The White Star Tavern

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Elegant escape in prime city locale

A welcoming atmosphere and superb location make this boutique property ideal for cruise passengers and city explorers alike. Delight in world-class breakfast and coffee, lovely rooms with comfortable beds, and excellent service for a truly memorable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A neatly made bed with a patterned throw, a bedside lamp, and a bottle of wine on a nightstand.

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and large windows.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a window with a view, and a television.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Located near the beach, The White Star Tavern is in Southampton City Centre, a neighbourhood in Southampton. Shoppers can check out WestQuay Shopping Centre, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of New Forest National Park and South Downs National Park. Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Southampton Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Southampton travel guide
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28 Oxford Street, Southampton, England, SO14 3DJ

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a stone facade and a Tudor-style structure with timber framing and white walls.
    Tudor House and Garden
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A grassy field with trees, a hill, and a Holiday Inn building in the background.
    Mayflower Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • An aerial view of a city with a large stadium, a river, and a tall building.
    St. Mary's Stadium
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ocean Village Marina
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Southampton Sholing Station
    4 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Platform Tavern
    6 min walk
  • Coriander Lounge
    6 min walk
  • Ottoman Kitchen
    6 min walk
  • The Grapes
    1 min walk
  • Porters Steakhouse
    1 min walk

About this property

The White Star Tavern

  • Luxury inn near WestQuay Shopping Centre
  • At The White Star Tavern, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • English breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
    • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and free newspapers
    • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff and walkable location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The White Star Tavern feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 7.50 to 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 7.5 to 9 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Star Tavern pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The White Star Tavern?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Star Tavern on 27 Sept 2026 start from AU$168, 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 White Star Tavern?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The White Star Tavern?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The White Star Tavern?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The White Star Tavern located?

Located in Southampton City Centre, this luxury inn is within a 15-minute walk of Queen's Park and WestQuay Shopping Centre. Southampton Cruise Terminal is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. Southampton Woolston Station is 20 minutes by foot and Southampton Central Station is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The White Star Tavern Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 721 out of 926 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 926 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 926 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 926 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 926 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was good, especially the included breakfast. Very clean and everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the White Star Tavern. Staff was friendly and helpful. Good breakfast, good dinner, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clean & tidy breakfast really nice staff great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at this hotel! Fantastic staff all very helpful and friendly. Food was excellent! The vibe was so nice. Spacious rooms with everything you need. This is a hidden gem and a must stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great place to stay for a weekend event in Southampton - easy to find parking nearby (Ocean Village), welcomed immediately by staff and room was a great size - we loved the decor throughout and excellent amenities all included in the room. Breakfast was delicious with a wide range available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another excellent stay with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. The manager at the front desk was very helpful. Room was very well stocked, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real treasure of an inn, restaurant and tavern in such a historic seaport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room. Staff is well versed in arranging transport to the cruise ship. That was effortless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice staff. Clean room. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was spotless. Great staff. Toiletries were excellent. Location can’t be beat. Walking distance to many restaurants and quaint shops nearby. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean, dinner and breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed at the White Star for only One night and throughly enjoyed it. Great location. Lovely rooms with a comfortable bed. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed a dinner & breakfast in the restaurant. Both delicious meals. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, great breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very comfortable. The staff was extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The White Star is a lovely place with nice seating inside and out and a good range of beers. The staff were lovely and helpful. Food was good. Our room was a bit on the small side but clean and very comfortable. This review would have been 5 stars BUT Oxford St is a popular spot with lots of bars and restaurants and unfortunately the bar just across the street (10 yards away) played very loud music outside until 1.30am and our room was on that side of the White Star. Rather spoilt our trip and certainly made sleep difficult. Not the White Star’s fault, but apparently Fri and Sat nights can be noisy until late.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fabulous place to stay for 2 nights before my cruise. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Service was excellent and friendly. The breakfast was included and it was great! Highly recommend this place if you’re in Southampton!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a jewel on Oxford St. Wild about our room and the attention to detail used in the decor. Our welcome was personal and thorough. The location was ideal for the areas we wanted to see like the historic district.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lots of nice touches and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Adorable location, no elevator, no "amenities" to speak of but a good location and the bar is convenient. The staff is mostly very pleasant and helpful. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All of their employees were always most helpful in all matters.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and typical english hôtel, the staff was Lovely + the room comfortable and the food delicious. Everything was Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was lovely and clean pleasant staff breakfast was superb
Bar area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely tavern, also good food. Room is clean and th bathroom is spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026