South Lawn Hotel

Hotels
9.8 (1093 reviews)
Lymington Road , Lymington , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1093 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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Q1213VHteresaf Family
10
I don’t know who had the better time - me or my dog!
Pros:

The perfect stay - next time will be longer than the one night! I stayed with family and two dogs. The dog field is the perfect place to let your dogs roam safely secured in the fenced area. The staff - second to none!

2026-08-01 via Tripadvisor
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st_phanes611 Couples
10
Perfect stay
Pros:

My wife and I have just sent a great weekend at South Lawn Hotel. Everything was perfect which is very uncommon in a hotel: the room (spacious, modern, clean), the staff (efficient and courteous). The place is beautiful and the restaurant very good. Everything has been carefully thought through. We will definitely go back.

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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Natalie couple gb
7
Lovely stay lovely hotel rooms very spacious and clean
Pros:

Quiet had everything we needed

Cons:

A little out of the way from town car access only

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Joka1000 Couples Benfleet, Essex, England
10
Short break
Pros:

3 night break at a wonderful New Forest Hotel, from arrival to departure the staff were polite, helpful and accommodating. Things to note was the location, the free EV charging units, dogs welcome and the cleanliness of the rooms and public areas. Dogs however are only as good as their owners and some were allowed to roam off lead and visited our room on several occasions uninvited to our surprise however we will certainly return to this lovely hotel

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Dominic couple gb
7
Good staff unbearable temperature in room.
Pros:

The Staff were great

Cons:

The rooms have no Air Conditioning and it was sweltering

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Pugh solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Refurbished smart rooms. Very good food.
Friendly staff.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Belinda solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Loved everything about our stay. Was comfortable and quiet and relaxing. Staff were amazing and so helpful

Cons:

The bed was a little hard and woke up with sore backs but nothing too drastic

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Tour65365459660 Friends getaway Yeovil, Somerset, England
10
South Lawn revisited
Pros:

Our first summer visit to South Lawn after many in the Spring, Autumn and Winter and a heatwave thrown in for good measure! Early morning walks with Loki then back for an amazing breakfast consisting of
fresh fruit, yogurt, croissants, cereals, toast, and a full English. All run like a well oiled machine by a team of delightful people. We are always so impressed with all aspects of South Lawn. Afternoon tea on the shady patio or maybe a beautiful cooling G “n” T - what a way to spend a three day break! All four of us wish to thank Nikki, Tim and the crew. See you soon Mel and Jane, Rae and Mary and of course Loki 🐾

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
6
695mandyd Couples Brighton, East Sussex, England
10
Great base for exploring the new forest and Dorset coast
Pros:

Excellent location and beautiful hotel very thoughtfully and carefully managed. Room felt newly renovated with lots of little attentions to detail such as the provision of a fridge a fan and unlimited bottled water . excellent staff in all situations lovely lounge area and nice outdoor seating as well for the hot weather.

2026-07-14 via Tripadvisor
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Linda couple gb
8
Pros:

All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Good food and excellent table service. Use of a free EV charger.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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ivan couple gb
9
Clean, tidy and spacious with a comfortable bed in a great location with friendly staff
Pros:

Room was clean and comfortable with loads of space. Lots of storage. Food was good but portions a tad small. Excellent location close to the village centre and beach

Cons:

Nothing really, its a lovely place and I'm sure we'll be back

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple gb
10
Great few days away.
Pros:

Great location, close to beaches and a short drive into Lymington. Lovely clean room, very spacious. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Good breakfast with lots of choice and cooked to order.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
9
Very pleasant stay….thank you
Pros:

We ate in the restaurant both evenings…the food was delicious , not a great range but what we ordered was very giid.

Cons:

Our only problem was i found a small hair in my food, reported straight away and was replaced, took a while obviously but my husband had finished eating by the time I got mine.
Was handled very efficiently and discreetly, I was offered a free drink which i declined but accepted a pudding (pavlova was not home made unfortunately) .
I think my meal should not have been charged for..but i couldn’t tell because the bill was not itemised.
Overall we had a great stay, huge room and really friendly staff and we will definitely visit again.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Greg solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely location and room. Dog paddock a real bonus

Cons:

English breakfast wasn't great

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Piers C14 couple gb
6
Didn't quite live up to expectations.
Pros:

Good location, friendly and polite staff.

Cons:

"Garden Room" is an optimistic description for the room. Although it did indeed overlook a green space, it was more akin to a picnic area than anything resembling a garden and had a constant stream of dogwalkers passing the patio outside.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Sheila couple gb
7
Pleasant hotel, but did not cater for Summer conditions
Pros:

Room was spacious , the bathroom was good and the decor attractive.

Cons:

The bedroom was extremely hot and it was difficult to sleep. The hotel was unwilling to provide a second fan which was clearly needed as both guests needed a fan at night.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jack couple gb
7
Excellent location
Pros:

The gentleman who helped with the electric parking was so helpful.
The room was large and very clean.
The complimentary toiletries were a nice touch.
The reception staff were friendly.

Cons:

The waiter at breakfast was rude.
The pillows were too hard.
The mattress was also very hard.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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richard couple gb
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Mandy couple gb
10
Will go back again
Pros:

Beautiful location and really nice room

Cons:

No complaints

2026-07-12 via Nuitee