and no refill when table is empty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall an excellent location. The breakfast could be improved a little. In general, it was a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025