Once a hub of maritime commerce and a famous fishing port, Portsmouth is a vibrant city with many a famous sights to explore. These include castles, historic monuments, fascinating museums, best staycations, and notable maritime objects that attract quite a bit of footfall to this charming city and its neighbourhood. Heavy-duty attractions aside, Portsmouth is also quite the culinary package, with many a bars and restaurants, offering a thoroughly English vibe. You may be travelling solo or as a family, but there will be lots of best things to do to keep you busy here. If you want to consider a large part of your stay sorted, check into one of these top hotels with pool in Portsmouth, the UK.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to pool. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Portsmouth Marriott Hotel (from USD 188)
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel is a complete package in itself. It features a luxurious ambience, top-class amenities, and plenty of on-site facilities to ensure you spend an entirely awesome time while staying here. All bedrooms have been done up in the most sophisticated fashion, equipped with all that you can need. Else, there’s always the 24-hour front desk that will assist you through anything you find missing. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays is a mere 10-minute drive away, so entertainment is also not too difficult. Else, stay in and make use of the hotel’s excellent facilities, such as indoor (heated) and outdoor swimming pools each, spa and wellness centre, hot tub, and fitness centre.
2. Royal Maritime Club (from USD 176)
Harking to the city’s maritime link, Royal Maritime Club is a safe bet. It is an easy five minutes’ walk away from both Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. Else, the hotel offers multiple on-site facilities that you can make full use of – in-house dining options, games room, swimming pool (indoor and outdoor each), hot tub, and the fitness centre are only to name a few. The hotel’s well-appointed rooms are also the perfect haven to relax so remember to make the most of your stay here.
3. Village Hotel Portsmouth (from USD 190)
Affordable pricing with ample parking and on-site Starbucks.
Excellent leisure facilities, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff. Self-check-in is fast and convenient.
Convenient location for accessing Portsmouth and surrounding areas, plenty of parking available.
Great bar food, superb breakfast, and a variety of dining options. Starbucks on-site.
Village Hotel Portsmouth is another brilliant choice of accommodation. It is located at Lakeside North Harbour Business Park, just off M27’s Junction 12 and is ideal for those of you looking to stay in a relatively peaceful neighbourhood. The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and Fratton Park are about 5 to 8km (3 to 5mi) away so it won’t be too difficult for you to access. Else, stay indoors and relax in your comfortable and completely equipped guest room or make use of the property’s wellness facilities, such as the heated indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and sauna bath.
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4. New Place (from USD 130)
New Place is an ideal vacation rental for a family vacation or business trip because of the variety of available room types, from standard rooms to suites. All of which come with air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a shower over the bath or a walk-in shower and toiletries.
Guests of all ages can swim in the indoor pool, open all year and free of charge. You may also take advantage of the well-equipped gym and the hot tub’s soothing waters to rejuvenate your body and mind quickly.
New Place
Address: High Street, Shirrell Heath
5. Angmering Manor Hotel (from USD 124)
Reasonably priced drinks and good value for a 4-star hotel.
Lovely swimming pool, sauna, and beautiful garden with comfortable bar and restaurant.
Quiet location in a charming village with easy access to local amenities.
Excellent breakfast menu with a wide range of cooked options, and fantastic dinner choices.
Nestled in the picturesque village of Angmering is a beautiful country house hotel, Angmering Manor. It was likely constructed in the 16th century by missionaries, and today it houses a collection of beautiful bedrooms, each with its distinct design.
The hotel has a heated indoor pool, so the family, including the little ones, can enjoy quality time together. The pool has a cover and is accessible at no additional cost throughout the year. You may have delicious, newly made meals for lunch and dinner at the à la carte restaurant. For guests’ convenience, the hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast daily.
6. Solent Hotel and Spa (from USD 170)
Reasonable pricing for spacious rooms and good facilities, but extra charges for pool and spa access.
Lovely spa, clean facilities, ample parking, fresh water and milk dispensers, comfortable beds.
Convenient location near shopping center, motorway, and family attractions.
Delicious breakfast, good menu options, but overpriced and slow service at times.
Solent Hotel and Spa is quite the popular choice among travellers looking for the best of on-site facilities as well as good location. This four-star property finds itself located in the midst of lush woodland, boasting lots of greenery around, and is just off the M27 highway, which you can hitch to get to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (about 19km/12mi away). The on-site facilities of this hotel in Portsmouth include a swimming pool, brilliant summer terrace, spa and wellness centre (with eight treatment rooms), hot tub, solarium, and tennis court – the list just goes on! The rooms too are awesome, complete with modern amenities and basic refreshment conveniences.
Solent Hotel and Spa
Address: Rookery Avenue, Whiteley
7. Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa (from USD 79)
An excellent four-star property, Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa features an award-winning on-site restaurant, amazing spa and wellness centre, fitness centre, as well as outdoor and indoor (heated) swimming pools each. There’s also a golf course at a short distance of about 3km (1.8mi) that you can make use of. The guest rooms are also quite the fantastic package here. Our tip? Go for the ones that offer luxuriant views of the hotel grounds – it is simply exquisite!
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa
Address: Winchester Rd, Boorley Green
8. Langstone Quays Resort (from USD 164)
About 13km (8mi) outside Portsmouth city, Langstone Quays Resort offers some of the most breathtaking views of the Langstone Estuary and Harbour and is quite the hit amongst travellers who want to explore Portsmouth as well as Langstone. As for the guest rooms here, they’re entirely equipped and some even offer beautiful sea views! The property boasts a fantabulous Lifestyle Health and Leisure Club, featuring an indoor pool, fully equipped gym, hot tub, sauna and steam room, and even a beauty salon!
Langstone Quays Resort
Address: Northney Rd, Havant, Havant
9. Hotel Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour (from USD 107)
Reasonable pricing with occasional upgrade offers
Convenient location for cruise terminals and shopping centers, spacious rooms, clean facilities
Close proximity to Southampton port and city center, easy access to shopping and dining options
Delicious dining experiences at Marco Pierre White restaurant, ample and tasty breakfast options
Hotel Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour, with its exceptional on-site facilities and comfortable guest rooms, is also a great option to choose from. Each of the rooms at this four-star property feature standard amenities as well as separate in-room seating areas. The property is located on the Southampton Waterfront so go for one of their rooms with balcony and you can also enjoy beautiful views along with unparalleled comfort. While here, also remember to head to celebrity British chef Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill on site and savour some amazing meals. Some of the other facilities that you can use at the hotel are the swimming pool (indoor and outdoor), hot tub, spa and wellness centre, beauty salon, and the fitness centre.
10. Chichester Park Hotel (from USD 74)
Chichester Park Hotel is a two-minute drive away from Goodwood Circuit so it is a popular choice of accommodation for travellers in town to catch a racing event. The hotel itself boasts quite a few wellness facilties so if not outdoors, you can very much chill indoors too. The spa pool, steam room, sauna, gym, and indoor swimming pool are a few of their Leisure Club’s facilities. The rooms are also pretty well done up, with standard amenities taken care of. For those of you wanting to explore Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, it is about half an hour’s drive away.
Chichester Park Hotel
Address: Madgewick Lane, Westhampnett
11. Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa (from USD 343)
In town to catch a show at Southampton Guildhall? Check out Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa, which is just about 1.7km (1mi) away. The hotel features well-appointed guest rooms, done up in a sophisticated fashion. For a totally amazing experience, choose from the range of rooms that have an attached private balcony. There are also some excellent on-site facilities that you can fully exploit – spa and wellness centre, steam and sauna room, on-site dining options, indoor and outdoor swimming pools each, and the fitness rooms are to name a few.
12. Holiday Inn Fareham Solent (from USD 188)
Holiday Inn Fareham Solent enjoys a fabulous location, near Titchfield, a quaint English village. This property is quite the popular choice for travellers who want to soak in the best of English countryside as well as Portsmouth’s historic attractions – Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is about 11.5km (7.15mi) away from the property. The hotel’s cosy rooms are equipped with standard amenities that you can make full use of. Else, the on-site Spirit Health Club offers some great facilities, such as indoor swimming pool, solarium, sauna and steam room, hot tub, fitness centre, and a spa centre.
Plenty to do
While there’s Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which is home to some of the most famous historic ships, there’s also Spinnaker Tower, with its stunning views. Else, Gunwharf Quays is a hotspot of buzzing nightlife and top-range shopping. Otherwise, walking down the Old Town’s cobbled alleyways is also quite a pleasing experience. Regardless of the sort of experience you choose, Portsmouth will not disappoint.
Disclaimer: Several on-site facilities were temporarily suspended and hotels were seeking additional paperwork from guests in light of COVID-19 precautionary measures at the time this article was published. Check with your travel operators or hotels directly for latest information.
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