Name: Blue Star House
Address: 20 Elphinstone Road, Portsmouth, PO5 3HR, United Kingdom, 20 Elphinstone Road, PO5 3HR, UK
Rating: 8.1

Blue Star House

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About this property

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 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Small Single Room

1 single bed

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Superior Double Room

1 double bed

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Deluxe King Room

1 extra-large double bed

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Superior King Room

1 extra-large double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sara

United Kingdom

“Good location near to where my son lives. Spacious room I shared with my mum. Clean, tidy, modern. Good communication from Emma beforehand.”

Daniel

United Kingdom

“Location near beach and old portsmouth Clean nice and spacious Good value”

David

United Kingdom

“We particularly enjoyed access to the huge communal kitchen where we were able to cook proper meals (including homemade pizza!) It is very well located with lots of shops, cafes, & restaurants within 5 minutes walk, and the Common & sea front...”

Debra

United Kingdom

“Our host has been very helpful, supportive and communicative throughout the booking and arrival process. Excellent location and facilities in a spotless environment. We booked two rooms which were equally comfortable and perfect for our needs. The...”

Vicky

United Kingdom

“The room was spacious and we had our own cupboard in the kitchen to keep food. Own shared are to cook with oven job and fridge.”

Christina

United Kingdom

“Great location/brilliant facilities, comfy bed, nice communal area, also great that I managed to park in front! Walking distance to main area /food/shopping and pubs! Was travelling with others that were staying in the same place so great to be...”

Christine

United Kingdom

“All as advertised. The room and all facilities were super clean.”

Thomas

United Kingdom

“Brilliant location, 5 mins away from seafront. Nice quiet road. Good communal facilities with multiple cookers, washing machines, dishwashers etc.”

Cara

United Kingdom

“Fantastic facilities and very clean. Great communication about how to check in and obtain a parking permit.”

Yasmine

United Kingdom

“It was located close to the town centre with shops etc close by. The rooms were clean but a little rough around the edges in kitchen, i suppose from many people using the facilities. It was a nice touch of the owner to leave cereals and fresh...”

Host Information

Company review score: 8.1Based on 450 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, 8.2

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

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of £50 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$65. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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.

A damage deposit of £50 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.