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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Katie solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-28 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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Jan couple gb
5
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
Disappointed - kids 6pm pool ban
Pros:

Pool and spa were nice

Cons:

Very disappointed that the kids could not use the spa after 6pm. It did not make this clear on the website and the kids had been travelling and looking forward to a swim all day.
No tables to put bags in the room

2026-08-26 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
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Lorraine solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely weekend would recommend the hotel
Pros:

My hubby and I booked for a relaxing getaway, and that was what we had. The atmosphere was very chilled out, the spa was lovely, and the food was brilliant.

Cons:

Wish the adult and kids pools were separated, but there was plenty of allocate time for adults only.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Vishal couple gb
3
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Jean couple gb
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location - nice touches in room for child

Cons:

Had to pay £30 for 2 swims - the pool water looked dirty. Room dated but clean.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
9
Really lovely hotel and great location
Pros:

Very clean , great location,

Cons:

Had to wait an hour after check in time before gaining access to the room . No access to spa facilities due to booking with booking.com. A guest is a guest !!

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
9
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
9
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
10
Will be back there soon
Pros:

Near to family in Portsmouth

Cons:

No sugar for my cup of tea

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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duncan couple gb
10
Excellent spa hotel
Pros:

High quality facility. Well maintained. Nice breakfast and friendly staff. Recommended.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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jade solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Spa facilities were great and breakfast options were really lovely. We ordered poached eggs which were perfect and even tried the ice cream bar which the kids loved at the Parsons pub! Tennis courts included which was a nice addition plus a movie night in the bean bag cinema made this hotel one to remember

Cons:

Spa cost indicates that you can use for 48 hours for £30 but in fact you can only book 1 hour per day.
The dressing gowns were not in the room on arrival but I requested them and they were brought over which was lovely.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Julia couple gb
10
Excellent value for money,beautiful decor and very comfortable
Pros:

Food was amazing for breakfast
We have already recommended the hotel to other family members

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Ana couple gb
8
Very grandiose and lovely, staff not so much.
Pros:

The hotel inside is very grandiose and lovely. The lady that served us on arrival plus the ladies working the restaurant for dinner on Monday were the nicest of the staff we came across. The room was clean and lovely. Breakfast was delicious. Treatments at the spa were great.

Cons:

The rest of the staff we encountered weren’t rude, and I certainly don’t think they needed to be smiling all the time, but we did feel like we weren’t really acknowledged. For example, on our first morning at breakfast, no one asked for our room number when we arrived, so we didn’t realise that we had ended up sitting at a table that hadn’t been prepared. When we asked for some cutlery, we were made to feel as though we were the problem.
It was a little similar in the spa, where even checking us in to use the facilities seemed like a chore. The funny thing is that we rarely ask for anything, so it was particularly noticeable when simply providing the basic service seemed to be an issue.

One other thing I would mention, especially with the recent heatwaves, is that it would be lovely if a fan could be provided, as the room doesn’t appear to have air conditioning. It does get quite warm, even with the window open. And if fans and aircon are actually available, we didn’t know that, partly because by that point we were a little reluctant to ask, as we were already feeling like we were a bit of a nuisance for just being a guest.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
7
Short break
Pros:

Lovely clean hotel, nice room with four poster bed and excellent air con

Cons:

Other guests, bar prices extortionate - £5.20 for a cup of tea! Screaming kids everywhere even at breakfast time.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Sandy solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely break
Pros:

Location and the spa facilities were amazing

Cons:

The room I had was nothing like the picture though of a signature room

2026-08-17 via Nuitee