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The NICI New Forest

4.0 star property

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A large, traditional brick building with multiple chimneys, a symmetrical facade, and a well-manicured lawn in front.
A nighttime view of a multi-tiered fountain in front of a building with illuminated windows and a statue.
A brick building with a staircase, a tree, and a flower bed.
A room with a fireplace, two striped armchairs, a coffee table with a tray of tea cups, and wall sconces.
Gym

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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South Baddesley Road, Lymington, England, SO41 5ZB
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lymington Pier Ferry Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lymington Sea Water Baths
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, and a vase with flowers on a nightstand.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a red blanket, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, books, and a vase with flowers.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Apartment, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Deluxe Apartment, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a brown armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Apartment, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room (Deluxe) | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Family Room (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room (Standard) | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Family Room (Standard)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The NICI New Forest

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court, coffee/tea in a common area and 24-hour room service.
The NICI New Forest offers 42 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a bath and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The NICI New Forest. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lymington Pier Ferry Port. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym and mini golf
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Lymington Pier Ferry Port and 13 minutes on foot from New Forest National Park
The NICI New Forest offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly The NICI New Forest. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Lymington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The NICI New Forest has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Travel cot

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
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1820
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 22 January 2026 to 1 August 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Elmers Court
Elmers Court Hotel
Elmers Hotel
Elmers Macdonald Hotel
Macdonald Elmers
Macdonald Elmers Court
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Lymington
Macdonald Elmers Court Lymington
Macdonald Hotel Elmers Court
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel And Resort
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Resort Lymington
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Resort
Macdonald Elmers Court
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Hotel
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Lymington
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Hotel Lymington

The NICI New Forest Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 659 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 659 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 659 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 659 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 659 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but there is a lot of building work going on
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the resort is undergoing major renovations and we were warned about this beforehand. All the leisure facilities were close but the grounds are lovely. We hope they keep the family cottages once the renovations are complete.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darpankumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort and facilities and short drive to Lymington town!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We understand that these amazing buildings have to be renovated but charging full price for a hotel with no facilities at all is very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room but not easy to find in the pouring rain, dark and in the middle of building works.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

DEMETRIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff and excellent service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice surroundings and close to Town. Ferryman Pub is worth a visit too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice grounds and setting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very dated rooms but beautiful grounds and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third time to Elmer’s. It is a lovely space with excellent facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff, lovely surroundings and fab breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in very smooth and lady at desk very happy and helpful, both rooms very clean and fit for purpose, room cleaned daily to a very good standard. Breakfast was plentiful and staff exceptional. All in all a lovely couple of days. Will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely venue and comfortable bed and good size room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All really good as done on tick box Will visit again when next in Lymington
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Piers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice location in Lymington with fabulous views of the water
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Varied range of accommodation, good facilities, comfortable and in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a quiet stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel at reasonable cost.

Nice hotel with spacious rooms close to Lymington. Friendly staff and great outdoor pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the second time we have been and again thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great country place with large garden down to the sea view of the Isle of Wight
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025