Duke of Buckingham

3.0 star property

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Marina
Lobby sitting area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Bathroom sink

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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119 The High Street, Portsmouth, England, PO1 2HW
  • Place, University of Portsmouth
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gunwharf Quays
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Portsmouth

At Duke of Buckingham you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Gunwharf Quays and Clarence Pier. Highlights at this inn include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Portsmouth inn include Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clarence Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spinnaker Tower - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 12 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Las Iguanas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Parade Tea Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tap & Tandoor - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Duke of Buckingham

Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Portsmouth inn is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Duke of Buckingham offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Digital televisions are provided. This Portsmouth inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 5 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 5.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 5.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 2 November 2025 to 28 March 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 5 per day (33 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 5.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 5.00 (subject to availability)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Duke Buckingham Inn Portsmouth
Duke Buckingham Inn
Duke Buckingham Portsmouth
Duke Buckingham
The Duke Of Buckingham Hotel Portsmouth
Duke of Buckingham Inn
Duke of Buckingham Portsmouth
Duke of Buckingham Inn Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Duke of Buckingham?

Duke of Buckingham offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Duke of Buckingham?

Yep, Duke of Buckingham has a self car park for GBP 5 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Duke of Buckingham?

The closest beach to Duke of Buckingham is Southsea Beach (2.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Duke of Buckingham?

No, Duke of Buckingham does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Duke of Buckingham?

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

Are pets allowed at Duke of Buckingham?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Duke of Buckingham Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 939 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 939 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 939 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 939 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 939 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value and location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Dahlia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great, had everything we needed. Rooms were a wee on the small side but it fit the bill for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for me to stay as i was visiting family close by
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, friendly staff and safety resulted in a pleasant stay; great for single travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Paul

Decent reasonable overnight stay

A decent, cozy, basic cottage to crush before moving on to something else. Serves the purpose and the price is very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Zamfir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to rest for couple of days
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very near to Gunwharf Quay, 10 mins walk to a great setup for dining & shopping. Area was clean and bright and the hotel was spotless!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy with stay. Receptionist very helpful. Location great for attending wedding at Square Tower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean and sfatt wwre friendly and helpful. Easy parking close to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Cracking place

Staff amazing including cleaning team. Very helpful and friendly. Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay for the money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for me - working in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient hotel with clean comfortable bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed . Plenty of tea and coffee. Clean room. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was in for an overnight stay recently and it was perfect for what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

Lovely stay

This is a lovely hotel, friendly staff, great location with a lovely stoney beach within a 5 minute walk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Nice

It wes in the right place to get out and about
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The TV wasn't working but they managed to sort it for our second night. Accommodation very compact but ok if you are only using it as somewhere to put your head down after a busy day exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
One night stay over good location rooms a little dated, but for the price, it was ok cheap and chill full
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arend B.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy room, quiet location and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for historic dockyard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024