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The Christchurch Harbour

Bournemouth · United Kingdom

Avonmouth 95 Mudeford, 95View location

9.2/10Excellent838 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.0/109.0
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Value8.0/108.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About The Christchurch Harbour

Located in a tranquil harbour-side retreat, this family-friendly hotel offers spectacular views across Mudeford Quay in Dorset. It lies close to the magnificent Dorset World Heritage Coast and the tranquil New Forest National Park, and the beautiful historic market town of Christchurch is 10 minutes away by car.

Christchurch train station is approximately 3 km away and Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Bournemouth town centre are just 10 minutes away from Christchurch.

Guests will find restaurants and pubs in the hotel's immediate vicinity, whilst attractions such as Exbury Gardens, Alice in Wonderland, Beaulieu Motor Museum, Hengistbury Head and the River Avon can all be reached in less than an hour by car.

Bournemouth International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away, whilst Southampton Airport is approximately 45 minutes from the hotel. Built in the 1830s as a gentleman's residence, this grade II listed building has recently been renovated to reveal an exceptionally sophisticated and relaxing venue for all seasons.

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It is the ideal getaway for families or couples searching for points of interest or peace and quiet.

Along with many of the bedrooms, the restaurant and public areas offer magnificent views over the outstanding beauty of the harbour towards Hengistbury Head; the ideal location for a relaxing 'sundowner' drink on the terrace, the perfect afternoon tea, or a lunchtime grill.

The establishment comprises a total of 64 guest rooms spread over 3 storeys. Guests are welcomed into a lobby with a 24-hour check-out service, a hotel safe and a cloakroom. Other on-site facilities include lift access, a TV lounge, a bar, conference facilities and Internet access.

Fees apply for the room and laundry services. Guests arriving by car can leave their vehicle in the nearby car park.

When you stay at Harbour Hotel Christchurch in Christchurch, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth International Centre. This spa hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Poole Harbour.

Stay in one of 64 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
    • 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.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Mudeford Quay Beach 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Avon Beach 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Mudeford Quay 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Friars Cliff Beach 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Mudeford Sandbank 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Christchurch Harbour 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Regent Centre 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Highcliffe Castle 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Christchurch Priory 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Highcliffe Beach 3 km / 1.9 mi
New Forest National Park 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Barton-on-sea Beach 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Southbourne Beach 6.4 km / 4 mi
Littledown Sports Center 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Boscombe Beach 7.6 km / 4.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2009
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Single rooms
  • Double rooms: 62
  • Villas: 2
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  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Harbour
  • Golf course
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Cloakroom
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant: 2
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Massage
  • Spa treatmentsExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • À la carte dinner
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Fitness
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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    DOUBLE Accessible

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE HARBOUR VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE HARBOUR VIEWDBL.DX-HV

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    DOUBLE DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW

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    DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW

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  • Room HARBOUR VIEWRoom • HARBOUR VIEWROO.HV

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    Room HARBOUR VIEW

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    HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.HV

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  • DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW KING BEDDOUBLE • GARDEN VIEW KING BEDDBL.GV-KG

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    DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW KING BED

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    GARDEN VIEW KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.GV-KG

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  • HOUSE STANDARDHOUSE • STANDARDCTG.ST

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    HOUSE STANDARD

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    Guests: 2–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 4
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: CTG.ST

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  • Room DELUXE HARBOUR VIEWRoom • DELUXE HARBOUR VIEWROO.DX-HV

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    Room DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW

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    DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.DX-HV

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  • TWIN ONE BEDTWIN • ONE BEDTWN.1B

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    TWIN ONE BED

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    ONE BED

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    Room code: TWN.1B

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Room Accessible

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    Accessible

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    Room code: ROO.H6

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  • DOUBLE WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • WITH VIEWSDBL.WV

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    DOUBLE WITH VIEWS

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    WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: DBL.WV

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  • DOUBLE WITH TERRACEDOUBLE • WITH TERRACEDBL.TR

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    DOUBLE WITH TERRACE

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    WITH TERRACE

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    Room code: DBL.TR

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • Room PARTIAL SEA VIEWRoom • PARTIAL SEA VIEWROO.PS

