In the centre of Fareham with easy access to the M27 motorway, this 18th-century coaching inn offers spacious, classic rooms with private bathrooms. Its bar features real ales and leather sofas. Each of the elegant, traditionally furnished rooms at the Red Lion Hotel includes a TV and free Wi-Fi access. Tea and coffee facilities are provided, along with a hairdryer and ironing facilities. The cosy bar and restaurant serves speciality coffees, bar snacks, and chef’s daily specials. Guests can also enjoy a range of light meals. Fareham Shopping Centre is located just next to the inn, while Fareham’s many shops and restaurants can be reached in a 10-minute walk. Fareham Rail Station is 15 minutes’ walk away, while Portsmouth is a 10-minute drive. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Portsmouth International Ferry port are located nearby.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Reception service was excellent room was clean and facilities very good.
Eileen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast - Wide range of food available and being able to order things not actually on the menu - i.e. scrambles egg on toast Dining room beautifully decorated for Christmas
Terri
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Having stayed at the Red lion on numerous occasions, all the staff are always helpful, go above and beyond. Food great We even reccomended it to others and on this occasion on our stay we had six of our friends stay their too on our reccomendations
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good size room. The hotel was comfortably warm, often not the case in winter in hotels these days. Very good breakfast with friendly staff.
Glenn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
My wife and i were ver pleased with our overnight stay. The hotel and staff were very welcoming. When we walked in the hotel and bar had a very cosy feeling. Would definitely stay again and most definitely recommend. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hotel is very welcoming and cosy. The staff are friendly and efficient.
Annette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location, friendly welcome, good service though had to remind the waiter for both my hot drink and my main dish at breakfast time. General atmosphere with other customers.
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The atmosphere and ease of the place. Pub was lovely. Bed very comfortable. Although we'll placed in centre of town, it was very peaceful. Parking facility excellent.
Tom
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Both dinner and breakfast were brilliant. Plenty of choice and plenty of it.
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, Excellent breakfast. Loads of space in the car park

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Red Lion
  • Cuisine
    British

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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