Orange Grove Hotel & Gardens

Hotels
8.1 (2061 reviews)
Coldeast Drive , Southampton , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Heating problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.93
Several mentions of cleanliness issues such as soiled chairs and stains.
Service
8.9
Consistently praised friendly staff and service.
Location
8.44
Great location but a bit out of the way for certain activities.
Room Quality
7.39
Comfortable rooms noted, but some decor issues mentioned.
Amenities
7.92
Facilities noted but some finishing touches missing.
Value for Money
8.38
Considered good value based on price.
Food and Beverage
8.93
Highly praised breakfast and restaurant quality.
Overall Experience
7.9
Generally positive sentiments, with some room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:00

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Indulge in the ultimate comfort at The Mansion in Southampton. With family rooms, fully equipped kitchens, and free toiletries, each unit offers a relaxing retreat. Enjoy the convenience of a flat-screen TV, kettle, and private bathroom in every room.

Delicious Dining Options

Savour delectable meals at our family-friendly restaurant offering a variety of British cuisine. Start your day with a hearty Full English/Irish breakfast or unwind with warm dishes and refreshing juice. Don't miss out on our à la carte menu for a delightful dining experience.

Scenic Garden Views

Relax and unwind in our garden view rooms, providing a tranquil escape from the bustling city. Take a stroll in the garden or enjoy outdoor play equipment available for guests. Experience serenity at The Mansion - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that the restaurant and bar is not open for dinner or lunch on Monday and Tuesday from 01/01/26 to 28/02/26.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. 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 16 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2061 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.93
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 7.39
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 8.93
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Mark solo_traveller im
8
A good night’s sleep, but the experience was made the the excellent reception of the Night Porter and his welcome and pr
Pros:

I arrived late due to my ferry from Spain being delayed by several hours. I got to the hotel at around 1am and was greeted by the Night Porter who could not have been more helpful or professional. He checked me in swiftly and then showed me to my room - a first-class check-in experience.

Cons:

The room - a basement suite - was well appointed, but the bathroom was dimly lit.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Kristian couple gb
10
Amazing place to stay, no complaints at all. Definitely coming back and would highly recommend
Pros:

The location is actually spot on. Hotel staff gave out great vibes. Amazing building.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Christi-Anne couple nl
9
Genieten van de relaxte sfeer bij Orange Groove
Pros:

De studio die wij hadden was heerlijk ruim. Het hotel is rustig gelegen en het personeel is attent.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Sam extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Brilliant location and facilities and bars fantastic.

Cons:

On the 2nd night the water for the shower was minimal.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Shailendra solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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emma family_with_children gb
9
beautiful location spacious room perfect for the universal marina and very friendly staff
Pros:

friendly staff clean and comfy room tasty breakfast

Cons:

would have liked a breakfast included rate as it was confusing that altho our breakfast wasnt included a sort of deal was and this caused confusion for us all..i blame booking.com however and its poor communication

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Jeff solo_traveller gb
1
Not worth the money very disappointed.
Pros:

location was ok food was good

Cons:

The room i was in was appalling it looked like it had not been touched in years. The furniture was old and dirty the walls had marks all over them. it was probably the worst room I had ever stayed in.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Russell extended_group gb
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Georgina solo_traveller gb
6
needed TLC to bring the room to match the building and expectations.
Pros:

The receptionist was lovely. Breakfast staff were polite & efficient.

Cons:

No lift and my room was up at the top. the toilet roll holder in my bathroom was missing and damaged fixtures were still on the wall. The material on the seats at my table in the room had all the material flaking off. The laminated floor was badly damaged, possibly from water damage, in the kitchenette area. There was a picture on the stairway that referred to an offer during the week of 2 courses for £23, the receptionist was unsure when I talked to her about it, so she asked and was told that is no longer available...when heading back to my room, the frame was being removed from the stairway wall !!!! i went to the bar for a drink and waited as no-one was serving, eventually, I spoke with the receptionist and she had to go and find someone!

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location, communial rooms and outside space

Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Derek couple gb
8
An ideal venue set in large grounds perfect for a relaxing stay.
Pros:

I found the staff to be most helpful and respectful.

Cons:

Unfortunately the printer broke whilst breakfast was being served. Consequently, it took along time to be served and the breakfast arrived cold. I would suggest if that happens again that the staff use note pad and pen to take breakfast orders.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Natalie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Alun Stowell solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The staff were all lovely, really friendly and approachable.

Cons:

We stayed in room 002, basement apartment. It was just tired and needed more than cleaning. There were marks on many of the walls, the worksurfaces were damaged and its generally felt like it needed some love. Alongside the fact you have to walk past discarded kitchen equipment, massive amounts of pigeon poop and stored kids toys and rubbish to get to you door does give the best impression. If there had been another room available we'd have moved.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
1
Shocking
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It was dirty and alternative room was smelly

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
Overnight Stay
Pros:

The hotel is stylish and comfortable. The staff are friendly. Most of all the good is delicious 😋

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller fr
7
Un faux standing assez décevant.
Pros:

L'extérieur est magnifique quand on arrive de nuit. On croit donc que l'on va vivre un peu la vie de château au cœur d'un beau parc. La chambre familiale est suffisamment spacieuse. Produits de toilette de qualité. Propreté correcte.

Cons:

Nous étions logés dans les anciens communs. Rien de grave pour une nuit. Cependant, pas de poubelle dans la minuscule salle de bain. Les fenêtres ne s'ouvraient pas alors que la canicule frappait. Un seul petit ventilateur pour deux pièces. Le "English breakfast " était gras, avec un seul toast et une quantité mesurée voire chiche, sans produits frais. Malgré le tarif, nous nous sommes sentis relégués comme les domestiques des Bennet dans Pride and prejudice

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
7
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice hotel.
Pros:

Very nice room with lots of space and lovely views.

Cons:

The shower was no good as no pressure, so didn’t feel like you were having a nice wash. Also, the waste hole in the little basin was very worn and looked old and not in keeping with everything else. We also asked for some larger mugs as the mugs in the room were expresso size so no good for tea! Otherwise a very comfortable and lovely size room.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The building and grounds are beautiful. Breakfast was very good. The staff when you eventually found them were very good. The apartments are huge and well equipped.

Cons:

This is not a 5 star hotel, we were in the apartments on the 3rd floor and no lifts. The apartment was like an oven, no air con and being at the top of the building nowhere for the heat to go. They eventually cobbled together a very noisy air con unit stolen from an outside pod which was stood on a chair with a very short hose going out the window which was sealed up with towels. It just about cooled the room to just below oven temperature but dropped a puddle of water on the floor that my wife slipped on during the night. We didn't sleep well it was an expensive, hot, uncomfortable night. In the winter it will probably be fine but don't go in the summer unless you want baking at gas mark 6 during your stay.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Tricia solo_traveller gb
10
One night stay
Pros:

Great location, room and breakfast.
Staff very friendly.
Would definitely recommend and I'd stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing I didn't like.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee