Is The Ship and Bell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ship and Bell?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Ship and Bell?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Where is The Ship and Bell located?

Situated in Waterlooville, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Staunton Country Park, South Downs National Park, and Butser Ancient Farm. Queen Elizabeth Country Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

The Ship and Bell Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Sep 3, 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Live bands Saturday and Sunday if you’re trying to have a peaceful time

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Nichola

Aug 28, 2020

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

eekend break

Weekend break for anniversary. Lovely service room a bit tired

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen

Feb 15, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good one-night stay

Good no-fuss overnight stay, in a pleasant enclave with several nice bars and eateries.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Jan 11, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 14, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

have stayed several times and always enjoyed the time here

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Roger, Calgary

Oct 16, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Ok accommodation Food good Location is ok but not much of interest within walking distance

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sep 28, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 16, 2019

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly staff, with excellent food. The bedroom was very spacious. also very helpful about booking a table for evening

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Christopher

Sep 9, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good spacious room, well worth a stay

Spacious room, very comfortable bed and great shower. Tea, coffee, bottled water provided. Only slight downside was that the street light shon in past the edges of the curtains, but over all would fully recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 2, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was very spacious for 3 people and the beds were very comfortable and linen and soap and shower gel provided on arrival, the young members of staff were very helpful especially Brandon he was superb host, the main chef was very nice man as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

michael

Aug 19, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 9, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely and well-equipped room, charming staff, good breakfast. A number of the light bulbs, and the bathroom fan, were not working but apart from that our stay was delightful.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Aug 7, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

Pub closed very early we had to go round back to beer garden to get in needed a torch room not clean bin didnt get emptied asked for a refund and moved out

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The staff was wonderful. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Jun 2, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for a couple of nights

Great staff made me feel welcome let me stick motorbike in beer garden at the end of the night Great atmosphere excellent food can’t gonwrong

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

May 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy overnight stay

Lovely welcome and immediately showed me to my room.. Welcomed with ample complementary toiletries and tea/coffee facilities. Lovely full English breakfast. Great overnight stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

May 13, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Breakfasts and staff service excellent. Nice old-fashioned ambience. Beds very tired - mattresses need replacing. Sadly, only one (v. low) chair in the twin room. Upon arrival, we were misleadby SatNav into trying (unsuccessfully) to access a nearby former annex, which is now a private property, . There was a terrible parking problem - but once a passer-by explained, all became obvious - but we could have done without the extra hassle at the end of a long day.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

May 1, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Apr 20, 2019

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Arrived at the property, having let them know we would be late. Staff very nice and helpful. Shown to our room, but they couldn't unlock the door, so had to give us another room. We had booked a family room, but fortunately our son didn't stay, as the alternative room only had two single beds. What they would have done if he had come, I don't know. Room was ok, but dated. One of the plug sockets didn't work. The lamp next to my husband's bed didn't work. The light above the mirror in the bathroom didn't work. There was no mirror in the room. The toiletries provided in the bathroom were good and useful. We booked breakfast for 8.45am, but when we came down, we found the door locked and no sign of any staff. The kitchen was empty. Managed to let ourselves out through a back door. At 9am, a member of staff arrived apologising, saying he'd had a late night and slept in!!! I know he'd had alate night, because I could hear him chatting until 1am the night before. Told him we didn't have time to wait for breakfast and he did refund us the cost of breakfast, which was kind. But still not a good enough service and guess what, we won't be returning!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Apr 7, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

We attended for a function where staff were lovely, however glad didn’t pay full price for accommodation as it didn’t match the service to date. Room had cobwebs at height & bathroom windows & walls. Bathroom window was clear glass with net curtain overlooking restaurant next door. Breakfast cold & I apologised. Wanted to give feedback at checkout but not interested.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Kristine

Apr 4, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

K J

Mar 1, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good older style

Fine older style of property but clean. Staff a bit matter of fact.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Jan 28, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our 2 nights stay.room was large, clean and warm, Breakfast had a large selection of items, The food in the main dining room was also good. The one thing that I would recommend to be looked into is to have a thicker curtain in the bath room.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 11, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely comfy spacious room and Breakfast was outstanding

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 17, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed here for last 12 years on and off. staff always pleasant but we were let down on first morning as chef was not around for breakfast after we went all round the bar areas he turned up, breakfast was on a cold plate and butter was solid. for toast. On 2nd day we went down for breakfast at 7.45am,'b.fast is from 7.30am. but place was deserted and in darkness so we returned to our room until 8.30am when we saw a car coming into the c.park . on returning to the restaurant, a young lady met us followed by the assistant manager who was doing the breakfast. which was covered in burnt residue and was not edible. the young lady made a note of the fact and was going to let Jenny the Manager know when she arrived later. The kitchen area was covered with dirty dishes from the night before on both occasions and was not clean. burnt marks on splashbacks etc. When we went to check out the fella told us he was told to do b.fast at 9.am but did not let us know. After all this trouble we will not be using the hotel side of the pub in future

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

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