Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable room
Cons:
Noisy areas
Outdated bathroom fixtures
Some minor service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8
General cleanliness issues noted such as noisy areas and outdated bathroom.
Service
8.7
Friendly staff mentioned positively across multiple reviews.
Location
9
Great location for exploring the New Forest and overall positive sentiment.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were comfortable but some reports of noise and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
8.2
Reasonable amenities with some requests for updates, particularly for the shower.
Value for Money
8.5
Good value for money mentioned, particularly for the location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast was enjoyed, but some meals had issues related to service.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall a very satisfactory stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:41

Property Description

Charming Country House Retreat
Nestled on the edge of the picturesque New Forest, Woodlands Lodge Hotel offers a tranquil escape with direct forest access and proximity to local attractions.

Individually Designed Rooms
Enjoy a cozy stay in one of the 17 uniquely decorated rooms, each featuring modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and en suite bathrooms for your comfort.

Culinary Excellence at Hunters Restaurant
Treat your taste buds at Hunters Restaurant, boasting an AA Rosette for its exceptional British cuisine with seasonal twists, promising a delightful dining experience.

Immerse yourself in the warm hospitality and personalized service of Woodlands Lodge Hotel, where every detail is tailored to ensure a memorable stay in the heart of the New Forest.

Book your stay now for an unforgettable countryside getaway at Woodlands Lodge Hotel!

Important information:

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note the rooms are accessed via stairs in a building with no elevator.

Please note pets cannot be accommodated in Standard Double Room. When traveling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of GBP 10 per night applies.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 17 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

8.4
Based on 956 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.7
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Wendy solo_traveller gb
7
Absolutely lovely hotel, apart from in a heatwave
Pros:

Lovely old hotel with huge grounds and direct access to the forest.
The food we had for breakfasts and evening meals was all very good.
Room was spacious with nice views of the grounds. Good shower and bath.
Quiet location away from main roads etc.
Very dog friendly and the grounds and forest access were great.

Cons:

The room was like a sauna, even with a good fan, fully open sash windows and shutters. Avoid during hot weather.
Waited an hour for cooked breakfast one morning, fortunately we weren't in a rush but even so. The continental cold breakfast version was very limited, given the hot weather there should have been a better selection.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
6
Disappointed
Pros:

Location, quiet & peaceful.

Cons:

Restaurant set up for 'fine dining', but menu very much like pub style food, and quality not that good. Limited continental choice for breakfast, and the only bread was supermarket square loaves, despite menu saying fresh homemade breads, no pastries.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The family deluxe room was excellent, it is so spacious and very comfortable.
It was like having an apartment to ourselves and the kids loved it.

Cons:

The breakfast was really poor in quality and didnt get much food for your money.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Julia family_with_children de
6
Pros:

Der Garten ist für Kinder wunderschön, wenn auch nicht besonders gepflegt. Die Lage im Park ist top.

Cons:

Es war alles ziemlich schmuddelig und heruntergekommen.
Das Personal war nicht besonders freundlich und das Essen nicht im richtigen Verhältnis zum Preis
Das Hotel müsste dringend renoviert werden.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Vicky couple gb
5
Lovely surroundings but not value for money
Pros:

We loved the gardens, the bed was very comfortable.
A couple of the staff were not very smiley when we arrived and they couldn’t find our room key so had to wait while they looked for it.

Cons:

The bathroom and the dining room was very hot and stuffy. The menu could do with having a bit more choice.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Georgina couple gb
8
Great value for money in a convenient location for the New Forest.
Pros:

Lovely location, newly renovated room, great size, comfy bed, nice linens.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Mary couple gb
8
Lovely place to stay
Pros:

Wonderful position

Cons:

The only thing was the shower. To start with it was a long wait for the hot water, but that was rectified. The position of the shower head was difficult to manage as it couldn't be moved

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Amy couple gb
3
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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David couple au
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Edward couple gb
5
Lovely location and staff.
Pros:

The location of the Woodlands Lodge Hotel was superb.
The staff were absolutely fantastic and so friendly.
There are some great paintings dotted about the property that make you giggle.

Cons:

The property is slightly shabby and could do with updating, if it wasn’t for the staff and location I’d have been very disappointed.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
8
Ideal location for Beaulieu, Lymington and Lyndhurst. The Hotel team were excellent and made our short stay very attract
Pros:

The location is beautiful. Placed within a woodland area of the New Forest.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Bridget extended_group gb
7
Lovely location, great staff and good food and facilities.
Pros:

The atmosphere was pleasant and comfortable, the bar and restaurant were good. Staff were helpful when my mother in law had a fall.

Cons:

The floor in room 6 was very hot and room 7 was cold. The lights in the hall did not stay on long enough and my mother in law lost her balance and fell.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Joy couple gb
1
Don’t waste your money.
Pros:

The ladies were lovely and very friendly and helpful, and the cooked breakfast was nice. Could do with a few more additions to accompany the cereals like rasberry’s and other fresh berries. Very sparce choices if you didn’t enjoy a cooked breakfast. Bed was comfy too.

Cons:

A very tired hotel, and had dirty carpets and dirty windows almost as if they have never been cleaned. They had paper covering a boiler of some sort. Room was disappointing for a deluxe room, not sure if it has ever been cleaned thoroughly either as found a piece of someone’s clothing left behind the bed. Expensive for the state of the hotel, would not be returning.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Vicki couple gb
7
Good from start to finish
Pros:

Breakfast was cook to perfection and location was excellent if we had better weather we would have walk through the garden to the gate to the New Forest. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Am a bit unsteady on my feet sometimes and would have loved to have a grab rail in the shower.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Giulio solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Aaliyah couple gb
10
I’d go Back again in a heart beat
Pros:

It was absolutely beautiful,everything was amazing about it . Would definitely go again

Cons:

Nothing , there’s nothing to not like .

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Vicki couple gb
7
Friendly helpful staff
Pros:

Breakfast was well presented and good quality ingredients. Unfortunately I found a long piece of plastic in my Eggs Royale though..

Cons:

Sound proofing. Could hear noises clearly from room above no 14 particularly noisy shower

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
7
Cons:

Found dog hairs on my cloths laid over a chair.
No WiFi in room

2026-06-02 via Nuitee