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Ashbys

4.0 star property
Guesthouse within easy reach of Southsea Castle
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Point of interest
Family Room | Shared kitchen
Spa
Flat-screen TV, Netflix, pay films

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Spa services
  • Meeting rooms
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Front desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Arcade/games room
The price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025

Room options

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Extra beds

Basic Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Sofa bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 King Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 King Sofa Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Holiday Inn Portsmouth, an IHG Hotel

Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
Parking available
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1009)
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
4 Auckland Road West, Portsmouth, England, PO5 3NY

What's nearby

  • Southsea Castle - 11 min walk
  • University of Portsmouth - 14 min walk
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min drive
  • HMS Victory - 6 min drive
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive
  • Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 25 min walk
  • Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) - 25 min walk
  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scarlet Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Southsea Coffee Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Meat & Barrel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circolo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ashbys

When you stay at Ashbys, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port. Guests can enjoy the sauna, or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Fellow travellers say great things about the location.

Languages

English, Turkish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The White House (Next door to Ashby’s) 5 Auckland Road West PO5]
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 6 per day)
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 2 spaces per unit)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • 24-hours off-site parking within 20 ft (GBP 12 per day)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Travelling with children

  • Children's games

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike parking
  • Spa services
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Sauna

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Spa access is available for an extra charge of GBP 50 per day
  • Hot tub access is available for an extra charge of GBP 25 per day
  • Laundry facilities are available for an extra charge of GBP 10 per day

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 6 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 12 per day (20 ft away; open 24 hours)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Ashbys Guesthouse Southsea
Ashbys Southsea
Ashbys Guesthouse
Ashbys Portsmouth
Ashbys Guesthouse Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Does Ashbys offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ashbys 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 Ashbys?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ashbys?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 6 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ashbys?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ashbys and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs or make use of other amenities, which include a sauna and an arcade. Ashbys also has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Ashbys like?
Ashbys is a short 11-minute walk from Southsea Castle and 12 minutes' walk from Clarence Pier. Travellers love the guest house's prime location.

Ashbys Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

steph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

steph, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Fadi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay with super hosts
Our host, Mubi, was fantastic and she couldn’t have made us feel more welcome. She showed us to our room and gave us a tour of the spa. Fantastic place to stay and beautiful rooms.
Graham, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Away for work
I always look for accommodation with on site parking. This venue says it has on site parking, but IT DOES NOT. The parking is on street parking and the street is a one way street. I got the only space in the street. This costs £6 for 24 hours. Lots of emails sent from vendor before booking giving the same information. The room I was in was great, good sized ensuite, room had table with chair and wifi was good. However the radiator in the bedroom was not on, so the room was cold at night. There is tea, coffee and sugar in room but no milk. There is a full kitchen downstairs with fridges. There were lots of different venues to eat out in evening within a 10 minute walk.
Ian, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What amazing facilities. The communal area had a table tennis table, table football, pool table, air hockey, electronic game, large screen TV, seating area and access to a full kitchen. So much more than a room to stay in. Everyone was friendly and I will be staying again.
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a gem of a place. Perfect for families with fabulous communal areas. Everything you could possibly need in the room. Superb location with loads of restaurants bars shopping within walking distance
Helen, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This a great hotel
Douglas, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just a sort stop. One night but very well located and very spacious modern room and bathroom. H&C taps situation a bit unusual but explanation given at start. Very nice room.
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Portsmouth stay
Fantastic accommodation, would recommend staying with them Parking a little hit and miss
David, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Weekend away with my wife, excellent location plenty to do and see
Glen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing find in Southsea
The hosts were really helpful and friendly. The communal area was incredible with state-of-the-art facilities including free to play sports including pool, table tennis, table football, and air hockey. Lovely spacious rooms with modern fittings and modern bathroom.
Anthony, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay was wonderful, beautiful decor excellent rooms, very comfortable bed the facilities were outstanding , the hosts were very welcoming i would throughly recommend this hotel .
claude, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location and very nice host. Shops for eating and drinking in close proximity. Very nice hotel with great amenities. Will definately stay again if in Portsmouth and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area. Great stay.
Claud, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic service and gorgeous property, highly recommended.
Justin, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was very unique, we enjoyed, the owners were really helpful!
Lindsay, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

M, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

It's nice and quite place, If you book as a group can be quite enjoyable as they have game room(tennis table, pool and ….).Nice and helpful staff. But feedback of 10 out of 10 that they have on this site is to good to be true. It is more like you rent a room without any service or extras and you have to bring everything with you, the fridge in the room was faulty and for studio was too small which make it impassable to cook or do anything else in the room. Bed was almost touching cooking stove and washing machine. There is a kitchen in the property that you can use instead but what is the point to get studio than? There weren't any wardrobe to hanging clothes in this called studio and to be honest it was a room only not studio that they charge extra for. If you like a feeling of a average or budget hotel room than this isn't for you, no any services ,cleaning or even a toilet roll.so it's just a room. Cleaning when checked in was 3 out of 5,(shower and the washing tap was so dirty as well. So over all experience I would say 3 out of 5 and If I would visit another time? absolutely No. It might be the problem only for this room (room 1) as I haven't seen other rooms. But if it became busy than this room 1 would be an absolute unpleasant as it's next to entrance and game room.
Reza, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice studio apartment. The only problem I had was checking out, nobody was around.
Amanda, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Samantha, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay at Ashbys
Nice location near many restaurants but pretty quiet. Easy walk to beaches. Fairly big room with comfortable bed and sofa bed. Nice common area with billiards, air hockey, foosball, and video game console. The spa area seemed nice but was a tad too pricey for family use.
Robert, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very warm welcome from host. A great location for Bars and restaurants and the sea front. A really comfortabke bedroom, bathroom in need of update. A really great communal area and the option for self catering is a great feature. THANKS
Lynne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hidden gem.
Fantastic hotel!! Close to park, restaurants, cool coffee shops and bars. Hotel itself has a BYOB bar area with loads of amenities that are all free to use including pool table tennis and table football. Sky sports on a massive screen and a kitchen to keep your beer and wine chilled. We had a family room which was very spacious with a spotless ensuite bathroom. Room had tea and coffee and the lovely owners really make you feel very welcome. This boutique hotel is great for families and couples and for the money we could not fault it. We didn't have time to use the Spa but if it's anything like the rest of the hotel then I'm sure it would be special. This was our first time in Portsmouth and we wouldn't stay anywhere else if we return.
David, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Appallingly bad bathroom
Unfortunately this was not the right fit for us. Our room was in the next building and we had to go through main hotel and into another house. The room was in the attic and the stairs were incredibly steep. I made sure I took everything I needed when left as I did not want to do the stairs again. The main problem really was the room as it was small, uncomfortable with low roof and the shower was awful. Pressure was bad and it just complete stopped running when my husband was in the shower,it was like a wet room and flooded the floor and no extractor fan .. No tea / coffee etc Maybe other rooms would be better , but we could not wait to leave.
Janis, 2-night trip
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