Balmer Lawn

Hotels
7.8 (671 reviews)
Lyndhurst Road, New Forest , Brockenhurst , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Hot bedrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.85
Some issues with room tidiness and dated decor.
Service
8.31
Staff were helpful and accommodating in various instances.
Location
8.85
Excellent location, perfect for families and close to scenic areas.
Room Quality
7.31
Rooms somewhat dated and noise issues reported, but generally comfortable.
Amenities
7.84
Pool and Jacuzzi add enjoyment, although spa not included in price.
Value for Money
7.3
Pricing could be better for the quality and experience offered.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Good breakfast and dining options highlighted positively.
Overall Experience
7.62
A generally enjoyable stay with some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 11:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience elegance and modern comfort at the 4-star Silver AA-rated Balmer Lawn. Each room features a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a private bathroom, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Leisure Facilities
Indulge in the extensive leisure amenities offered at Balmer Lawn, including a swimming pool, gym, and squash courts. Stay active and rejuvenated during your visit to the New Forest.

Fine Dining Experience
Savor exquisite meals at Beresfords Restaurant, serving dishes made with local ingredients. Enjoy a diverse wine selection and the option for al fresco dining in the summer months.

Book your stay at Balmer Lawn now for a luxurious retreat in the heart of the New Forest.

Important information:

Please add this request when booking using the special request section.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 671 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.85
Service: 8.31
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 7.31
Amenities: 7.84
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 7.62
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Karen couple gb
10
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Lovely spacious clean rooms, staff were extremely friendly, would definitely stay there again or recommend.

Cons:

Drinks service was extremely slow and the amount of dirty glasses on the bar was unbelievable.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Tony solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The reception staff were all superb !

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Friendly front of house reception staff.

Cons:

Dinner waiting service seemed slow at times and inattentive. Food was good and well timed for delivery.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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knight solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Katie couple gb
7
A lovely night away catching up with a friend. Lovely pubs and village within walking distance.
Pros:

Loved the bar seating areas outside the front on a lovely summers day.

Cons:

The outside pool area seemed a little tired and not very attractive.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
C
Caroline family_with_children gb
9
The children loved their stay especially the indoor pool and zip wire
Pros:

Breakfast was very good lots of choices

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Bernd family_with_children at
3
Schmutzigste Unterkunft ever zu unverschämt hohem Preis
Pros:

Rezeption war wirklich sehr nett.

Cons:

Selten so viel Schmutz gesehen - Zimmer und Allgemeinbereiche. Soviel Dreck sammelt sich erst nach einiger Zeit an. Preis ***** aber Hotel ***S wobei "S" für Schmutz steht!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Rozanne couple gb
7
Enjoyable and had a good time - we are happy people. Value for money not so great.
Pros:

Pools were great - we booked for the pools. Good that pool opening times were opened until 9pm. Could open until 10pm.

Cons:

Aircon in room would have made it more comfortable in the summer heat, although two fans were provided. Bathroom was a bit tired and could be modernised. Could have been a Premier Inn standard.
Check out was too early - 10:30. We were woken by housekeeping because we thought it was later.
Food service closed too early - 9pm. We struggled to find food after walking around we had to get food from a small Tesco. I would at least expect room service at a hotel of this size and standard, even if menu is limited.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Moniek family_with_children nl
8
Pros:

De locatie

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
6
Expected more. Wouldn’t rush back
Pros:

Bar was good, staff were good.
Breakfast excellent

Cons:

Flush didn’t work, dust in room

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Janey couple gb
10
A relaxing treat in the beautiful surroundings of the new forest
Pros:

The staff, location and pool. Our room was a superior with a balcony and was lovely.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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wendy couple gb
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
8
Had a lovely night for our Wedding Anniversary
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful when I asked to move rooms
The Pizza was lovely and we enjoyed the buffet breakfast

Cons:

The rooms need to be updated the furniture was chipped and marked
Thought the decor would be Better than it was for the money we paid for just one night stay

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
8
Pleasant stay for one night.
Pros:

Lovely hotel with helpful friendly staff.

Cons:

Outside pool was cold.
Room had a brick middle partition which restricted any air flow and natural light from the window to where the beds were.
No air conditioning, the fan provided was so noisy but needed it on all night. No plug sockets at all one side of the room so had to put the fan on a chair.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Tina family_with_children dk
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ram family_with_children gb
3
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Malcolm family_with_children gb
9
Excellent 2 night stay for all my family at a wonderful location and provided excellent food and service
Pros:

Location and service excellent

Cons:

The outside pool could do with a little TLC especially around the edges where it was concrete and not tiles.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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mellekeu!! solo_traveller be
7
Pros:

Mooie locatie , het eten is lekker zonder het woord speciaal te gebruiken. Niet al teveel keuze en veel vegetarisch. Ontbijt was matig , waterige vruchtensappen. De locatie is zeer goed voor lange wandelingen in de natuur.

Cons:

Kamers zijn klein , zeer oppervlakkig proper , voelt eerder niet proper aan. Douche is compleet achterhaald en klein. Ontzettend warme kamer die niet fris te krijgen is zonder airco . Er staat een ventilator maar die maakt ontzettend veel lawaai en hou je een hand ervoor voel je niks. Heel het hotel voelt oud aan (en dan bedoel ik niet Engels oud maar gewoon oud). Zowat overal zou een grondige schoonmaak en renovatie beurt kunnen gebruiken. Het is zéér overpriced.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Paul family_with_children gb
9
Good
Pros:

It ticked all the boxes

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
P
Patrick Woodward couple gb
8
Fine
Pros:

staff

Cons:

No air con

2026-07-17 via Nuitee