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Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

Property class: 4

Photo gallery for Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

A cozy wooden interior with a seating area, wicker baskets, and various flowers.
A modern interior with a glass ceiling, a reception desk, and a kitchen area.
A sunlit room with a large skylight, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a table with chairs.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a wine cooler.
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a chair.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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2 Malvern Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NA
  • Place, Kings Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The D-Day Story
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Southsea Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive King with Shower

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a wardrobe, and a chandelier.

Executive King with Shower

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Superking Room with Shower

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a chandelier.

Superior Superking Room with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Superking with Bath & Shower

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, two chairs, and a window with curtains.

Superior Superking with Bath & Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room with Shower

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a wall with a floral pattern.

Standard Double Room with Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window.

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room for 3

A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room for 3

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room for 4

A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room for 4

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Twin Room with Shower

A bedroom with two beds, a chair, and a door.

Executive Twin Room with Shower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Twin Room with Shower

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a painting, a chandelier, a nightstand, and a chair.

Luxury Twin Room with Shower

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite (Garden Annex) - 2 adults, 3 children

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Family Suite (Garden Annex) - 2 adults, 3 children

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Portsmouth

At Florence House Hotel & Restaurant you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The brasserie, The Garden Southsea, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Southsea hotel include Kings Theatre and University of Portsmouth is within 30 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Southsea Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kings Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The D-Day Story - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southsea Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Teds
  • ‪Florence Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Briny - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Agora Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the boutique Florence House Hotel & Restaurant. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Florence House Hotel & Restaurant offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden Southsea

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NA]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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 first aid kit and window guards
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Florence House Boutique Hotel
Florence House Boutique Southsea
Florence House Boutique
Florence House Boutique Hotel Portsmouth
Hotel Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Southsea Florence House Boutique Hotel Hotel
Florence House Boutique Southsea
Florence House Boutique
Hotel Florence House Boutique Hotel
Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Florence House Southsea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Florence House Hotel & Restaurant offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant on 31 Aug 2026 start from AU$179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Yep, Florence House Hotel & Restaurant has a secured self car park for GBP 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Yep, Florence House Hotel & Restaurant is a short 6-minute walk from Southsea Beach.

What makes Florence House Hotel & Restaurant a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

No, Florence House Hotel & Restaurant does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Florence House Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 295 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfy rooms, beautiful breakfast, lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff friendly helpful Spotlessly clean Tasty breakfast Great location Brilliant Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasent staff, nice clean room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a good location near Southsea Beach and is definitely value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was lovely staff very happy and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and attentive and room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Staff and a great Hotel. Parking was easy and there was a very good bar across the road that stayed open until people stopped drinking! Super stay. Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent friendly staff, especially front desk lady when we checked in, she was v helpful re local restaurants. Good choice for breakfast & nice comfy room with great shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable clean room. Breakfast was a bit chaotic as it's a small buffet area but the food was tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mastooreh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable. The breakfast was freshly made and of good quality. The location was very convenient and close to Hovercraft station if you want a day trip to Isle of Wight.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great staff, very friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, would highly recommend, only a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place and have seen it grow. Always welcoming, clean and the perfect spot for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, we had two dogs and stay were so welcoming and a lovely spacious ground floor Florence suite made taking them out easy. Food great too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We paid for parking and were very happy to find a reserved place with our name on it as it’s a busy area so clos to the sea. It’s well placed for access to the sea and buses. Breakfast was very pod and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Federica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked last minute and it was a real treat! The stuff was lovely the room turned out to be a 2 bedroom flat (without the kitchen!) Ive never had a vegan burrito for breakfast but I would have it again! Location very convenient to reach the seafront and the bus stop and parking was relatively easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. We didn’t have a pet but we did see pets joining in for breakfast so obviously they are pet friendly. Lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay at Florence House, excellent room and facilities and breakfast was outstanding in a beautiful outside garden area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, lovely hotel, staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, great breakfast, very welcoming and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rajat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, decent location, small rooms (don’t bring large suitcases)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Pretty little hotel, snuggled in the residental area of Southsea... litrally
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great welcome at reception, and our room was ready early! Lovely, spacious room with roomy shower room too. Varied selection of food at breakfast, and large portions! Very comfortably stay - we will Definitely return! Excellent location too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025