Solent Hotel and Spa

Hotels
8.2 (1860 reviews)
Rookery Avenue, Whiteley , Fareham , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Attentive service
Good food quality
Cons:
Dated room quality
Expensive breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Some reviews indicated dated rooms in need of refurbishing.
Service
9.1
Service was highlighted positively with mentions of attentive staff like Fay and Tia.
Location
8.64
Central location mentioned positively, despite initial concerns about being near a motorway.
Room Quality
7.59
Some rooms were noted as dated and in need of refurbishing.
Amenities
8.62
Spa facilities were well-regarded, but some issues with busy times were noted.
Value for Money
7.58
Breakfast was criticized as expensive and not worth the price.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Food was generally praised, although breakfast had some negative feedback.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall positive feedback with some specific issues raised.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 00:45

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Experience the ultimate relaxation at the 4-star Solent hotel with a swimming pool, spa, and gym. Indulge in spa treatments and enjoy the fully-equipped facilities for a rejuvenating stay.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite dining at FYR Restaurant and Grill, boasting an AA Rosette. Delight in locally sourced grilled meats and fine-dining dishes prepared by our skilled chefs. The Al Fresco terrace offers a unique dining experience.

Convenient Location
Located between Southampton and Portsmouth, Solent Hotel and Spa provides easy access to nearby attractions like the New Forest and Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard. Explore the area's highlights with ease during your stay.

Book now to elevate your stay at Solent Hotel and Spa!

Important information:

The Health & Fitness facilities can be used for an additional cost. Access must be scheduled in advance.

In order to avoid disappointment, advance reservations for dinner is advised. Please contact the hotel once you have made your bedroom reservation to reserve a table.

Bookings of over 10 rooms will be subject to different cancellation policies and different terms and conditions.

When travelling with children, please confirm their ages in advance.

Children's meals are available, but the hotel asks that families with children less than 12 years old dine in the restaurant prior to 20:00.

Please note the adult-only swim times are:

- Monday to Thursday from 6am - 7am, 11am - 3pm & 6pm -10pm

- Friday to Sunday from 11am - 3pm & 6pm - 9pm

Guests are required to show a photo identification and a credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests are subject to availability, and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Solent Hotel and Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.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.
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
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1860 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Martyn • solo_traveller • gb
9
Solent Hotel and Spa 07.10.26
Pros:

Nicely appointed Spa hotel which is very close to the M27 and very convenient for Portsmouth ferry terminal which we were using. It has onsite car parking behind a barrier and offers late check in which we needed. All staff were friendly and helpful. The buffet style breakfast also has an excellent selection of choices including gluten free cereals snd soya milks.

Cons:

The shower was fixed head over the bath with curtain which is not the easiest to use for us older guests.
Whilst it was good having tea/coffee facilities in the room if you want milk first thing in the morning you have to get it from a dispenser in the public corridor.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
G
Gareth • couple • gb
3
Poor
Pros:

Didn’t have breakfast

Cons:

The room broke no one cleaned the room

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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GARETH • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very enjoyable and relaxing.
Pros:

Had a very enjoyable stay. The spa and fitness facilities were excellent. I enjoyed the breakfast.

Cons:

The breakfast and access to spa and fitness were extra cost. It was a bit of a faff completing a daily health declaration before being allowed to access the spa and fitness.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • gb
6
Bad
Pros:

Always cozy

Cons:

The room,we stayed before at this hotel,but never had this kind of room
This was ancient and very old room with a old furniture,dirty carpet,no mirrors,nothing similar with the rooms used to have ,disappointed

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
7
Good hotel in fantastic location. However bedrooms and bathrooms definitely need to be updated.
Pros:

Location.
Parking.
Nice size room
Comfortable bed

Cons:

The rooms need some TLC
Toilet flush useless.
Shower weak
Very Dark room
Feel cold

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Cathy FARNHAM • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent facilities.

Cons:

That the pool was a surcharge when booked through Booking.com

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Greg • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast was great

Cons:

Room not properly clean and no stop banging of doors from floor above

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • gb
8
Cons:

Food in Restaurant could have been better

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
9
Overall we made it pleasant and people were lovely
Pros:

Spa facilities was lovely and spacious. The only downside is that I didn’t see anywhere when booking the room that the spa had to be booked separately until after the cancellation period was passed.

Cons:

The request that I made prior to arriving was
Ignored and was given the wrong room. Then had to be moved to the original room that was requested prior; also as I was going for my sister birthday there was nothing that was done apart from a complimentary drink which I had to ask at the reception even though I had stated the reason why we booked the hotel on my email.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
Great hotel, comfortable and good location
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good value, nice room
Pros:

Nice comfortable room
Good quality breakfast

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • couple • je
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Aušra • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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claire • solo_traveller • gb
9
Relaxing and comfortable stay
Pros:

Comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
3
Very grubby room
Pros:

Generally, the hotel is lovely. The Spa is great, although at the time of booking I was not aware of the extra charge if not booking directly with the hotel. The restaurant is attractive, with nice covered, outside seating.

Cons:

The food was hit and miss on the two occasions we ate there. The first meal, I had the chicken wings to start, the sirloin followed by the sharing dessert board. All was very good. The second evening, I had the croquettes to start and, following having a taste of the brisket the previous evening from my sister’s meal, I opted for it for the second meal. Unfortunately, instead of the soft, moist meat I expected, I received a very dry, cold lump of beef which was disappointing.
The biggest issue was the cleanliness of the room we had, room 124. The sheets on the bed and the towels were clean, however the bin in the bathroom wasn’t emptied prior to us checking in. There was also tissue on the bathroom floor, below the sink unit. There was also food waste left under the bedside table and crumbs on top as well as on the desk. The room was re-serviced when these issues were brought to the receptions attention, however this was not very thorough as the food waste below the bedside table remained, as did the tissue on the bathroom floor.
The hospitality tray area felt sticky and tacky, even after the additional service. There were coffee stains down the front of the unit below this area. The blue glasses in the fridge had black mould in them. The top of the milk jug was tacky, and the paper top stuck to it. The cups did not look/feel very clean.
There were lots of very small moths in the room, many of which had been killed by previous occupants and their remains left on the walls or on the skirting boards.
The carpet was very worn below the hospitality tray area and beside the bedside table, possibly moth eaten?
The room lacked any robes, although the price leaflet was left. Despite requesting robes on two occasions, these were still not provided which made making use of the spa awkward.
As we were staying two nights, we requested via the QR code for the room to be serviced, unfortunately this was not done.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Laoura • family_with_children • gb
3
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Kiera-Marie • couple • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee