Blue Star House

20 Elphinstone Road, Portsmouth, PO5 3HR, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>630</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
630 reviews

We were delighted with our room at the Blue Star House: very spacious, extremely clean. We did not use the common facilities but checked them nd found them exceptional.

Edith United Kingdom
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Blue Star House offers accommodation in the centre of Southsea, Portsmouth. Every room has a flat-screen TV. You will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Blue Star House offers free WiFi throughout the property. There is a shared kitchen with tea/coffee making facilities. Mary Rose Museum is 2.7 km from Blue Star House, while Port Solent is 9.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 34.6 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.1
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  • Edith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We were delighted with our room at the Blue Star House: very spacious, extremely clean. We did not use the common facilities but checked them nd found them exceptional.”
  • Arthur
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, nice tidy little room and the building itself has a nice little social area, kitchen etc with all the amenities you need.”
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely room , great facilities. Location was perfect. Highly recommended. Clean and tidy”

Host Information

Company review score: 8.5Based on 568 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Blue Star House provides high quality self-catering accommodation with free laundry facilities in the heart of Southsea. This Victorian house has been extensively renovated to provide modern comfort and is well appointed with quality fittings throughout. Each secure room has superfast broadband (wired and wi-fi), a Hypnos bed, crisp linen, a TV, desk and a stylish en-suite wet room. The house offers the freedom to cook for yourself in a stylish, well-equipped kitchen with quality appliances and also a laundry room. Ideal for those with special dietary or medical requirements. A bike store and a courtyard garden are provided at the rear of the house. Key areas are covered by CCTV. In a residential street, the house is within a hundred metres of the buzz of Southsea's shopping centre, restaurants, and bars. Southsea hosts regular Craft and Farmers’ markets. Almost as close is Southsea Common. This highly attractive 100 acre public area, which fronts several miles of beach, offers a castle, two piers, a funfair, the D-Day Museum, tennis courts, golf links, numerous cafés, a hovercraft to the Isle of Wight, recreation and barbecue areas, a skatepark and play-parks ...

Neighbourhood information

The house is located in a residential street moments from Southsea Centre. Local facilities include restaurants, pubs and clubs, department stores, supermarkets and convenience stores, coffee shops, hairdressers and public transport hubs. A short walk or cycle to numerous local employers in Portsmouth including Portsmouth Dockyard, IBM, Pall filtration, SSE, Royal Navy, University of Portsmouth, Convenient for the Isle o Wight hovercraft and Gosport Ferry.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Blue Star House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Blue Star House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash is not accepted Blue Star House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the property operates a self check in system. The codes will be sent to guests before arrival. Meet and greet is available on request, waiting time beyond 30 minutes is chargeable.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Blue Star House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Blue Star House

  • The prices at Blue Star House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Blue Star House include:

    • Single
    • Double

  • Blue Star House is 0.8 miles from the centre of Portsmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 950 yards from Blue Star House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Blue Star House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Blue Star House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.