The Pilgrim Inn

Hotels
8.9 (1543 reviews)
Hythe Road , Southampton , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Good food
Cons:
High food prices
Minor maintenance issues
Room temperature fluctuations

Categories

Cleanliness
8.81
The rooms were noted to be clean and well-appointed, contributing positively to the overall impression.
Service
9.28
Staff were described as friendly, accommodating, and polite across multiple reviews.
Location
9.32
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.77
Rooms were generally described as comfortable, with good amenities.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities were mentioned positively, though minor maintenance issues were noted.
Value for Money
8.76
Most reviews suggest good value for the price, with many emphasizing the reasonable costs.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Food quality was praised, but there were complaints about portion sizes and high prices.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall experiences were largely positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:11

Property Description

Unique Thatched Buildings

Located in a quiet, rural setting, The Pilgrim Inn boasts 2 charming thatched buildings, one housing a cosy bar and restaurant, and the other featuring stylish boutique rooms.

Luxurious Boutique Rooms

Individually furnished and decorated, the rooms at The Pilgrim Inn offer a unique boutique style. From four-poster beds to roll-top baths, each room exudes luxury and comfort.

Local Cuisine and Scenic Views

Enjoy a delicious range of dishes made from locally sourced Hampshire produce at the on-site restaurant. With picturesque views of lush green fields and easy access to the New Forest, this hotel offers a peaceful retreat.

To experience the charm and luxury of The Pilgrim Inn, book your stay now and indulge in a tranquil getaway.

Important information:

Rooms with roll top baths are subject to availability.

Extra beds are available only on request, which has to be confirmed in writing by a member of the Hotel Team. A request without confirmation will not be honored. The cost per extra bed is £35 per night, to be paid on arrival.

Pet-Friendly rooms are available on request, which has to be confirmed in writing by a member of the Hotel Team. The cost per dog is £15 per night, to be paid on arrival.
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

8.9
Based on 1543 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.77
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Papa W • couple • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • nl
7
Pros:

De pub was leuk en het eten goed.
Het bed sliep lekker.

Cons:

Je grenst aan een drukke weg met verkeersgeluid.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew King • solo_traveller • gb
8
A Quick break in the New Forest
Pros:

An absolutely gem of a place right on the edge of the New Forest. A handy location for Beaulieu, Southampton and visiting the Isle of Wight. Staff were great and couldn't do enough for you. They went above and beyond, extending our stay, when our car broke down and had to be repaired at the pub by the AA. Rooms are all located in a lodge right opposite the pub and are furnished to a good standard. The bathroom we had was excellent. Good choices for breakfast.

Cons:

Evening meal menu was a bit unimaginative - was hoping for a sirloin steak choice but no 😕 . Our TV wasn't working for 2 days over a weekend but was fixed on the last day. That's it. Loved everything else.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
9
Great stopover with lovely staff
Pros:

It was a lovely property, our room was surface clean and the bath was super and deep with great water pressure. Facilities were good and nice toiletries. Great coffee choices in welcome pack
Overall it was lovely and a great stopover for the Beauleui event

Cons:

The shower needed a deep clean as the entrance door base needed a good scrub around the fittings. The bathroom window, although it has a misted glaze, looks out over the pub seating area so had to have bath with the light off. Bed was comfy but squeaky springs when you turn over. Needs new pillows as they were quite saggy with no substance. Carpets stained and need a deep clean.
The room was surface clean but public areas like skirting boards and handrails in the corridors and hallways need a good scrub.
For 295.00 I would have expected these basics to be in order

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
9
Exactly what we needed.
Pros:

Excellent location for a night pre cruise from Southampton. Room was really nice, and beer garden plus meal hit the spot

Cons:

Not a criticism, but just having to try and remember you are in the waves of the building in the middle of the night (a man of a certain age)

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good Location, food very good. Close to Beaulieu

Cons:

small problems in room like broken tap which would be easily improved.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Ideale Lage für uns, wir lieben den New Forest Nationalpark, Pup und Hotel direkt nebeneinander, wunderschönes eingerichtetes Hotel mit allem was das Herz begehrt.
Wir waren bereits zum dritten Mal hier und kommen wieder.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
R
Roy • couple • gb
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

Great rooms and good breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
10
Lovely little place, great breakfast would highly recommend.
Pros:

Property was a lovely location very quiet.

Cons:

Liked everything about this property.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
9
Amazing place and food was great very comfortable and clean.
Pros:

It is a beautiful thatched roof hotel and separate pub with dining. Our room was spotless and the bed was so comfortable

Cons:

Most of the staff were amazing but one waitress kept forgetting things. It was quite funny in the end. She would look at us and be totally blank.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
4
Wouldn't return
Pros:

Pub itself & staff were excellent. After complaining however the issue was compensated fairly. We had two further stays booked for convenience which have now been cancelled.

Cons:

Poor cleanliness of the room, lighting was also extremely poor. My message not answered on booking.com or via email the night of our stay.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
10
A very comfortable stay in a lovely room with excellent food throughout
Pros:

Lovely room, evening meal and breakfast.

Cons:

I was very happy with everything.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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JULIA • couple • gb
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • couple • gb
5
Expensive for what it is, but maybe we just stayed at a bad time!
Pros:

Location good, also nice there is a pub right next door

Cons:

Room not cleaned even though asked, shower gel bottles unusable due to grime buildup, no hand soap etc. taps broken and again grime buildup around them, service for the hotel very strange almost like they didn't want us there? Maybe having a bad couple of days? Bar staff very friendly and chatty though which was nice

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Had a great one night stay at the hotel the facilities and staff were excellent.
Pros:

Dog friendly and large rooms

Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Midson • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent location, scrummy food and lovely accommodating staff!
Pros:

Great location for the cruise and excellent customer service.

Cons:

Nothing as everything we needed for our stay,

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Julia • extended_group • gb
9
It was above and beyond our expectations.
Pros:

Room was well appointed with facilities; coffee machine / tea making / iron & board / hairdryer / tv / desk / shampoo, conditioner, shower wash. Decoration of room, modern a tad dark, but nothing to complain about.
Breakfast: full English breakfast menu, from cornflakes, pastries, to full cooked breakfasts, normal, vegetarian and healthy options, various types of cooked eggs, e.g. eggs benedict, sour dough with avocado, poached eggs, and it was cooked beautifully.

Cons:

Lighting could be better for an area for doing your makeup.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee