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Balmer Lawn Hotel

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Meeting facility
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, England, SO42 7ZB
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brockenhurst College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Small Standard Room

Small Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Family Room (Annex)

Superior Family Room (Annex)

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Luxury Room, Balcony

Luxury Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room

  • Sleeps 5

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Exterior
Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest
Brockenhurst
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 806 reviews
The price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest

About the area

Brockenhurst

Located in Brockenhurst, Balmer Lawn Hotel is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. .This family-friendly hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Beaulieu National Motor Museum and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from New Forest Wildlife Park.

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Brockenhurst College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Nicholas Church - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum - 16 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Terrace Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pig Beer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪THE PIG - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Willow Tree Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Balmer Lawn Hotel

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.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

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

New Forest Spa & Wellness Centre 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Digital programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy British cuisine at Beresfords, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Brockenhurst? This hotel has 3369 square feet (313 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.
Beresfords - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 at 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
Cribs (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: 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from May 20 to September 15
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

Balmer Lawn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 316 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious and well equipped- all the staff we met were very friendly and helpful - we needed to get somewhere to meet friends for a celebration and they went above and beyond trying to help us navigate around the very flooded area .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were great but the room wasn’t ideal. The bed was very uncomfortable, cheap duvet and flat pillows. The new bit of the spa was nice, but probably not worth the extra £30 each, it’s just a sauna, ice and steam. Not terrible but wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff at the Balmer were always so helpful & courteous. The food was amazing. Location os ideal especially if you enjoy woodland walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent food and service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Cherie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms, the superior rooms were not great, our friends in room 24, had to plug the kettle in on the floor, as there were no plugs by the dressing table to plug it in. In room tea & coffee supplies were sparse. No usb ports. The staff were good though, especially at dinner. The food was great. Breakfast is a self service buffet, this was a little on the cool side.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suraj

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, bed was very comfortable. Staff were very courteous and helpful. Food was really well presented and delicious. Facilities at the hotel were excellent. We had a lovely stay, everything you need for a relaxing break away in a lovely part of the New Forest.
We had a lovely room and although it was an inside room, we still had a view to look out on
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not worth paying the extra £30pp for the spa, very nice and clean facilities but not worth the extra price just for a sauna and steam room, did enjoy sitting in the relaxation room but still not worth £30pp just for that. However the pool and jacuzzi already included in the price were not ok. Pool very small, shallow and cold, not able to swim in it. Jacuzzi also way too cold for a jacuzzi and is tiny, says can fit 6 people but only it you are sitting on each others laps! Very basic, area around the pool cramped and not very relaxing, was not what I was expecting from the photos. Rest of the hotel very nice, dinner and breakfast both lovely although dinner portions on the small side. Room and hotel itself very nice and clean, bar area around the fire very nice and cosy. Some staff a bit clueless but all friendly and polite. No fridge in the room which I always find slightly annoying. Overall very nice stay just disappointed in the spa and pool as booked for a nice relaxing spa break which we did not feel we got. Fine for a normal hotel stay with no expectations of a nice spa.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, food was great and the setting is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpfull staff, at reception, in the bar and restaurant. Excellent breakfast all the food was hot and the chocolate croissants were warm, really unusual in all the hotels we have stayed in over over several years. Gold star!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really comfortable room. Lovely area - I’ve stayed before and deliberately chose to return here to this hotel. Nice to have the pool and jacuzzi.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

jodie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel is tired the standard room we were given was terrible . the bar is nice and the breakfast was great again the pool needs a refit and i think its very poor that u have to pay to use the spa when your staying ..staff were friendly but wouldnt return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Arrival - good. Simone looked after us well and we managed to check in early. Afternoon Tea - good. Honestly, for me I would prefer to be asked whether I wished to dial up the savoury or the sweet as this offering was too sweet for me especially the chocolate ganache Bedroom - ok. Bed linen had black mark on sheet. Bed frame had wear marks, shower glass had water marks, shower fixture was loose. We were in Room 3 - the noise from upstairs gave the impression there was a baby elephant stamping above us - not conducive to a relaxed environment. Breakfast- good. Fair selection on offer - surprised to hear Capuccino was a supplement, but ok. Bar - good. Enjoyed the music and the bar staff were helpful and sat in the tent and used heaters Pool - good. Changing facilities good too. Parking - good. No issue finding a space on site. Checkout - I do not recall going to a hotel that had a 10:30 am checkout time especially on a Sunday morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Max

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noisy room .could hear kids upstairs .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and breakfast provided a good selection. Room was quite dated and there could have been more attention to detail on the cleaning. Location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about the hotel was lovely, including room, food, staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alec

Travelled with partner
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