Name: Harbour Hotel & Spa Chichester
Address: North Street, Chichester, England, United Kingdom, Chichester, West Sussex, GB
Price range: $164–$604 per night
Rating: 8.37

What guests think

Across the reviews, Harbour Hotel & Spa Chichester is praised for its central location, friendly staff, and comfortable rooms in a characterful historic building, while recurring drawbacks include hot rooms without air conditioning, limited paid parking, and occasional event noise.

Many guests enjoyed the on-site restaurant and breakfast, though a few reported slow service or disappointing items. Facilities feel inconsistent, with reports of spa closures or tired areas and the lift occasionally out of service. Best for travellers seeking a characterful base in the city who can accept some practical compromises.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available but limited and charged, and the lift is small and has been out of order at times. Spa facilities exist but have been closed or felt tired/dirty on some stays.

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10

Paul

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Charging a tenner for overnight parking for guests staying at the hotel, a bit steep and a £120 room rate does NOT include breakfast...which is disappointing. Otherwise very comfortable room and bed.

6

Rachel

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked this spa hotel as it is perfectly located. As it was my partners 60th birthday I had arranged lots of lovely treats. Sadly he went down with Covid and the hotel wouldn’t change the booking so I went alone as I didn’t want to lose the money. Everything was good, staff excellent, however the hydrotherapy pool was closed for repair and the steam was closed for maintenance!! Overall the weekend was quite disappointing. Staying at a spa hotel with no working facilities is like watching a Christmas light switch on with no lights !!

8

Sharpe

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Brilliant team, super service and great food. Parking was tight and very small for the size of the hotel. Parking fee was a little cheeky but not unheard of. The room was too hot - had to have the fan on ALL night which was incredibly loud.

8

Aaron

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was stunning and room ideal, we did not use the restaurant. The spa facilities were the only down point as they are very tired and also dirty

8

Louise

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was conveniently located for the town centre. Excellent shops, bars & restaurants. The hotel is over four levels & unfortunately the lift was broken during our visit. Being on the top floor this was quite a challenge especially with luggage. Having said that it didn't ruin our stay. The staff were lovely & we would thoroughly recommend a visit.

10

Lucy

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our room, the complimentary Gin was greatly appreciated and enjoyed!! Bed was super comfy slept really well. Staff really friendly and we had the whole spa area to ourselves! What’s not to love. ❤️

10

Stephen

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice friendly and stylish hotel. Age of building means it’s a bit creaky and the noise insulation isn’t perfect, but I’d definitely stay again. Staff were great. Car parking is a bit hit and miss when they’re busy

4

Anthony

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was over priced. Food was cold, parking was inadequate with not enough parking spaces for guests. Parking was first come first served and was charged at £10 per night, elevator was out of order for the second floor. The stairs to the second floor was steep and dangerous, especially for those with limited mobility. The elevator was out of commission for the whole 4 days of our visit. The room we reserved was advertised as a superior luxury and was disappointingly small with flat pack wardrobe and small desk. The breakfast was charged extra on top of the £287 per night. The hotel building needs updating to keep in pace with the 21st century.

8

Lisa

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bedroom was nice, comfy bed. No room in hotel car park but public one close by. Food was good at breakfast and dinner. Convenient for walking the Roman walls, cathedral and centre.

6

Janet Anne

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was up a long corridor at top of hotel, spa was closed, mould in bathroom

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean and well kept. A few guests noted issues such as mould or missed cleaning and worn or dirty furnishings/windows.

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Debbie

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious & clean bedroom and bathroom. Staff were very helpful.

6

Jodie

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel and surrounding area. Bathroom was not clean on arrival with hair in the shower and toothpaste all around the bathroom taps.

8

Rosemary

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night & would visit again. We loved the history, the character & the style of the hotel, super comfy bed & great walk in shower, lovely touch with the complimentary gin & tonic. We were a little disappointed that the bedroom windows were not cleaner, the glass was smeary & dust marked & the window frames (esp on the cross member) were grimy. All the staff we friendly, charming, professional & knowledgeable. 4 1/2 star rating! See you soon 😃

10

Mrs Sarah A

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an amazing two night stay at this lovely hotel. The room was spotless and the bed was very comfortable. We had room 1 which does have the lift next to it but after everyone's turned in for the night the hotel itself is very peaceful. Breakfast was great and every memebr of staff we spoke to were very welcoming and obliging. We would thoroughly recommend this hotel to anyone considering staying there.

10

Joan

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, clean room

10

Karin

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and bathroom, very comfortable bed, quiet room, friendly and helpful staff, car parking, excellent location.

10

Donna

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really friendly staff. Room was beautiful but the view was a slight disappointment due to the view as our room was at the back of the hotel. Bed was so comfortable and spacious and bathroom was very well laid out with a nice little touch of dressing gowns and slippers. Room did get a very warm at night but a fan is provided in the room. A few little cobwebs on the ceiling in the corner and a little bit dusty in places, but overall nice a clean. There was a party/wedding going on at the hotel, but the rooms are very well sound proofed as we didn't hear a thing. Would definitely stay again.

10

Helen

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Immaculate room & en-suite. Lovely decor & good service.

6

Roger Grant

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were amazing and very helpful. Food was excellent and beautifully served. Our original superior bedroom was dark and looked out on a tiny grubby concrete area with an air conditioning unit. They changed it immediately and the next room was very good. Bathroom fans very noisy at night. Bar lounge furniture was very stained and some of it torn. I didn't really want to sit on it. The staff made the hotel with their enthusiasm and helpfulness.

6

Janet Anne

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was up a long corridor at top of hotel, spa was closed, mould in bathroom

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Rooms

Rooms are stylish and comfortable with notably good beds, though size and views vary widely between categories. Heat can be an issue in warm weather due to no air conditioning, and some rooms suffer from noise from doors or events.

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10

Kathleen

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was large and comfortable, as was the sofa bed. The room was spacious and well equipped, with various teas and coffees.

8

Kim

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had lovely view but not enough lighting and nowhere to plug kettle except floor

8

Trevor

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed on a very hot day. The room allocated was high up in the property. There was no a/c and the windows could only be opened an inch or two due to seagull guards. Lovely place but my room was incredibly hot, which was a shame. I will stay there again though if possible as it has a great central location

10

Jerry

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only booked an overnight stay at the hotel together with a pre theatre dinner. Check in & check out was quick and easy. All the staff throughout our stay were polite & helpful. The room was a good size & packed with all the usual equipment you would need for your stay which also included a mini bar. We were very surprised when we saw the height of the bed which was unusually high but very comfortable when you managed to climb on it. Would book there again.

8

L

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The fixtures and fittings of the hotel themselves are lovely and the beds are comfy, however I had a room which I’d describe as being built for hobbits. I’m 5ft9 and had to duck under the door to get int he room, hit my head many times on the ceiling and just felt for the price that my room was very small for what I paid for it. I went in other rooms whilst I was there and the size disparity is enormous so I felt very overcharged for what I received.

10

Lisa

Jan 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Large room with comfy bed, tasty breakfast and great location for shops and restaurants.

10

Karin

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and bathroom, very comfortable bed, quiet room, friendly and helpful staff, car parking, excellent location.

6

Timothy

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very hot room with inappropriate heavy duvet for the summer season. Check-in experience wasn’t that welcoming, though breakfast room staff were more personable. Inadequate parking.

8

Madeleine

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely hotel, excellent staff and wonderful room. Beautiful area, and very convenient for the centre and station access. The only downside was the location of the room; the room itself was wonderful, very clean and the bed was very comfy. However, the stairwell and lift were right next to our room, in a small corridor, and the door to the stairwell doesn't have a soft closing door. All night, and the morning after, the door banged shut and it was disappointing for such a peaceful room that the room wasn't soundproof - it kept us awake and was a disappointing feature of the hotel, particularly as our room was a superior room!

8

Robert

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Slightly marred by high volume event below us on the Friday night! But you did warn us and were concerned for us. Good to hear young people enjoying themselves though!

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating across reception, bar and restaurant. There are isolated reports of slow check-in/out, unresponsive reception calls, or billing/communication confusion.

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Debbie

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious & clean bedroom and bathroom. Staff were very helpful.

4

Will

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor customer service, upon arrival ignored by the reception staff while they carried on chatting no apology for the 5 min wait. Spa closed not informed before hand, only booked for a spa weekend away. Breakfast was disappointing for £18 and we were charged double. We were also over charged for parking. The bar staff were lovely and very welcoming.

10

Stephen

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent central location. Car park at rear of hotel. Lovely people. But Under staffed (slow check out due to only 1 person on reception trying to handle telephone enquiry). Comfy bed, great shower. Expensive.

10

Gina

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They were very accommodating to our late check in and trips back and forth to the hospital. The room was lovely, nice crisp sheets and fluffy towels with robes too. There are tea making facilities tucked away in the wardrobe. Plus a fan if it’s warm. The staff are really helpful, it’s a joy to stay there.

10

Jerry

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only booked an overnight stay at the hotel together with a pre theatre dinner. Check in & check out was quick and easy. All the staff throughout our stay were polite & helpful. The room was a good size & packed with all the usual equipment you would need for your stay which also included a mini bar. We were very surprised when we saw the height of the bed which was unusually high but very comfortable when you managed to climb on it. Would book there again.

10

Joan

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, clean room

6

Roger Grant

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were amazing and very helpful. Food was excellent and beautifully served. Our original superior bedroom was dark and looked out on a tiny grubby concrete area with an air conditioning unit. They changed it immediately and the next room was very good. Bathroom fans very noisy at night. Bar lounge furniture was very stained and some of it torn. I didn't really want to sit on it. The staff made the hotel with their enthusiasm and helpfulness.

