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The Jolly Sailor

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a coffee shop/cafe, 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

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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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

  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Portsmouth International Port - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 40 min drive

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

Guest house near Gunwharf Quays
A coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Jolly Sailor. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Jolly Sailor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Jolly Sailor?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Jolly Sailor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Jolly Sailor?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Jolly Sailor located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Southsea Beach, The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. Southsea Castle and Blue Reef Aquarium are also within 10 minutes. Portsmouth Fratton Station is 29 minutes by foot and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 30 minutes.

The Jolly Sailor Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 504 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 504 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 504 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 504 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 504 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good pub hotel

4/10 Poor

Miss

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst place ever no heating no hot water dirty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

darryl

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

S

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very tired and not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Muneera

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed that it is now mid-Nov and NO heating. Staff went in search of a portable heater and never came back 😑
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rubby

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personal very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall a nice experience but can see room for improvement
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Muhammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

sophie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Georgia-Paige

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Beata

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place and atmosphere were excellent. Close to the sea and stopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Amenities
Just a great place. Liked the put food and drink as well. Stayed on top floor. No noise and very clean and tidy rooms despite building seeming quite old. Definitely surprised for spending not a lot of money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023