Located in Lymington, Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Beaulieu National Motor Museum. .This family-friendly hotel is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal.
What's nearby
Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Lymington Sea Water Baths - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Beaulieu National Motor Museum - 14 min drive - 7.5 miles
Milford on Sea Beach - 19 min drive - 6.0 miles
Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 41 min drive - 4.7 miles
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
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel offers 42 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna.
Stay in one of 42 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy British cuisine at Waterford Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Waterford Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Solent - This family restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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 elevator
More
2 floors
9 buildings
Banquet hall
Built in 1820
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
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Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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a great location with an extensive garden and a view of of the Isle of Wight
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Stephen
Nov 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Short stay in New Forest
Excellent location, very near to IOW ferries and perfect for exploring the New Forest. Room was outside main hotel building and was clean and comfortable. Had a couple of small issues which were dealt with very quickly and efficiently.
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…
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Brian, WELSHPOOL
Traveled with partner
Oct 19, 2024
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
kirk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Jennifer
Traveled with family
Aug 7, 2024
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.
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.
Excellent stay. Great facilities and staff that went out of their way to cater for a food intolerance (unfortunately this is not what we usually experience!). We wish we could have stayed longer!