Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch

Hotels
8.8 (1797 reviews)
95 Mudeford , Christchurch , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Boring car park view
Spa area underwhelming

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Guests highlighted that the room was spotlessly clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.2
Excellent customer service noted with friendly and professional staff.
Location
9.2
Perfect location overlooking the lagoon and close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were comfortable but some reported they were on the smaller side.
Amenities
8.2
Amenities were good, though the spa area did not meet some guests' expectations.
Value for Money
8.7
Generally seen as reasonable pricing for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast and dinner were praised as delicious with high-quality offerings.
Overall Experience
9
A blissful stay with positive overall experiences, minor shortcomings noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:01

Property Description

Luxurious Waterfront Setting
Perfectly positioned at the water's edge, Harbour Hotel Christchurch offers breathtaking views of Dorset’s picturesque estuaries.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation
Indulge in a dining experience at the 2 AA-Rosette Jetty Restaurant with its international menu and Michelin-starred chefs. Then unwind at the newly refurbished Christchurch Harbour Spa with its range of facilities including a swimming pool, sauna, and treatment rooms.

Convenience and Leisure
Located in a stunning Victorian building, the hotel is a short distance from Bournemouth centre. Explore the nearby Christchurch Harbour with ferry rides to Poole Harbour Islands or enjoy a round of golf at Two Riversmeet Golf Club.

Ready to experience luxury by the water? Book your stay at Harbour Hotel Christchurch now!

Important information:

If you wish to dine at the hotel, tables should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. From time to time the restaurant may be closed due to events taking place.

When booking more than 5 rooms, a nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The deposit requested is 50% of the total stay, the balance payment is required 28 days prior to arrival.

All rates which include breakfast will be a Continental Breakfast.Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Jan 19, 2026 until Wed, Apr 1, 2026
Spa/wellness center is closed from 2026-04-01 until 2026-01-19
Sauna is closed from 2026-04-01 until 2026-01-19
Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from 2026-04-01 until 2026-01-19
Fitness center is closed from 2026-04-01 until 2026-01-19

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £11.50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1797 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
8
Good but could be better for the money
Pros:

Nice location and good quality bed and furnishings

Cons:

Right on the main road (in the annex not the main hotel building) noise from the road and staff stomping up and down the stairs made it less relaxing

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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dawnpR6667MM Couples
10
A great place to stay
Pros:

Just returned from a great stay at harbour hotel in Christchurch. Room was luxurious with fabulous view of the harbour. The Upper Deck restaurant food was a great experience. The food was first class and the experience was enhanced by Phil with his attentive service and engaging conversation. Thank you for a very enjoyable stay.

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
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Nicholas couple gb
9
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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PeterBChilcompton Couples
10
Super location by the sea
Pros:

We enjoyed and excellent break for my wife's birthday. Room was comfortable, staff were very friendly and helpful. The food in both the Jetty and the Upper Deck was superb. We couldn't have been better looked after. We will be back!

2026-03-15 via Tripadvisor
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King couple gb
7
Pros:

Food and service very good with exceptional staff.

Cons:

No pool no spa facilities but we were warned.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
8
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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sr4774 Couples London, England
10
Wonderful 5* quality hotel with outstanding views and restaurant
Pros:

What a special hotel in a beautiful spot with stunning views (although we were very unlucky with the weather - thick mist - nil visibility!!). We had a two night stay, every member of staff were outstanding and couldn't do enough for us. The food in the restaurant was excellent both nights - very generous portions and beautifully presented. Breakfast too was excellent - all dietary needs catered for. The room was comfortable and spotless (although I would say the bathroom needs some decorating and repair). Overall everything was perfect, but would prefer old fashioned light switches in the room - just couldn't get the buttons to work properly!! Will definitely be back, once the spa is completed as it was a shame we could not use it, and it was not possible to sit outside and enjoy the views today when the weather cleared due to drilling noise and re-building works....but that couldn't be helped. Thankyou everyone for your kindness and professionalism...see you in June!

2026-03-10 via Tripadvisor
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sandra couple gb
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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gary couple gb
8
Great service, location and clean hotel. Highly recommended.
Pros:

Location was great
The staff were fantastic on reception, in the bar and at breakfast.

Cons:

We had a fantastic stay and would 100% come back.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
8
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Helen H couple gb
8
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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P1735LVdianec Couples
10
Superb hotel
Pros:

Our second visit to HH at Christchurch and it certainly didn’t disappoint. All the staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful and such a pleasure to know that nothing was too much trouble. Attention to detail was first class.
Food was great and we enjoyed all our meals, including the G&T service!

2026-03-05 via Tripadvisor
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rosshP3464TD Couples
10
Excellent stay.
Pros:

Stayed for a Saturday evening and had the best stay we could have asked for. Lovely hotel a short walk to the beach. Room was clean, stylish and the bed was so comfortable. Staff were professional, polite and catered for oir every need (even when we forgot to pack toothpaste). Will definitely be returning again soon.

2026-03-04 via Tripadvisor
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williams couple gb
9
have just thought of a nitpick -- the bed was too big!
Pros:

it would be nitpicking to be critical.

Cons:

food - my wife is a vegetarian and was of the opinion that choices for her were limited/ unimaginative.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Nick couple gb
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Diane family_with_children gb
8
Lovely. Look forward to coming back in the summer perhaps?
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely and room was comfy. Staff were very attentive

Cons:

That the spa was closed with no reduction in price. Really wanted to use the spa.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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freeman couple gb
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Rowena couple gb
8
Nice mini break but prefer it if spa was open
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Spa wasn’t open and breakfast just buffet. For the price it should have included English breakfast too

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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michael solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
6
2026-02-25 via Nuitee