Second Nature Southampton
A hometel in Southampton city centre for stays built around your priorities and pace. 71 rooms, Winnie’s café, a bar, a gym, a meeting room and co-working space, and easy access to The Solent and beyond.
Different room types give you all the comforts and flexibility of home, plus the best hotel services. Pet-friendly. Family-ready. Responsibly-minded.
Check in to a room that’s yours for a full 24 hours. 2pm to 2pm.
Fully equipped kitchens and spacious layouts offer room to work or rest when visiting Southampton, while included extras are both generous and genuinely useful.
Home for a while - a short walk from West Quay, SeaCity Museum, and Mayflower Theatre.
Our Southampton hometel runs on 100% electric, low-carbon renewable energy. We have a zero-waste-to-landfill policy and an award-winning commitment to sustainability.
This level of care is Second Nature, built for a better stay in Hampshire.
Your daily rituals and small routines matter, whether you’re visiting Southampton for a night or parking up for longer. Our range of facilities give you a level of independence that even luxury hotels overlook: everything you need, exactly where you need it.
Laundry
The shared laundry room is open 24 hours a day - no schedules, no service windows, no disruption to your city plans. Washing, ironing, and drying facilities will keep you fresh for your next visit into Fareham or the New Forest.
The Pantry
Skip a trip to West Quay Shopping Centre and avoid the waste that often comes when you’re on a short visit. Our pantry provides everyday essentials in sensible quantities, and a considered range of basics for a meal or two. It’s another Second Nature way of giving you more than a traditional boutique hotel offers.
Parking
We have a private on-site car park available from £13 per night. If you would like to add it to your stay, let us know when you book direct. We also offer EV charging to our guests, with two charging points.
Voi electric scooters
See the sites of Southampton on a Voi electric scooter. They’re located just outside our main entrance. Click here to download the app and off you go.
Families
Second Nature gives you the space and service to shape your stay.
Our rooms in Southampton offer extra square footage for families to get into the swing of things, spend time together, and base themselves comfortably for whatever the day or night holds.
If you’re travelling with a youngster, we can add a cot to your room, free of charge. Just request one when you book.
Southampton itself is family-friendly through and through. You can spend the morning exploring maritime heritage at the SeaCity Museum or catching a show at the Mayflower Theatre, then head to the waterfront for a walk.
Pets
There's no additional charge for staying with your pet.
It’s part of how we like to host - just let us know when booking so we can prepare your room accordingly.
Dogs: we welcome pets up to 35kg. If you’re travelling with another type of animal, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate.
In Winnie’s: dogs are welcome to join you. We just ask that they stay on the lead to keep the space calm for everyone.
Party animals: please supervise your pet, do your best to manage any noise, and show consideration to other guests.
Activities: New Forest National Park is a short drive away, while many beaches in Hampshire are dog-friendly like Hurst Spit near Keyhaven, and Hordle Cliff near Milford-on-Sea.
Time together is the default at Second Nature.
It can happen around the table at Winnie’s, at the bar as the day moves into evening, or at one of our regular events (keep scrolling to see more).
If you have a work event in mind, the Drawing Room is our flexible workspace built for team meetings or project-based work. It accommodates up to 12, offering a reliable, distraction-free environment for whatever your agenda requires.
Our events in Southampton
2 for 1, Southampton
Good drinks, great company, and a reason to stay a little longer. Join us for 2-for-1 cocktails, where every round is better shared. No set schedule, no fuss - just handcrafted cocktails, a relaxed atmosphere, and an easy excuse to settle in for the evening.
Our Neighbourhood
Between the Mayflower Theatre and the West Quay district for shopping and local dining, you’ll find the Southampton we love: hidden medieval walls, maritime haunts in the Old Town, and the kind of proper pubs where you can lose an afternoon watching the water.
Our insider intel and tips feature the places that make our neighbourhood tick, and our lives as locals both easy and entertaining. You’ll see our favourite spots to grab a coffee, pick up groceries, and work or workout. All within walking distance.
Good to know
eBakeHouse
Part bakery, part neighbourhood fixture. Come for excellent coffee and stay for the pastries that rarely make it to lunchtime. A good place to start the day if you'd rather swap the usual chains for somewhere with real local character.
Gaia Health Store
A useful one to know about if you've forgotten something, or prefer to shop a little more consciously. From everyday essentials to natural remedies and eco-conscious products, Gaia is a trusted local favourite with thoughtful products and genuinely helpful advice.
Telephone House Pharmacy
Hopefully you won't need it. But if you do, you'll be glad to know it's here. From everyday essentials to expert advice, this independent pharmacy is one of those useful local places that helps keep life moving when plans don't quite go to plan.
OSOTO inside Vinelo Record Store
Hidden inside Vinilo Record Store, OSOTO is the sort of place locals quietly recommend to each other. Excellent coffee, a relaxed atmosphere, and shelves of vinyl to browse while you wait. A good reminder that some of the best finds aren't always on the high street.
Maurie's
A little further out, but well worth the detour. Maurie's has built a loyal local following with thoughtful ingredients, and sandwiches that rarely stay on the shelves for long. A good one for a picnic, a train journey, or simply a very good lunch.
Rice Up Wholefoods
A little different from your average supermarket. Rice Up is an independent workers' co-operative offering ethical groceries, refill stations, fresh food, and everyday essentials. If you're planning to cook during your stay, or simply enjoy discovering local businesses with strong values, it's well worth a visit.