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Reviews of Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel 4 stars

South Baddesley Road, Lymington, SO41 5ZB, United Kingdom

#10 of 12 hotels in Lymington

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Review score

Based on 1467 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    6.0
    Grand elegance on the outside, in need of some love when you pass over the threshold.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Things were showing signs of wear and tear and maybe just not the attention to detail. An example is the stained tile ceilings in the breakfast room and pool, it cost very little to change but they are an eyesore. Also in the changing rooms it's tired..you can see where the lockers were cut off to make an extra bench but everything needs paint and attention. In the rooms it's great there is a little mini bar but absolutely no sign to say it's complementary or you should pay...so if its a wow it defeats the object! We were on a B and B rate but I saw an astonishing 26 GBP for cooked breakfast that it says is award winning - I don't think it can honestly be called that given its a buffet and some of the food was not up to the mark. On the wall, the picture is at an angle and I suspect it has been like that for ages - it's the bits of detail that are amiss.

    Great location and setting. It's an ideal wedding venue. The rooms were spacious and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Exacllant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was all very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Feature King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food prices were on the high side with limited choice

    Comfortable bed and nice room. Pool was exceptional and breakfast excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast canteen was poorly run, and the young ladies did not seem at all happy in their work - inspiration comes from the manager who, sadly, was not very good. However, the breakfast was lovely Also, in the bathroom in 1A, the shower screen was not at all efficient, with water giung all over the bathroom floor

    Lovely hotel and restaurant, and the grounds are stunning

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel with good facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food in the restaurant was mediocre and the restaurant environment was a bit dated. But it was passable.

    Charming Property and delightful staff. Great swimming pool and grounds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Pretty good overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn’t expecting so much development on what was a beautiful site.

    Breakfast excellent if expensive

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Good break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Feature Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swimming pool,room.

    Very practical for a short break. Good location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    6.0
    As per my previous comment the staff is amazing 👍🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awful spa facilities, swimming pool is to small and both sauna and steam room is full. Parents sitting in where children running around constantly opening doors and screaming! I suggest an adults only time during the day. I will not be coming back to this circus i am afraid.

    Friendly staff in the bar and restaurant.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Room was lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool changing rooms could have been checked as chocolate cake all over the floor for over an hour. Doors to lockers broken.

    Close to pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    6.0
    Lovely location. Friendly staff. Good pool and gym.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had accommodation that included our small dog. We thought the room was very dated.

    Excellent breakfast. Staff very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Feature Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in time was delayed, even after requesting an early check in ahead of time

    Lovely hotel, rooms and grounds

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Amazing! Would love to come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We really enjoyed our stay in what we would call the villa/ outdoor section of the hotel. Very comfortable stay in room 17. A few occasions the adjacent door would wiggle at night.

    We liked the facilities available to us. For example the pool and gym. Perfect location to catch the ferry to the Isle of Wight and explore the town of Lymington

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Poor breakfast food and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great bedroom Good bathroom Good leisure facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    9.0
    Lovely time in a beautiful hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is lovely, Parking was no problem, breakfast was exceptional. Staff very nice, helpful and we were made to feel welcome. Evening meal was good and reasonably priced.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    7.0
    A fun overnight stay - kids loved the pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lady on leisure club reception was grumpy. Bar seating was full so we were sent to another high-ceilinged room - this could have been a great room but it was spoiled by very cold lighting and a loud refrigerator hum from the closed events bar. General decor including bedrooms felt a bit dated. Confusion between dinner stand and front desk about how the half-board deal worked for kids - this wasn't explained on the kids menu. Front desk tried to charge us twice for kids dinner on check out until we flagged it and the supervisor got involved.

    Front desk friendly and helpful. Great table service at dinner. Decent breakfast. Good sized pool. Enjoyed the sauna and steam room. Nice grounds. Everything was family-friendly. Interconnecting bedrooms which were large and comfy. Amazing walk down the spit to Hurst Castle nearby next day.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We really enjoyed our stay - the staff were very friendly and the room was very comfortable, just what we needed, thank you!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Ok stay for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    £20 breakfast , I expected slightly better quality No draft beer in bar, Nachos inedible, hot dog roll stale and warmed up. No Southern Comfort. Lighting in dark returning to room poor.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpet gripper exposed in corner of breakfast room as parent of young kid bit worrying

    Beautiful period property

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Short but relaxing stay. Friendly, helpful staff. Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    WiFi would not connect in the room provided

    Good sized rooms, great breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is clearly short of staff - and the rooms - while comfortable - are not good in terms of sound from neighbouring rooms - not helped by connecting door.

    Breakfast was great and staff very helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    A comfortable stay with professional friendly stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My rooms wifi signal wasn’t great, but preferred to stay in my room given to me as on corner position.

    The location of the property which is set in a beautifully calm area with scenic views.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    6.0
    Ok for a short stay on business But overpriced
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast very overpriced for what it was. Restaurant menu limited and again overpriced

    Nice room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    6.0
    Nice 2 night break in the New Forest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The heating system was very dated electric heater. The young children in the pool area shouting and jumping and diving in, encouraged by parents and grandparents. Not safe!

    The Steam room was good the pool was nice if you manage to arrange to be in there when the children are not around. The breakfast was good plenty of choice and good service. Comfortable bed and quiet location, close to Lymington and restaurants

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed our stay and staff were very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some things looked a bit tired

    Very peaceful, very comfortable

    Stayed in February 2024

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