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    Room PARTIAL SEA VIEW

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    PARTIAL SEA VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.PS

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  • DOUBLE PARTIAL SEA VIEWDOUBLE • PARTIAL SEA VIEWDBL.PS

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    DOUBLE PARTIAL SEA VIEW

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    DOUBLE
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    PARTIAL SEA VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.PS

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BEDFAMILY ROOM • WITH DOUBLE BEDFAM.DB

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BED

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: FAM.DB

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • Room WITH TERRACERoom • WITH TERRACEROO.TR

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    Room WITH TERRACE

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    WITH TERRACE

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    Room code: ROO.TR

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  • DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEWDOUBLE • HARBOUR VIEWDBL.HV-1

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    DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEW

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.HV-1

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  • TRIPLE AccessibleTRIPLE • AccessibleTPL.H6

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    TRIPLE Accessible

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    Accessible

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    Room code: TPL.H6

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Christchurch Harbour

9.2
Excellent
838 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
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8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2026
Jacqueline
The bathroom in our room was very unclean. I have photos of grimy areas with scum/bacteria on certain areas. The grab rails in the bath and the areas around the sink taps and overflow outlet were disgusting. It would quite easily come off if cleaned properly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Suzi
We had a very small room inland snug but unfortunately in the heat the small fan given to us was inadequate to cool the room.

We had dinner in the Jetty which was fabulous down by the waters edge with.a delicious prawn spaghetti and cod with crab.served by a very helpful young lady who was rushed off her feet.

Very helpful staff and a lovely continental breakfast
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2026
Oana
It was a small room and no air conditioner, but unfortunately the breakfast wasn’t very good! Very few things, The croissants were born, not to many varieties!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Tracy
lovely hotel on the outskirts of Christchurch
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Rik
Fantastic hotel. Staff are great, rooms are very comfy plus have everything you need
Business
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Robert
I thought he room we stayed in was very well designed and beautifully decorated.
I appreciated the free vodka, coffee and biscuits.
The bed was really comfortable.
The only problem was that the room was far too hot overnight, even though the radiators were not operating. However the was an electric fan provided, which helped considerably.
The staff were very polite and helpful and the continental breakfast was delicious.
Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Jun 2026
DILESH
I would strongly reconsider staying here based on my experience.

There were multiple issues from start to finish, beginning with poor communication around key facilities. The spa was closed, which was not made clear when booking through a third-party site, and this significantly impacted the stay.

Check-in was disorganised and extremely slow, given there were so few people checking in. The room key failed multiple times and had to be reprogrammed more than once, which is not what you expect on arrival.

The room itself was uncomfortable. The lack of basic air conditioning during the warmer weather made it difficult to sleep, and the fan provided was ineffective. The hotel failed to prepare for basic weather conditions, which is a serious health and safety issue. The mattress was worn with large dips and should have been replaced quite some time ago, and there were issues with the shower fluctuating between hot and cold repeatedly, all of which point to poor maintenance and upkeep.

Service was particularly disappointing. I had to come downstairs during the night to get assistance, which is unacceptable. Breakfast and dinner service were both well below expectations and showed a lack of basic attention to guests.

Another frustrating issue, however, was how my car was handled when the hotel parked it. It was returned covered in bird droppings, with no attempt made to clean it. This has caused permanent damage to the paintwork on a car that is only two months old.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
Tracey
The room rate was very expensive for the size of the room £471 for 2 nights in a snug room (and that was discounted via Blue Light). Continental breakfast was included, and for an additional £10 you could upgrade to a cooked breakfast. We were happy with the Continental breakfast as there was plenty of choice, however for the cost of the room, we feel this should have been included. The spa wasn't avaliable during our stay, a voucher if requested was offered to use the sauna on the beach. We feel it would have been more beneficial to provide the discount on the room rate if facilities aren't available, however we do understand that the work to the spa has to take place at some point. The staff were exceptional, extremely friendly and polite. There was a good choice of drinks available at the bar, which were reasonably priced. We particularly enjoyed the Lemon Meringue cocktail! There was a good choice of options for room service, which we took advantage of. Overall a very pleasant stay, but we felt the cost didn't live up to the experience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Stephanie
Room was spotlessly clean with a very comfortable bed and good facilities including coffee machine.
Good choice and quality food at breakfast. Lovely to be able to sit out on the terrace with great views.
All members of staff were professional, helpful and friendly.
Would return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Sarah
Great stay and view over the harbour
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2026
Sarah
Hotel is in great location, unfortunately the spa was out of use and we didn’t realise until after we had booked room.
Breakfast is only continental, full breakfast no longer included, so room price is expensive.
Staff hassle for payment for breakfast as soon as you ordered breakfast instead of asking you at check in and adding it to your billl, felt more like a budget hotel, paying premium prices.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2026
Joy
The pool and leisure facilities were closed for refurb and the lounge area was quite small hence liw score for amenities...However,the staff were excellent and room comfortable.Delicious evening meal.....
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Malcolm
We loved our stay at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel! The location on the water was beautiful, the staff (especially Phillip) was so welcoming and helpful, and the food was delicious. A charming place to spend our last couple of days in England. Thank you!
Friends
2/10
Poor
07 May 2026
Emily
We booked a night at this hotel with a spa. The hotel contacted Expedia to explain the spa was under renovations and out of use.
Expedia did not give me the message.
The sole reason for booking this hotel was because of the spa.
Expedia failed in passing on the information.
The hotel upgraded us and did everything they could to make the stay very enjoyable but Expedia let me down and I would like a refund from Expedia
Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2026
Suzanne
Sadly the pool and spa were not open. I was unaware of this when I booked and I was told it was somewhere on my online booking platform if I’d scrolled right down to the bottom. The pool and spa were the main reason I booked this hotel as it was a very special treat for my partner and myself.as we have recently been through stressful times recently and needed a break.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2026
Vincent
4* Hotel Harbour Hotel Christchurch.

Lots of parking but be mindful that locals use this hotel for dining/spa which impacts on parking.

Arrived late April and sadly room would be ready at 3pm ( usual check-in time). So bags remained in vehicle while we got our bearings with the hotel and an early lunch. I cannot fault the service with servers so attentive and friendly.

Room 405
Thankfully they have a life/elevator.
Very quaint and clean. Thé fabric headboard needs a steaming and mattress needs turning. There is a refrigerator with some items to purchase. There is a tray with glasses and decanter of GIN which is for room use…nice and a rare touch. Bathroom and sundries were pleasant.

Breakfast
Continental breakfast of cereals, fresh and preserved fruits with yoghurt and pasties. All expected with the option of a substantial cooked breakfast. No buffet breakfast thankfully - which I don’t like.

Lunch
Light lunch with a good selection of lite bites and a substantial bar. No local drinks?

Dinner
Thé hotel offers fine dining/ Al à carte and options package. Thé moules were excellent and my absolute favourite was the pork schnitzel.

