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Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel

4.0 star property
Unleash your inner kid with mini golf or unwind in style with Swedish massages – either way you win.

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Sauna, body treatments, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Exterior
Escape to the New Forest National Park at Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel, where family-friendly fun and relaxation await. Unwind with a Swedish massage, enjoy British cuisine for breakfast or dinner, and challenge yourself to a game of mini golf. The helpful staff has left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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South Baddesley Road, Lymington, England, SO41 5ZB

What's nearby

  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 4 min walk
  • Lymington Sea Water Baths - 3 min drive
  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum - 14 min drive
  • Milford on Sea Beach - 19 min drive
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Lymington Pier Station - 4 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lymington Yacht Haven - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Six Bells - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Borough Arms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lounges of Lymington - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near New Forest National Park
A poolside bar, a terrace and mini golf are just a few of the amenities provided at Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment and a body wrap at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and British cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include basketball and racquetball/squash. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and express check-out
  • Coffee/tea in reception, wedding services and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel include thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths and hairdryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Solent
  • Waterford Restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 26.00 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Elmers Macdonald Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$172.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel located?

This family-friendly Lymington hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lymington Pier Ferry Port and New Forest National Park. Lymington Sea Water Baths is 1.2 mi (2 km) away. Lymington Pier Station is only a 4-minute walk and Lymington Town Station is 19 minutes.

Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 586 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sadly very dissapointed. The hotel outside is very rundown. I was shocked that the pictures on the sight was absolutely not true to the reality of where we slept. I had an upgrade which I paid for only to find that it was a room interleading to another room and was so noisy. The doors were broken and just so run down. Very very dissapointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great country place with large garden down to the sea view of the Isle of Wight
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a great location with an extensive garden and a view of of the Isle of Wight
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Not explained that access was via outside balcony door, and with 2 keys only 1 worked on 1 door. Inside, found another locked door, so thought 2nd key was to a central corridor, perhaps? Neither of the 2 keys worked. Again, had not been explained that door was to an adjoining room, no key provided because we had not booked the adjoining room. Room otherwise comfortable, although positioning of TV not ideal for viewing from LHS of bed. Map provided useful, although did not highlight access to (unsignposted) Solent Restaurant for breakfast was through the Fitness Centre. I wonder how often the fitness team are asked to confirm access through “their” reception…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian, WELSHPOOL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall slightly dissapointed in this hotel. Not to the high standard one would expect from a Macdonalds hotel. Needs investment in upkeep. Room comfortable, but bathroom door delaminating due to overspray from shower, carpet needed spot cleaning, steps up to deck level need to have anti-slip strips replaced, deck needs maintenance/painting. Pathways around property could do with pressure wash clean. Limited menu in main restaurant. Excellent breakfast. We used and enjoyed the swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym, but the changing rooms are tired and in need of a refurbishment/upgrade. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great surroundings. Option of Spa and pool. Comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. Ideally place for walking to I.O.W. ferry for a day trip to the Island. New Forrest attractions within easy reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before…some years ago with Voyage Privé in main hotel. Have visited since but needed relaxing 3 night break in this unique location ….would have stayed longer but fully booked. So close to Lymington , which we favour of all these local New Forest centres , enhanced by immediate maritime vista and activities at base of main lawn. No of benches to sit ,relax and enjoy. Ferry to IOW short walk away …next time Osborne Ho. We chose a pleasant suite close to pool, spa and breakfast facilities. Staff seemed mostly very helpful especially initial young lady receptionist and duty night manager second day. Interesting mix of diverse accommodation ,courtyards of apartments, small houses and hotel itself… hadn’t appreciated that during original stay. Reported as fully booked but with extensive grounds etc wasn’t aware of that. Respectful guests so tranquil . Strongly recommend unless you favour being within a lively town . Elmers Court is well worth considering. We shall certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing facilities included free with the stay....spa facilities, swimming pool, steam room, sauna, pitch and putt, tennis, outfdoor pool, and big Traditional grounds toxwalk round. Room was dated and needs a refurb, but was clean and everyhing worked and bed was very comfortable Good selection at breakfast both menu and buffet options! Only a 20 min walk into Lymington, which is amazing! I would definitely stays here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MISS MICHAELA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs refurbishing, rooms very outdated - looks like a nursing home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good short stay, staff busy and room service unresponsive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We loved the location of the property. The grounds and outdoor swimming pool were beautiful. We requested a first floor room and received a ground floor. The dinner was meh and for the money I would have expected more. Service was great. Fault lies with the kitchen. Would return but probably not eat dinner there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kirk

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely settings and period hotel, great facilities, food is good albeit a little pricey, rooms could do with updating. But generally quiet and very good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very pretty and the grounds are very pretty. However it needs a serious refurbishment. Everything in the rooms are a bit tired. Almost no outlets to charge your things. Took forever to get things. We were there when it was especially hot and it took three phone calls and four hours to get a fan. Our Nespresso had no pods. I called room service and they told me to call the front desk. I called three times and no one ever answered the phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible experience - I would avoid !!!
Terrible, dated, hot room in a loud courtyard. The hotel rooms seem to be secondary to a time-share type holiday camp. We asked for a quiet room which turned out to next to the noisy cleaners’ shed and also adjacent to the wedding party getting ready from 6:45am. The room was so hot we couldn’t sleep, it was impossible to have the windows open as these are velux; if you opened them the lights from the bright hotel courtyard kept you awake. No air-con just a couple of noisy fans. I do not believe they delivered a service that matched the (over) priced room. Breakfast seemed very poor, the sausages were cold and others items missing, with guests repeatedly requesting food. Felt like a school canteen. We had booked two nights but due to such a poor experience we left after first night. We requested a refund for the second night but told no. I cannot recommend this hotel and from our experience I would avoid it and stay anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024