The Beach House

Hotels
8.7 (896 reviews)
Park Lane , Milford on Sea , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Inconsistent breakfast quality
Property in need of renovation

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Some reviews mentioned tired property needing renovation.
Service
9.13
Staff were described as friendly and helpful throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.67
Repeated emphasis on great location and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.62
Rooms were generally praised as comfortable and beautifully decorated.
Amenities
8.65
Good amenities, though some wished for improvement in quality, particularly breakfast.
Value for Money
8.61
Value perceived as good despite some reported issues.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Breakfast and dinner options received mixed reviews; improvements suggested.
Overall Experience
8.83
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and expressed willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:20

Property Description

Panoramic Views and Victorian Charm
The Beach House, a Grade II listed Victorian mansion, offers stunning panoramic views of the Isle of Wight and The Needles from just 200 yards away from the beach.

Delightful Dining and Relaxing Bar
Enjoy fresh seasonal dishes at the on-site restaurant and sip on award-winning cask ales and international lagers at the bar.

Convenient Location for Exploration
Situated just a 10-minute drive from the New Forest National Park, guests can easily indulge in hiking, cycling, and horse riding. For a lively day out, the bustling town of Bournemouth is a short 30-minute car ride away, offering an array of shops, nightclubs, and bars.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of seaside serenity and Victorian elegance? Book your stay at The Beach House now!

Important information:

Please note that American Express cannot be accepted.

Due to the age and style of the building, the Family Rooms may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Please contact The Beach House directly for further information.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 896 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 8.83
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louisa couple gb
8
Very nice hotel in a great location but some attention to detail is needed.
Pros:

stayed with our 2 dogs and the room was perfect for them with a wooden floor and a small enclosed garden outside.
The bed was comfortable but it was a bedstead frame which is too big for the room.
The location is great for a walk on the beach and there is plenty of room in the car park.
We had a good evening meal in the bar area.

Cons:

The full English breakfast wasn't great. Tough sausages, 1 large mushroom and half a tomato both of which were under cooked.
The evening meal of fish and chips was good but the beef cheeks, though tasty, were only warm.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie couple gb
9
Super special house by the sea, relaxed and friendly vibe.
Pros:

Felt special to stay in this grand old house with wood paneled walls and corridors and beautiful stained glass windows. The room overlooking the sea was so lovely. I also like the unstuffy approach, it's a comfortable place to enjoy.

Cons:

The double bed was a little small, beautiful wooden design but not long or wide enough. My only grumble.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Lynette couple gb
9
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
9
Been here many times so know the hotel well.
Pros:

Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Breakfast service was a little bit slow but manageable.

Evening meals were good but there wasnt a lot of choice for smaller eaters (like myself).

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
10
Great old hotel, loads of character
Pros:

Great location, with a great view.
Room was fantastic, spacious and comfortable.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Philipp couple de
8
Super schöner Ort zum Urlaub machen u Essen
Pros:

Einmalige Lage, Charme des Hauses.

Cons:

Zimmer über der Küche. Lüftung laut und dröhnend, Zimmer warm u teilweise mit Gerüchen.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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kim couple gb
7
As expected
Pros:

Breakfast was good..location excellent..staff helpful.

Cons:

House keeping..blinds covered in dust in bathroom. Cold water intermittent..room very hot and stuffy..

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Nicola family_with_children gb
8
Another lovely stay 😁
Pros:

Love staying here. 3rd time. Love the room, super clean and comfy.


Leaving my room the fab housekeeper stopped to check on my stay. Lovely lovely lady.

Cons:

Coffee machine was broken. They could do with 2 as my friends and i had to leave and go elsewhere and i wanted us to stay at the hotel.

Sadly, I am being picky here, I walked away yesterday, brought my case and stuff down, dropped my key off, 2 staff on the front desk, no acknowledgement, no thankyou, no goodbye, no see you again. Felt abit sad about that.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Gareth couple gb
10
Pros:

Food and location

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lee couple nz
10
Restful Beach Retreat
Pros:

This is a beautiful historic hotel on the beach. We loved our stay here & wished it could have been longer. The rooms are large, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The staff were amazing (Stuart) went out of his way to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. We had dinner & breakfast in the restaurant which was lovely. We would definitely stay again.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kim couple gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
10
Pros:

A very beautiful house and a comfortable place to stay. The location is excellent and the staff friendly. I would love to spend more time there.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Phillip couple gb
2
Pros:

The Decor, rest room, lounge toilets.

Cons:

Beds are bad for the price, it’s expensive everywhere, food, drink “your own beer” and its still expensive. The cost doesn’t match the service.

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
9
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller au
8
2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Denise couple gb
9
Very pleasant and would stay again
Pros:

Breakfast was great with a good choice of cereal, fruits, crossiants, etc. Also a hot cooked breakfast

Cons:

Room was a little small with no wardrobe however for the 2 nights we stayed it was adequate

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
Good quality hotel with many thoughtful extra tocuches
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, plenty of choice with a well cooked and a substantial full English

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Deborah extended_group gb
8
Short winter break in January
Pros:

The location and view over the sea. Breakfast overlooking the Isle of Wight Needles.
Breakfast was usually served in the dark panelled front room but luckily we were allowed to have breakfast in the back room overlooking the sea - so much better and you could see your breakfast :0)
It was January and very cold but it felt cosy and staff were welcoming.

Cons:

Unfortunately we had a bad experience on the first night - we stayed in the cottage suite (2 rooms and a bathroom) right next to the care home, with care assistants attending who use the buzzer alarm system. This is right next to the back bedroom of the flat. It turned out there was a fault on the entry system - not a good nights sleep - A high pitched noise sounded every 60 seconds during the night - but it was hard to tell where the noise was coming from. Having found out what it was the next morning - 'Caz' saved the day and phoned the care home to sort it out. The second night was a much better sleep. The window frame in the room needs fixing/replacing though as there was a wide gap when closed and probably didnt help with the noise the previoius night. Reported this and hopefully Caz will be on the case. Overall the stay was good and the staff saved the day. Maybe need a rug on the carpet to hide the stains - as the bedding and curtains were very nice and this would improve it further :0)

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Romney family_with_children gb
5
Not to the normal standard
Pros:

We've stayed before and everything was great, this time the only good thing was the location

Cons:

On arrival the receptionist was flustered and ignored us in favour of a supplier!
We had expected to eat at the hotel but we were not informed of the closure of the restaurant until we arrived back at the hotel in the evening.
We also found the radiator in the front bedroom was not working with no other alternative heating on a extremely cold night.
So all in all a poor experience 😕

2026-01-04 via Nuitee