Melbourne Lodge

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (45 reviews)
Brocket Park, Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, England, AL8 7XH , Welwyn Garden City , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Sauna
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Beautiful views
Cons:
Confusing location
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Some reviews mention issues like undesirable hair in the room.
Service
9.08
Guests report helpful, welcoming, and friendly staff.
Location
8.12
Guests found the location to be confusing at times.
Room Quality
8.07
Rooms were considered spacious and comfortable, though some were described as needing updates.
Amenities
8.6
Unique features and beautiful grounds mentioned, but could be enhanced.
Value for Money
8.56
The price reflected the quality received, according to guest feedback.
Food and Beverage
8.61
The alfresco terrace for breakfast was praised.
Overall Experience
8.58
Guests generally enjoyed their stay despite minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:32

Property Description

Recreational Amenities & More
Enjoy a sauna and other recreational amenities including complimentary wireless internet and an arcade/game room.

Dining & Services
Dine at the hotel restaurant, unwind at the bar/lounge, and enjoy a daily complimentary full breakfast. Benefit from services like dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and free self-parking.

Guestrooms & Entertainment
Stay in comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs. Relax with digital programming and complimentary toiletries.

For a delightful stay near attractions like Hatfield House and The Galleria, book your room at Melbourne Lodge today.

Important information:

  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 45 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.12
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Sue friends
6
Pros:

Lovely stay but rooms need updating . Light and kettle not working .

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Sonal
10
Pros:

The property was great lovely views great staff. Would plan to stay longer next time

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Bridey
8
Pros:

Lovely room but not easy to find arriving after dark and an absolute faff having to check in at one building to then drive to another building to find room and then have to do again in the morning

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Patricia
6
It’s ok.
Pros:

It was very difficult to find the lodge. For some reason it’s not labelled as Melbourne Lodge. If they’d have told me it is the old stables then I’d have probably found it easier. It’s also concerning how fast people were driving around in their golf carts. One guy was going so fast that he actually skidded on the driveway when he tried to turn the corner. I was walking my dog at the time so it’s very disconcerting. The bed was very comfortable. It was hard in the room though because they left the curtains open and all the heat from the sun came into the room. Fortunately, they did provide a fan. The hand tail had an undesirable hair on it, so that was a bit gross. The whole place is basically a golf course so I get the impression that their golf course is more important to them than the lodgings. The grounds are beautiful, but it’s a bit confusing as to wear you’re allowed to take your dog and what is the golf course and what is an actual footpath.

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
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Eve partner
8
Pros:

Reading some of the reviews ahead of our visit, we were a little concerned after we’d made our booking but we needn’t have been concerned!
The staff we met with during our stay were very helpful, welcoming and friendly. Our room, although it looked a little tired, it was very spacious, clean and comfortable - and served its purpose for exactly what we needed (just an overnight stay whilst we visited friends in the area).
Whilst some refurbishment is needed of the bedroom and bathroom, we found the cost we paid for the room reflected this, so did not feel we were overcharged for something we didn’t receive.
The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the area extremely quiet! We enjoyed our stay…just wish the weather had been better so we could walk around and enjoy the grounds!!

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
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Noella partner
10
Pros:

Unique and beautiful! Kind and helpful staff.

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
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zena
10
Pros:

We were welcomed by warm friendly service
The spacious ‘stately rooms were hung with original art work . A beautiful alfresco terrace for breakfast

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
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James
10
Pros:

Very nice with good environment

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
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Nick
10
Pros:

A1

2025-02-27 via Nuitee
S
Siven
6
Pros:

Expected a more luxurious room. TV screen mini size. More milk for the tea could only make 2 cups. Not value for money

2025-02-09 via Nuitee
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Wayne
8
Pros:

2 night stay, there was no restaurant facilities available after 17.30 on the first night so had to dine early.
Second night dined at the local pub.
Only 1 teabag each night!
Rooms quiet which would be expected in the middle of a golf course in winter.
Nothing to do on the complex probably due to the time of year.

2025-01-30 via Nuitee
J
jane
6
Pros:

A lovely room in great location

Only issue was check in process - was told go to golf club but it was actually the restaurant so not clear

2025-01-22 via Nuitee
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Graham
8
100% id stay again.
Pros:

Absolutely lovely place to stay, the only let down was that although i booked a double bed room the bed wasn't a full size double and the quilt wasn't large enough to cover me completely, the saving grace was the additional banket on the bed. I will stay again but will ensure i communicate with them prior to my stay to ensure they accommodate my 6,4" needs. another positive was the fact i could shower without having to Squat under the shower head. which is often a problem in some of the larger chain hotels.

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
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MCAJ
4
Onder de maar
Pros:

Geen warm water, lauw op zijn best.
Geen verwarming.
Gedoe met inchecken en uitchecken.
Geen plek voor koffer, geen foldable koffertafel

2024-11-27 via Nuitee
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Iain
6
Could be amazing.
Pros:

Terrible way finding signage. If you arrive after 4pm you have no chance of finding your way around. Impossible to find the reception. The details sent are incorrect as the reception area has changed. The breakfast rooms lacks any atmosphere and is quite simply, depressing.

2024-10-30 via Nuitee
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Caroline
6
Needs an room overhaul!
Pros:

Very limited instructions on arrival.
The deluxe room was very tired looking holes in a dirty and threadbare carpet - unable to use bath or shower as the entry is very deep and even deeper getting out.
Room very clean tho - no instructions as to wifi or times of breakfast.
Charged an extortionate £50 for a small dog - one night!
Amazing breakfast and fast service

2024-09-22 via Nuitee
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Odette
10
Pros:

Un merveilleux temps de repos et de sérénité. les repas étaient excellents. Le service discret, chaleureux, efficace. Merci beaucoup

2024-07-05 via Nuitee
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Katie
10
Beautiful setting
Pros:

Beautiful grounds, beautiful room, lovely staff, great food.

2024-06-30 via Nuitee
M
Matthew
6
Pros:

Night staff very helpful. room and location perfect. Let down completely by the painfully slow breakfast service

2024-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
Pros:

Great, practice comfortable overnight stay in readiness for golf the next day.
Lovely showers

2024-06-19 via Nuitee