The Jolly Sailor

Property class: 3

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A coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Jolly Sailor. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 6)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 7)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 10)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 11)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Room 12)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Jolly Sailor is in Southsea, a neighborhood in Portsmouth. The D-Day Story and Kings Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Blue Reef Aquarium and Clarence Pier. HMS Warrior and HMS Victory are also worth visiting. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
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54 Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2EU

What's nearby

  • An exhibition with framed artworks on display.
    The D-Day Story
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historic fort entrance with cannons, a wooden archway, and a sign about Southsea Castle.
    Southsea Castle
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kings Theatre with a marquee reading "ON THE THORNHILL."
    Kings Theatre
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A modern building with a grid of windows and a sign that reads "University of Bristol".
    University of Portsmouth
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Southsea Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station
    8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Southsea Grill
    8 min walk
  • FarFarOut
    4 min walk
  • The Briny
    6 min walk
  • Deep Blue
    5 min walk
  • Meat & Barrel
    4 min walk

About this property

The Jolly Sailor

  • Guesthouse near Gunwharf Quays
  • A coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Jolly Sailor. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby and smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • 2 bathrooms with showers
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a bathroom with a sink, and a towel rack.
ibis budget Portsmouth
Southsea
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
7.6 out of 10, Good, 1,000 reviews
The price is AED 166
AED 199 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
ibis budget Portsmouth
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Jolly Sailor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Jolly Sailor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Jolly Sailor?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Jolly Sailor located?

Located in Southsea, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Southsea Beach, The D-Day Story, and Southsea Castle. Blue Reef Aquarium and Kings Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Portsmouth Fratton Station is 29 minutes by foot and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 30 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Jolly Sailor Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 504 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good pub hotel
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

False advert for room

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

To cold for no heating

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very tired and not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed that it is now mid-Nov and NO heating. Staff went in search of a portable heater and never came back 😑
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personal very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall a nice experience but can see room for improvement
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jolly Sailor 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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible!!!!!

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
Mould on curtains
Window did not shut! Broken!!!
Floor is disgusting
Not clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place and atmosphere were excellent. Close to the sea and stopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every easy to find ams staff every friendly and happy to help with anything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shockingly bad

Should be shut down and condemned, avoid at all costs, the worst hotel rooms ever, disgusting.
Mould on pillows
Worn carpets!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The right room for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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4/10 Poor

Unpleasant smells, threadbare, stained bedroom carpet. The place needed some TLC. But it was cheap!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My booking said to check in between 2 and 9 PM. I arrived at 7 PM to find the bar closed and nobody in sight to check in with. 2 different numbers provided were unanswered, and I waited outside for around an hour until I was finally able to get in touch with the hotelier thanks to the antique dealer next door, who does answer his phone. Upon arriving, the hotelier explained that he had forgotten he had any bookings that night. He seemed very unfamiliar with the booking system in general. The room itself was a bit grubby, with stains on the floor and holes in walls, but this was more or less what I expected for this price point. The beds, however, were awful, with loud springs that dug into your ribs as you lay there, and sheets too small for the bed. The wifi was also incredibly spotty, and the shower fluctuated between cold and burning hot regardless of its setting. The small, open laundry bin in the corner also appeared to have a vomit-soaked towel in it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Long wait to check in (half Ann hour) despite arranging an arrival time. Although clean enough the bathrooms were very tired- no plugs for basins in either, and hole in one which coolly be used if prepared to flood the floor!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok but not OK

Unfortunately, because of the amount of stairs to the room, we had to find further accomodation on a level, this is because of my wifes disabilty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023