The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Portsmouth

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Portsmouth

If it's your first trip to Portsmouth, UK for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Portsmouth. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Portsmouth. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Portsmouth for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Portsmouth beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Portsmouth for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Florence Gardens Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 4 Malvern Road, Florence Gardens Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $135 (before taxes). It offers room service, a casino, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop


Royal Maritime Club

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Portsmouth
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Royal Maritime Club which has nice rooms starting at $77. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Queen Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a game room, and an indoor pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Florence House Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Florence House Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $114. We loved that is has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2 Malvern Road. You'll also find laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and kids meals which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.2 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


The Florence Suite Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Portsmouth
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $112, The Florence Suite Boutique Hotel, at 6 Malvern Road provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 3.2 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Portsmouth Marriott Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $123 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Southampton Road. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Stattons Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Stattons Hotel is 8.95 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and family rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $115, and it's located at 6 Florence Road. We also love the a 24-hour desk, private parking, and meeting facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Seacrest Hotel Portsmouth

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Portsmouth
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Seacrest Hotel Portsmouth because it has great rooms that start at $101. It has a bar, parking, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 12, South Parade Southsea. Only 3.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed


Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North offers a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $82 (before taxes). It's located at Eastern Road, Farlington and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.7 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis


Ashbys Accommodation

Guest House with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Portsmouth
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 4 Auckland Road West, Ashbys Accommodation has great rooms from $100 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a game room, a pool table, an indoor play area, table tennis, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.1 km from the center of town. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant which has nice rooms starting at $132. Offering room service, a casino, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 10 Florence Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 3.2 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Shanklin, Southampton, Reading, and Windsor.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Portsmouth, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Portsmouth, Best Cheap Hotels in Portsmouth, Best Luxury Hotels in Portsmouth, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Portsmouth, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth, Best Hotels for One Week in Portsmouth, Best Hotels for One Night in Portsmouth, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Portsmouth, or Best Business Hotels in Portsmouth.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$108

After analyzing 15 first time trip hotels in Portsmouth, UK, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $108. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Portsmouth.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $119
  • 3-star hotels: $98
  • 2-star hotels: $94


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