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Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Sauna, body treatments, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
South Baddesley Road, Lymington, England, SO41 5ZB
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Lymington Sea Water Baths
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel

4-star Lymington hotel walkable to Lymington Pier Ferry Port
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a bar/lounge.
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel offers 42 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna.
In addition to a full-service spa, Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel features an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This family-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Waterford Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Solent - This family restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Solent
  • Waterford Restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1820
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26.00 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Elmers Court
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Elmers Macdonald Hotel
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Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 593 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a great location with an extensive garden and a view of of the Isle of Wight
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Short stay in New Forest
Excellent location, very near to IOW ferries and perfect for exploring the New Forest. Room was outside main hotel building and was clean and comfortable. Had a couple of small issues which were dealt with very quickly and efficiently.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Not explained that access was via outside balcony door, and with 2 keys only 1 worked on 1 door. Inside, found another locked door, so thought 2nd key was to a central corridor, perhaps? Neither of the 2 keys worked. Again, had not been explained that door was to an adjoining room, no key provided because we had not booked the adjoining room. Room otherwise comfortable, although positioning of TV not ideal for viewing from LHS of bed. Map provided useful, although did not highlight access to (unsignposted) Solent Restaurant for breakfast was through the Fitness Centre. I wonder how often the fitness team are asked to confirm access through “their” reception…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian, WELSHPOOL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall slightly dissapointed in this hotel. Not to the high standard one would expect from a Macdonalds hotel. Needs investment in upkeep. Room comfortable, but bathroom door delaminating due to overspray from shower, carpet needed spot cleaning, steps up to deck level need to have anti-slip strips replaced, deck needs maintenance/painting. Pathways around property could do with pressure wash clean. Limited menu in main restaurant. Excellent breakfast. We used and enjoyed the swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym, but the changing rooms are tired and in need of a refurbishment/upgrade. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great surroundings. Option of Spa and pool. Comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. Ideally place for walking to I.O.W. ferry for a day trip to the Island. New Forrest attractions within easy reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before…some years ago with Voyage Privé in main hotel. Have visited since but needed relaxing 3 night break in this unique location ….would have stayed longer but fully booked. So close to Lymington , which we favour of all these local New Forest centres , enhanced by immediate maritime vista and activities at base of main lawn. No of benches to sit ,relax and enjoy. Ferry to IOW short walk away …next time Osborne Ho. We chose a pleasant suite close to pool, spa and breakfast facilities. Staff seemed mostly very helpful especially initial young lady receptionist and duty night manager second day. Interesting mix of diverse accommodation ,courtyards of apartments, small houses and hotel itself… hadn’t appreciated that during original stay. Reported as fully booked but with extensive grounds etc wasn’t aware of that. Respectful guests so tranquil . Strongly recommend unless you favour being within a lively town . Elmers Court is well worth considering. We shall certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing facilities included free with the stay....spa facilities, swimming pool, steam room, sauna, pitch and putt, tennis, outfdoor pool, and big Traditional grounds toxwalk round. Room was dated and needs a refurb, but was clean and everyhing worked and bed was very comfortable Good selection at breakfast both menu and buffet options! Only a 20 min walk into Lymington, which is amazing! I would definitely stays here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MISS MICHAELA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs refurbishing, rooms very outdated - looks like a nursing home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good short stay, staff busy and room service unresponsive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We loved the location of the property. The grounds and outdoor swimming pool were beautiful. We requested a first floor room and received a ground floor. The dinner was meh and for the money I would have expected more. Service was great. Fault lies with the kitchen. Would return but probably not eat dinner there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kirk

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely settings and period hotel, great facilities, food is good albeit a little pricey, rooms could do with updating. But generally quiet and very good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very pretty and the grounds are very pretty. However it needs a serious refurbishment. Everything in the rooms are a bit tired. Almost no outlets to charge your things. Took forever to get things. We were there when it was especially hot and it took three phone calls and four hours to get a fan. Our Nespresso had no pods. I called room service and they told me to call the front desk. I called three times and no one ever answered the phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible experience - I would avoid !!!
Terrible, dated, hot room in a loud courtyard. The hotel rooms seem to be secondary to a time-share type holiday camp. We asked for a quiet room which turned out to next to the noisy cleaners’ shed and also adjacent to the wedding party getting ready from 6:45am. The room was so hot we couldn’t sleep, it was impossible to have the windows open as these are velux; if you opened them the lights from the bright hotel courtyard kept you awake. No air-con just a couple of noisy fans. I do not believe they delivered a service that matched the (over) priced room. Breakfast seemed very poor, the sausages were cold and others items missing, with guests repeatedly requesting food. Felt like a school canteen. We had booked two nights but due to such a poor experience we left after first night. We requested a refund for the second night but told no. I cannot recommend this hotel and from our experience I would avoid it and stay anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Great facilities and staff that went out of their way to cater for a food intolerance (unfortunately this is not what we usually experience!). We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024