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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 brick building with a staircase, a tree, and a flower bed.
A nighttime view of a multi-tiered fountain in front of a building with illuminated windows and a statue.
A room with a fireplace, two striped armchairs, a coffee table with a tray of tea cups, and wall sconces.
A gym with various exercise machines, a red bench, and a wall-mounted screen.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with a view of greenery, and a sloped ceiling.

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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A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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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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)

Family Room (Standard)

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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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 bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Our customers tell us 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
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym, and mini golf
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Lymington Pier Ferry Port and 13 minutes by 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 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

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.
  • Cribs (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: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and 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
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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
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Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Hotel
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Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Hotel Lymington

The NICI New Forest Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 661 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy every time we stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joan

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

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 review

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Currently being refurbished so perhaps our experience was not typical. However the staff were unexceptional, breakfast very poor and room clean but dated. The location is wonderful so maybe when the refurb is complete it will all improve.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of updating was evidently in progress which we were warned about in advance, but we were not disturbed at all as it was a weekend. The room was very spacious and comfy with a huge comfy bed. Staff were lovely. The main building and grounds were gorgeous. Our only niggle was lack of enough milk in the room (we love lots of tea and coffee), and one of the sachets of milk was off, as it turned lumpy in the tea). We didn't complain as only there for one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Currently the hotel is under refurbishment. A lot of amenities wasnt available. Including a hot breakfast on Sunday morning, which was on Saturday. Not a lot of food available on either days. Didn't have the same feel as other macdonald hotels. Rooms were far from reception, which was tricky when it was raining. Rooms were OK.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was great and not troubled by the extensive renovations. The price matched the amenities which were not available like spa and swimming pools. Gym was available but did not use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Milly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The view was lovely and the apartment was spacious, well equipped and comfortable. The bed sheets and pillows unfortunately let the sleep down. They smelt disgusting, like bleach. The bed was full of little bits and wasn’t very clean. Other than bad sleep, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jeanette

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has been taken over and is being refurbished no amenities all under construction. Not notified after booking asked to review did we enjoy by the pool and fine dining in the restaurant all closed main manor house gutted . Take away limited menu continental breakfast. Indoor and outdoor pools drained and closed . Signage poor.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

DEMETRIOS

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

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Steve

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

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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