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Macdonald Elmers Court Resort

4.0 star property

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Fountain
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Balcony view
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lymington Sea Water Baths
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony or Patio

  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Extra Two Bedroom Apartment

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Plus Two Bedroom Apartment with Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Superior Four Bedroom Apartment with Balcony & Private Garden

  • 53 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Studio Apartment with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Elmers Court Resort

Edwardian hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Macdonald Elmers Court Resort offers 54 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. This Lymington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

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 Macdonald Elmers Court Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lymington Pier Ferry Port. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at one of the 2 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts, a gym and a steam room
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lymington Pier Ferry Port and New Forest National Park
Macdonald Elmers Court Resort offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. A fitness centre, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at Macdonald Elmers Court Resort. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Lymington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Waterford Restaurant – This brasserie serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
The Solent – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
The Tudor Bar – This bar specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.95 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Solent
  • The Tudor Bar
  • Waterford Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property provides one towel per person.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 3 2025 to March 2 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.95 for adults and from GBP 12.5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property charges consumption-based electricity fees which are payable at the resort on check-out..
Children under 18 years old are allowed in the pool from 9 AM to 8 PM and must be accompanied by an adult.
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

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Elmers Court Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 152 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is outdated and old fashioned, needing prompt refurbishment. Location was great for the ferry and bus tour and i cannot comment on the hotel or all the self catering units. However if you are given one of rhe cottages, be prepared to step back intot 1940s. Our had a leak which was luckily fixed promptly but was definitely not a 4 star accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were wowed by the size of the accommodation, but the furnishings and decor was very dated (1980s). In addition the carpet was very unclean which made us worry what else was not clean. It was almost impossible to use the oven as all the temperature markings and oven settings has worn off. We guessed. The property could be really amazing with a bit of updating and thorough cleaning. The leisure facilities were nice and not nearly as rundown as the block we were in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohamed

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

It does the job

We stayed in west court cottage and it had all amenities. Oven, microwave, dishwasher and pots/pans. It could benefit from more cleaning and refurbishment. Not sure if the style was meant to be retro but I would like a new carpet, curtains and bed cover. The inside pool was not bad. BEDBUGS were an issue. They had a feast on me and my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Parmjit

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SOOKYUNG

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ROSEMARY

Travelled with group

Difficult to know what to say good and bad

Difficult to know what to say. Apartment spacious, excellent amenities, very clean but unfortunately in dire need of a refurbishment. Dingy walls, yellow chipped paintwork, double glazed units blown, kitchen plinth kept falling down on my feet. If you can see by the tired look of the place you can’t beat it. Staff always friendly and helpful, great position next to ferry but too far out of town for us. Having said all this I would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SARAH

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday trip

Location was great and loved that we had our own apartment which was good value. However, during our stay, there were a couple of prom events that we weren’t informed about. When queried, the response was an email was sent, which I never received as I booked through a third party. I would have expected a better notification for the guests staying there, such as possibly a notice at the front desk. The hotel manager, was in the lobby one evening, where his guests were staying and instead of asking the guest how their stay was, or the reason for the visit, he was only interested in the people associated with the prom. The reason for this trip was a friends birthday, which was mentioned. Booked the afternoon tea, no extra goodwill gesture was offered, such a piece of birthday cake or an extra glass of champagne. The service during the afternoon tea, was disappointing. Initial order was placed and the service took quite some time and trying to get anyone’s attention was a challenge. Appreciate there was people in the bar and staff were attending to those guests too, but maybe more staff are required. Overall was a good stay and would return, just disappointed with the lack of attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Meh

Its ok. Just ok. The most unusual thing about this hotel is a 5pm check in and a 10am check out time. I travel almost weekly for work and this is the only hotel i’ve ever known with these hours. The main house is beautiful and the grounds are generally lovely although they need regular litter picking. Most of the accommodation is in “new” blocks that are run down and in need of some TLC. (see pictures). The SPA could also do with a revamp but is, at present, acceptable and as described. The rooms are fine - again a little dated. Ours had a patio area which again was in need of sprucing up and a jet wash. The Window to our room had blown and the meant we couldn’t enjoy the view. The bedding quality is not great and the pillow cover opening is in the middle which means if your pillow turns over in the night, your face is touching the actual pillow - sounds picky but it freaked me out. Elemis toiletries are a nice touch but only a tiny bottle for shampoo and shower gel for two people for two nights. No conditioner, no lotion or balm. We didn’t have our room cleaned whilst we there - not sure why but didn’t see any signs telling us otherwise etc. Location is great for Lymington to Yarmouth ferry - literally 5 minute walk. Nothing felt luxury here. It wasn’t bad but i doubt i would be back or recommend it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yasmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful but very tired room

The grounds are beautiful and the reception staff were lovely. Slightly disappointed with the accommodation as it was very tired and dirty. It was also in an outbuilding and not the main hotel. Again, in dire need of modernisation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very pleasant. And clean. Should have more cleaning staff the check is far too late.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

leslie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZAHID

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melba

Travelled with family

Family recharge

This is the second time I book in this hotel has lovely views, nice and calm atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satoko

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elden, Four Marks

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pleased with our stay in the studio apartment. The apartment was roomy, was clean, had everything we needed, and exceeded our expectations at the price point. The hotel is walkable into Lymington, and has easy access to the rest of the New Forest. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing grounds and property but apartment we had was very run down and old- lots of damp smelling. Staff were attentive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very late check in - post 5pm, which meant we could not get in our apartment or use any faciities, so hung around reception with the kids. The apartment is a great size, but issues with blocked (dust) extracts and left over wrappers from previous guests. The accomodation though is so tired and dated - like something out of the 90's and not 4 star quality or worth over £200 a night. Needs full modernisation, floors, lighting, furniture, bathrooms and kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

peter

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 night stay. One bed apartment with kitchen. Large lounge, bedroom. Old style furnishings. Shower over bath. Quiet location at this time (November). Convenientt for IoW ferry. Lymington old town picturesque. New forest all around this property. Great value for money (November).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024