Check out
11am. And I hope to return. A pleasant stay. Thank you.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Apr 2026
Arwen
Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. Shame the spa was closed. Due to reopen in June
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
mike
Another stay at a Harbour Hotel; we do enjoy their offering. Consistently providing great service and a pleasant stay. The Jetty at Christchurch Harbour Hotel served an excellent meal and service - highly recommend the Jetty.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2026
JOHN A R
Very good room in annexe but significant road noise
My wife had a spa treatment at only available time 1045 but we were still not allowed delayed check out for the hour of her facial without paying £35!
Slow service at breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Melville
The hotel and staff were excellent.
The room was of a very high standard.
The breakfast was very good but the evening menus could've bee better.
Over all stay was excellent and would
Highly recommend 👌
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2026
anna
Nice friendly hotel with beautiful seaside views from the terraces - would love to revisit in the summer when it’s warm enough to sit out to appreciate.
Our cosy room had a view of the car park and although very well appointed, it was rather cramped but fine for a one night stay.
Spa was closed for refurbishment.
Breakfast room was rather dark due to covered terrace outside. We did enjoy the wide selection offered on the continental buffet, especially homemade banana bread and marmalade flapjack.
Would recommend booking a sea view larger room for a more enjoyable stay.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Hannah
Beautiful hotel and location, restaurant is outstanding as are the staff - disappointing the pool was closed for renovations.
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
03 Apr 2026
Darina
I searched for a hotel with a spa but the spa was closed for refurbishment
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2026
Sarah
Lovely quiet location, comfy room and great food. Bar staff very helpful.
Building works going on at the hotel and next door so we were disturbed in the morning by lorries but this is not the fault of the hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Michael
Wonderful location and dining experience. The odd niggle including issue with elderly mothers room, requested walk in shower but on arrival given a room with bath. It was quickly sorted however. The room was fine for one night but the sash window was faulty and wouldn’t stay open. Overall highly recommended
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Charles
Room immaculate. Staff ALL excellent helpful welcoming and highly professional. The spa is being renovated but we knew this when we booked. Bar is well appointed and well staffed. This Hotel is a gem and the food in both restaurants (hotel and Jetty) is exceptional albeit a little pricey but that is life when you want quality.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
Miles
Fantastic service as always, staff very accommodating and the room was beautiful. Will be staying again!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2026
Anne
Unfortunately due to the renovation of spa we were unable to experience these facilities but appreciated the complimentary use of Nordic Sauna on Avon Beach
Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Peter
Yes
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2026
Gordon
Good service
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2026
Michael
We were very happy with the spotless room we stayed in.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Ray
Lovely room. All staff were very kind and attentive.

Phil was an excellent Waiter in the Upper Deck restaurant.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2026
Sandra
Superb stay at this beautiful hotel. Customer service is excellent, rooms are very comfortable and immaculate, breakfast delicious.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2026
Emma
Loved staying here! Great facilities and very comfortable bed. Service was excellent too. Loved the little touches like the water and milk delivery in the afternoon. It was so good that we booked to go to another Harbour Hotel!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Alison
The staff were really friendly and professional
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Henry
Lovely stay.
The hotel is perfect, on the seaside, rooms were comfortable, the continental breakfast satisfying and the dinner restaurant excellent.
The service was great too! The young ladies and gentlemen were very friendly and polite.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
Lucy
Lovely spacious room and complimentary gin and chocolates for my husband's birthday - thank you. Dinner at The Jetty was great!

Disappointed hot breakfast was at a surcharge as previous times at other harbour hotels this wasn't the case. I ordered poached eggs and they were overdone.
8/10
Excellent
25 Dec 2025
Emma
At breakfast was only offerd the continental from one of the staff. The swimmingvpool was to cold for me and my daughter so we had to get out. But hotel room lovely grounds lovely. Definitely could do with a bigger car park. Great night sleep though and lovely dinner in the Jetty
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
17 Dec 2025
Lee
Breakfast was fresh and friendly service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2025
Merv
Yes to all the above
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2025
Arwen
Lovely hotel in a beautiful location. Have stayed here before but what made it really special this time was Bruno and the care he took with our room and my husband who was recovering from a knee operation
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Malcolm
Great location and views. Lovely ‘upper deck’ inside and outside seating area and high quality Spa
Staff all friendly providing great service
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Patricia
Room was clean. We had to open the window and leve it open all night as the room was hot, and we could not find how to turn down the heat. Food was excellent from our Dinner to the Breakfast the next morning.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Stewart
Friendly and helpful staff who could not do enough for us to make our stay wonderful
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2025
Richard
Spa staff helpful. But the pool area is very poor and needs serios renovation. The steam room was badly regulated and there were missing tiles which could be harmful.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Neil
Hotel was lovely but toilet was not as clean as it could have been and bed wasn't particularly comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Donna

2 day break with elderly mother

Perfect 2 night stay with my 88 year old mother! Room & bathroom was spotless, superb bed & bedding. Ate in restaurant first night. Restaurant staff very friendly & helpful. Continental breakfast extensive. Didn’t use the spa. Would definitely recommend
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
michelle
Very small car park and was a problem on arrival , no spaces .
Is sorted by staff but does seem a constant problem.

