In the heart of a shopping district, Keppel's Head Hotel offers an inviting atmosphere with a daily manager's reception and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities, conference space, and luggage storage while savoring delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Gunwharf Quays - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
University of Portsmouth - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Portsmouth International Port - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive
Portsmouth Harbour Station - 3 min walk
Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 17 min walk
Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) - 17 min walk
Restaurants
Caffè Nero - 4 min walk
Five Guys Portsmouth - 3 min walk
Hollywood Bowl - 4 min walk
Nando's - 4 min walk
Frankie & Benny's - 4 min walk
About this property
Keppel's Head Hotel
You'll be in a fantastic location at Keppel's Head Hotel, only a five-minute walk from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Gunwharf Quays and University of Portsmouth are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay, Polish, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space (377 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Smart television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel
Keppel's Head Hotel Portsmouth
Keppel's Head Hotel Hotel Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
Does Keppel's Head Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Keppel's Head Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Keppel's Head Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Keppel's Head Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Keppel's Head Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Keppel's Head Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Keppel's Head Hotel like?
Keppel's Head Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Portsmouth Harbour Station and 5 minutes' walk from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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Keppel's Head Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
5 Mar 2025
Alright hotel
Decent hotel, with friendly staff. Nothing fancy, but perfectly adequate for the price. Good breakfast. Excellent location.
Carl
Carl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb 2025
Great hotel beside the Navy museum
Friendly relaxed staff. The hotel is in a great location for visiting the navy museum and docks. On site parking is a plus too. The Japanese restaurant is great as is the full english breakfast.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2024
Outstanding location and nice service at the Breakfast.
carla
carla, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Jan 2025
Very affable hosts and lovely historic dining room.
Unfortunately the beds were too soft for my taste.
Still I would recommend.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Staff very friendly, good facilities, all of which worked well.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Clean, nice staff, food was excellent, within walking distance of attractions, beautiful views
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Oct 2024
Great breakfast.
peter
peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Excellent location, opposite train station, comfy rooms and nice breakfast
graham
graham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2024
The location of this hotel is perfect if you are interested in visiting the various museums at the historic dockyards. It is comfortable and the staff were helpful.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
It was a great place for our layover before traveling on. Quite a good menu for dinner
Jeanne
Jeanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
This was a clean and convenient hotel with excellent front desk help. You can't beat it for us close proximity to the IOW ferry, train and busses. I will stay here again on my next trip to the Isle of Wight.
Deb
Deb, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
A little gem of a property in the middle of everything!!!!
Giannina
Giannina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Oct 2024
Lovely dining area
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Aug 2024
lovely hotel, lovely staff.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
6/10 Good
18 Sep 2024
Decent low to mid price hotel but little more
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sep 2024
Lovely room, nice to have a view of the port & Spinnaker Tower but the stay was made by the friendliness of the staff who were informative and helpful.
Would happily stay here again on future visits to Portsmouth.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2024
A lovely hotel opposite the IOW ferry terminal, everything was excellent and the staff were very welcoming.
stuart
stuart, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
1 Dec 2024
An ok hotel in heart of Pompey dock and and next to gunwharf
Parking is complicated to say the least but at least included !
Breakfast good and included
Generally a little tired and needs some loving plus more staff available to do check in
Good strong 3 stars out of 5
Convenient but knackered
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Historic building a few minutes walk to the historic harbour with the Mary Rose and HMS Victory.
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Sep 2024
Ideal location for the dockyard and HMS Warrior and the Train.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Great little hotel in a perfect location, 5-10 mins from the dockyard, Spinnaker tower and Guildhall (we attended a concert there).
Staff were friendly, room clean and comfortable (a bit too hot, but they have air con) and good shower. Parking next door in the hotel carpark is another plus. And a decent breakfast too, very happy with our stay.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Sep 2024
Clean tidy and helpful staff
Bernard
Bernard, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
17 Nov 2024
I booked a deluxe double room with view but got an average twin room with no view which is a shame because we’ve stayed before and had a lovely room. Great location for shops bars and casino
Nora
Nora, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Great little gem of a hotel 👍
I was pleasantly surprised at this little gem of a hotel situated very close to Gunwharf Quay and local transport services, the room was exceptionally clean, great shower, very comfortable bed and perfect pillow. At breakfast I had perfectly poached eggs, great bacon and decent sausages, coffee from the pot was very nice. I will defistay here again and at almost half the price of the local chains it represents very good value. Great 👍
DENNIS
DENNIS, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2024
Good hotel with amazing food.
The service was really nice and friendly, room ok, lots of space, quite old building!
The food was amazing, we will definitely visit again and recommend to friends and family.