When you stay at Harbour Hotel Christchurch in Christchurch, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth International Centre. .This spa hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Poole Harbour.
What's nearby
Mudeford Quay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Avon Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Mudeford Quay - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Highcliffe Castle - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Southbourne Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Christchurch Station - 9 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Costa Coffee - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 18 min walk
The Noisy Lobster - 11 min walk
Toby Carvery - 4 min drive
The Snug - 4 min drive
About this property
Harbour Hotel Christchurch
Hotel in Christchurch with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Harbour Hotel Christchurch offers 64 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, HarSpa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Stay in one of 64 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at The Upper Deck, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Upper Deck - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
The Upper Deck
Things to do
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Kayaking
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 3 2025 to November 6 2025 (dates subject to change):
Sauna
Spa
Swimming pool
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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
Christchurch Harbour Hotel
Christchurch Harbour
The Christchurch Harbour Hotel Spa
Harbour Christchurch
Harbour Hotel Christchurch Hotel
The Christchurch Harbour Hotel Spa
Harbour Hotel Christchurch Christchurch
Harbour Hotel Christchurch Hotel Christchurch
Harbour Hotel Christchurch Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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We stay at the harbour in Southampton a lot, this was our first time in Christchurch, the carpets are filthy and need replacing, the was no where to park, the receptionist was rude, and told the concierge not to to talk to guests, when he was the only one who was welcoming and polite, we won’t be staying again the breakfast was chaos and we sat for ages waiting to be served, if your staying at a bourbon hotel stay in Southampton where it’s clean
Superb hotel, the gardens and the harbour view are stunning. Staff very friendly and helpful. Spa facilities good and felt like quite a treat. We did not pay extra for the hot breakfast and I don't think there was any need, the continental selection is very high end and delicious. Our room was on the back and quite snug but we knew that when we booked.
Only a one night stay with our son and new wife to celebrate their wedding that day. Staff were amazing and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Made use of the pool and sauna and quiet areas although had to stop using the pool for the aerobics class. Had dinner in the Upper Deck restaurant which was lovely. Again brilliant staff who new their stuff
The Staff were very good but i have stayed at much better hotels for a lot less money. I think it is very overpriced for what it is.£500 a night and no cooked breakfast the room was nice but not what id expect for a premium room. Could not recommend
Julie
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Lee
26 July 2025
It’s was terrible we didn’t even stay there the night
Very nice room, which though small had everything we needed. Ate at The Upper Deck which was delicious as were the cocktails in the garden. Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Weather was amazing as where the staff.
The trip was almost perfect. The only downnside was no aircon and my matress was sagging on my side so felt like i was sleeping on a slope.
Our room was above the very loud kitchen you could hear the dishwasher The external painters appeared at our bedroom window at 8 30 am. The glass bottle bin were emptied each morning at 6 30 am by a loud bin lorry
Check out took 20 minutes as two other guests complained both given discounts one guest £100 discount
I’m a good hotels.com account holder my first bad review. A very special anniversary spoilt
Very well located and well appointed hotel. Staff were all helpful and friendly
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Glynis
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall very enjoyable. Wish we'd been told that there was a wedding reception going on for the first day of our stay, within 20' of our room. It was hot and we wanted the window open but fortunately it had finished by the time we got back after dinner but I think we should have been made aware. Bathroom a bit tired and dated but otherwise room was lovely
Glynis
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Sue
Travelled with partner
29 June 2025
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked for my husbands birthday; was asked if special occasion by several staff members but nothing sent as complimentary.
The deluxe room with sea view, four poster bed and bath in the room was lovely but very expensive; complimentary gin and 2 x water but everything’s else was extra cost.
This was spoilt by a blocked toilet which meant we had to check out early.
The espresso machine needed descaling.
Upper Deck: my wine was forgotten and others were attended to first until we had to remind the waiter.
The location is lovely but unfortunately, our experience was spoilt as we had to check out early due to the plumbing issues.
Disappointed.☹️
we had a great stay in a lovely room. The hotel has a good range of facilities including gym and indoor pool.
Lunches and dinners in the restaurant were great, and we would be happy to stay at the harbour hotel again
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Lyndsey
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Used to be great but....
This is a beautiful hotel in a great location. The prices are steadily rising though yet the comfort is not. No one to contact in the middle of the night to ask for help, pillows so huge (see picture) and all the same size so no option to change. Noise from the restaurant deck at midnight doesn't make it a relaxing stay.
Maybe just a little quirky but a beautiful hotel full of old English charm with a view to die for! Excellent standards of service and lovely food. We will definitely return.