Solent Hotel and Spa

Hotels
8.2 (1860 reviews)
Rookery Avenue, Whiteley , Fareham , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Attentive service
Good food quality
Cons:
Dated room quality
Expensive breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Some reviews indicated dated rooms in need of refurbishing.
Service
9.1
Service was highlighted positively with mentions of attentive staff like Fay and Tia.
Location
8.64
Central location mentioned positively, despite initial concerns about being near a motorway.
Room Quality
7.59
Some rooms were noted as dated and in need of refurbishing.
Amenities
8.62
Spa facilities were well-regarded, but some issues with busy times were noted.
Value for Money
7.58
Breakfast was criticized as expensive and not worth the price.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Food was generally praised, although breakfast had some negative feedback.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall positive feedback with some specific issues raised.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 00:45

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Experience the ultimate relaxation at the 4-star Solent hotel with a swimming pool, spa, and gym. Indulge in spa treatments and enjoy the fully-equipped facilities for a rejuvenating stay.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite dining at FYR Restaurant and Grill, boasting an AA Rosette. Delight in locally sourced grilled meats and fine-dining dishes prepared by our skilled chefs. The Al Fresco terrace offers a unique dining experience.

Convenient Location
Located between Southampton and Portsmouth, Solent Hotel and Spa provides easy access to nearby attractions like the New Forest and Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard. Explore the area's highlights with ease during your stay.

Book now to elevate your stay at Solent Hotel and Spa!

Important information:

The Health & Fitness facilities can be used for an additional cost. Access must be scheduled in advance.

In order to avoid disappointment, advance reservations for dinner is advised. Please contact the hotel once you have made your bedroom reservation to reserve a table.

Bookings of over 10 rooms will be subject to different cancellation policies and different terms and conditions.

When travelling with children, please confirm their ages in advance.

Children's meals are available, but the hotel asks that families with children less than 12 years old dine in the restaurant prior to 20:00.

Please note the adult-only swim times are:

- Monday to Thursday from 6am - 7am, 11am - 3pm & 6pm -10pm

- Friday to Sunday from 11am - 3pm & 6pm - 9pm

Guests are required to show a photo identification and a credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests are subject to availability, and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Solent Hotel and Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1860 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Kiera-Marie • couple • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Laoura • family_with_children • gb
3
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Brett • couple • gb
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Alwyn • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ginny • solo_traveller • gb
9
Long weekend 4-7 September
Pros:

Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Lovely place, clean and comfortable

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • gb
6
Looks nice but pretty average and overpriced
Pros:

Easy to. Book last minute

Cons:

Room service didn’t answer phone so couldn’t get food or oat milk delivered for the room.
Shower curtain sticking to us during shower, really got in the way and made the shower annoying!
Odd plug socket locations not very practical

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • pt
5
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Patel • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Place was clean and good location to many kids stuff if you're driving.

Cons:

Expensive for what I paid. Had to pay extra for pool, and breakfast, despite the almost 200 quid a night stay for a slightly bigger room because I have two kid's.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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michael • solo_traveller • gb
8
will come back soon
Pros:

room was very comfortable and spacious. restaurant and bar were very pleasant with plenty of space and a good menu. the spa facility was excellent, well staffed and well run.

Cons:

my in bath shower was a hassle. The shower head was fixed so I couldn't position it at a convenient angle. The curtain sat too far into the bath, making the space cramped. But that is my only negative feedback.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
5
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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David E • couple • gb
6
Good but not worth the money
Pros:

Hotel is clean, well presented.
Gym facilities are good, pool is great (especially having a kid free time)

Cons:

Check in is after 3pm, we arrived at 4:30pm and the room was still not ready, had to wait an extra hour until after 5pm to get the room.
Entrance needs cleaning due to pigeon waste from the nesting birds, guests need moving from the entrance as walking through clouds of 2nd Hand Smoke is not delightful
Room is not worth £380+ for a 2 night stay, and breakfast is not work £20
Bathroom facilities are in need of a serious upgrade, shower is good however you cannot alter the shower head and jet is directed to stomach and groin area; you have to crouch down to get the top half of your body wet, it is ideal for someone that is 5'4".

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Neal Pennington • family_with_children • gb
9
Perfect family friendly hotel
Pros:

Great hotel. We stayed for a night after visiting Paulton's park and found it absolutely perfect for what we needed. We loved the the pool and spa, our room was comfortable and clean, breakfast was delicious with lots of choice, convenient amenities (e.g water/milk dispensers on floor, EV charging) and other little touches that made it special such as the staff leaving a birthday treat for my daughter in the room. Would happily stay again.

Cons:

We had a meal at the pub on site. Good atmosphere but the food was very average.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Toni-anne • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

The staff were lovely

Cons:

Silver fish Bugs in the bath, unclean shower and just over all unclean

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Darren • family_with_children • gb
8
Excellent service with a fantastic location.
Pros:

Did not eat breakfast but the dinners were very good. There was meant to be a milk station but we could not find it but the bar staff were great so it did not matter.

Cons:

Having to stand in a bath for a shower and battle with the safety handle that sticks out of the wall where you are showering. There was nowhere sensible to stand the shower gel and shampoo.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • gb
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Shane • family_with_children • gb
3
Room not cleaned and tv not working
Pros:

The spa

Cons:

Dirty room and tv didn’t work

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay. Spa should be included.
Pros:

Smooth experience. Friendly staff on reception.

Cons:

Some staff at the restaurant were very inexperienced
The pool and spa should be included for hotel guests

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Katie • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • gb
5
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • it
9
Pros:

Great facilities, lovely spa & garden.

Cons:

The mattress wasn’t very confortable

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee