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Macdonald Elmers Court Resort

4.0 star property
Travelers find natural beauty and relaxation at this resort with convenient sun loungers, rejuvenating manicures, body scrubs and spirit-lifting treatments

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Macdonald Elmers Court Resort offers a peaceful getaway near Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal. Enjoy a hot stone massage at the spa, play racquetball, squash, and tennis, and dine at two British cuisine restaurants. Relax by the lobby fireplace or in the pools.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony or Patio

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Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 569 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Extra Two Bedroom Apartment

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 569 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Plus Two Bedroom Apartment with Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 569 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Four Bedroom Apartment with Balcony & Private Garden

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
  • 569 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Dining table
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Studio Apartment with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Dining table
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Lymington, Macdonald Elmers Court Resort is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway, while New Forest Wildlife Park and Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World are popular local attractions. Lymington Pier Ferry Port and Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking, windsurfing and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Lymington travel guide
Map
South Baddesley Road, Lymington, England, SO41 5ZB

What's nearby

  • A beautiful river walk in The New Forest
    New Forest National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lymington Sea Water Baths
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • JW Day Spa and Beauty
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Lymington Pier Station
    5 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffee Monger's
    5 min drive
  • Monkey Brewhouse
    4 min drive
  • Solento Lounge
    3 min drive
  • Tudor Bar
    6 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    3 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Elmers Court Resort

Upscale hotel near Lymington Pier Ferry Port
Located close to Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Macdonald Elmers Court Resort provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy racquetball/squash at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and British cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Concierge services, outdoor furniture and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, toasters and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Elmers Court Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from November 3 2025 until March 2 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Macdonald Elmers Court Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Macdonald Elmers Court Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Elmers Court Resort?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Macdonald Elmers Court Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Macdonald Elmers Court Resort located?

Located in the heart of Lymington, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lymington Pier Ferry Port and New Forest National Park. Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Beaulieu National Motor Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km). Lymington Pier Station is only a 5-minute walk and Lymington Town Station is 21 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Macdonald Elmers Court Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and quiet setting I stayed Mon-Fri so can't speak for the busier periods but massive grounds well maintained with extremely attentive, caring and friendly staff members including the Tudor bar staff which were very welcoming upon every visit well done. My room was clean and tidy if in need of an update such a shame because the room had such an outstanding view it could be so much more. Still I had a fantastic 5day stay thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, pleasant staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing, we loved the Manor House feel. The food in the restaurant was lovely and a recommendation wine was perfect with our beef.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elden

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Yasmine

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

Denise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Well kept gardens. Views great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohamed

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel on vast grounds with lovely pools and gym. Easy walk to ferry for Isle of Wight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy

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

8/10 Good

ROSEMARY

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

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful historic main building, superb grounds, great leisure centre with lovely indoor heated pool. Our bedroom was rather old and tired, but that was reflected in the price. All-in-all a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyable stay. Really liked this hotel and would go back again. We particularly enjoyed the self catering lodge - very convenient if you have small children. The grounds and pool were a hit! Staff friendly and helpful. However, property is a bit dated, needs a refresh. Breakfast is expensive for what it is and we were a bit disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

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

Cracking Hotel in great location.

Really pleasantly surprised with Elmers Court. The Hotel is in a great location with fantastic facilities. John (in the bar) and Sophie (reception) deserve a special mention as they were so welcoming and enthusiastic. The Spa, gum and pool were great and this enhanced our stay. The close proximity to the IOW ferry is super practical too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Hoosna

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

Peaceful getaway

A lovely trip to new forest. The hotel was very relaxed, good location & peaceful. The self catering suits were great size, but beds were uncomfortable & the pillows. Very clean & ideal for a long weekend trip. The SPA was very clean & relaxed. The restaurant was lovely & going above & beyond with dietry requirements. Lovely bar area & over all plesant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bizzare Breakfast situation and not at all worth it for the price. The hotel, room, staff in the reception and the gym spa area great. They should start serving breakfast in the main hotel building’s restaurant which serves dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff and beautiful grounds, our two bed, two bathroom self catering accommodation was very in need of modernisation- dated furnishings, mouldy seals in baths and very creaky floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lovely site, loads of potential kids loved it but very tired and service is questionable however staff went above to try and rectify
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in a great locations we really enjoyed our stay. However the room we had in the old Manor House was a bit small and restricted by too much furniture. The shower an old in line electric water heater was difficult to use and as usual with these water pressure was limited. It would also have helped to have a small fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We chose this place for a short winter break and the indoor pool was the main attraction. The apartment was comfortable, well equipped and generally clean. Overall condition of the apartment and pool facilities could be better. The strangely limited assortment of apps on the smart tv was a mystery! The walk into town is about a mile and the road is not the best after dark so I was glad to have a torch. We like Lymington and the surrounding area and travel here often.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

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

Will definitely be going again!

Staff extremely attentive and helpful, great food and facilities on site. Room was very cosy with a comfy bed and Google Cast which allowed us to stream whatever we liked from our phones to the TV, which was a fantastic feature we had not seen at other hotels. The spa is well worth a visit and the pool, sauna and steam room were very enjoyable too. The only things that stopped it making this a 5-star trip was that the shower was sometimes not quite as hot as we'd like (we were in Manor House 29a) and it would have been nice to have a bigger bar area with a wider draft beer selection. However, these minor things definitely did not spoil our trip as they were just down to our personal preferences, and we would definitely go again regardless of these! Highly recommended for couples and families alike.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel grounds and swimming / gym facilities were good. We stayed in a 1 bed apartment which was very dated in decor, not that clean especially the bedroom / bed and cushions / curtains in living area. Sloping ceilings not great to sit up in bed which was under a window. In need of improvement. We sat in the Tudor bar for dinner one night - again a bit dated. Car parking spaces v narrow. Food was nice. Staff friendly. Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

SARAH

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