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Balmer Lawn Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Victorian hotel with 2 restaurants

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Relax in a serene outdoor setting surrounded by lush greenery and warm lantern lighting.
Relax by the central pool surrounded by a patio with lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Relax in this stylish living room with a brown leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a cozy armchair.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable chair.
Experience the classic charm of our hotel, set amidst beautifully maintained gardens and a tranquil street view.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, England, SO42 7ZB
  • New Forest National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Small Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Family Room (Annex) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Family Room (Annex)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Brockenhurst

Close to airport.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Brockenhurst hotel, you'll find New Forest National Park and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Beaulieu National Motor Museum and New Forest Wildlife Park.

What's nearby

  • SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum - 17 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 22 min drive - 13.2 miles

Getting around

  • Brockenhurst Station - 15 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Setley Ridge Vineyard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Huntsman of Brockenhurst - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Buttery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Balmer Lawn Hotel

Family-friendly Victorian hotel with 2 restaurants
Balmer Lawn Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Balmer Lawn Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Brockenhurst hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 313 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1880
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Balmer Lawn Hotel offers 54 accommodations with DVD players and video-game consoles. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Brockenhurst hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

New Forest Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish

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  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ziplining

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with digital channels
  • Video game console

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 30 to May 31:
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.00 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 80 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open May 20 and close September 15.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Balmer Hotel
Balmer Lawn
Balmer Lawn Brockenhurst
Balmer Lawn Hotel
Balmer Lawn Hotel Brockenhurst
Balmer Lawn Brockenhurst, New Forest National Park
Balmer Lawn Hotel Hotel
Balmer Lawn Hotel Brockenhurst
Balmer Lawn Hotel Hotel Brockenhurst

Frequently asked questions

How close is Balmer Lawn Hotel to the airport?

Balmer Lawn Hotel is 15.1 mi (35-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Balmer Lawn Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Balmer Lawn Hotel.

How close is Balmer Lawn Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 9.7 mi (25-min drive) from Hurst Beach and 9.8 mi (25-min drive) from Milford on Sea Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Balmer Lawn Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Balmer Lawn Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children.

Is there a casino at Balmer Lawn Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grosvenor Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Balmer Lawn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Balmer Lawn Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking. Extended parking is available for a fee.

Does Balmer Lawn Hotel have a pool?

Balmer Lawn Hotel features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from September 30 to May 31.

Does Balmer Lawn Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like British cuisine, pool views, and al fresco dining.

Does Balmer Lawn Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at New Forest Spa, where you can enjoy hot stone massages, body treatments, and Ayurvedic treatments.

How close is Balmer Lawn Hotel to downtown Brockenhurst?

Balmer Lawn Hotel is 1.5 mi away from Brockenhurst.

Balmer Lawn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 254 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great venue and location, just love the Lodge!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite disappointed

Quite disappointed by this stay. The position of th hotel is lovely but the hotel itself has many issues. Extraction fan going 24 hours. Spoke to reception on 4 occasions but it was turned off over night only once. I gave up in the end as I was getting no support from staff. Superior room was poor. Bathroom not very clean Products in bathroom had no branding and looked cheap in brown containers. No idea what it was. Pillows hard No fridge No safe For the price I would expect better Only one menu although advertising 2 restaurants. Some staff good some a little disinterested. 3 billing errors in 3 transactions
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was excellent. All the staff had an eye for detail. The hotel is top class. The food was good quality. Be returning soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With the new Forest ponies on the doorstep and a stream to paddle in - it’s a great location and super friendly staff too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing Stay – Not Truly Family-Friendly

I recently stayed at Balmer Lawn Hotel, expecting a relaxing and family-friendly experience, but unfortunately, it fell short. The bedroom and bathroom felt quite tired and in need of an update—not what I’d expect from a four-star hotel. Despite being advertised as a family-friendly hotel, the pool was closed to children for most of the day. It seems they are trying to cater to both families and adults seeking a spa retreat, but in reality, they can’t have it both ways without disappointing one group. Another frustrating aspect was the extra charge for coffee at breakfast—£4 per cup! I’ve never encountered that at any other hotel, and for the price of the stay, it felt excessive. The hotel keeps mentioning plans to upgrade the spa and pool, but I paid for the experience as it is now, not for what it might be in the future. Given the cost of our stay, I expected much better. Having said that, the location was perfect and staff were friendly. Overall, I wouldn’t stay here again or recommend it. It’s overpriced, poorly balanced between being a family hotel and a spa retreat, and simply not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, very relaxing and food was incredible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spa needs a bit of an update and deep clean. Staff great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was excellent all the staff were nicely dress and very efficient, pricing was reasonable for this star hotel. Our room was lovely and clean with excellent bedding and towels. The spa is well worth a visit one of the best we have tried in recent months and the staff 1st class. Plenty of car parking but the reception forgot to make a note of my registration apart from that highly recommended. R Bristol
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely food, great staff team but under renovation

The weekend was all about the spa, and when we arrived the spa was having refurbish so there was noisy drilling going on and treatments had to be moved to a bedroom in some circumstances. The spa is really tired and the toilets and showers weren't working. All of this was communicated by signage at the venue but nothing was mentioned on booking. I rang up to ask about spa use and it wasn't mentioned then either. As I was booking specifically for a relaxing spa weekend, I would have chosen somewhere else had I know they had renovation work ongoing until April. The food was lovely and the staff were great. The superior room was nice, but superior isn't nescafe sachets and uht milk unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

I would recommend this place. Great location. Very easy to get to places nearby by bike or walking. Very friendly staff. Amazing kids room with varieties of games for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent friendly service and atmosphere. Would definitely visit again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, peaceful hotel, friendly staff, excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had noisy neighbours upstairs from room 38, apart from that it was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room could have been cleaner. Some other guests were very loud which spoiled our meal
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024