Balmer Lawn Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Balmer Lawn Hotel near New Forest National Park offers an upscale retreat with a terrace and garden. Guests enjoy massages and reflexology at Saltus Spa, while two restaurants serve British cuisine from breakfast to dinner. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

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Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Small Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Family Room (Annex)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, England, SO42 7ZB

What's nearby

  • SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Forest National Park - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 22 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪THE PIG - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hartnett Holder & Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Commoners Wine Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Snake Catcher - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Balmer Lawn Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near New Forest National Park
Located close to Lymington Pier Ferry Port and Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Balmer Lawn Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travellers may like the ziplining at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a sports massage or Ayurvedic treatments at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and British cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), massage treatment rooms and wedding services
  • A porter/bellboy, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
Room features
All 54 individually furnished rooms boast amenities, such as late-night room service, free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Video game consoles, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Beresfords

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (3,369 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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 30 September to 31 May:
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 80 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and from 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

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
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The seasonal pool will be open from 20 May to 15 September
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and hot tub with adult supervision
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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

Does Balmer Lawn Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. One of the swimming pools is closed seasonally each year from September 30 until May 31.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmer Lawn Hotel?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmer Lawn Hotel on 2 Dec 2025 start from NZ$270.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Balmer Lawn Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Balmer Lawn Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balmer Lawn Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Balmer Lawn Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Balmer Lawn Hotel located?

Located on the riverwalk, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of New Forest National Park, Lymington Pier Ferry Port and Beaulieu National Motor Museum. New Forest Wildlife Park and Sammy Miller Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km). Brockenhurst Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Balmer Lawn Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 278 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel are fantastic, there is a good mix of ages working here and all are top notch when it comes to customer service. The food is fabulous, good quality, fresh and soooo tasty (compliments to the chef who cooked our anniversary meal, really made our night along with the service thank you 💕)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic 2 day stay attending our friends wedding. It was an ideal location and nothing was too much trouble for the lovely friendly staff. I would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. Excellent restaurant with a great choice of food and wine. The room was clean and tidy and well appointed. The staff were helpful and friendly. Special mention for Hayley in the restaurant who was a great asset to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location to enjoy the New Forest Great for families, couples - and dogs! Friendly and efficient service - the staff are lovely. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

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

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff very friendly. Lovely to have a heated outdoor pool. 2 options for eating: restaurant or bar area. Food was very good ( excellent fish and chips) and it was lovely to sit outside watching the horses .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, friendly staff, great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely friendly hotel in great location

Lovely friendly hotel in lovely surroundings. Great restuarant on site too. Room quite small but views brilliant. Shower not that powerful but functional. Would have been nice to have body lotion in the bathroom too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lined the building and grounds, and the walk to Brockenhurst was around 15 minutes. Lined the facilities, though we didn’t see a gym there. Not so good was that the outside pool was taken over by children and wasn’t really somewhere that adults could swim properly in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

Richard

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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a chilled weekend and we couldn't have picked a better hotel for this. Beautiful break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

JV

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rundown and needs serious attention, staff were rude and everything felt like it was a big deal, no apologies for showers not working, dairy given despite specifying allergy, no apology.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Decent hotel but overpriced compared to other options we have stayed at in brockenhurst. Expedia rate is high and didn’t include breakfast. We were made to feel grateful for being fed 3 times despite the high price! Not friendly and welcoming and room small and dated but great location. Better value for money options exist.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff but very tired room- towels dreadfully thin, bobbly and needing to be replaced, big chip in bath, headboards all worn. Old fashioned facilities- indoor pool not suitable for a proper swim due to depth and shape - more suitable for young children.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overall unfortunately disappointed.

The hotel itself is lovely with great facilities. The outdoor pool is wonderful. The staff are friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the room we stayed in was shabby. On check out we spoke to the manager about the damaged wallpaper, the crack in the sink, cracks in the bathroom tiles and the low water pressure. He told us that the room was on the list for refurbishment but they still charged £220 (or near enough) for the room which I think is unacceptable especially as their website says ‘high quality’. We had already paid on arrival so the manager said he couldn’t refund us anything. Quite disappointed as the hotel is in a great location with lovely facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that you can walk straight into the forest
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for visiting the new forest with our dog, it’s a very dog friendly hotel. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.Breakfast was really tasty and a great choice. We didn’t have the best view but would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for attending the New Forest show, a 10 minute walk away through the woods, avoiding the traffic jams. The pools were lovely too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in lovely position with extensive grounds. The Spa facilities were excellent and the food ( especially) the breakfast was very good. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained rooms with comfortable bed. Food was excellent, especially the breakfast. The facilities were great, using the outdoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, lovely property, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

We arrived in a heatwave and were given a room I didn’t feel comfortable in. The receptionist worked hard and found us a much bigger room with more windows to open. She also suppled us with an extra large fan which kept us cool at night. All the staff were extremely, friendly and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, the staff were very friendly, good food, location and child friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025