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Ashbys

4.0 star property
Beach fun in 2 hot tubs, near The D-Day Story
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Front of property
Spa
Point of interest
Flat-screen TV, Netflix, pay films
Family Room | Shared kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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4 Auckland Road West, Portsmouth, England, PO5 3NY
  • Gunwharf Quays
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • HMS Victory
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Extra beds

Basic Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 King Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 King Sofa Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Portsmouth

At Ashbys you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of The D-Day Story and Southsea Castle. Highlights at this beach guest house include 2 hot tubs and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a sauna, spa services and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Southsea guest house include Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower.
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What's nearby

  • The D-Day Story - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Southsea Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • HMS Victory - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Croxtons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Meat & Barrel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panero Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ashbys

Beach fun in 2 hot tubs, near The D-Day Story
Ashbys offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Spa services, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Ashbys. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Portsmouth guest house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Ashbys offers 9 accommodations with blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 12 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The White House (Next door to Ashby’s) 5 Auckland Road West PO5]
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day(20 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Spa fee: GBP 50 per day
  • Hot tub fee: GBP 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ashbys Guesthouse Southsea
Ashbys Southsea
Ashbys Guesthouse
Ashbys Portsmouth
Ashbys Guesthouse Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ashbys?

Ashbys offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ashbys?

Yep, Ashbys has an uncovered self car park for GBP 6 per day. Onsite parking is limited (max 2 spaces per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Ashbys?

Yep, Ashbys is a short 14-minute walk from Southsea Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Ashbys?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

What makes Ashbys a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ashbys.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ashbys?

No, Ashbys does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ashbys?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ashbys?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Ashbys Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 278 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice relaxation areas with various games options, and just general ambience of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Ideal location for an overnight stay

Great Studio room. Friendly hosts on arrival Everything you need for an overnight stay. Ideally located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

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

Great Experience.

From start to finish we had a great experience. Both Steve and Mubi are fantastic owners and went above to make sure that we had a great experience. The facilities with unexpected added extras was great and and the room was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect close to town and the beach. I will be booking again and would recommend staying at Ashbys .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really friendly welcome and tour of the quirky hotel was matched with a lovely clean and tidy room which had a cracking shower I’ll definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found a gem with this one !! Gorgeous boutique hotel where the staff have all run off and abandoned the place so you can stay at a sensible price. This is now my no1 place to stay when travelling to the IOW (and that’s without using the sauna and hot tubs.) Steve and Mubi are great hosts and are doing a great job in covering for the missing staff ??
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really lovely place to stay!! The communal area was great with a large variety of games to play!! Did not use the spa facilities however Mubi did provide us a tour of these, the spa was to an exceptional standard! Will definitely look into booking next time I stay!! Both Steve and Mubi were lovely hosts. Very kind individuals. Look forward to staying with them again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing two-night stay at Ashbys and can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment we arrived, the owners, Steve and Mubi, made us feel incredibly welcome they were so friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. There’s so much to do at the hotel, we were genuinely impressed. The free pool table was a great touch and added to the relaxed, fun vibe of the place. But the real highlight for us was the spa and hot tub totally worth the money and a perfect way to unwind in the evenings. We used the spa both nights and loved every minute of it. Ashbys is a gem in Portsmouth comfortable, entertaining, and run by two wonderful hosts. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we booked because the listing implied it had a sauna but on investigation it was not included and required a significant additional payment and as the booking was non refundable there was no point to cancel. we did not go.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Afamefuna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except a new guest that was playing music till dawn and i was unable to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Beautiful and wonderfully quirky

One of my favourite hotels to stay in. Very homely, the beds are incredibly comfy and the whole hotel is beautifully decorated and I love how quirky it is. Love the games/bar area and self service kitchen. The owners always friendly and accommodating. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone here is super kind, and the rooms are big, comfy, and look amazing! The design vibes are on point. If you're into table tennis or billiards, this place is a total win.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Such a good weekend away

Had an amazing stay here the place was so nice with so much to do and the staff were so lovely. Very close to all the cute little spots. Definitely will be coming back to stay again.!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Les

Travelled with partner
Really value for money, made very welcome couldn’t recommend enough if looking for a break.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fadi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place to stay with super hosts

Our host, Mubi, was fantastic and she couldn’t have made us feel more welcome. She showed us to our room and gave us a tour of the spa. Fantastic place to stay and beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed overnight it was amazing, beautiful property amazing people we will definitely be back home from home thank you x
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

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

Away for work

I always look for accommodation with on site parking. This venue says it has on site parking, but IT DOES NOT. The parking is on street parking and the street is a one way street. I got the only space in the street. This costs £6 for 24 hours. Lots of emails sent from vendor before booking giving the same information. The room I was in was great, good sized ensuite, room had table with chair and wifi was good. However the radiator in the bedroom was not on, so the room was cold at night. There is tea, coffee and sugar in room but no milk. There is a full kitchen downstairs with fridges. There were lots of different venues to eat out in evening within a 10 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024