The Beach House

Hotels
8.7 (931 reviews)
Park Lane , Milford on Sea , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
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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:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

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 931 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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Holly • couple • gb
8
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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TaomeseCrystalGem • couple • gb
5
Great location but a disappointing experience.
Pros:

The location is incredible, offering a stunning view over the Solent towards the Isle of Wight. The hotel is situated just a short walk from the beach, with miles of coastline to explore in either direction. Some of the original features of the Siemens family house have been retained, such as the stained glass windows and wooden panelling. We received a warm welcome from Brenda, and the staff were generally friendly. This is where the good part of the review ends.

Cons:

The fundamentals of a great hotel include comfort, functional facilities, and good food. Unfortunately, The Beach House falls short in all these areas. We treated ourselves to the Indulgence Room, Lilac, Room 10, and our first impressions were positive, thanks to the room, the view, and the spacious bathroom with a roll-top bath. After enjoying an excellent meal at the Lighthouse along the coast, we returned to the hotel and went to bed.

However, the bed itself was disappointing: the frame was squeaky, the mattress was lumpy, and during the night, one of the "brass" rails fell off. Additionally, one of the four "brass" knobs was missing, leaving a sharp, exposed screw. In the morning, we found that the shower tray was plastic and felt bouncy, and the shower pressure was very low, resulting in only a dribble of water.

Next came breakfast. While it was acceptable overall, the inclusion of a cold, cooked beef tomato in the Full English breakfast was unappetising.

The owners of this hotel should take a step back and ask themselves what their guests truly want. They need to read the reviews, particularly regarding the Lilac Room, which has received numerous criticisms, fix the issues and make the hotel more welcoming, particularly in the bar/lobby area.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Jess • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

Amazing location
Nice room, clean
Lovely staff
Great areas for restaurant and bars

Cons:

Awful food

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • couple • ch
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
8
Quirky rooms in an historical building
Pros:

Location

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Susielou56 • couple • gb
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Robertson • couple • gb
10
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
• couple • gb
7
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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MARK • couple • gb
7
Lovely hotel, great staff and although expensive we enjoyed our stay
Pros:

The breakfasts and dinners were good, it was very good to see seperate Gluten Free menu's, although the offer was a bit limited.
Our room was compact but very comfortable and we had a sea view

Cons:

The prices of beers and wine, London prices

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
Lovely location and very comfortable room. Very comfortable.
Pros:

Wonderful location, historic house, attentive staff, very comfortable room and bathroom

Cons:

Breakfast room a bit average and breakfast itself a little disappointing - no bathmat for oldies using the bath

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
5
5c8786dcd850719a116564f407cb1a57 • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location for beach walks and was convenient for lovely bike rides.
Pros:

Location. Beautiful old house. Needs some TLC.

Cons:

WiFi was poor except in public areas. No internet at all in our room.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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8c5f4ca17dc472f61a7b9d35f161aca0 • couple • be
10
Comfortabel en gastvrij verbijf aan zee
Pros:

Super vriendelijk onthaal en personeel. Kleine maar comfortabele kamer met een uitkijk op zee. Goed restaurant en ontbijt naar keuze. Gelegen vlakbij het strand , prachtige wandeling door een natuurgebied naar een bijzonder indrukwekkend Fort en met een pendelbootje teruggekeerd. Blijvende mooie beleving.

Cons:

De badkamer had wat gebreken...maar niet onoverkomelijk...

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • extended_group • gb
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Mulligan • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • family_with_children • gb
9
Cons:

Drain smell in bathroom

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gg
9
Pros:

Beautiful building. Perfect location by the sea.
The staff were all very helpful and friendly, especially Brenda! We were made to feel very welcome
The dinner and breakfast were both excellent

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
7
Very relaxing and friendly - will come again.
Pros:

The location is excellent.
Comfortable room and bathroom with great products and power shower.
Loved the view from our room and sitting in the conservatory and garden leading to the beach and coastal path.

Cons:

The bar closed early 9-930pm
There often wasn’t anyone around for reception.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • gb
9
Whole period very enjoyable Food served was excellent. The comfy room we booked was just a bit to small
Pros:

The ambience of the interior is brilliant old features have been retained

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee