The Jolly Sailor

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6.6
/10

Pleasant

504 reviews

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10.0
/ 10
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.
James
10.0
/ 10
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 .
Philip
10.0
/ 10
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.
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54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2EU

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Public Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Smoke-free area
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in lobby
  • Others

Food and Drinks

  • Bar

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Accessible parking

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Jolly Sailor

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • 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

There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Please note on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights until midnight, guests should expect some noise from the bar located downstairs.

Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 21:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00
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Popular Facilities
Restaurant, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
14:00 - 21:00 - Before 12:00
Available rooms at The Jolly Sailor
11
Another facilities in The Jolly Sailor
Smoke-free area, Coffee shop, Coffee/tea in lobby, Others, Bar

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What are available facilities at The Jolly Sailor?
There are top facilites at The Jolly Sailor such as Restaurant, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Jolly Sailor?
The standard check-in time at The Jolly Sailor is starting from 14:00 - 21:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00

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6.6
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6.8

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6.8

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Andrew
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Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 64 week(s) ago

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Very good pub hotel
Miss

4.0

/10

Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

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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
Paul
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Friends and Family

2.0

/10

Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

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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.
darryl

4.0

/10

Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

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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
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Leisure Family

4.0

/10

Reviewed 73 week(s) ago

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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.
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Sara

4.0

/10

Reviewed 73 week(s) ago

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The room was very tired and not very clean
Muneera
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Business with Partner

2.0

/10

Reviewed 73 week(s) ago

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Disappointed that it is now mid-Nov and NO heating. Staff went in search of a portable heater and never came back 😑
Dimitar
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Business

10.0

/10

Reviewed 74 week(s) ago

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Personal very friendly
Adam

8.0

/10

Reviewed 74 week(s) ago

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Overall a nice experience but can see room for improvement
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Business

10.0

/10

Reviewed 76 week(s) ago

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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.
JOHN
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Leisure with Friends

2.0

/10

Reviewed 78 week(s) ago

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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.
sophie
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Leisure with Partner

2.0

/10

Reviewed 79 week(s) ago

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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
Georgia-Paige

2.0

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Reviewed 79 week(s) ago

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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
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James
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Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 80 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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 .
Beata
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Business

6.0

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Reviewed 80 week(s) ago

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Place and atmosphere were excellent. Close to the sea and stopping.
michael
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Leisure with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 80 week(s) ago

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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
Philip

10.0

/10

Reviewed 80 week(s) ago

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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.
Latisha
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10.0

/10

Reviewed 80 week(s) ago

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Every easy to find ams staff every friendly and happy to help with anything.
Dean

2.0

/10

Reviewed 81 week(s) ago

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Should be shut down and condemned, avoid at all costs, the worst hotel rooms ever, disgusting.
Trevor
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Business and Leisure with Partner

2.0

/10

Reviewed 81 week(s) ago

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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.
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