Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, Christchurch

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, Christchurch - Hotel Description

Perfectly positioned at the water's edge, overlooking one of Dorsets most picturesque estuaries, Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa is a newly refurbished hotel with 2 AA Rosette restaurant.

The hotel is close to the magnificent Dorset World Heritage Coast and has a superb new spa, of which guests have free use.

Spa facilities include a 14-metre indoor pool, a sauna and steam room, hydrotherapy pool, gym and 4 treatment rooms staffed by highly qualified therapists. Additional charges apply for treatments booked.

Rhodes South is the hotel's breathtaking waterside restaurant, presented by one of Britain's top chefs, Gary Rhodes. In a spectacular setting, Rhodes South is an environmentally-friendly waterside restaurant offering unsurpassed views and service, and the highest standard of cuisine. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Previously the Avonmouth Hotel, the Christchurch Harbour Hotel is a beautiful Grade II Listed building in Dorset. It was built in 1830, but has since been upgraded for 21st-century hospitality.

Among the many on-site facilities and services, you can learn to sail with Avonmouth Water Sports, based at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel.

The hotel spa will be closed from 23rd November to 26th November, 2009. The spa treatment rooms are still available for bookings.

9/10 Overall rating

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, Christchurch - Guest Services

• Activities: Massage, BBQ Facilities, Fitness Centre, Indoor Swimming Pool, Golf Course (within 3 km), Spa & Wellness Centre, Sauna, Canoeing.
• General: Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Restaurant, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Bar, Parking, Free Parking, Garden.
• Services: Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Meeting/Banquet Facilities.

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, Christchurch - Restaurants and Bars

The Orangery and Terrace is a stunning place to enjoy morning coffee, a light lunch or evening drink, all with a view of the sea. Chandeliers combine with vibrant colour schemes to give the room traditional character and modern style. The grounds of the Christchurch Harbour Hotel will offer the new Rhodes South restaurant, placed on the edge of the harbour. British cuisine with a French influence is served. It was built with the aim to be kind to the environmental.

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, Christchurch - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 15:00 - 00:00 hours
• Check Out: 11:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  MasterCard
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, Christchurch - Important Information

If you wish to dine at the hotel, tables should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, Christchurch - Directions

By Road FROM LONDON Take M3 South. Take junction 14 onto M27 heading towards Southampton. Follow signs for Bournemouth. Leave M27 at junction 1 signed to Lyndhurst, Bournemouth, Christchurch. Enter the village of Lyndhurst and take A35 towards Christchurch. One the outskirts of Christchurch with Sainsbury's on your right, take the first left off the roundabout to Mudeford. At the next roundabout take the third exit off to Mudeford; follow the road round. Go past the parade of shops on the right and the hotel is on the bend on the left-hand side. FROM THE NORTH Take M1 then M25 towards Heathrow. Take exit 12 off M25 onto M3 towards Southampton. Follow signs for Bournemouth. Leave M27 at junction 1, signposted Lyndhurst, Bournemouth and Christchurch. Enter the village of Lyndhurst and take A35 towards Christchurch. One the outskirts of Christchurch with Sainsbury's on your right, take the first left off the roundabout to Mudeford. At the next roundabout take third exit to Mudeford; follow the road round. Go past the parade of shops on the right and the hotel is on the bend on the left-hand side. FROM THE WEST Take A35 from Dorchester towards Poole/ Bournemouth. Then take the A31 to Wimborne. Bypass Wimborne and follow signs for Ringwood on A31. Take A338 South towards Bournemouth then follow road to Christchurch. On approach to Christchurch, take the third exit off the roundabout, signposted Mudeford. At the next roundabout go straight over through Stanpit. Follow the road and the hotel can be found on the right. FROM THE EAST Take junction M27 heading towards Southampton. Leave M27 at junction 1 and take A339 Lyndhurst. At Lyndhurst continue round the one-way system and take the A35 to Bournemouth and Christchurch. As you approach Christchurch you will come to a roundabout with Sainsbury's on your right. Take the first exit and then at the next roundabout take the third exit to Mudeford; follow the road round. Go past the parade of shops on the right and the hotel is on the bend on the left-hand side. FROM BRISTOL DIRECTION Take A36 from Bath heading towards Salisbury. Bypass Salisbury and take A338 to Ringwood. On reaching Ringwood go through the town centre and take the B3347 though Sopley and Winkton towards Christchurch. At the next roundabout go straight across, signposted to Stanpit/ Mudeford. Follow the road and you will find the hotel on the right-hand side By Rail The train station in Christchurch is about two miles from the hotel. Taxis are readily available and should know the hotel by name.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation