Orion Point
Orion Point is a stylish, modern student accommodation in Southampton, offering fashionable rooms and apartments for students to choose from. It is conveniently located on St. Mary's Road, with Southampton Solent University just a 7-minute walk away and City College within 15 minutes. This popular student housing in Southampton is a favourite among students due to its proximity to universities as well as the town centre.
Location:
Orion Point student accommodation is situated in Southampton, a small town with a rich history and a friendly community. The property is surrounded by green surroundings, allowing residents to stay in touch with nature. The town centre, with its shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and other facilities, is only a 10-minute walk from the property. Orion Point's location is also advantageous for students as it is close to Southampton Solent University and City College. It provides easy access to supermarkets, restaurants, escape rooms, historic venues, clubs, and pubs.
Features:
Orion Point offers a range of features to enhance the student living experience. The property provides self-contained student accommodations that are modern and stylish, with kitchenettes and private bathrooms. Shared apartments for two students are also available. Basic room amenities include a comfortable bed, a desk and chair for studying, and ample storage space. There is also a free onsite gym for residents to stay fit and a lounge area for socializing. Orion Point hosts social events and provides a student area for better focus and study sessions. Practical amenities like free WiFi, a laundry room, and bike storage are also available.
Rooms:
At Orion Point, a variety of room types are available, ranging from spacious studios, fully-furnished ensuites, and modern 2-bed apartments. These rooms are fully furnished to the highest standards, ensuring a comfortable stay for students. The accommodations are equipped with heating facilities to tackle cold weather. Onsite laundry facilities are available to take care of laundry needs. The property also offers spacious common areas with comfortable seating, ping pong, and a TV lounge for relaxation after a long day at university.
Key Locations:
| Universities | Miles | Transportation | Miles | Places Of Interest | Miles |
| Solent University - East Park Terrace Campus | 0.3 | Southampton Central Train Station | 0.3 | Southampton City Art Gallery | 0.3 |
| University of Southampton - Highfield Campus | 2.2 | Southampton City Centre Bus Stops | Various within 0.1 to 0.4 miles | SeaCity Museum | 0.4 |
| Southampton City College - St Mary Street Campus | 0.3 | Southampton Town Quay Ferry Terminal | 0.6 | Southampton Guildhall | 0.5 |
| City College Southampton - St Mary Street Campus | 0.3 | Southampton Coach Station | 0.6 | Mayflower Park | 0.6 |
| Southampton Solent University - Warsash Maritime Academy | 7.1 | Southampton Airport | 3.9 | Westquay Shopping Centre | 0.8 |
Orion Point is managed by Unite Students
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Room Options
Study desk and chair
Wardrobe
Windows / Curtains
3/4 Double Bed
Study desk and chair
Underbed StorageWardrobeWindows / CurtainsFacilities in Orion Point
Apartment
Ironing BoardTrash SystemTelevisionUtility Bills IncludedElectric Stove
Microwave
Fridge
HeatingCommunity
On-Site Gym
Communal Relaxing & Study Area
24x7 Dedicated Support
CCTV
Parking Space
Laundry Room
Contents Insurance
Bike StorageExplore Beyond Orion Point
Southampton Coach StationGiddy BridgeAbove Bar (Stop AF)
Marlands Shopping CentreWestquay Shopping CentreNearby Locations
- Bar: The Orange Tree, Revolution, The Orange Tree, Revolution
- Entertainment: O2 Academy Leicester, Mayflower Theatre, O2 Guildhall Southampton, Curve Theatre
- Restaurant: Turtle Bay, The Smoke Haus, The Smoke Haus, Turtle Bay
- Shopping Centre: Highcross Leicester, Marlands Shopping Centre, Westquay Shopping Centre, Haymarket Shopping Centre
- Supermarket: Sainsbury's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Tesco
Location & Maps
St Mary's Road, Southampton, SO14 0GEPayments
Booking Fee: You are required to pay £250 as advance rent payment.(Adjustable in rent).
Instalment plan: If you are a student with a permanent UK home address then you will usually have the option of paying in one, three or seven instalments. If your permanent home address is outside the UK then you have the option of paying in one, two or four instalments.
Note: If you choose to pay your rent in instalments, an additional charge of up to GBP 99 may also apply.
Guarantor: UK or International guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.
House Policies
Cancellation Policy
Cooling Off Period
1. Unless you have already collected the keys to the accommodation, you may cancel your booking by writing or completing our Cancellation Form, at any time during the 7 days after Property send you an e-mail confirming your booking is complete (the “7 Day Cooling-Off Period”). If your Tenancy is for a room in Wales, please contact us directly as a different cooling off period may apply. If you do that, you will not be charged and Property will return your deposit or any Advance Rent Payments you have made.
