Great location and generally very friendly and obliging staff. Room was kept very clean - rather overpowering smell of disinfectant. Disappointing in all other areas, however. Room had no carpets or curtains (other than thin blinds), very echoey and unwelcoming. Heating did not work, and it took 3 days to get it sorted - took them 2 days to provide... More

stayed here for two weeks so far, nice room, friendly staff, brilliant cooked to order breakfast with cereal full English and toast and marmalade noting is to much for staff,right on the front so go for beach walks, if you get chance.i get to stay in alot of hotels while working away and would recommend this if staying in and... More

We had a two bedroom apartment and were amazed at the size! The views over the Solent were amazing. The decor was tired and furnishings basic, but it was such good value! Staff were very helpful and we had a wonderful time. More

We had a 5 night stay at the Ocean Hotel and had a suite. The view from the large windows was fantastic. Chrissy the Manageress was really helpful and friendly, and the suite was perfect for our needs. The paintwork is a little tired, but the warmth of the staff, the position of the hotel and the fabulous views made... More

My husband and I spent a week here .We had booked a one bedroom appt . only to find they had upgraded us to a 2bed front Appt . What a fantastic view it just made our holiday .The staff were so friendly nothing was too much trouble for them no matter what you asked . The bus into town... More

We stayed in Room G1 which is one of the holiday apartments at the Ocean Hotel. The room was superb, really spacious, with a nice kitchen and en suite bathroom. There is a nice big bay window with fantastic views of the sea, canoe lake and the pier. The staff at the hotel were fantastic. Dawn, Chrissie and Tracey were... More

We have been to Southsea many times but this was our best visit ever! We stayed in a 3 bedroomed apartment with magnificent views. Don't forget to pack binoculars! The lift was a novelty. The staff were very helpful, our kettle was broken and replaced the same day. The apartment was huge. We had a twin room with private bathroom... More

This is the third time we have stayed at the ocean, self catering it absolutely superb, hoping to go back again next year the apartments are spotless and with everything you could possibly need the staff are extremely nice and friendly if we had to score this hotel out of 10 it would be 12 can't say enough about it... More

I have nothing but praise for the owner of Ocean Hotel and our wonderful holiday experience. Our family of 2 adults and 2 young children spent 7 days at Ocean Hotel in August 2011. On arrival the staff were extremely helpful and gave us lots of advice & sorted out the baby cot with sheets. The apartment was lovely, clean... More