Aparthotel in Southampton
A Hometel in Southampton city centre, for stays that run at your pace. Think of it as an aparthotel done properly: the kitchen, space and privacy of an apartment, with the service of a hotel behind it. 71 rooms, Winnie’s café, a bar, a gym, a meeting room and co-working space, with the Solent and the rest of Hampshire within easy reach. Pet-friendly. Family-ready. B Corp Certified.
Explore our rooms in Southampton
Check in to a room that’s yours for a full 24 hours. 2pm to 2pm.
Fully equipped kitchens and room to spread out mean you can work, cook or switch off without leaving. The extras are the useful kind.
Westquay, SeaCity Museum and the Mayflower Theatre are all a short walk away.
Winnie’s
Coffee, food and a drink when the day’s done.
Meeting rooms
A room on site for meetings, interviews or a few hours of focus.
The gym
Somewhere to move, at your own pace.
The rest of Hampshire is a short drive away. There’s the woodland of the New Forest, the history of Winchester, Portsmouth’s dockyards and the beaches at Bournemouth. You can also cross the Solent to the Isle of Wight for the day, then come back for an evening downstairs.
Second Nature Southampton runs on 100% renewable electricity, backed by REGO certificates. In 2025, it emitted 77% less carbon per night than the average UK hotel.*
*2.37 kg CO₂e per night, calculated using the CHSB methodology with UK Government conversion factors. Full methodology: Lamington Group GHG Report 2025
The care is built in from the start.
Daily life
On-site essentials
Small routines matter, whether you’re in Southampton for a night or staying a while. The facilities here give you a level of independence most hotels don’t: what you need, where you need it.
Laundry
The shared laundry is open 24 hours a day. There are no schedules and no service windows. Wash, dry and iron on your own time, then head back out to the New Forest or the coast.
The Pantry
Skip the trip to the supermarket and the half-used packets you’d leave behind. The Pantry stocks everyday essentials in sensible quantities, plus enough basics for a meal or two.
Parking
A private on-site car park is available from £13 a night. Add it when you book direct. There are also two EV charging points for guests.
Voi electric scooters
Voi e-scooters are parked just outside the main entrance. Download the Voi app and you’re off.
Families & pets
The whole family is welcome at Second Nature Southampton
Families
Rooms in Southampton have extra floor space, so there’s room for everyone to settle in and use the room as a base for the day.
Travelling with a little one? Cots are free. Just request one when you book.
Southampton works well with kids. Spend the morning at SeaCity Museum or a show at the Mayflower Theatre, then head down to the waterfront for a walk.
Pets
There’s no extra charge for your pet. Just let us know when you book so we can get the room ready.
Dogs: All well-behaved dogs are welcome. For other animals, contact us in advance and we’ll do what we can.
In Winnie’s: dogs are welcome to join you. Keep them on a lead so the space stays calm for everyone.
Party animals: please supervise your pet, keep noise down and be considerate of other guests.
Days out: the New Forest is a short drive away. Hurst Spit near Keyhaven and Hordle Cliff near Milford-on-Sea are both dog-friendly beaches.
Events
Hosting ours and yours
Time together happens naturally here. It might be around a table at Winnie’s, at the bar as the day turns into evening, or at one of our regular events.
For work, the Drawing Room is a flexible space for team meetings or project days. It seats up to 12 and stays quiet enough to get through the agenda.
Our neighbourhood
Between the Mayflower Theatre and the shops and restaurants of Westquay, you’ll find the Southampton we love: medieval walls tucked behind modern streets, maritime haunts in the Old Town and proper pubs where you can lose an afternoon watching the water.
Our local tips cover the places that make the area work: where to get coffee, pick up groceries, work or work out. All within walking distance.
1-8 Queens Terrace, Southampton, SO14 3BP, United Kingdom
- Southampton Airport: 15 to 20 minutes by car, or a direct train to the city centre
- Southampton Central station: 10 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus
- Town Quay, for Isle of Wight ferries: 10 minutes’ walk
- Local buses: frequent routes on Queensway and Above Bar Street
Book your stay
Whether you’re staying for one night or many, it’s easy to book your family room.
Second Nature Southampton
1-8 Queens Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3BP, United Kingdom
FAQs
Why stay in a serviced apartment in Southampton?
A serviced apartment gives you a kitchen and room to live in, which makes a difference on longer stays, cruise trips or family breaks. Second Nature Southampton is a Hometel: you get the kitchen and space of an apartment, with a team, a café, a gym and a 24-hour laundry downstairs. Your room is yours for 24 hours, 2pm to 2pm, and dogs up to 35kg stay free.
Are there hotels near the Southampton cruise terminal?
Second Nature Southampton is around 5 minutes by car from the Ocean, Queen Elizabeth II and Mayflower cruise terminals. On-site parking is available from £13 a night, and the 24-hour stay means you’re not checking out at 11am before an afternoon sailing.
What is there to do in Southampton?
In the city, there’s SeaCity Museum, the medieval walls and Tudor House in the Old Town, the Mayflower Theatre and Westquay for shopping. Ocean Village and the waterfront are good for an evening walk. Further out, the New Forest, Winchester and Paulton’s Park are all a short drive away. The Isle of Wight is a ferry ride from Town Quay, 10 minutes’ walk from the hometel.