Curated luxury hotels near University of Southampton

With a stay at Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa in Southampton, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Wickham Estate. This spa hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.

Located in Southampton, Harper's Steakhouse with Rooms, Southampton Swanwick Marina is within a 15-minute drive of WestQuay Shopping Centre and University of Southampton. This upscale inn is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.

With a stay at The Cromwell Arms in Romsey, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Broadlands Estate and King John's House and Heritage Centre. This inn is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Romsey Abbey and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.

When you stay at The Duke on The Test in Romsey, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World. This bed & breakfast is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from River Test.

When you stay at The Kings Head in Winchester, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and South Downs National Park. This inn is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.

Mortimer Arms Inn is located in Romsey within the New Forest. This traditional inn has a bar and a restaurant with a patio.

Each of the individually decorated rooms at the Mortimer Arms has attractive design finished in warm tones. All rooms have free WiFi, heating, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.

The Antler Room Restaurant offers a range of meat and locally caught-fish dishes, as well as vegetarian options and dessert, including New Forest ice cream. The Country Bar Pub sells a variety of real ales, keg beers, wine and snacks. There is also a charming snug seating area. You can enjoy a drink or choose to dine on the patio. The New Forest is ideal for walking and a golf club is less than 1 mile away.

Boasting fantastic food, wines chosen by an award-winning expert sommelier, and luxury rooms, this gastropub is located in the old market town of Romsey. Set in pretty gardens, The Cromwell Arms provides free Wi-Fi and free parking.

Freshly prepared dishes made with local produce are served in the pub. Food ranges from classic, hearty British dishes to creative cuisine including pork tenderloin wrapped in Parma ham, or fillet of cod topped with Welsh rarebit. The wine list is thoughtfully picked to match the food, and wines of the week or month are available.

Individually designed, each stylish room overlooks the countryside and includes an en suite bathroom. Guests can relax with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee in the room.

The River Test is just a short walk from The Cromwell Arms, and the natural beauty of New Forest National Park is only a 5-minute drive away. Southampton and its cruise terminals are 15 minutes’ drive from the gastropub, while Winchester and Salisbury are both a 20-minute drive.

With a stay at The Mortimer Arms in Romsey, you'll be a 3-minute walk from New Forest National Park and within a 5-minute drive of Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World. This inn is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from South Downs National Park.

In the heart of the market town of Romsey The White Horse is just a few metres from Romsey Abbey. This 14th-century boutique hotel offers a brasserie and bright, elegant rooms.

The hotel’s Georgian facade conceals a Grade II listed building, with individually styled rooms. Some feature original period features, whilst all have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom.

A mix of traditional and modern dishes is served in the award-winning Brasserie, which has views of the courtyard. The bar stocks real ales and a wide range of wines and whiskies.

The hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from the scenery of the New Forest, and there is fishing on the River Test just a mile away. Romsey’s boutique shops and restaurants are within 0.5 miles.

For the explorers, the food lovers and the do it differently-ers. From the outside, Lainston House is a beautiful, Queen Anne red brick hotel with 63 acres of gorgeous grounds in Winchester, Hampshire. But this isn’t your average country house estate. Here you’ll find adventure round every corner, from our walled garden hosting cookery classes and extraordinary events, to walking trails and world-renowned fly fishing in the Test Valley. Redefining country house hotel stays, we invite you to bring your wildest dreams so we can help you tick them off your bucket list.

One thing about adventures is they tend to work up a hefty appetite, so it’s fortunate that Lainston House is full of opportunities for feasting. The Avenue restaurant, named after the stunning avenue of lime trees leading up to the house, serves up a tantalising tasting menu with a BBC MasterChef: The Professionals champion at the helm.
Meanwhile, The Wellhouse is one of the only UK restaurants where every dish is cooked by woodfire. Its historic, rustic-luxe atmosphere and deep, smoky flavours make for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Oh and if that wasn't enough to whet your appetite, you can get adventurous with your culinary skills too at Season cookery school.

Perfectly located in the heart of Hampshire just 10 minutes from the centre of Winchester, Lainston House makes a great base for walking or cycling the South Downs Way, visiting Goodwood, Broadlands, Carfest and also staying the night before you head to Southampton to join your cruise.

Located in Winchester, voco Winchester Hotel & Spa by IHG is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium and South Downs National Park. This spa hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Winchester City Mill and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Winnall Moors Nature Reserve.

Located in Lyndhurst, The Crown Manor House Hotel is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Broadlands Estate. This historic hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Beaulieu National Motor Museum.

Located in Brockenhurst, Balmer Lawn Hotel is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. This family-friendly hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Beaulieu National Motor Museum and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from New Forest Wildlife Park.

With a stay at The Montagu Arms Hotel in Brockenhurst, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Beaulieu National Motor Museum and 5 minutes from New Forest National Park. This hotel is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.

With a stay at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Winchester, you'll be centrally located in Winchester, within a 5-minute drive of South Downs National Park and The Deanery. This hotel is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from New Forest National Park.

With a stay at Winchester Royal Hotel in Winchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Winnall Moors Nature Reserve. This hotel is 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from New Forest National Park.

With a stay at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday, you'll be centrally located in Winchester, steps from Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Christmas Market. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Theatre Royal Winchester and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Great Hall.

With a stay at Bartley Lodge Hotel in Southampton, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World. This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from South Downs National Park.

With a stay at The Crown Inn in Southampton, you'll be a 2-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 5 minutes from Wickham Estate. This luxury inn is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 24 mi (38.5 km) from New Forest National Park.

With a stay at Wykeham Arms in Winchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Jane Austen's House. This inn is 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from New Forest National Park.