8

Anne

Jan 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was my first solo stay at a hotel, so was daunting for me. The parking was poor and when I tried to call reception to ask where to park the call was never picked up despite letting it ring and ring. For a ‘luxury’ hotel I didn’t find the welcome very warm. The bar/restaurant and room were truly lovely. I was not advised the spa was closed at booking, I received an email a couple of days before arrival. I was told a hold payment of £50 would not be taken from my account, my bank flagged the payment a few moments after the card details were taken. It was refunded on discharge. I’m not sure I would return despite the room being lovely. I feel customer care and making someone feel valued and important is top priority.

10

Andy

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, great staff what’s not to like

10

david

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A good stay as usual. Nice friendly staff. Right in the centre of town so very convenient for what I had to do.

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Location

Consistently praised for a central, walkable position near the cathedral, theatre, shops and the station.

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10

gregory

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel, with good meal options and very well located.

10

Nik

Jan 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is welcoming with good onsite parking options. Building was warm in our current wintery conditions despite it's size. Staff were efficient. Location for the exploration of Chichester was ideal... easily walkable to town, cathedral etc...

10

Kraig

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This historic hotel was right in the middle of town perfect to pub crawl or thrift shopping. The park is located right behind the property. It was a personification of an old English Stay!

10

Anneliese

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable hotel, well placed and with a good helpful staff.Handy for the theatre and and a walk around the walls. We will hopefully return later in the year.

10

Karin

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and bathroom, very comfortable bed, quiet room, friendly and helpful staff, car parking, excellent location.

10

Deborah

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful rooms, comfortable beds . Property is beautiful- pictures shown are accurate. Lift! Very convenient walking distance to centre of Chichester, the Festival Theatre and other attractions but just at the edge of the pedestrian area so I could have a taxi pick me up in front when I left

10

Amanda

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was wonderful. Right in the centre of town, everything walkable. The staff are so friendly and the bed so. comfortable! I would definitely recommend and stay again if in the area.

10

Elizabeth

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel with friendly helpful staff,well situated for the Festival Theatre, shopping and Cathedral also 5min taxi ride from the station.

8

Aviv

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and interesting building

10

david

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A good stay as usual. Nice friendly staff. Right in the centre of town so very convenient for what I had to do.

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Dining

Breakfast and dinners are often described as tasty with good variety and a popular on-site restaurant. Some guests experienced slow service or occasional disappointments at breakfast or with specific menu items.

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Myra

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was ideal for the local shops and restaurants all within walking distance as well as interesting activities within walking distance. Good choice of breakfast and had an evening meal at the restaurant and it also had a good choice

10

Sonia

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very central to the Main Street, good shopping. The staff were very helpful and always had a friendly approach with a smile. Food excellent.

10

gregory

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel, with good meal options and very well located.

4

Will

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor customer service, upon arrival ignored by the reception staff while they carried on chatting no apology for the 5 min wait. Spa closed not informed before hand, only booked for a spa weekend away. Breakfast was disappointing for £18 and we were charged double. We were also over charged for parking. The bar staff were lovely and very welcoming.

10

Gillian

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Harbour Hotel is very convenient for the theatre and town. Very friendly staff. Had Dinner and two breakfasts all were very good. Really enjoyed my stay here and will return.

10

Christian

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful weekend stay. Staff were brilliant, room and bed was at very high standard. Food was delicious.

6

June

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A slightly disappointing stay. Not much room to move around in our Dr Luxe bedroom. Service was very slow at dinner and we were not given the A La Carte menu. Breakfast was also slow. Would not stay again.

10

Raymond

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel perfectly located for seeing the marvelous Cathedral city of Chichester. Superb food and service in a historic building that once hosted President Eisenhower.

10

Pauline

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing staff and food!

10

Joseph

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely historic hotel. Great staff and amazing restaurant! We had both breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Both were delicious!

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Month	Average price
January	$145
February	$155
March	$180
April	$197
May	$215
June	$205
July	$280
August	$219
September	$279
October	$190
November	$166
December	$164

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $189	7 $193	8 $252	9 $204	10 $225	11 $243	12
13 $188	14 $288	15	16 $235	17 $604	18	19
20 $321	21 $236	22 $242	23 $243	24 $285	25	26 $243
27 $218	28 $218	29 $279	30 $223

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $200	2 $345	3 $297
4 $168	5	6	7	8 $194	9 $182	10
11 $176	12 $193	13 $245	14 $237	15 $192	16 $215	17
18 $164	19 $170	20 $179	21 $176	22 $176	23 $191	24 $209
25 $165	26 $172	27 $202	28 $205	29 $184	30 $185	31 $209

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