Will definitely go back , views amazing, spa lovely, come home feeling totally relaxed
Leisure
4/10
Poor
23 Sep 2025
Georgina
We booked this for our wedding night. Upon arrival we got to our room and it was boiling. No temperature control options. We had to sleep with the balcony doors open with light pouring in and a loud mast wire banging in the wind. Due to the obscene heat we were both very unwell in the night. The next morning we discovered the heater was on full blast (in Summer)? Then once we got to breakfast we had to wait 30 minutes for our order to be taken and it almost took an hour from sitting to receive the food. I’ve stayed many times before and this was the worst experience I’ve had ever at a hotel. And it was our wedding night.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Nicola
Superb hotel with excellent dining options and first class food. rooms are beautifully decorated and very very clean, staff very attentive and kind. Stunning grounds and location
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Valerie

Wonderful hotel …..

Hotel was amazing. We were a little disappointed with the original room with partial sea view as brick wall and tall tree prevented seeing the view. The reception staff were very helpful and were able to move us to a room with beautiful view over the bay which was stunning. . All the staff were friendly and helpful. Will definately be returning to the hotel in the future.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2025
Ann
Friendly and professional reception staff
Excellent meal at The Jetty the server was very good
Adequate continental breakfast with a good choice
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2025
Aman
Good quality hotel with great restaurants and also a great location on the coast for the family
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
WENDY
Stayed here many times
Always excellent
Spa pool area however needs a total update with more loungers
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2025
Lynn
A large established hotel, some parts dated and could do with painting. The staff all very welcoming especially in the Jetty restaurant where we could not fault the staff and food, 5 star.
The rooms were clean, however the room doors need to be soft closing as all we could hear was slamming of the doors as people entered and left their rooms.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2025
Jon
Lovely hotel with great views.
Just stayed one night for bed and breakfast.
A bit expensive for a solo traveller but everything was good.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
15 Aug 2025
Hannah
We stay at the harbour in Southampton a lot, this was our first time in Christchurch, the carpets are filthy and need replacing, the was no where to park, the receptionist was rude, and told the concierge not to to talk to guests, when he was the only one who was welcoming and polite, we won’t be staying again the breakfast was chaos and we sat for ages waiting to be served, if your staying at a bourbon hotel stay in Southampton where it’s clean
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Cherry
Superb hotel, the gardens and the harbour view are stunning. Staff very friendly and helpful. Spa facilities good and felt like quite a treat. We did not pay extra for the hot breakfast and I don't think there was any need, the continental selection is very high end and delicious. Our room was on the back and quite snug but we knew that when we booked.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2025
Marilyn

One night stay but wished it was longer

Only a one night stay with our son and new wife to celebrate their wedding that day. Staff were amazing and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Made use of the pool and sauna and quiet areas although had to stop using the pool for the aerobics class. Had dinner in the Upper Deck restaurant which was lovely. Again brilliant staff who new their stuff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
SHILLENE
Beautiful hotel and Staff
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2025
Julie
The Staff were very good but i have stayed at much better hotels for a lot less money. I think it is very overpriced for what it is.£500 a night and no cooked breakfast the room was nice but not what id expect for a premium room. Could not recommend
Leisure
2/10
Poor
26 Jul 2025
Lee
It’s was terrible we didn’t even stay there the night

8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2025
fiona
Very nice room, which though small had everything we needed. Ate at The Upper Deck which was delicious as were the cocktails in the garden. Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2025
Luci

Amazing hotle and stay

Weather was amazing as where the staff.
The trip was almost perfect. The only downnside was no aircon and my matress was sagging on my side so felt like i was sleeping on a slope.
Partner
2/10
Poor
11 Jul 2025
timothy

Not good !

Our room was above the very loud kitchen you could hear the dishwasher The external painters appeared at our bedroom window at 8 30 am. The glass bottle bin were emptied each morning at 6 30 am by a loud bin lorry
Check out took 20 minutes as two other guests complained both given discounts one guest £100 discount

I’m a good hotels.com account holder my first bad review. A very special anniversary spoilt
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2025
Stephen
Very well located and well appointed hotel. Staff were all helpful and friendly
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2025
Glynis
Overall very enjoyable. Wish we'd been told that there was a wedding reception going on for the first day of our stay, within 20' of our room. It was hot and we wanted the window open but fortunately it had finished by the time we got back after dinner but I think we should have been made aware. Bathroom a bit tired and dated but otherwise room was lovely
Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Jun 2025
Sue
Booked for my husbands birthday; was asked if special occasion by several staff members but nothing sent as complimentary.

The deluxe room with sea view, four poster bed and bath in the room was lovely but very expensive; complimentary gin and 2 x water but everything’s else was extra cost.

This was spoilt by a blocked toilet which meant we had to check out early.

The espresso machine needed descaling.

Upper Deck: my wine was forgotten and others were attended to first until we had to remind the waiter.

The location is lovely but unfortunately, our experience was spoilt as we had to check out early due to the plumbing issues.

Disappointed.☹️
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2025
Paul

lovely beachside stay in Christchurch

we had a great stay in a lovely room. The hotel has a good range of facilities including gym and indoor pool.
Lunches and dinners in the restaurant were great, and we would be happy to stay at the harbour hotel again
Partner
4/10
Poor
27 Jun 2025
Lyndsey

Used to be great but....

This is a beautiful hotel in a great location. The prices are steadily rising though yet the comfort is not. No one to contact in the middle of the night to ask for help, pillows so huge (see picture) and all the same size so no option to change. Noise from the restaurant deck at midnight doesn't make it a relaxing stay.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Toni
Maybe just a little quirky but a beautiful hotel full of old English charm with a view to die for! Excellent standards of service and lovely food. We will definitely return.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Ian
Friendly and helpful staff at the reception and at The Jetty restaurant
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
STEVEN
Lovely hotel !! The service was excellent throughout and the room lovely. The food in the upper deck was fantastic and the drinks on the lawn were very enjoyable.

Only small gripe was that the room was extremely hot and the wedding guests from the wedding that was also going on were very loud below the room so we could not open the window.

Would definitely return
6/10
Pleasant
11 May 2025
Samuel
I visited this hotel but wasn’t aware there would be a wedding, while this was okay the hotel is pretty big the guests were pretty unsavoury and noisy. Looking past that there was little to no parking and ended up being a bum fight to get into the hotel. The serving staff were either new or not well trained as it took forever to get food and drink. This continued at pretty much every meal leading to others complaining at breakfast this morning. It’s a good hotel, great location but they clearly are about the weddings not so much the guests.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2025
Jason
Excellent bayside spot!
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2025
James
Fabulous hotel in great location with excellent fine dining restaurant. With excellent leisure facilities.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Nicholas

Enjoyable overall stay

Room comfortable
Staff friendly
Spa treatment good
Bar service good, Harry makes great cocktails
Upper Deck team performed well, enjoyed Sunday lunch especially Cow Pie.
Jetty cuisine just ok, not a wow experience.
Overall enjoyed our stay
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Simon

Great location, great service.

Fabulous hotel for a weekend getaway. Plenty of walks during the day and great restaurants in the evening. I recommend the hotel's restaurant The Jetty. One of the best italian meals had. Room (415) overlooking the harbour was magnificent. Wonderful location with good local pubs and a short drive to the coast or New Forest.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Anita
The staff are all incredibly friendly and the room was beautifully spacious - we were in the anexe right opposite the spa. We arrived slightly early and foud that our room was ready.
This hotel does have a nice spa - there is one steam room, a sauna, a jacuzzi, a pool, treatment rooms and a relaxation room upstairs. The steam room did have a few loose tiles which was off-putting but it was fine otherwise.

