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Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Staff training issues
Limited dining options in the evening
Noise from late evening activities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.76
The rooms were described as exceptionally clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.13
Service was generally friendly but some reviews highlighted issues with staff training and responsiveness.
Location
9.27
Excellent location, conveniently near the town centre and railway station.
Room Quality
8.92
Rooms were noted as comfortable and well-decorated, with some complaints about the bathrooms.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities including free parking and breakfast choices received positive mention.
Value for Money
9.01
Guests felt the hotel offered good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Breakfast was fabulous; however, limited dining options in the evening were noted.
Overall Experience
9.13
Overall positive experiences noted with a few concerns addressed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:59

Property Description

Scenic Location
Enjoy a seaside getaway at Bosuns Chair, located in picturesque Lymington offering stunning sea views.

Modern Amenities
Relax in comfort with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and complimentary toiletries in every room.

Delicious Dining
Savor a delicious à la carte breakfast with various options to choose from including Full English, Irish, or vegetarian.

For a memorable coastal retreat, book your stay at Bosuns Chair now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 905 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.76
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.01
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 9.13
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Jane couple gb
7
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

We were on second floor. Stairs uneven

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Edward solo_traveller gb
10
Great location, great facilities, great value, with attention to detail not often seen. Feel the love from The Bosun’s c
Pros:

A very nice pub right next to the railway station. Well priced and the room was well equipped with nice touches, a coffee machine, milk, hot chocolate, biccies and bottled water…. To mention a few.

I had a single room, ( room 2) but it used the space well and included a decent Ensuite with big shower, scrupulously clean and with more towels than you can shake a stick at.

The only meal choice at night was Pizza, BUT …. There was a wide choice of Pizza’s and they were excellent, clearly freshly made and stone baked.

Lovely beer garden with a large outside TV, plus a quieter area to the side of that if you don’t like TV/Sport

Good parking, it’s under trees in the main so do expect bird poo on the car😂🐦🪶

The breakfast was superb!

Cereal selection, juices, coffee, tea

Beautiful bacon, sausages, vine tomatoes, mushrooms, beans, hash brown, choice of eggs, choice of toast. All freshly cooked

Several other breakfast options are available including a breakfast bowl, avocado, eggs Benedict etc. I went for the full english.

In summary, this little pub packs a punch well above it’s weight and provides all of the features and amenities of a hotel, but just done in a much nicer and more friendly way.

The Bosun’s chair really shows the love, care and attention and I’ll definitely return

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Paula extended_group gb
10
Great stay and friendly staff
Pros:

Very good stay, will use again, thanks

Cons:

Nothing, it’s a pub.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Beverley couple gb
9
Great accommodation, great staff, great breakfast.
Pros:

The Bosuns Chair was a nice pub with a good sized outdoor seating area with big screens showing the football (no sound, so not a noisy area). The staff were pleasant and welcoming. Our room was on the first floor at the front of the building (room 9). It was a good size room, very clean and had a nice en-suite with a very good sized shower. The large sash window in the room and en-suite open at the top and let in plenty of air. The ceiling light also has a ceiling fan with 3 settings, there was also a small desktop fan in the room. In normal circumstances, the windows and fan would have been more than adequate to keep the room cool and comfortable, however, we stayed on the hottest day in June 26 and the room was extremely hot. There were small bottles of complimentary water on the bedside tables which was a nice touch and I was also impressed with the quality and number of towels. We weren't troubled by any noise and although our room faced the street which leads to the train station, there was very little traffic and we were able to sleep even with the windows open (and the heat). The breakfast choice was cereals and a number of made to order options, more than adequate and the quality was very good. I would highly recommend a stay at the Bosuns Chair and would happily return. It was a short stroll to the marina and it was close to the high street.

Cons:

The only issue with our stay was the extreme heat, but that isn't something the hotel can control. It would have been nice if there was a portable air-con unit that could be put in the rooms when the weather is so extreme. As heatwaves are expected to increase in number over the years, it may be worth the investment!

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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paul solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Johnston solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Silvia solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

We had an exceptional stay! The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. The location is perfect, situated in a beautiful and charming town. Breakfast was outstanding, with a great variety of fresh and delicious options. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend staying here.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
10
It just makes me want to return !! Which I’m sure I will when I get the chance !!!
Pros:

Most welcoming and helpful , my bags were taken up to the room !! Loved that it was so close to the station . The bed was exceptionally comfortable !!!
My favourite place now !!!!

Cons:

Loved everything !!!

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
9
A Fantastic Stay in the Heart of Lymington
Pros:

We had a lovely stay. The room was a great size and very well equipped. All of the staff were welcoming, friendly, and accommodating throughout our visit. Anything we needed was provided promptly and without hesitation.
The breakfast was superb, and the customer service was excellent. The location was also ideal for exploring the area.
Overall, this is a fantastic place to stay, and we would definitely return if we visit Lymington again.

Cons:

The only suggestion we would make is to consider adding a net curtain to the bedroom window and a blind to the bathroom window, as the adjacent houses make privacy a little limited.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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peter couple gb
8
Clean & Comfy room , pleasant staff ,sports bar pub on ground floor
Pros:

Freshly decorated Clean Room .

Cons:

We stayed during a “ Red Warning” heat wave . Room 8 was on the top floor . Therefore it was unpleasantly warm at night. Mitigated by fan provided and opening sash windows

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
8
A comfortable stay. Rooms are basic, but clean. Good value for money.
Pros:

Excellent location with parking on site, helpful friendly staff, very good breakfasts.

Cons:

Beware parking under the trees! The birds make a terrible mess on the cars.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Kirsty couple gb
9
Very good comfortable room in a great location.
Pros:

Lovely big room with lots of natural light. Very quiet and a 5 minute walk to the high street. Very tasty breakfast. There is a car park on site on a first come first served basis. Highly recommend.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Adam extended_group gb
8
Breakfast 🍳 and derive was great the night before was spoilt by miserable staff
Pros:

Great location good bar

Cons:

Bar service was poor, in defence it was very busy, but the staff didn’t look as though they wanted to be there 🤔

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
couple gb
8
Lovely stay very friendly
Pros:

Very good breakfast

Cons:

Car was covered in birds mess as parking is under very big trees

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Avi solo_traveller il
8
Nice and friendly place, excellent breakfast
Pros:

Friendly staff, lovely breakfast , nice garden

Cons:

Dinner menu (only pizza)

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Good sized room and bathroom and well equipped. Comfy bed. Very pleasant staff.

Cons:

All good

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Great for a stay to explore the area. Clean, friendly and a lovely breakfast.
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff

Cons:

Creaky floorboards

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Neville couple gb
9
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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alyson couple gb
9
Wonderful . We will be back
Pros:

Very central. Walking distance to railway and bus station.Harbour and town 10mins walk away . Very clean bedroom.All toiletries provided. Nicely decorated throughout the building.
Good selection for breakfast. Lovely hot food.Manager Kaylee was very attentive , friendly and a asset to the establishment.

Cons:

Minimal food offer in the evenings.
So unfortunately eat else where.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple gb
9
Wonderful surprise and great value for money
Pros:

Very convenient location for the harbour and shops/restaurants. Stylishly decorated bedrooms with good facilities e.g coffee machine. (We stayed in the Versace room!) Comfortable beds with great quality sheets etc. Clean and fresh coat of paint.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee