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Q8 Boutique Hotel

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Q8 Boutique Hotel overlooks the sea while positioning travelers just steps from Gunwharf Quays. Guests start their day with an English breakfast, stay connected with free WiFi throughout their visit, and benefit from staff who know exactly how to enhance their coastal getaway.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, Courtyard View

Deluxe Single Room, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Sea Facing

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located near the beach, Q8 Boutique Hotel is in Southsea, a neighbourhood in Portsmouth. The D-Day Story and Kings Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Southsea Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fratton Park, or consider a night out at Wickham Estate. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
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38 Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2ET

What's nearby

  • The D-Day Story
    The D-Day Story
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Southsea Castle
    Southsea Castle
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kings Theatre
    Kings Theatre
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Clarence Pier
    Clarence Pier
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southsea Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station
    9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Jolly Sailor
    3 min walk
  • FarFarOut
    2 min walk
  • Meat & Barrel
    3 min walk
  • Panero Lounge
    5 min walk
  • Farm Kitchen
    4 min walk

About this property

Q8 Boutique Hotel

Upscale hotel near Gunwharf Quays
Located close to Portsmouth International Port, Q8 Boutique Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Q8 Boutique Hotel boast comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Q8 Boutique Hotel Southsea
Q8 Boutique Southsea
Q8 Boutique
Q8 Boutique Hotel Hotel
Q8 Boutique Hotel Portsmouth
Q8 Boutique Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is Q8 Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Q8 Boutique Hotel?

As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Q8 Boutique Hotel on 27 Apr 2026 start from NZ$194, 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.

How much is parking at Q8 Boutique Hotel?

Q8 Boutique Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Q8 Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Q8 Boutique Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Q8 Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Southsea, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The D-Day Story and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Gunwharf Quays. Pyramids Centre Portsmouth and Southsea Castle are also within 10 minutes. Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 28 minutes by foot and Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Q8 Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 273 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and well suited for us for one night of visiting family for a night out. Was clean, modern, sizeable and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite and helpful staff, close to Southsea centre and sea front. Very close D-Day museum. Bed was comfortable, room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. really clean and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel was perfect. Nice and clean, spacious room, receptionist when I checked in was lovely, hotel was perfect location for why I was visiting Portsmouth
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ausrine

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

Highly recommend

I loved everything!;friendly staff ,good atmosphere & good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean from the minute we walked in the door. Very happy with the room and overall stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a nice location, clean, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very relaxed stay, clean rooms and lovely showrn
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Very clean and with great sea views from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cerian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you for a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The room was well-appointed with a lovely sea view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ausrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing place,hotel and very friendly customer service.Definitely I’ll be back. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

Nice one

Nice location, local to bars restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Fab stay

Another wonderful stay. Friendly staff, clean room. Mattress was a little too firm for our liking, but was ok for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Hidden gem

This hotel is great value..it’s immaculate and a real hidden gem..staff absolutely great 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Perfect Location

Couldnt fault our stay ay Q8. Perfect location. Rooms clean and comfortable. Staff really accommodating and friendly .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with the welcoming receptionist. Nice ambience and newly refurbished pleasant ground floor bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samm

Great!

The lady at check in was lovely! The room was perfect for us and had everything that we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff. Clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Liked: Amenities
Hotel was notably quiet, especially appreciated as I’m a light sleeper.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff where friendly and helpful. The room we stay in was clean and tidy. For the money we paid was very good value. We would definitely stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good value for money. No frills, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Great value

Clean and comfortable, not luxurious but everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was very good could of done with bigger tea cups in the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

Lovely room

Bit noisy outside during the night but we didn’t realise the window was ajar, which probably didn’t help! Room was lovely. Great views. Bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

Modernised Budget but extremely clean!

Nice clean hotel - modern budget would be best description. Single bed was uncomfortable unfortunately - room was big enough for a small double, but room was nice and clean, staff were lovely. Good WiFi too ! Parking is a free for all on public street outside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024