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Blue Star House

20 Elphinstone Road, Portsmouth, PO5 3HR, United Kingdom
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Blue Star House

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Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
556 reviews

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Reliable info:
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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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

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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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
8.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.4

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Host Information

Company review score: 8.3Based on 487 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, 8.4

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

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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
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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about HK$ 473. 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
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCB 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.