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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with continental breakfast before heading out to explore nearby shopping havens like Gunwharf Quays and historic attractions

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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays is by the sea, offering continental breakfast and WiFi. The hotel features a bar for unwinding after visiting nearby Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Helpful multilingual staff assist guests throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is €100
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb

About the area

Located near the beach, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG is in a walkable area with great shopping. Portsmouth International Port and Southsea Hoverport are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Downs National Park and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fratton Park, or consider a night out at Wickham Estate.
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The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3FD

What's nearby

  • Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Portsmouth - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mary Rose Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 5 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Hotel near Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is located near Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG, which provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine, 2 meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 130 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 2 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 743 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 2 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG on 6 Feb 2026 start from €100.41, 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 Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 2 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Spinnaker Tower and Mary Rose Museum are also within 10 minutes. Portsmouth Harbour Station is only a 5-minute walk and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1015 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great breakfast and location and excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and convenient for dining and shopping with 24 hours of free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff very happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for a room with a view of the Spinaker and seafront, plus breakfast, free parking, late checkout and helpful staff. What’s not to like.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here on many occasions, staff have always been friendly and helpful, the breakfast is good, but the hotel is starting to show signs of wear and could do with a makeover.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, hotel is starting to look a bit shabby and could do with a makeover.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, just as expected, staff were friendly, polite, , breakfast was plentiful, something for everyone, keep up the good work, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great hot breakfast. Excellent location at the Wharf. Lots of shopping and restaurants just steps from the hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Parking offered by the hotel was very affordable, convenient and plentiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes room very clean. Staff very helpful and friendly. Impressed with the separate selection of gluten free breakfast items.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value decent rooms good breakfast to start the day staff very good 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Was able to check in early. Perfect location. Only downside was hot water wasn’t working second day but this wasn’t hotels fault it was due to fire in restaurant opposite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for one or two nights. Good breakfast with plenty of seating and food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dilraj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, the staff were very friendly, helpful, and informative. Our hotel room was easy to find—clean, tidy, and simply a pleasure to stay in. Breakfast was great: self-service with plenty of food and a wide variety of choices. Overall, our visit was excellent. We arrived with a smile and left smiling too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value parking. Hotel itself was ok for work but nothing special. Found hair in the sink, room was a little worn are the edges. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, clean and well furnished rooms, friendly staff, and all at good value. An excellent base for a short break.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. Parking explained to me by the staff. Beds were very comfortable. Shower was functional but not very strong. Breakfast session was busy but plenty of seats and food for all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable, friendly stay.

We stayed here as our son started Uni this weekend it was therefore very convenient. Location great and lovely view of spiniker tower lit up at night . will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got what I expected. Convenient for Historic Dockyard museum attractions. Good car parking option.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very central the the shops and restaurants. The staff were all very friendly and couldn't do enough for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for a stay close to family who live in Southsea. Everything we needed, including a bar to relax for an hour before bed. Free coffee and water in reception was awesome. All amenities on the doorstep in a wonderful safe environment. I would stay here every time.
Local eatery close to Holiday Inn Express, Gunwharf
Spinnaker Tower view from window, Gunwharf
Mary Rose Exhibit, Naval Dockyards, Portsmouth. 5 min walk from Holiday Inn
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great hotel, but needs to improve beds

Hotel service very good, friendly staff, great breakfast choices and easy to get about locally. However bed was terrible, felt like springs broken and could not sleep very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy walk from The Hard interchange bus station. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. A great pre-cruise hotel in Portsmouth. Also, on cruise day there are plenty of taxis at The Hard, no need to book a rideshare.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HVAC was out, and the halls a little narrow, but the staff was excellent, the location perfect, and the morning breakfast extensive and tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bedrooms are dated but they are quiet and you can open a window. Breakfast good choice. Staff very helpful. Shopping area is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025