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Keppel's Head Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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Stunning hotel entrance with a grand staircase and elegant chandelier.
Two single beds with white linens and pillows, each topped with a green throw blanket, are positioned side by side.
Enter a grand lobby with a stunning chandelier and comfortable seating area.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a comfortable seating area and a bookshelf with a selection of books.
Enjoy a selection of spirits and liquors at the bar, featuring a variety of whiskey, vodka, and other beverages.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | View from room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Quad Family Room

Quad Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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City Room

City Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3DT

What's nearby

  • Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mary Rose Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • HMS Victory - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Portsmouth International Port - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 3 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Portsmouth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hollywood Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Keppel's Head Hotel

Hotel near Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is located near Keppel's Head Hotel, which provides a free daily manager's reception, laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Concierge services, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Keppel's Head Hotel include perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay, Polish, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 377 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel
Keppel's Head Hotel Portsmouth
Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is Keppel's Head Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Keppel's Head Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Keppel's Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Keppel's Head Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Keppel's Head Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Mary Rose Museum and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port are also within 2 miles (3 km). Portsmouth Harbour Station is only a 3-minute walk and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 17 minutes.

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Keppel's Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 402 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Hotel staff was wonderful and the location is perfect for walking around the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Great place with easy access to the Historic Dockyard and the shops/restaurants on the waterfront. Also next to the Hard Terminal for a quick bus ride to the city centre for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Great location, safe, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Really enjoyed my stay and large shower in my single room and lovely breakfast in the morning. Staff were friendly and hotel had relaxed Atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Can be a little bit noisy by the railway and bus station but a very good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Interesting old hotel steeped in naval history with HMS Victory nearby. It was a meeting point for MI 6 and the KGB. The decor is beautiful and the staff friendly. Serves British and sushi food. Useful free car park.
Old Naval officer’s uniform
The Nut bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We enjoyed our stay with you. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Friendly relaxed staff. The hotel is in a great location for visiting the navy museum and docks. On site parking is a plus too. The Japanese restaurant is great as is the full english breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Outstanding location and nice service at the Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

A very good stay. Efficient and friendly check in plus a room upgrade. Room and bathroom very clean, very comfortable bed. On site parking was a bonus as it was first come, first serve. Great location for historic dockyards and Gun Wharf key. All the staff I saw were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

The breakfast was not good.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean, nice staff, food was excellent, within walking distance of attractions, beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Pleasant hotel with clean rooms and comfortable bed. Good shower. Staff were friendly and helpful and the bar is comfortable. Breakfast was nothing special but plenty available and all tasty and filling.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent location, opposite train station, comfy rooms and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

Lovely venue rooms could do with a bit of a revsmp. Breakfast unfortunately lukewarm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

lovely hotel, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The location of this hotel is perfect if you are interested in visiting the various museums at the historic dockyards. It is comfortable and the staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

A lovely hotel opposite the IOW ferry terminal, everything was excellent and the staff were very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10

Not worth the money never again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

It was a great place for our layover before traveling on. Quite a good menu for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

This was a clean and convenient hotel with excellent front desk help. You can't beat it for us close proximity to the IOW ferry, train and busses. I will stay here again on my next trip to the Isle of Wight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Lovely dining area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024