Botleigh Grange Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1480 reviews)
Grange Road , Southampton , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Nice welcome by reception staff
Cons:
Uncomfortable bed
Difficult to open sash window

Categories

Cleanliness
7.05
Cracked sink in bathroom. Toilet dirty around cistern.
Service
8.05
Staff were pleasant but few; lack of care for guests during busy events.
Location
8.55
Great location.
Room Quality
7.55
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable, but the bed was uncomfortable.
Amenities
7.05
Spa not operational; limited gym equipment; areas under refurbishment.
Value for Money
8.55
Overall it was a lovely stay, but lack of sleep diminished value.
Food and Beverage
7.55
Breakfast very good; poor experience with dinner service.
Overall Experience
8.05
Disappointing due to noise and lack of service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 15:27

Property Description

Luxurious Pool & Spa Renovation
Discover a tranquil oasis at Botleigh Grange Hotel - Pool & Spa under renovation, nestled in Southampton. Unwind in our lush garden, enjoy complimentary parking, and relax in the shared lounge or on the terrace.

Dining Delights & Leisure
Indulge in exquisite meals at our restaurant and sip on refreshing drinks at the bar. With a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage, we ensure a seamless stay for all guests.

Comfortable Rooms & Modern Amenities
Each room boasts a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom for your convenience. Drift off to sleep in premium bed linen, and wake up to fresh towels. Don't miss the chance to book your stay at Botleigh Grange Hotel - Pool & Spa under renovation for a truly rejuvenating experience.

Important information:

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of £50 per stay, per pet.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1480 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.05
Service: 8.05
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 7.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 7.55
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Hilary solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Tired

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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ONeill couple gb
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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MaccaMcD couple gb
7
Good hotel if you need to be in that specific area ... some reviews are now out of date
Pros:

I went in with my eyes open from reading prior reviews

Clearly they have spent time & money on the common areas like the bar & lounge

Bedrooms still need a bit more focus but were clean and functional. Bathrooms from the 1980's.

Bar stayed open for wedding party to well beyond 1am with no complaints

Cons:

Staff tried hard but I get impression high turnover so a bit chaotic at times
Left hand not knowing what right hand was doing

No pool & spa ... tbf they did tell us well before and has been out of action for a while

Cold taps in room 51 made a very loud noise when used unless you fully opened tap for jet stream

TV wonky in room 51 and couldn't get it to level + covered most of the wall light behind

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller gb
7
Disappointing
Pros:

Rooms were spacious and plenty of car parking

Cons:

Breakfast overpriced! One mushroom only, one unexceptional sausage only. No toast arrived. Coffee not very nice.
Hotel presents jtself as grand ( paper doilies over and under glasses bear inscription " Grand Hotel Excelsior* but Bitley Grange was not at all grand except in its own view of itself. The whole place needs a thorough refurbishment.
We were NOT told when I booked that neother was spa nor swimming pool closed...I only found out much later and on checking out waa told they are closed till December!. Why do thecy adveetise on booking.com that they have those facilities when they are out of order???

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Peter extended_group gb
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Helen Taylor couple gb
10
Great hotel stay for concert at St Mary's
Pros:

Breakfast was great and the room was large and very comfy.
Accessibility was good and all hotel staff were friendly, helpful and professional

Cons:

n/a

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
6
Pros:

The location and hotel was Bristol

Cons:

We were made aware a week before our stay that the spa and pool was out of use ,, this was one of the main reasons we stayed

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple gb
6
Sufficient for a one night stay, but wouldn't be in a hurry to go back.
Pros:

The hotel looked lovely from the outside and I liked all the period features. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Rooms were very dated. We had an "executive" room which was very basic. The en suite had a badly cracked sink. brown toilet water and a sub-standard shower. Whilst I appreciate that rooms require smoke detectors, surely they do not need to have bright green lights flashing continuously. Without a mask, it would have been almost impossible to sleep. Part of the reason for choosing this hotel was the pool and spa facilities. Unfortunately, these were closed during our stay, so I don't feel we got what we paid for.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller us
3
It was a bit disappointing.
Pros:

The building.

Cons:

No Spa, which we found out from a group of plumbers, that it might never be again.
No air conditioning. High prices for drinks. Plus it was a long way from cruise ships.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
7
Okay but could have been better
Pros:

Location was good, the bed was comfortable and the evening meal was enjoyable. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The heat in the room was unbearable even with the staff providing a second fan. The water pressure was not good with the shower going from an acceptable warm temperature to a very cold temperature every 40 seconds. Some form of Air Conditioning is needed and the water pressure addressed

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Bed was large and comfy

Cons:

It was hot, no air-conditioning, swimming pool and leisure facilities not available

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Tony family_with_children gb
8
A pleasant stay but disappointed regards spa and pool
Pros:

Location good .breakfast very nice

Cons:

Booked hotel because of spa and pool only to find out a couple of weeks before it was no longer available which left me no time to find somewhere else .

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Ann Jane solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The proximity to the cruise terminals

Cons:

I didn't dislike anything. The place just needs some cosmetic updating.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Collis solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely room and location
Friendly staff
Great food

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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srinivasan Arumugam solo_traveller gb
8
Good Stay, but Breakfast Needs Improvement
Pros:

The rooms were comfortable and clean, and the hotel is in a convenient location. The staff were accommodating with our check-in and were generally helpful throughout our stay. Although there was a £10 per hour charge for late checkout, the team was flexible and supportive when we needed assistance.

Cons:

The breakfast was disappointing, especially considering it cost £20 per person. As vegetarians, we found the selection quite limited, with no fruit available and very few suitable options. The breakfast area appeared understaffed, with only two team members trying to manage the service. We often had to request basic items such as bowls, water, and juice refills. I raised these concerns with reception, and while they acknowledged the issue, we felt a more proactive response or apology would have been appreciated.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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nina couple gb
10
We stayed for a wedding
Pros:

Lovely original features clean

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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FIONA couple pt
8
Ok for a brief stay with excellent breakfast
Pros:

All staff very professional and friendly

Cons:

Not being allocated the actual room booked some 5 months in advance. On arrival hotel were maximising their occupancy but that left us with a downgraded room

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Toby solo_traveller gb
8
Quiet and roomy
Pros:

Location was good and room was quiet

Cons:

Didn’t use any facilities

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Nigel solo_traveller gb
6
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Graeme couple gb
2
Rude/indifferent reception and poor hotel upkeep smacks of lack of investment and profiteering. Ruined our stay.
Pros:

Location and impressive building

Cons:

Young, abrupt staff. Unclean and some bad deteriorating paint in places, especially in the bathroom

2026-05-28 via Nuitee