South Lawn Hotel

Hotels
9.8 (959 reviews)
Lymington Road , Lymington , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Dog friendly
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Room was too hot
Limited tea selection in room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
Rooms were spotless and the whole place is so clean and welcoming.
Service
10
Staff were great, attentive, friendly, and accommodating.
Location
9.6
Beautiful location with easy access to gardens and dog fields.
Room Quality
10
Comfortable, spacious rooms with excellent condition and new refurbishments.
Amenities
9.6
Enclosed dog paddock is a fantastic facility for pet owners.
Value for Money
9.6
Good value and excellent offerings, including meals and dog accommodations.
Food and Beverage
10
Restaurant food was delicious and highly rated by guests.
Overall Experience
10
Overall, a perfect stay praised by multiple guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:52

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in New Forest National Park

Nestled within beautifully maintained gardens, the South Lawn Hotel offers a serene retreat on the edge of the New Forest National Park. Just a mile from the beach and the stunning Jurassic Coastline, this hotel provides the perfect blend of nature and luxury.

Fine Dining and Event Facilities

Indulge in fresh, locally caught fish and a variety of regional produce at the hotel's restaurant. For special occasions, the Cornwallis Suite with its own bar area can accommodate up to 150 guests, making it ideal for weddings, parties, and conferences.

Explore Nearby Attractions

Enjoy cliff top walks, beach outings, and visits to the nearby Beaulieu Motor Museum and Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway. With day trips to the Isle of Wight easily accessible, there's no shortage of adventures to embark on during your stay at South Lawn Hotel.

Ready to experience the charm of South Lawn Hotel? Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories!

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 959 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 10
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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juliebI3418AA • Solo travel
10
Excellent customer service makes an enjoyable stay
Pros:

Id eaten in the Cedar Tree resturant before but never stayed at South Lawn. Very friendly efficient staff who really want to look after you and make your stay enjoyable. Room was very clean with everything you need. Food is excellent.

2026-01-31 • via Tripadvisor
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Staff exceptional
Pros:

Large comfy room with everything needed.

Cons:

Bed a liitle firm

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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81kazm • Couples • Oxfordshire, England
10
ANOTHER GREAT STAY!
Pros:

Another great stay at this fab dog friendly hotel! Spotlessly clean, staff so friendly & welcoming which makes it! Nothing is too much trouble ! Already planned our next stay ! Such good value ……. Ted our cockerpoo also loves it here !! 😊

2026-01-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Passenger87840 • Couples
10
Another lovely stay at South lawns
Pros:

Another excellent stay as South Lawn Hotel . Great location .plenty of parking and EV Charging is available
Nice walk to the sea front ,large lounge areas and very friendly staff
We have stayed here 6 times since finding it and will return again later this year

2026-01-29 • via Tripadvisor
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chriscyprus2013 • Couples • Southampton, Hampshire, England
10
Birthday celebration
Pros:

An excellent stay at The South Lawn Hotel yet again .
The staff are most welcoming and friendly.The room we were staying in was very clean and comfortable.Certainly value for money.It was again a very nice place to stay in and the staff are very helpful and polite and efficient.

2026-01-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Q7814XIandyt • Couples • Worcester Park, Greater London, England
10
Great to be at our second home again.
Pros:

We’ve just arrived at South Lawn Hotel for our first visit of 2026. Despite arriving early as we always do to make the most of the day, our favourite room was ready for us to access straightaway. As we’ve had a couple of drinks and lunch in the bar, the friendly team here have all had a chat with us and made us welcome and at home. This really is our second home. Great to be back here again to relax and it’s only day one.

2026-01-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Harriet • couple • gb
7
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
9
Central heating very cozy Milford such a lovely spot and well there is always that Cedar tree
Pros:

Sentimental reasons for visit, Mum had liked the place.
Squeaky floorboards, a bit higgledy piggledly re floor layout which I loved, all the staff lovely, I’m a waitress, and noticed lots of details at breakfast service which suggested generosity.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
8
An enjoyable stay overall and I would return here.
Pros:

The room was large with a comfortable bed. Sadly there was an unpleasant smell in the bathroom, I mentioned this on departure and hopefully it has now been sorted out.
I found the breakfast disappointing the scrambled eggs were obviously not cooked freshly as they resembled rubber.
Could do with a choice of herbal tea in room rather than just tea and coffee.

Cons:

Please see above.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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P4408XKbillm • Couples
10
First class
Pros:

As always, welcoming. comfortable and staff of the highest calibre ! Firm favourite for us, thank you all !

2026-01-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We only stayed for one night for a family event so didn’t really use any of the facilities. However, we managed to leave some clothing in the room and I was very grateful for the help in finding them and storing them until I could collect them some weeks later

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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SouthBucks459 • Friends getaway • London, England
10
Local Gem
Pros:

We had the most wonderful stay, booked as Bed & Breakfast - (but added dinner!!)
(the 'fish pie' is simply the very best we have ever enjoyed; if you like this dish, try it or miss it for ever !!)

From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome.

The room was spotless, nicely decorated, and so quiet and comfortable; we slept amazingly well

Breakfast was a real highlight: freshly cooked, high-quality ingredients, and plenty of choice. It was clear a lot of care and pride goes into every detail. The 'Healthy Option' must be tasted to be believed . .

The staff- with the skill of Phil, were friendly, attentive, and full of great local recommendations, which made exploring the area special . .

The location is perfect — peaceful and relaxing, yet close to the town and sea walks

We left feeling refreshed and already planning our return. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a cosy, high-quality stay in the New Forest - at incredible value!

Check their offers right now!!!

2026-01-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Paul • couple • gb
7
Just a quick overnight stay.
Pros:

Nice dinner and breakfast. Comfortable and spacious rroom. Excellent and efficient staff.

Cons:

No lift to the first floor. No shelving in bathroom to accommodate one's washing shaving items.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Elle Ayrton 91 • couple • gb
8
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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86chrissieb • Couples
10
Perfect getaway
Pros:

Another great stay at this lovely hotel. Lovely clean room with everything you need. Bar area and restaurant tastefully decorated. Staff are all wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. Best of all they love dogs and make them as welcome as the humans.

2026-01-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
Relaxing, just what was needed
Pros:

Location excellent to visit surrounding areas

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • gb
7
Very pleasant. Excellent food. Service quite good. Rooms nice but not especially comfortable.
Pros:

Very nice location, nice atmosphere

Cons:

Mattresses

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Pleasant staff.Everything we needed in the room.
Very clean and comfortable.
Quiet.Cinvenient to the places we were going to visit.
The evening meal was good value. Hi Dr

Cons:

We were new clients and booked online and therefore paid more than phoning direct and would have had breakfast included.We will.know for the future.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
7
Good, but could have been better if we’d been in another room away from the delivery area!!
Pros:

The food was excellent, the staff were very friendly and personable and the location was ideal for our needs.

Cons:

Unfortunately, we were given room no.10, which in itself is a lovely room, but happens to be located directly above the hotel delivery area.
This means we were woken up every morning by either vans or lorries making deliveries to the hotel.
This was usually a delivery of linen, any time from about 06.30 onwards, which meant we could not leave our windows open during the night, as the noise made by the driver during the unloading of boxes full of linen from the lorry woke us up.
This meant that the room was very warm and stuffy and we didn’t sleep too well!!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee