The Pilgrim Inn

Hotels
8.9 (1386 reviews)
Hythe Road , Southampton , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Good food
Cons:
High food prices
Minor maintenance issues
Room temperature fluctuations

Categories

Cleanliness
8.81
The rooms were noted to be clean and well-appointed, contributing positively to the overall impression.
Service
9.28
Staff were described as friendly, accommodating, and polite across multiple reviews.
Location
9.32
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.77
Rooms were generally described as comfortable, with good amenities.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities were mentioned positively, though minor maintenance issues were noted.
Value for Money
8.76
Most reviews suggest good value for the price, with many emphasizing the reasonable costs.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Food quality was praised, but there were complaints about portion sizes and high prices.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall experiences were largely positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:11

Property Description

Unique Thatched Buildings

Located in a quiet, rural setting, The Pilgrim Inn boasts 2 charming thatched buildings, one housing a cosy bar and restaurant, and the other featuring stylish boutique rooms.

Luxurious Boutique Rooms

Individually furnished and decorated, the rooms at The Pilgrim Inn offer a unique boutique style. From four-poster beds to roll-top baths, each room exudes luxury and comfort.

Local Cuisine and Scenic Views

Enjoy a delicious range of dishes made from locally sourced Hampshire produce at the on-site restaurant. With picturesque views of lush green fields and easy access to the New Forest, this hotel offers a peaceful retreat.

To experience the charm and luxury of The Pilgrim Inn, book your stay now and indulge in a tranquil getaway.

Important information:

Rooms with roll top baths are subject to availability.

Extra beds are available only on request, which has to be confirmed in writing by a member of the Hotel Team. A request without confirmation will not be honored. The cost per extra bed is £35 per night, to be paid on arrival.

Pet-Friendly rooms are available on request, which has to be confirmed in writing by a member of the Hotel Team. The cost per dog is £15 per night, to be paid on arrival.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public 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 all areas 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 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1386 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.77
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 9.18
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fran • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Spacious comfy room. Well sound proofed from noise of roads.

Cons:

Not internally soundproofed so with wooden floors all neighbouring rooms noises echoed, children running upstairs and TV, next door door banging, noise seemed accentuated.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
10
Would stay again
Pros:

Staff were very friendly. The room was perfect, bed very comfortable. Accessible room as I use a wheelchair and no issues.
Had an evening meal which was lovely. Breakfast okay, poached eggs weren't runny but they changed when I asked.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Steph • solo_traveller • gb
9
The dog had the best holiday!
Pros:

Everything and everyone was so lovely

Cons:

Only thing that lost a score from us were the pillows. Nothing to them and couldn't get comfortable with them.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Nik • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location, building it lovely. Good food and breakfasts. Staff friendly. Very clean.

Cons:

Only one bedside table. Hard to control the heat. Would be useful to have a little bench in the bathroom for clothes. And the cold water tap in the bathroom turns the wrong way, but that's just being picky.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
9
Excellent staff and nice accommodation
Pros:

Nice room well kept

Cons:

Nothing all was good

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
8
Friendly easy comfortable and clean
Pros:

Clean comfortable large rooms and outstanding breakfast

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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LINDA • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent service and delicious food, dinner was lovely and breakfast in particular was awesome
Pros:

Really comfy beds, nicely decorated.

Cons:

Just unfortunately apparently the mastic had just been refreshed in the bathroom so there was a bit of a strong smell which I queried, but the bathroom fan was very strong and we just kept the door closed and it was fine. Staff were really great about it and gave us the option to change rooms if we wanted, although we would've had to move to a double instead of a twin so we stayed put.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
10
Great Places to Stay
Pros:

This is the second time we have stayed, however this time we were taking parents to join a cruise in Southampton. It's the perfect location to stay the night before. From when we arrived until we left, all members of the team, were kind, courteous and helpful. I would highly recommend this great Inn.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike, it was great from start to finish.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • gb
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
8
Very pleasant stay
Pros:

Very pretty thatched building. Accommodation was separate to the inn so no noise

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Grahame • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent food & room

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
9
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
10
Great hotel and delicious breakfast included
Pros:

Lovely spacious room. Very clean.

Cons:

Huge spacious room. Everything you needed for the stay including ironing facilities, hair dryer etc

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Luke • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Dixie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

I had a room with my dog. The rooms were excellent and very very large

Cons:

Would have preferred somewhere to step out into the forest, but I knew it did not have that.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Charles • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

The Pilgrim inn is a lovely place very clean and comfortable. The rooms are spacious and clean , the shower works really well and no issues with water pressure. The room is also equipped with a Nespresso machine with four coffee pods each day plus a iron and hair dryer. The bar and restaurant is a clean tidy place to eat and drink and the service is great, the staff do a fabulous job in the bar and restaurant.

Cons:

There really wasn't anything I disliked, it was just a lovely place.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Bill • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Karanszia • family_with_children • gb
6
Dirty room
Pros:

The room was spacious. The food was very good. The staff were polite and friendly.

Cons:

The bedroom looked like it'd not been properly cleaned for months. The amount of dust was unbelievable. The bathroom wasn't much better. The housekeeping team really need to learn how to effectively clean a room.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee