Life has been hectic and fraught. We escaped and came to a lovely bright, airy appartment with big windows which we could gaze at the sea and the shipping through. It was clean and spacious - not lots of frills but everything we needed was there. The appartment was well designed and felt uncluttered. I liked the fact that the... more

I booked a suite on Thursday afternoon for the following day and the staff couldnt have been more helpful. We needed the space with three kids and it was fantastic. There was great parking with easy access for all the luggage! The room was spotlessly clean. The check-in staff were lovely and made us feel really welcome. The room had... more

This was my second stay at the Ocean Hotel since my last visit two years ago. I had booked a sea view room, which i was given immediately upon my arrival. The room was neat and very clean, especially the bathroom, which you wouldn't find in many 4 or 5 star hotels. The room was very well furnished, including an... more

Thank God for 'John The Barman' at least he showed some interest in the self catering customer .On arrival we were told by reception that our apartment would not be ready for 1400HRS as it had been left in a mess by last visitors ,then told after 1500HRS .Went out around town to kill time,but on return we were told... more

I wanted a break from it all, was not happy with a ajoining door to the room next door and hearing every word they said. room small climbing over partner to get out of bed. ceiling paper hanging off too. a bus stop right outside my window bus every 10mins, 1st night drunken girls screaming at the police in the... more

I travelled down to Portsmouth (for the first time!) with a group of girls, for the purpose of performing, radio interviews, photo shoots and promotion. On arrival, the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. We were given a full suite to ourselves which provided more than enough room and we had beautiful sea views too! Our trip lasted for... more

Stayed many times over the years.Staff always pleasant and helpful.Ideal for couples or families to enjoy a great holiday,lots to see and do and when you are tired what better place to come back to and sit in your window and watch the ferries and ocean liners pass by.Never get bored here! more

A party of 15 members spent seven days in The Ocean Hotel & Apartments. We occupied four apartments. We found them to be clean, spacious, quiet, well equipped and all had magnifecent sea views. The staff were welcoming, cheerful and helpful. Not one of the discerning Yorkshire folk had any regrets of our selection. Car parking was adequate. more

cant praise staff enough very helpful and friendly, rooms lovely and clean, stunning views from sea facing room and easy accessible to all that portsmouth has to offer cant wait to go back. more