Travelrest Fareham Solent Gateway

We needed a stop en route to Southampton docks after travelling from Yorkshire. This did the job as we needed somewhere to rest our weary heads. It was welcoming with a friendly receptionist and the room was cozy (if a little tired which would be expected if the so called housing development is taking over). It had a certain charm to it and was perfect for what we needed. If you are looking for a modern place with all the mod cons then you probably won't want to stay here but if you just need somewhere basic and friendly then this will suit your needs. Breakfast was a sausage butty and a coffee - perfect (but they do a full English etc as well). Sorry to hear this place is closing down, but glad we got the opportunity to stay for a night. Thanks❤️

A very pleasant small hotel very conveniently situated on the outskirts of Fareham and from which one has easy access to the Portsmouth and Southampton areas. My wife and I enjoyed our stay, finding the accommodation clean and comfortable. I am very disappointed that this lovely little hotel will be closing down soon so that developers can build multiple housing units

3 star at best, scalded in shower when elsewhere cold water was used, poor quality furnishings, window blinds broken, over sink light broken, plastic glasses in bathroom vile, grouting around bath are has black mould needs redoing taps etc are old and horrid, bed linen greyer than our skies and pillow cases could be mistaken as floor cloths. Could not recommend anyone to stay here, although it apparently works well with Goodwood. In general you’re in one of two camps Three star suits us just fine The place needs a total refurbishment Locals said it’s needed refurbishing for years.

The staff were very friendly: from the lovely Eileen who talked me through my phone booking and greeted me on arrival, through the owner who bought in ingredients specially for my preferred gluten-free breakfast, to the helpful kitchen staff. The double room was pretty small and the decor took me back to the 80s (it even smelled like my college room, which was a lovely spot of nostalgia!) but it was comfortable and clean. The cafetière and ground coffee were a nice touch. The breakfast was fine and the conservatory it was served in was lovely: clean and bright with a view over the garden.

Perfect for what we needed. Friendly welcome, lovely team of staff, clean, spacious rooms, excellent bathroom with great shower. Delicious breakfast. Comfy beds. A great night’s sleep, parking. Basically what you’d want from a really good B&B. Have already booked for the next time we need to be local and would 100% recommend. It’s a really good find and much needed in the area.

We have been using TravelRest for many years now and I finally decided to leave a review! The hotel is in a great location for us with plenty of parking. Ian and the team are friendly and very helpful. Any issues have been promptly dealt with. The rooms have always been clean and tidy and plenty of tea and coffee available. The only thing this place lacks to make it perfect, is a swimming pool, but I'm sure if you ask Eileen nicely, she can rig one up in the kitchen in no time ;)

Another great stay, manager and staff friendly and helpful as had to change booking to an extra adult plus one puppy. Food great, cooked fresh to order, over heard one couple disliking the wait for tea, reminded them it is cooked to order. Bed comfy, room clean, will be back in February. Thank you.

A very pleasant small hotel very conveniently situated on the outskirts of Fareham and from which one has easy access to the Portsmouth and Southampton areas. My wife and I enjoyed our stay, finding the accommodation clean and comfortable.

Firstly the positives. This hotel is nicely priced and in a good location. I received a warm greeting and all of the information I needed at reception. It was nice to have free parking and a novelty to have a cafetière in the room. I agree with many other reviews about the tiredness of the rooms and the furniture. It doesn’t really feel like a hotel in the room. It feels like a mate’s spare room you stayed in during the 1980s that you have returned to. To find it exactly the same. The styling in my room was very brown and I was tempted to think it might be dirty but it wasn’t. The cleanliness was fine apart from some dead bugs in the light fitting. If the bed was changed, the wallpaper torn down, a lock of paint given and some brighter colours it might be quite pleasant. This was a work trip. I would hope not to have to stay again but would do if necessary. I have been at worse. Which probably isn’t the warmest endorsement!