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The NICI New Forest

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A large, traditional brick building with multiple chimneys, a symmetrical facade, and a well-manicured lawn in front. - The NICI New Forest (Lymington)
A neatly made hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a book titled 'HAMPTON'S PRIVATE'. - The NICI New Forest (Lymington)
A room with a glass table, wooden chairs, a sofa, and a view of greenery outside. - The NICI New Forest (Lymington)
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Consider a stay at The NICI New Forest and take advantage of a terrace, mini golf, and a garden. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Italian cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a playground, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (Garden Deck)

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  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Garden)

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  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a book titled 'HAMPTON'S PRIVATE'.

Standard Room (Garden)

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  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Manor)

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  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Manor)

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  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Manor Standard)

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Manor)

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 4 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Lymington, The NICI New Forest is near a train station and in a national park. Yarmouth Castle and Hurst Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Southampton Cruise Terminal and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. Traveling with kids? Consider Lymington Sea Water Baths and The Needles Landmark Attraction. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Lymington travel guide
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South Baddesley Road, Lymington, England, SO41 5ZB

What's nearby

  • A serene forest with a calm river reflecting the trees.
    New Forest National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A beach with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by people and umbrellas.
    Bournemouth Beach
    53 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port
    5 min walk - 0.3 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

  • The White Hart
    4 min drive
  • East End Arms
    4 min drive
  • The Fisherman's Rest
    4 min drive
  • Prezzo
    3 min drive
  • Monkey Brewhouse
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Elms Cafe & Bar
  • Martha's

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Body treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does The NICI New Forest have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is The NICI New Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The NICI New Forest?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The NICI New Forest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The NICI New Forest located?

This family-friendly Lymington hotel is located in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Lymington Pier Ferry Port and New Forest National Park. Lymington Sea Water Baths and JW Day Spa and Beauty are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lymington Pier Station is only a 4-minute walk and Lymington Town Station is 19 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

The NICI New Forest Reviews

5.8

6.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very smart hotel, with stunning gardens and planting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Charged for the use of the mini bar even though we didnt take anything. Small holes in bed linen upon arrival. Relaxation room, the paintwork was terrible. Slow service all round.Service charge to room is 12.5 percent, slightly inflated for something that shouldnt exist. However nice big bed, attentive staff in main diner.Hydro pool nice touch although children not allowed.Lovely breakfast and main meal.Pools were excellent. I would not stay here again considered this is a four star hotel.I have stayed in much more tranquil three stars unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We booked for 4 nights via Expedia but stayed only 3 nights due to our commitments Check in was smooth and they took £ 100security deposit without any inventory check in As NICI is anew company and still doing construction and tiding up some facilities like pool is under construction Staff is welcoming and polite Check out was not smooth due tech error and some staff lack of experience and training could not do transaction hence we were held up for payment and inventory check out Macdonald resort was pet free but NICI Pet friendly Thankyou
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our visit to the NICI in Lymington came after a family bereavement and we were so incredibly lucky to meet Wendy from the NICI reception / conceirge team who gave us such a warm and compassionate welcome. By the end of our stay we were completely transformed and any issues that arose during our stay were resolved very quickly. We look forward to our next stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was not ready to open. A hotel resort and spa, without a swimming pool, spa or restaurant. We arrived promptly for check-in at 1500, as per guidelines, only for the receptionist to inform us that housekeeping was still working on the room. After a 50 minute wait in sweltering heat without chairs, it was clear that it was not housekeeping delaying the process, but rather that the room was still under construction. Most notably apparent from the heavy scent of varnish on entry (leaving us lightheaded after an hour in the room) and the door a) not working and b) being fixed on the wrong way round (with the identifying number on the inside). Staff made limited efforts to amend the situation: notifying us a few days before that none of the facilities were open, and attempting to compensate for this with a bottle of Prosecco. They also moved our luggage to another room when ours was clearly not fit for purpose later that night. This was not a stay worth £430 for two nights. Incredibly disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026