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The Clarence Boutique Rooms

4.0 star property
The Clarence Boutique Rooms brings British hospitality to life near historic Southsea Castle, with dining options that welcome travelers at any hour of the day.

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Travelers enjoy genuine British cuisine at two restaurants in The Clarence Boutique Rooms. A café offers daytime refreshments, and two bars provide evening relaxation. Multilingual staff assist with local attractions, and in-room WiFi keeps guests connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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Executive King with Shower

Executive King with Shower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King with Bath (no shower)

Executive King with Bath (no shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King with Bath (no shower)

Superior King with Bath (no shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King With Shower (No Bath)

Superior King With Shower (No Bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Southsea, a neighbourhood in Portsmouth, The Clarence Boutique Rooms is near a train station and near the beach. The D-Day Story and Portsmouth Guildhall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Southsea Castle and Spinnaker Tower. Don't miss out on a visit to Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
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Clarence Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2LQ

What's nearby

  • Portsmouth D-Day Museum featuring interior views and heritage elements
    The D-Day Story
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Southsea Castle which includes heritage elements
    Southsea Castle
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Beautiful old theatre in Southsea, Portsmouth opened 1907
    Kings Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Portsmouth
    University of Portsmouth
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Southsea Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station
    9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • FarFarOut
    8 min walk
  • The Jolly Sailor
    4 min walk
  • The Lord Palmerston
    7 min walk
  • The Briny
    6 min walk
  • Bay Coffee
    4 min walk

About this property

The Clarence Boutique Rooms

Upscale hotel near University of Portsmouth
Located close to The D-Day Story and Southsea Castle, The Clarence Boutique Rooms provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), luggage storage and 2 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE - 2 minutes walk]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea PO5 2NA]
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Clarence Hotel Southsea
Clarence Southsea
Clarence Hotel Portsmouth
The Clarence

Frequently asked questions

Is The Clarence Boutique Rooms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Clarence Boutique Rooms?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Clarence Boutique Rooms on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$162, 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 The Clarence Boutique Rooms?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Clarence Boutique Rooms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Clarence Boutique Rooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Clarence Boutique Rooms located?

Located in Southsea, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The D-Day Story, Pyramids Centre Portsmouth and Southsea Castle. University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Guildhall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Portsmouth Fratton Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Clarence Boutique Rooms Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 250 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room with a free standing bath. Very comfortable bed Quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great stay in Portsmouth

Very helpful staff. Good restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Centrally located, 5 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes to centre. Staff were lovely and friendly and food was delicious. Definite recommendation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great hotel and stay.

Fantastic room, lovely breakfast, but busy waiting staff so the wait was longer than we would usually expect. One personal criticism was the pillows were too full and too firm and no choice to swap them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

Lovely stay, superb hotel

The decor was lovely, we stayed in an old victorian house converted to rooms, imaculate. The Mecure msin hotel was about a minute away and we hsd breakfast in the patio garden. Beautifully kept and breakfadt was lovely. Mashed advocado with tomato and poached eggs. Service was excellent, when we booked in a member of staff walked us around the corner to the beautiful house we were staying in, which was lovely, fantadtic stainred glass door and the inside did not disapoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jil

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

Beautiful Portsmouth gem

Was here for one night to see a gig at a nearby music venue. The minute I was dropped off by my Uber and I saw the hotel I fell in love. I went to reception to check in the gal was absolutely friendly, accommodating and professional. As I opened the door to the Edwardian hotel I knew I was in for a treat. The entire premises were immaculate. Very cute boutique hotel. the minute I got settled in my room I FaceTimed my mom who was in LA to show her the beautiful room. 100000% will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay on a work trip. Room was nice, parking was easy, nice option for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although we were in one of the anexes, this hotel worked out well. Staff were always smiling and laughing with us. Dinning options with indoor, conservatory, outdoor covered and outdoor gave all the choices you could want .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel with lovely, polite & enthusiastic staff! We were upgraded to a fabulous suite & the parking options were great. We loved this unique boutique hotel which has been decorated & designed with care & passion. Local transport was brilliant & Southsea is a hidden blossoming gem which we’ll be back to see next year! We will of course be checking back in to the Clarence or one of its sisters. Thank you for making our stay so memorable x
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LARS

