Ormonde House Hotel

Hotels
9 (1462 reviews)
Southampton Road , Lyndhurst , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Cycling
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good staff
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Excellent food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of certain amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
Mixed reviews about cleanliness, with comments on dirty carpets and blocked shower.
Service
9.55
Consistently praised for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.59
Location is frequently highlighted as a strong point, convenient for attractions.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms appreciated for comfort but some issues noted in specific cases.
Amenities
8.57
Some amenities like mini-fridges and functioning bathrooms were lacking.
Value for Money
9.53
Generally perceived as good value based on amenities and service provided.
Food and Beverage
9.58
Meals and breakfast highly rated with good options available.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall, positive experiences shared, with some criticisms noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:49

Property Description

Unique Location in the New Forest
Nestled near Lyndhurst in the New Forest, Ormonde House Hotel offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to nature and local attractions.

Quality Accommodation and Dining
Experience attentive service and comfortable rooms equipped with modern amenities like whirlpool baths. Indulge in delicious meals made from locally sourced ingredients at the on-site restaurant.

Ideal for Outdoor Enthusiasts
With a bike shed available, guests can explore the picturesque surroundings through cycling adventures. Plus, dogs are welcome, making it a perfect getaway for all nature lovers.

Experience the charm of the New Forest at Ormonde House Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable retreat.

Important information:

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Kindly inform us if you will be bringing a dog during your stay, as there is a £6 per night charge for pets.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 17 years old stay for £10 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

9
Based on 1462 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 9.53
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.05
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jackyh791 Couples
10
Warm friendly - perfect location
Pros:

An ideal location just 5 minutes from the town centre with parking. Perfect facilities for my husband who uses a mobility scooter - ground floor, walk in shower, space to charge scooter in the room. Delicious breakfasts and evening meal - Nepalese curries in particular. Warm friendly welcome and offers of any help from Raz, Susie, Karen, Bina.

2026-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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Gill couple gb
8
Overall we enjoyed our stay in Lyndhurst, the Ormonde House hotel is a good choice.
Pros:

Location
Easy parking
Easy to find
Clean
Only a few minutes walk to the town centre

Cons:

The heat, we were provided with a fan but it was still hot. It was exceptionally hot weather.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller fr
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
7
Staff and food very good.
Pros:

Served drinks outside. Comfortable and clean.
Parking was ok.

Cons:

No credit facility

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
9
Brilliant . Would go again
Pros:

Owners very lovely and room was lovely. Good fantastic

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
8
Good value for money
Pros:

Smoked Haddock and poached egg breakfast as good/ better than many ‘posh’ hotels.
All ok. Everything worked.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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RogerF2009 Couples
10
Great holiday
Pros:

fantastic holiday at ormonde house hotel great food and service as always spotlessly clean dog friendly family run always very helpful been staying here for over 20 years always a five star experience

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor
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Jim371 solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Franco couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Very friendly family run. Great parking, 8 minutes into the heart of town. 5 minutes walk into the New Forest

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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david couple gb
8
Overall a very nice hotel that we would probably stay again if ever in the area.
Pros:

The was room was too hot although the room had a fan there was no ventilation, If we were to book again we would only book a room with view.
The Breakfast was really nice and plentiful.
The staff were great and very helpful

Cons:

Heat in the room,
no ventilation,
no window view

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

staff all friendly and very helpful

Cons:

room was very hot even with fans so didnt sleep well bed was comfy

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Judith couple gb
9
Comfortable restful most enjoyable
Pros:

It is well situated but on a busy main road. Double glazed windows so we slept well. Pretty garden and pergola to sit under. Room was very large very clean and comfortable and well provided as was the en-suite. It is a family run hotel and the staff were lovely kind and helpful. The food was delicious and well cooked and presented. Would definitely recommend and will return ourselves.

Cons:

I personally would have just liked a less heavy dessert on the menu ie : perhaps a fruity one

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
4
Sadly didn't live up to expectations
Pros:

Brilliant location

Cons:

Disappointing room - broken fan (which was replaced the next day), light fittings not working in bathroom so main lights had to be used, which was disturbing when using in the night. It was reported but sadly not fixed during our stay and no explanation as to why was offered, neither was an alternative room offered.
Also the shower holder kept collapsing, spraying water around the bathroom and so needed to be held, leaving only 1 hand to shower with. This seems to have been flagged as an issue from October but still hasn't been rectified. Along with watered down shower gel, didn't give a great impression or justify the price we paid.
We didn't try the restaurant as orders were asked to be placed with 1hrs advance notice for evening meals which seemed an excessive amount of time for a professional kitchen. Breakfast had to be ordered the night before. Many other restaurants in walking distance all managed to cook food to order without needing so much notice.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Donna couple je
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Lynne solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Our visit was lovely 😍 we felt very welcome. Everything was organised and went like clockwork. We had a ground floor room , because we both have mobility disabilities
Beautiful shower with lovely handles . Staff were so helpful and friendly ☺️. Breakfast was fresh and well cooked. Bed very comfortable
Will definitely stay there again

Cons:

There was nothing.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Romain solo_traveller fr
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Toni solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Spacious room, lovely staff

Cons:

Hard to get a taxi from location. Full English could be little bigger

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple gb
9
Delightful stay would stay again
Pros:

Location to Lyndhurst, clean and nicely decorated, big rooms, friendly staff and breakfast was good. Very relaxing sitting on the patio.

Cons:

No aircon, but that’s not the hotels fault that it was so hot the weekend we stayed.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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TaniaJP Friends getaway London, England
10
Friendly family-run comfortable hotel
Pros:

Spent 2 nights here during heatwave.

A welcoming hotel, family-run. Staff friendly, and very helpful at all times.
Very comfortable rooms, lovely bathrooms, spotlessly clean.
Food excellent, very freshly prepared, generous. Separate authentic curry menu!

The hotel is not air-conditioned but fans are provided in all rooms.

We did have a problem the first night as a neighbouring property had left their dogs outside at night and there was a lot of barking. A word with the manager and the neighbours were asked to keep dogs inside, which they did.

Two small things which would improve the stay - some bottled water in the room would have been nice (although jugs of fresh water and glasses are freely provided at mealtimes so you could take some to your room) and a non-slip mat in the shower cubicle would be useful for older guests.

Other than that, an excellent stay.

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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James solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee