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6.8
/10
Pleasant
504 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
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10.0
/ 10
I stay in the Jolly Sailor every week for business. The owner and his staff are very hospitable. Rooms are basic but comfortable, staff very friendly and there is free parking after 6.00pm. Situated close to Southsea front where you can take a walk with the fresh sea breeze. It's my home from home.
James
10.0
/ 10
Stayed here before and would happily stay again. Reason for staying is, because it’s cheap to stay , in a convenient location, has what you need a bed which is clean and comfortable. Room has a nice view to wake up to .
Philip
10.0
/ 10
Just a great place. Liked the put food and drink as well. Stayed on top floor. No noise and very clean and tidy rooms despite building seeming quite old. Definitely surprised for spending not a lot of money.
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54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2EU
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54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2EU
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General
In Portsmouth (Southsea)
Location
With a stay at The Jolly Sailor in Portsmouth (Southsea), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Gunwharf Quays and 6 minutes from Portsmouth International Port. This guesthouse is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and 14.9 mi (24 km) from South Downs National Park.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Southsea Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The D-Day Story - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Pyramids Centre Portsmouth - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Southsea Castle - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Kings Theatre - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Wedgewood Rooms - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Southsea Hoverport - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Clarence Pier - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
University of Portsmouth - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Square Tower - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Sally Port - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Portsmouth Guildhall - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Gunwharf Quays - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
The Point - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Spinnaker Tower - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
The nearest major airport is Southampton (SOU) - 34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Facilities
This smoke-free guesthouse offers complimentary parking nearby.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
All facilities in The Jolly Sailor
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Lobby
Exterior
Others
Restaurant
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Parking
Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Jolly Sailor
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
14:00 - 21:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00
General Check-in Instructions
- 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
- Cashless transactions are available
- Parties and events are allowed on site
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - 21:00 - to 12:00 |
Available rooms at The Jolly Sailor | 11 |
Another facilities in The Jolly Sailor | Smoke-free area, Coffee shop, Coffee/tea in lobby, Free WiFi, Parking |
Frequently asked question in The Jolly Sailor
What are available facilities at The Jolly Sailor?
There are top facilites at The Jolly Sailor such as Restaurant, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Jolly Sailor?
The standard check-in time at The Jolly Sailor is starting from 14:00 - 21:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
What is the star rating of The Jolly Sailor?
The Jolly Sailor is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Jolly Sailor?
The Jolly Sailor has 11 rooms in total.
What do past guests say about The Jolly Sailor?
The Jolly Sailor is well-known for its Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Jolly Sailor
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6.8
Pleasant
From 504 reviews
Cleanliness
7.0
Room Comfort
7.0
Service and Facilites
7.4
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Andrew
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 138 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very good pub hotel
Miss
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This room no 7 was nothing like picture shown on the website the carpet was so worn was threading all over there was mould in bathroom the rooms heating wasnt working so had a heater in room even that had broken stand no toilet roll in room only a rusty stand
Paul
Friends and Family with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Room was in bad condition. Ripped carpet. Door kept sticking. No heating in the room so freezing cold. Had to climb 5 flights of stairs to the room.
darryl
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 146 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Room was freezing as the heating wasn’t on they did give us a small electric heater which didn’t make any difference
No towels or tea bags
We couldn’t turn the tv over or volume down because every button on the remote we pressed just knocked the tv off
The parking was not complimentary as stated it was £13 for 24 hours on the upside it was just across the road to the hotel
The toilet was just across the hall and the view from our room was lovely
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S
Leisure Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 146 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Left waiting at bar to check in for 15 minutes. Rooms are through a door behind the bar, very narrow space and stairs are steep and narrow. There was no heating on upstairs where rooms were and it was end of november and really cold. I noticed the rooms had radiators but they were not working so had to ask for a plug in heater.
Carpets threadbare and mattresses lumpy.
Table lamps torn and furniture very old. Wood around windows rotting.
The rooms showing on Hotels site must have been somewhere else, nothing like the photos.
The room was cheap but should be cheaper for the quality. I've stayed in better Hostels.
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Sara
4.0
/10
Reviewed 147 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The room was very tired and not very clean
Muneera
Business with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 147 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Disappointed that it is now mid-Nov and NO heating. Staff went in search of a portable heater and never came back 😑
Dimitar
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 148 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Personal very friendly
Adam
8.0
/10
Reviewed 148 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Overall a nice experience but can see room for improvement
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 150 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
I stay in the Jolly Sailor every week for business. The owner and his staff are very hospitable. Rooms are basic but comfortable, staff very friendly and there is free parking after 6.00pm. Situated close to Southsea front where you can take a walk with the fresh sea breeze. It's my home from home.
JOHN
Leisure with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Probably one of most disgusting hotels I have ever stayed in, the floor was wet, the roof leaked and the stench from all the damp was almost unbearable.
sophie
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
this property was disgusting the ceiling was mouldy and was caving in, the sofas were ripped, the carpet was dirty, the kettle was rusting very badly i thinknit would have actually been dangerous to use the bathroom sinks all had holes in all the walls also had holes in horrible experience wouldn’t recommend or come back
Georgia-Paige
2.0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
on arrival at the hotel, there was no clear signage on how to enter. I rang them and the bar staff let me in the emergency exit, where the manager sat at a table.
I was taken to my first room, room 9 after walking up 3 flights of stairs. The room looked nothing like the photos, with mouldy windowsills & a shared bathroom with broken light. I spoke to the manager who allowed me another room for £10 extra per night. The next room was worse. Although it had an ensuite...the window was broken and decayed, it wouldn't shut, the carpet was full of mould, the desk was stained, the curtains were mouldy, crumbs were everywhere and the ceiling was crumbling. I didn't want to make too much of a fuss so for the night I stayed in a friend's room a 30 minute walk away. I came back this morning and decided it just wasn't okay or hygienic for a second night.I came down and asked to speak with the manager. Upon his arrival, he refused to look at my photos, refused to speak or compensate me. He just repeatedly said sorry I have to go. He said he would be back in 2 hours to have the conversation - 5 hours passed, he did not return and hid away instead.
I'd like to point out that the bar staff, particularly Ash & Nat were incredible. They were so apologetic + compassionate. From the state of the rooms, this is definitely not the first time they've had to deal with complaints, despite it not being their fault n instead the fault of a manager who who is in over his head and is struggling to run it
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James
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Stayed here before and would happily stay again. Reason for staying is, because it’s cheap to stay , in a convenient location, has what you need a bed which is clean and comfortable. Room has a nice view to wake up to .
Beata
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Place and atmosphere were excellent. Close to the sea and stopping.
michael
Business and Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Nice and reasonably priced , good size room and ensuite . Staff are friendly . Property a little tired , but if you reflect this into the price , you can't go wrong
Philip
10.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Just a great place. Liked the put food and drink as well. Stayed on top floor. No noise and very clean and tidy rooms despite building seeming quite old. Definitely surprised for spending not a lot of money.
Latisha
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Every easy to find ams staff every friendly and happy to help with anything.
Dean
with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 155 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Should be shut down and condemned, avoid at all costs, the worst hotel rooms ever, disgusting.
Trevor
Business and Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 155 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Firstly there was no one to check us in at the appointed check in time. So had to wait around for three and half hours. Floors were uneven and carpeting was marked and damaged.
The room was just ok, however the adjacent rooms were occupied and you could here every word spoken and the volume of the tv was annoying. In the morning there was no breakfast and no one available to explain why this was the case. Will never recommend this b&b in fact will probably write a complaint to enquire about the possibility of a full refund. Never have I been treated like this in any of the B&B s I have stayed in. I rate it as the most negative experience ever in accommodation.
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