The Jolly Sailor

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9) | Television

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Explore the area

54 Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2EU

Southsea Beach
6 min walk
The D-Day Story
7 min walk
Southsea Castle
8 min walk
Southampton (SOU)
32 min drive

Room options

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 9)

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4)

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

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

Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 8)

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Room 7)

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Guesthouse with a coffee shop/cafe, near Gunwharf Quays

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free guesthouse has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.

The Jolly Sailor offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. This Portsmouth guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Jolly Sailor. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Southsea Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.

Free WiFi
Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the value of their stay
Just a 3-minute drive from Gunwharf Quays and 6 minutes from Portsmouth International Port

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Portsmouth guest house is smoke free.

The Jolly Sailor has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available
Free offsite parking

Food and drink

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

Guest services

No housekeeping service

Accessibility

No lift

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 shared bathrooms
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Please note on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights until midnight, guests should expect some noise from the bar located downstairs.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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The Jolly Sailor Reviews

6.8

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner

27 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very good pub hotel

4/10 Poor

Miss

17 Dec 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with group

16 Dec 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Donald

3 Dec 2023

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

Worst place ever no heating no hot water dirty

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

darryl

3 Dec 2023

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

4/10 Poor

S

Travelled with family

27 Nov 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Sara

26 Nov 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was very tired and not very clean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Muneera

Business traveller, Travelled with partner

23 Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Rubby

20 Nov 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar

Business traveller

19 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Personal very friendly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

19 Nov 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Overall a nice experience but can see room for improvement

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Muhammad

10 Nov 2023

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

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emma

8 Nov 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller

5 Nov 2023

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

8/10 Good

Rosalind

29 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Josh

26 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

23 Oct 2023

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Travelled with group

22 Oct 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

sophie

Travelled with partner

13 Oct 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Georgia-Paige

13 Oct 2023

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

8 Oct 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner

8 Oct 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Beata

Business traveller

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Place and atmosphere were excellent. Close to the sea and stopping.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

michael

Travelled with partner

5 Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

5 Oct 2023

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