2. Once the 7 Day Cooling-Off-Period has expired, you will have to pay all amounts due under your Tenancy Agreement unless a replacement Tenant is found for your Room in accordance with this policy, or you enter a new Tenancy with Property Manager. To be considered a replacement Tenant, the individual would need to be a student who is eligible to book a Property Manager room in the usual way.
Replacement Tenants – Before your Tenancy Start Date has occurred
3. If you have proposed a replacement Tenant prior to your Tenancy Start Date, Property Manager has complete discretion as to whether it:
a. accepts the proposed replacement Tenant and enters into a Tenancy Agreement with them;
b. places the room back on general sale; or
c. allocates the room to an alternative student on a waiting list to enter into a Tenancy Agreement.
Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement on the date seven days after any of the above has occurred.
Replacement Tenants – After your Tenancy Start Date has occurred
4. If a replacement Tenant is found for your Room after your Tenancy Start Date, Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement from the start date of the replacement Tenant's new Tenancy Agreement. If you have occupied the Room prior to this, you will be charged £50.00 to cover our costs of preparing the Room for the replacement Tenant.
No Place No Pay – applicable to 1st year students only.
5. If you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education Institution is withdrawn by the University/Higher Education Institution as a result of you not achieving their required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from your Tenancy Agreement. You may also be eligible to be released from the Tenancy Agreement if you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different University because you have exceeded your expected grades. To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above, you will need to supply us with a copy of:
d. a written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or UCAS or a screen shot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved; or
e. a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new university by UCAS adjustment.
6. These document(s) must be received by us within 7 calendar days from the date your results are published. Please complete our Cancellation Form with your documents. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided Property are satisfied, Property will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.
International Cancellation Policy:-
These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.
Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
After the Cooling Off Period - Once the Cooling Off Period has expired the Tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the tenancy unless they want to cancel with one of these 3 conditions:
No Place No Pay: the provisions for No Place No Pay set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply, save that this option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
No Visa No Pay:if the student doesn’t get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send us the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided Property are satisfied, Property will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a student’s ATAS certificate application is rejected the student must send us the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided Property are satisfied, Property will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Property Manager and must be sent.
If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded via mail.
Replacement Tenants – Before your Tenancy Start Date has occurred
If you have proposed a replacement Tenant prior to your Tenancy Start Date, Property Manager has complete discretion as to whether it:
a. accepts the proposed replacement Tenant and enters into a Tenancy Agreement with them;
b. places the room back on general sale; or
c. allocates the room it to an alternative student on a waiting list to enter into a Tenancy Agreement.
Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement on the date seven days after any of the above has occurred.
The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.
Frequent Asked Question (FAQ's)
Is it possible to prolong my tenancy?
Certainly, if your current room is still vacant, we would be delighted to extend your stay. Kindly get in touch with us, we will be pleased to facilitate this arrangement for you.
Is there parking provided at my accommodation, and what is the associated cost?
Parking is available at some of our properties, and students can reserve spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. The parking fee varies depending on the property.
For details on parking availability at your accommodation, refer to your property welcome guide. Locate your welcome guide here.
Why is my credit no longer visible on my statement?
If there's a credit on your account, it will no longer be displayed on your account statement. However, if you have an upcoming future instalment (within the next 10 days), any previously shown credit on your account has now been utilized to offset the upcoming instalment. This means that the rent will be deducted, with the amount being reduced by the credit on your account.
What types of bank cards are accepted for payments on the Unite Students Website?
Accepted bank cards for making payments on the Unite Students Website include Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, Maestro, and UnionPay.
Which currencies can I use for making payments?
Payments made via Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, or Maestro will be in GBP (£).
For Chinese students making payments via UnionPay credit or debit cards, payments will be displayed in GBP (£) during the payment process. However, the bank will deduct the amount in CNY or RMB (¥).
Can I make payments using UnionPay?
If you are an international customer and unable to pay by Direct Debit or CCRA (recurring card payment), it might be possible for you to pay via UnionPay through your online Customer Account or during your booking.
What happens if I can't make a payment?
Instalment due dates are outlined in your tenancy agreement, and by accepting the contract's terms and conditions, both the customer and guarantor are accepting responsibility for payment on the provided dates. If you cannot make a payment, please communicate with your property team. They can discuss your payment options and advise you on any potential implications based on the lateness of the payment.