The room service is of high qualify with a sizeable portion; there is free gin provided in the room but you would have to pay for tonic - still a nice touch. It was also great to have a nespresso machine in the room. The continental breakfast was nice, although we waited a long time for coffee; presumably that's only the result of each guest being offered a handmade coffee rather than your standard french-press that's usually on offer. The coffee was great when it did come. Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2025
Alan
Pool, spa, food, room, service all good
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Julia
Loved the restaurant. Excellent service.
Everyone we met was very friendly and cheerful throughout our stay.
The treatment in the Spa was very good but the Spa area is too small. And due to it being half term - full of grandparents and parents with small children who took over the pool.
Nowhere to relax as all the empty seats were piled up with used towels.
The hotel should consider removing the gym and expanding the Spa IMO!
Would go back for the hotel and it's excellent location and quality food and drink.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Amy
Excellent staff. Thank you
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2025
Andrew
Fantastic hotel, great location and helpful very friendly service made for a great stay at the weekend !
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2025
Verified traveler

Would stay again!

Service was excellent, really excellent very impressed by every staff member there so thank you.
Hotel was lovely, spa is in need of a little TLc and there was some small patches of mold in the bathroom but the room was otherwise except.
The resturant and outside every is so lovey especially in the sun . We didn’t try the jetty as the prices just seemed too high. But the sundeck was excellent (still slightly overpriced)
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Kirsty
An amazing hotel - lovely room and great facilities - great views - we had a wonderful time
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
Peter
Superb stay. Quality environment and excellent staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2025
Emma

Gem

This place is a gem
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
James
My fiancé and I recently stayed here for a weekend away when we got engaged. The hotel and the restaurant The Jetty were amazing. They couldn't do enough for us and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel, the food and the spa was lovely and we honestly couldn't fault anything. Thank you to all the staff we had a beautiful weekend thanks to them. I highly recommend
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Tracey

Fabulous romantic night away

We had a beautiful room, extremely comfortable, spotlessly clean and the added touch of complimentary drink in our room not to mention the room service offering lime, lemon and ice was added luxury.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jan 2025
Suzanne
Pool was in use by a class which I was not made aware of
Business
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2025
Debra

Nice Hotel

Nice Hotel in a Great location.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2025
Paul
Great location
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2025
Jamie

Mixed Opinions

Rooms too hot
Pillows not comfy
Iron in room the spray wasnt working- needs updating and needs a new iron!
Changing rooms, showers and Spa needs seriously updating!
1 bar tender working in bar- took 15 mins to get a drink and it wasn't busy!
Other than that the food and service at breakfast time was great and in the Jetty was great!
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2024
Aidan
Great location near the Quay and on the large natural harbour. Staff excellent.
Suitable for a wide range of age groups.
Room overlooking carpark was spacious.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2024
Nigel
I had to wait for the reception guy to be bothered to look up from his screen to ask if he could help. That 40 seconds could have been started with 'just give me a second' - he did the same to the people behind me!

I also had to contact the property as they charged me for the mini bar i never touched. No explanation - just a revised invoice.

Won't stay again, shame as room was amazing.
Will go back to the Hilton or Holiday Inn in Bournemouth.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2024
Adam
Stayed at several Harbour Hotels in the past and this one lacks. Spa was a bit cold and dirty (especially the whirlpool which was cold) - and the rooms were in poorer condition.

Was very noisy due to massive Christmas parties happening which also meant bar and food service incredibly poor.

Overall poor value for money.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
Patricia
A special birthday treat for my husband. Lovely room, very clean and the icing on the cake was the gin and tonic on our hospitality tray. All the staff were happy and helpful. Would stay there again. Thank you Christchurch Harbour Hotel.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2024
Sharon
We would particularly like to mention Phil who worked in the restaurant. Phil was very attentive, friendly and professional.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Nov 2024
Kimberly
Such a lovely stay for my partners birthday, got a lovely upgrade too. Rooms are wonderful and spacious with a comfortable bed. Also, I mistakenly left my expensive hairdryer and the hotel shipped it back to me next day with no trouble. Very enjoyable stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Roy

Our Go to Hotel

The service from the staff is superb. The hotel is beautifully located. The Upper Deck food is good. If I'm looking for something below excellent, it would be that our room was a little cramped
Partner

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Avonmouth 95 Mudeford, 95, Christchurch, United Kingdom

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