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

Nice accomodation

Nice accomodation, easy with parking in the driveway. Fine breakfast at the mercer around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
noisy at night with pipes and old building so can hear doors opening and people about.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is not a traditional hotel, it is more like renting a room or an air BnB There were no facilities in the house, the reception, bar and restaurant were 3-4minute walk away. There were limited tea/coffee and water in the room, resulting in having to go to reception to request more cool water. The water is drinkable from the tap, but in the warm weather wasn’t particularly palatable. The room was clean and pleasant, if on the small size for what it was advertised as. The staff were friendly and helpful. We didn’t use the bar or restaurant due to their Location away from the room. I would not have chosen this hotel if I had been
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Light didn’t work, bathroom door didn’t close and glass on tray covered in toothpaste
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jil

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

Beautiful Portsmouth gem

Was here for one night to see a gig at a nearby music venue. The minute I was dropped off by my Uber and I saw the hotel I fell in love. I went to reception to check in the gal was absolutely friendly, accommodating and professional. As I opened the door to the Edwardian hotel I knew I was in for a treat. The entire premises were immaculate. Very cute boutique hotel. the minute I got settled in my room I FaceTimed my mom who was in LA to show her the beautiful room. 100000% will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fine, just not what we expected. We specifically chose adults only and the About section on Expedia refers to 2 on-site restaurants. Restaurants are not in fact on-site but are a couple of minutes walk away (fine) and shared with guests from other properties in the group, which included a noisy baby one morning (not so fine when you've booked adults only.) Breakfast staff very hit and miss, quite surly at times and there were some conversations had near us that probably shouldn't have been had around guests, it was like we weren't there/were an inconvenience for a lot of them. Overall, it was quite an impersonal experience and we wouldn't return. The nicest member of staff was the young man at checkin and even that was marred by the presentation of a very sternly worded contract outlining the different ways that you could end up being charged an extra £100 for damage to the room. After a 2.5 hour journey, that was a bit of a dampener and did put us a bit on edge for the trip tbh. Also, the view from our room was really not nice at all, overlooking an overgrown garden and quite run-down residential properties. View at the front not much better. What was supposed to be relaxing time away, wasn't in the end, to be honest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Looks incredible in photos

I bought a luxury room with a bath. When I turned up the receptionist gave me a key card and told me my room was on the second floor. No mention of what side of the second floor. When I did get in, the room looked incredible. The bathroom was up some stairs. It was a really cold night when I stayed and unfortunately the bath didn’t have hot water so my bath didn’t happen, then as I stayed I saw things that clearly needed attention. The wall heater literally gave heat for 10 mins then auto turned off. The hot water issue and when I went to bed, the near side of bed had a huge dip in it. Some people may like that but it was difficult to turn over when in the dip itself. In photos it looks incredible and I’m disappointed not angry. When I mentioned these things at reception at check out I was told that I could have had these things fixed there and then so I will clearly take responsibility for not doing this.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

nikolai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a good overall experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Parking on road with use of permit and space found a distance away only negative
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Great hotel

Very good service, food and accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Fabulous Hotel

Wonderful hotel, spotlessly clean, great room and a modern bathroom with a large walk in shower. Can’t rate it highly enough
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kelvin

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

Very unclean and uncomfortable

Arrived 24.9.2019 and shown to a very small room with shower , after looking at the pillow cases on the bed we found that the cases were very soiled and after further investigation the mattress was heavily stained we could not sleep on a bed that was unhygenic. We then requested another room. Which was up a further two flights of stairs but only had a bathroom , not a shower , this was acceptable. Although the bath had to be cleaned by the person showing us the room before we could use it . this room was ok although the bed was very uncomfortable and room was very dusty. The food / breakfast was ok. In all of this time not one apology was given for the inconvenience that we had to endure . on day that we left all the waitress was concerned about was the return of the parking permit. Still no apology. Would not reccomend this B&B ( because that is all it is ) and i am amazed how many people rate this B&B as good. Will definately never go back there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vacationer903, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff all were very friendly and helpful. Anna was especially helpful. The room was small but easy to arrange to allow movement. Easy to access power to charge electronics. Breakfasts were good and promptly served. We didn’t have a car while there but noticed that parking was very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , parking a little difficult but very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice little boutique hotel situated near the pier and other services.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019