Friars Cliff Travel Guide

Name: Moxy Southampton
Price range: NZ$144
Rating: 9

Tourist Guide

Christchurch: groynes and beacons, Friars Cliff A line of red beacons along the beach at Friars Cliff.

Threatening weather After a day of almost unbroken sunshine, at about 4 o'clock the sky had taken a very dark appearance and heavy rain was not far behind.

Friars Cliff Beach from Steamer Point This view is looking west from the cliff top at Steamer Point. It gets its name from the old paddle steamer that was beached here in about 1830, and used as a site office for the construction of Highcliffe Castle. Afterwards, the boat became a beach house for about 60 years but fell into disuse and dereliction at the turn of the 20th century. It has now given its name to Steamer Point Nature Reserve, further up the cliffs to the east.

Waves, groynes and lighthouse view Looking across the Solent on this windy afternoon, the red light of the Needles lighthouse can just be discerned far right of picture.

Old radar site at Highcliffe This large concrete circle, and the two smaller ones behind were the bases of large radar domes used for post-war research and development. The story of the site is told on a plaque on the monument in the centre of the circle.

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Leonardo Hotel Southampton

1 Charlotte Place Southampton England

NZ$144

5 Apr - 6 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,269 reviews)

Great Hotel.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Novotel Southampton

1 West Quay Road Southampton England

NZ$138

12 Apr - 13 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

Fridge light blinked all night. Had to cover with jacket

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Moxy Southampton

Harbour Parade Southampton England

NZ$144

12 Apr - 13 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Great location

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

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room2 Southampton Hometel

1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England

Stay at this aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,203 reviews)

Very good room overlooking the park. The heating worked well and quickly. The kitchen/diner area was very convenient. The breakfast choice was limited and quality average. We didn’t try an evening meal there.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Alum Chine Beach House

36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England

Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ...

The Cliff House Hotel

Marine Drive West New Milton England

Stay at this holiday home in New Milton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach are ...

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