The Crown Inn

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Lunch and dinner served
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
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Garden
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Square, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton, England, SO32 1AF
  • Place, Bishops Waltham Palace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, WestQuay Shopping Centre
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Crown Inn

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a garden are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Crown Inn offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Southampton inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Crown Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bishops Waltham Palace. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Just a 2-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 6 minutes from Marwell Zoo
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury The Crown Inn also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Southampton inn is smoke free.

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Crown Inn Southampton
Crown Southampton
The Crown Inn Inn
The Crown Inn Southampton
The Crown Inn Inn Southampton

The Crown Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 400 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel, great room, great food and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and very nice room. Great breakfast and in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2 night stay at The Crown Inn. The location is perfect and easy to find, parking was simple in the car park opposite. We had the four poster room which was amazing. Very spacious and a massive bathroom too. Staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. We loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely charming pub and cosy room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is outstanding, from the staff to the check in, room decor, bathrooms, shower, and finally the food offering. The pub is superbly positioned for both Southampton and Winchester.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was charming, spotlessly clean & warm Staff were Amazing We would definitely stay again and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, nice staff looking forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people are amazing! Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small inn and pub close to Southampton but rural and friendly. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint historical inn with loads of charm, friendly staff, lovely pub, friendly locals, tasty food
Breakfast
Courtyard
Our room
Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We could not of faulted The Crown! Great, welcoming staff, beautiful room, fantastic pub (drink & food). Would most certainly recommend and stay again. Rooms worth double the pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff. Great room. Liked the atmosphere in the pub section
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old inn with great character. Rooms are great, but tall people beware!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Our room was spotless,everything just lovely. We arrived early so had a lunch and had booked a table for dinner. The service in all areas was exceptional. Thankyou to all for a wonderful time with you. We will be back sgain.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were overly friendly and accommodating to anything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional pub with gorgeous old style rooms and excellent complimentary drinks in the room. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wide selection of drinks staff very friendly and approachable room smart clean and comfortable not a dog person but dog's in the bars was not a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Would go again.

Great quality pub with lovely food. Great with the dog. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Huge bedroom with seperate lounge. Everything was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend, outstanding room, great food and great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Quintessential stay in a 200 year old Inn with a fantastic pub and restaurant below.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only a short night stop. Friendly, clean room and comfortable bed (loved the quirkiness of the lovely old pub). Good breakfast options in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Great place

Great place , really lovely room , tasty food and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Fabulous place to stay and eat too !

Great place to stay, clean, tidy and friendly staff. Excellent meal in the evening and a fabulous breakfast too. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024