Balmer Lawn

Hotels
7.8 (678 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 678 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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Janette • couple • gb
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2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Marcela • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Betty • couple • gb
7
Balmer lawn
Pros:

The reception area was good and the open fire made it very welcoming the bar service was also very nice

Cons:

The room was very dated and musty. The shower in the bathroom you had to climb in the bath to use the shower all very dated. The breakfast (full English) eggs were dry been on heat too long
not enough choice for a buffet breakfast especially in the fruit dept and pastries

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
10
A great overnight stay
Cons:

The pool was very shallow. Beautiful to look at but not for serious lane swimming

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Super Hotel
Pros:

Great location, fabulous staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • family_with_children • gb
2
Location ok daylight robbery for the use of a cot.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The additional cost for a cot in the room was extortionate even though we paid for our two yeah old and the room was so small.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
8
We will visit again
Pros:

Great location, great helpful staff, comfy bed, great shower, great breakfast

Cons:

Did not dislike anything

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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ann • couple • gb
9
Cons:

When we had breakfast, with a dog we could only access hot buffet , not the tea,coffee, juice ,water , cereal extra
No one offered to help , just asked me to leave the area with the dog

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Location, staff, breakfast.

Cons:

The room had continuous fan noise as its window opened to the roof of the pool, where the ventilation system was quite loud.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Liz • couple • gb
8
Very pleasant
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Rooms were very hot, food is expensive especially Sunday lunch (£35 for 2 coursss) and there were no other options at the time.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Abby • couple • gb
6
Pricy for what it is
Pros:

When we first saw the hotel it looked absolutely lovely; the photos online make it look incredible!

When we walked in we got the keys quickly. Was unaware we had to reserve £25 when we got there on our card. The staff member was nice. The outside of the hotel is nice to look at.

Cons:

Sadly the rest wasn’t very good. The room was okay but for £252 (I paid less in central London on marathon weekend) you kind of expect a little more. There were no plugs next to the bed which is always a pain. Bed was a bit hard.

Wish as well you could have a breakfast option as we were never going to take advantage of this.

It is SO noisy. We could hear children running up and down the halls and lots of noise from outside and with a newborn it was an absolute nightmare (they knew we had a baby so could have placed us in a better area) and felt a bit awkward that people might have been able to hear him cry in the night based off what we could hear.

The windows were open so far in the room that if I was alone I would have been unable to shut them without getting a staff member which seems a bit silly to do.

We stayed for the new forest marathon which we do each year, we did look to go next year as it’s only one night and in a good area for us, but it’s gone up to £272 and we have to reserve £100 when we get there so we won’t be returning unless we really are stuck.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Roger • family_with_children • gb
10
Forgot to mention that one of the lights in room 8 is nearing its endlife ,starts to flicker
Pros:

Breakfast was great although the table we were at was quite unstable.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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michael • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The location was great.

Cons:

The economy room on first night was very small and very dark. Could hardly move. Also paying £250 for it. Felt like we had been given worst room in hotel. We were moved to a better room on the second night

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Mikey2702 • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
8
A great experience, made even better by exceptional service and not spoiled by the rain!
Pros:

Room was a good size. Breakfast very good. Staff were exceptional.

Cons:

Our double bed was two twin beds pushed together.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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joanne • couple • gb
3
Overpriced and dated
Pros:

The location was excellent

Cons:

The outdoor swimming pool tiles are broken, the pool was dirty
You cannot swim in the indoor pool it’s more a splash pool for children
The bedroom was small with a cheap bed base that was all scratched , cheap ikea furniture , definitely not worth the £230 a night cost!!

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • family_with_children • gb
7
Lovely staff in lovely location but run down
Pros:

The property had good places to eat and the staff were very accommodating and helpful. The spa was very good and I had a great massage there!

Cons:

It is very run down and old. Some areas look like they have not been cleaned in years. There was mold on the sticky mat for the bath which is easy enough to have cleaned. We also chose the housekeeping option and they never changed our towels in 3 days. They only made the bed and took out rubbish- wasn’t really much “housekeeping”. No fridges in the room so we couldn’t keep our toddler’s snacks or milk cold. For somewhere that is child friendly, it doesn’t make sense to not have a fridge. Coffee at breakfast from the machine was terrible. There could have been a better selection of fruit too.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Zuleika • family_with_children • ae
6
Friendly staff and plentiful breakfast, but heat and midge flies in room, plus noise disappointed.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful. Good choice for breakfast.

Cons:

Small and very hot room, provided fan which did not improve conditions. No net curtain at window allowing many midge flies in the room. Noise from both guests upstairs and slamming of doors in the corridor.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Christiane • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee