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The Mayflower

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near New Forest National Park

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Exclusive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Bar (on property)
Large Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
The Mayflower sits close to New Forest National Park, offering a peaceful escape with its garden and sunny terrace. Guests start their day with breakfast at the restaurant and can connect to WiFi from their rooms. Past visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Classic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Large Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Large Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
King's Saltern Road, Lymington, England, SO41 3QD

What's nearby

  • Lymington Sea Water Baths - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Milford on Sea Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Hurst Castle - 33 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 41 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lymington Town Station - 13 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tudor Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ship - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tres Bon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mayflower - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Mayflower

Upscale inn near New Forest National Park
Located close to Lymington Pier Ferry Port, The Mayflower provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and espresso makers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 30 for adults and GBP 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 30 for adults and GBP 30 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mayflower Inn Lymington
Mayflower Lymington
The Mayflower Inn
The Mayflower Lymington
The Mayflower Inn Lymington

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mayflower pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Mayflower?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mayflower?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Mayflower?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Mayflower located?

Situated by the sea, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lymington Sea Water Baths and New Forest National Park. Lymington Pier Ferry Port is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away. Lymington Town Station is 13 minutes by foot and Lymington Pier Station is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

The Mayflower Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 235 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Well organised with friendly staff excellent food Staff couldn’t be more helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and bathroom very clean, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, parking. The room was big, comfortable bed and clean, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent great value stay with delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Excellent stay & exceptional staff.

Excellent stay - the location is great and a nice walk to the town centre & Quayside as well as an easy drive through the New Forest - the room was lovely & spacious & the bed extremely comfortable! The shower was one of the best hotel showers I have used! The food was excellent especially the breakfast - and finally the staff, they were brilliant!!!!!! At times the pub was very busy yet the staff were always kind & cheerful & the service they gave was exceptional - I would highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Lovely stay

Lovely hotel in a perfect location for the nature reserve not far from town either. Friendly and efficient team of staff, including a very good chef. Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovey hotel, nice and quiet. Staff are really helpful and friendly in the restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Mayfower, it’s right next to the marina. A very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good parking, comfortable bed and super shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful room was lovely and clean and very large bathroom was stunning could not use the shower myself as door very small and i am a large chap but first class
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice quiet room, good shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great venue snd helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adele

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

Lovely place, great food and friendly staff

Great place to stay for Valentines day with good location. Lovely warm welcome from staff on arrival who showed us to our room. Stayed in room 5, gorgeous room which was very spacious.Cocktails were great and the food was delicious. Unfortunately we didnt sleep very well due to very hot room and faulty radiator. Comfy kingsize bed and great shower. Breakfast was delicious and member of staff was very helpful. Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good base for exploring the national forest. Good for families with very young children too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Two very comfortable nights,good breakfast and enjoyed a delicious dinner with a friend. Staff are excellent,very enthusiastic and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

D

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

one night stay

Luxury accommodation in characteristic pub 20 minutes walk from centre of Lymington with free off street parking. Room clean excellent bed and large shower. All of which we stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely, old inn with lots of character. Staff were great, very welcoming and eager to please. Property was very clean but could do with a refresh as the decor is now looking a little tired
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Lovely place to stay

Booked as a surprise for my husband’s birthday. Great hotel located in a very convenient location. Lovely walk to the town quay and high street. Lovely spacious room with an amazing view, great staff. Excellent evening meal. We both really enjoyed our stay. Thank you. Would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were a bit further from the town than I thought . The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The hotel was a bit run down . The staff were extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked this last minute just as we arrived in Lymington - and the staff were all really friendly and helpful - we booked a table for dinner which was really good. Room was perfect - only small thing was that the emergency light above the door was really bright - and I’m sure this is out of their control. Breakfast was spot on and again the staff were lovely. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Recommend

We really enjoyed our stay. We had a very comfortable, spacious room. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A broken lightbulb was replaced immediately. The evening meal and our breakfasts were delicious. The Mayflower is in a great location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby

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

Stay Here………Fabulous Attention to Detail

The staff were exceptional. Loved the attention to detail and the location was incredible. Only two gripes, I was in room two, bed was very squeeky and the light on the emergency lighting was exceptionally bright. Only small gripes really as the hotel and staff were awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly dog friendly accommodation. My hounds could come to dinner and breakfast and just hang out with me in the bar. The rooms are spacious and clean with a wonderful comfy bed. Local area to explore, dogs welcome, and an exhilarating solent walk. Went to unwind with my babies and we did just that! Oh and the food was just fab, huge portions and very beautifully presented. Well done Mayflower, i felt welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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