Title: Ocean Village Travel Guide: Best of Ocean Village, Southampton Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ocean Village](https://expedia.co.uk/Ocean-Village-Southampton-Hotels.0-n553248634859590192-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Southampton](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Southampton.d3245.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Southampton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Southampton.d3245.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ocean Village Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ocean-Village.d553248634859590192.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ocean Village Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ocean-Village.d553248634859590192.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ocean Village Travel Guide ## Southampton ![Southampton docks and Ocean Village marina at sunset on a warm summer's evening](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634859590192/54fdcf7c-0ab3-4472-9b4b-bcc718057e12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southampton docks and Ocean Village marina at sunset on a warm summer's evening](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634859590192/54fdcf7c-0ab3-4472-9b4b-bcc718057e12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A cruise ship in Mayflower Terminal in Southampton, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634859590192/ff452a65-59b7-4c6b-83b5-8bd40ccf5b25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Red Jet 4, fast ferry coming from the Isle of Wight to Southampton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/ea10c680-cc68-4ff0-ae30-7cf5bc056293.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/ea10c680-cc68-4ff0-ae30-7cf5bc056293.jpg) by [Korrigan](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Korrigan) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![The cruise ship Sea Princess leaving Southampton harbour ; fences are visible on the right, which have prevented access to the ship under the ISPS code.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/39781883-5f6a-4120-b39d-b9340c6e6383.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/39781883-5f6a-4120-b39d-b9340c6e6383.jpg) by [Korrigan](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Korrigan) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Ocean Village Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Southampton travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton.dx3245) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Southampton Cruise Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156577/06e47e05-6d9c-4858-a50d-bdbfdd026b0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southampton Cruise Terminal 4.5/5(216 reviews) One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Attraction) ![University of Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092063/7ac07444-c8d0-48d3-bdcd-99b8b9ea57b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Southampton 4/5(55 reviews) Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Southampton-Portswood.d6092063.Attraction) ![Mayflower Theatre showing signage and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167566/601d46f7-1f79-4d7f-900e-14b76c57f01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mayflower Theatre 4.5/5(49 reviews) From touring West End musicals to magic shows, stand-up comedy to children’s entertainment, this historic theater serves up Southampton’s best entertainment. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mayflower-Theatre-The-Polygon.d6167566.Attraction) ![Southampton Saint Mary's Stadium Football club aerial towards Itchen river autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092061/0974abd9-31a5-4b8f-bef2-cda374e7c53c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Mary's Stadium 4.5/5(84 reviews) Catch an event at St. Mary's Stadium during your trip to Southampton. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Stadium-Northam.d6092061.Attraction) ![Buckler's hard , New forest, England, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265169/5ddebeb8-a2d2-429c-ba0e-16a3fe9bff78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Forest Wildlife Park 5/5(4 reviews) Enjoy an outing to New Forest Wildlife Park during your stay in Denny Lodge. Wander through the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Forest-Wildlife-Park-Southampton.d6265169.Attraction) ![Mayflower Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170713/0547e4f1-c4f2-4abf-9cf4-2737aae5ae59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mayflower Park Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mayflower-Park-Southampton-City-Centre.d6170713.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Southampton: Guided Ghost Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48074726/6d9a251e-6cbd-4a93-a4b1-b194887e4d43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Southampton Ghost Walk £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-southampton-ghost-walk.a48074726.activity-details) ![Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5213559/94be67f4-c3bb-4f96-a63b-77dd36973a4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket £9 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/isle-of-wight-osborne-admission-ticket.a5213559.activity-details) ![Private Winchester Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48218822/3507caed-57ca-48c0-bb27-a52bb3ea7c44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Winchester Walking Tour £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-winchester-walking-tour.a48218822.activity-details) [See all activities in Southampton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Southampton.d3245.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Ocean Village ![Harbour Hotel Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19510000/19504400/19504324/68c45722_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 Maritime Walk Southampton England £159 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) We were upgraded to a huge room! Lovely stay - lovely staff. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=19504324&PinnedHotelID=19504324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859590192) ![Novotel Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4500/4431/cebf2d75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Southampton 1 West Quay Road Southampton England £55 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Very nice and clean room and the reception staff were very helpful. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4431&PinnedHotelID=4431&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859590192) ![Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/20000/19955/662fccb6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour West Quay Road Southampton England £67 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,730 reviews) Courteous staff Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=19955&PinnedHotelID=19955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859590192) ![Leonardo Hotel Southampton ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1178300/1178290/0c96afed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Southampton 1 Charlotte Place Southampton England £54 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,258 reviews) Very nice rooms and attentive staff. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=1178290&PinnedHotelID=1178290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859590192) ![Moxy Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42110000/42101700/42101688/92beb57c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Moxy Southampton Harbour Parade Southampton England £59 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews) The room was great with two double beds and two tv’s for each bed, very clean and modern and a good location for our visit to the mayflower theatre Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=42101688&PinnedHotelID=42101688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859590192) ![Royal Maritime Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15086700/15086665/8c64c9ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Maritime Hotel Queens Street Portsmouth England £63 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Nice room and easy to get to town Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=15086665&PinnedHotelID=15086665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859590192) [See all 2,994 properties in Ocean Village](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634859590192) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Ocean Village hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859590192&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859590192&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859590192&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859590192&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859590192&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859590192&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Ocean Village ![Solent Sky is an aviation museum in Southampton, Hampshire, previously known as Southampton Hall of Aviation. It depicts the history of aviation in Southampton, the Solent area and Hampshire. There is special focus on the Supermarine aircraft company, based in Southampton, and its most famous products, the Supermarine S.6 seaplane and the Supermarine Spitfire, designed by R. J. Mitchell. There is also coverage of the Schneider Trophy seaplane races, twice held at Calshot Spit, and the flying boat services which operated from the Solent.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/3d1eba35-f792-402d-96d5-1ab6b0754386.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maritime Quarter If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Maritime-Quarter.dx914079179172151296) ![Medieval Merchant\'s House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169967/66e843d6-2513-4eac-9f07-8e10751b0ab0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southampton City Centre 4/5(584 area reviews) The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Southampton Maritime Museum or Ocean Village Marina might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Southampton-City-Centre.dx553248635810423085) ![Southampton UK seaside city panorama. Wide angle aerial view from the ferry terminal and port with large cruise ship mooring towards the Itchen toll bridge. Beautiful sunrise and calm sea. Urban area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/914077305920487424/d69dbac6-c8cb-4e09-a56e-d37b1676d185.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town While visiting Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like Tudor House and Garden and Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Old-Town.dx914077305920487424) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### St Mary's While there might not be top attractions in St Mary's, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-St-Marys.dx944362142946177024) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northam While Northam isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Northam.dx913904845371699200) ![Aerial view of Southampton is a port city in Hampshire, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944361304599179264/4c8f7afd-331a-4e2f-8bbb-1d69fc1f905e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bedford Place While Bedford Place isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton Guildhall are some notable places to visit nearby. 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