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Balmer Lawn Hotel

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, England, SO42 7ZB
  • SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • New Forest National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Standard Room

Small Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, Balcony

Luxury Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Family Room (Annex)

Superior Family Room (Annex)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 708 reviews
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
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Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest

About the area

Brockenhurst

Located in Brockenhurst, Balmer Lawn Hotel is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. .This family-friendly hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Beaulieu National Motor Museum and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from New Forest Wildlife Park.

What's nearby

  • SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Forest National Park - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 22 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Brockenhurst Station - 15 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Setley Ridge Vineyard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪THE PIG - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hartnett Holder & Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China Chef - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Balmer Lawn Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Balmer Lawn Hotel offers 54 accommodations with DVD players and video-game consoles. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Brockenhurst hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

New Forest Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Digital programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy British cuisine at Beresfords, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Brockenhurst? This hotel has 3369 square feet (313 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.
Beresfords - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Beresfords

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (3,369 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with digital channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 30 to May 31:
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.00 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 80 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from May 20 to September 15
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and hot tub with adult supervision
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Balmer Hotel
Balmer Lawn
Balmer Lawn Brockenhurst
Balmer Lawn Hotel
Balmer Lawn Hotel Brockenhurst
Balmer Lawn Brockenhurst, New Forest National Park
Balmer Lawn Hotel Hotel
Balmer Lawn Hotel Brockenhurst
Balmer Lawn Hotel Hotel Brockenhurst

Balmer Lawn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 271 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, the staff were very friendly, good food, location and child friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

JV

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rundown and needs serious attention, staff were rude and everything felt like it was a big deal, no apologies for showers not working, dairy given despite specifying allergy, no apology.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff service was excellent. friendly but professional. Food generally not to our liking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, very clean and staff could not be more helpful some areas of the hotel, room and leisure facilities need updating but other than that a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked a balcony room but the view from the balcony was partially obscured by the roof of the bar below. It was difficult to find a waiter/barman to have a drink before dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel is very relaxing and comfortable would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon, Chertsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely venue. Food not up to scratch and too few staff on hand in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

May bank holiday w/e

Odd hotel layout. Bar service was slow but it was busy. Did not want to serve from the bar but for a while appeared only to be 1 person serving. Beds very comfortable. Dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful - but family rooms need a mini fridge

Wonderful stay! Came for a long weekend with two small children. The room with an annex was perfect, everyone was very understanding of the kids needs. Perfect location - really felt magical to see the horses outside every time you step out of the property. Going to the “beach” just A few steps away was so perfect for my kids! Cons: the carpet in our room needed replacing and was badly fraying by the baseboards. The pool area needs a good updating but would be a beautiful space once renovated (which is in progress). Family rooms would really benefit from a mini-fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, friendly staff, great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Nice ambiance. Busy due to Easter weekend with lots of lovely dogs however service was brilliant with very friendly staff. Food delicious. Room was adequate but not a great view - a wall so that was a shame - I wonder how rooms are allocated? Bathroom was fine but very small. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was clean and comfortable, only issues were lack of power points near the bed (for charging phones, using laptops, etc),bed side lamps would be more convenient for comfortable lighting, and also the bed seemed to be only standard size double when most these days are king size. However I must thank the staff for their help and consideration as I became quite ill overnight on our stay, they were very patient while my wife looked after me and organised our room for another night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great venue and location, just love the Lodge!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite disappointed

Quite disappointed by this stay. The position of th hotel is lovely but the hotel itself has many issues. Extraction fan going 24 hours. Spoke to reception on 4 occasions but it was turned off over night only once. I gave up in the end as I was getting no support from staff. Superior room was poor. Bathroom not very clean Products in bathroom had no branding and looked cheap in brown containers. No idea what it was. Pillows hard No fridge No safe For the price I would expect better Only one menu although advertising 2 restaurants. Some staff good some a little disinterested. 3 billing errors in 3 transactions
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was excellent. All the staff had an eye for detail. The hotel is top class. The food was good quality. Be returning soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With the new Forest ponies on the doorstep and a stream to paddle in - it’s a great location and super friendly staff too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing Stay – Not Truly Family-Friendly

I recently stayed at Balmer Lawn Hotel, expecting a relaxing and family-friendly experience, but unfortunately, it fell short. The bedroom and bathroom felt quite tired and in need of an update—not what I’d expect from a four-star hotel. Despite being advertised as a family-friendly hotel, the pool was closed to children for most of the day. It seems they are trying to cater to both families and adults seeking a spa retreat, but in reality, they can’t have it both ways without disappointing one group. Another frustrating aspect was the extra charge for coffee at breakfast—£4 per cup! I’ve never encountered that at any other hotel, and for the price of the stay, it felt excessive. The hotel keeps mentioning plans to upgrade the spa and pool, but I paid for the experience as it is now, not for what it might be in the future. Given the cost of our stay, I expected much better. Having said that, the location was perfect and staff were friendly. Overall, I wouldn’t stay here again or recommend it. It’s overpriced, poorly balanced between being a family hotel and a spa retreat, and simply not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, very relaxing and food was incredible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025