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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.
Gym

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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 neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, and a vase with flowers on a nightstand.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Apartment, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Deluxe Apartment, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Deluxe) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Family Room (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Standard) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Family Room (Standard)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Lymington

Located within a 5-minute walk of Lymington Pier Ferry Port, The NICI New Forest is within a 15-minute stroll of New Forest National Park. This 4-star hotel has 42 guestrooms and offers free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lymington Sea Water Baths - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • JW Day Spa and Beauty - 11 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery - 13 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lymington Pier Station - 4 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkey Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Solento Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tudor Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The NICI New Forest

Guests staying at The NICI New Forest enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court. Free parking is included with your stay. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and coffee/tea in a common area.
32-inch plasma TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones are other standard amenities.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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 crib

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 elevator

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The NICI New Forest?

The NICI New Forest provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around The NICI New Forest?

This hotel is located in Lymington, a short 13-minute walk from New Forest National Park and also 4 minutes on foot from Lymington Pier Ferry Port. You'll also find Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Yarmouth Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The NICI New Forest?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The NICI New Forest feature a casino at the property?

No, The NICI New Forest doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The NICI New Forest?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The NICI New Forest good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like 24-hour room service as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at The NICI New Forest?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The NICI New Forest feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The NICI New Forest serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The NICI New Forest allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The NICI New Forest though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The NICI New Forest?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from The NICI New Forest?

The closest major airport to The NICI New Forest is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 17.3 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Southampton (SOU), which is located 24.6 mi away (44-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The NICI New Forest?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The NICI New Forest that offer a balcony.

Does The NICI New Forest have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The NICI New Forest if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

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

8/10 Good

Joan

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

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

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
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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

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
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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
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8/10 Good

DEMETRIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff and excellent service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice grounds and setting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very dated rooms but beautiful grounds and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a quiet stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

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